Masayuki Yui - Actor Profile

Masayuki Yui

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
31Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 21, 1947
Birth Place: Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

About Masayuki Yui

Masayuki Yui was born in 1947 in Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan. He is an actor and writer, known for Ran (1985), Kagemusha (1980) and Dreams (1990).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Masayuki Yui reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 31 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Masayuki Yui's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 39% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Masayuki Yui remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Seven Samurai', which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Masayuki Yui Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Masayuki Yui's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Seven Samurai' (2002) movie poster
★10.0

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Seven Samurai' — Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Seven Samurai" (

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Seven Samurai'

2002•Documentary
★8.7
Tora-san Goes North (1987) movie poster
★8.7

Tora-san Goes North — When his travels take him to rural Hokkaido, Tora-san helps a cantankerous old veterinarian (Mifune) in his relationship

Tora-san Goes North

1987•Comedy
★8.0
Ran (1985) movie poster
★8.0

Ran — Shakespeare's King Lear is reimagined as a singular historical epic set in sixteenth-century Japan where an aging warlor

Ran

1985•Action
★8.0
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress' (2002) movie poster
★8.0

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress' — Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "The Hidden Fortr

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress'

2002•Documentary
★8.0
Cicada (2014) movie poster
★8.0

Cicada — Cicada is the story of Jumpei-- a man who loses sight of his progeny when he finds out he is infertile, but then is give

Cicada

2014

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Masayuki Yui.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2017 Karanukan - Flop Similar →
2015 Hokori to Gensou - Flop Similar →
2014 Cicada Gankane-san Super Hit Similar →
2012 Casting Blossoms to the Sky Zenjiro Hanyu Hit Similar →
2011 Persimmon Hasegawa Flop Similar →
2010 Sword of Desperation Ohba Hit Similar →
2009 Bicycle Old Man Flop Similar →
2002 Through the Night - Flop Similar →
2002 Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Seven Samurai' Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2002 Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress' Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2002 Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Kagemusha' Narrator Hit Similar →
2002 Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Throne of Blood' Narrator Flop Similar →
2002 Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Drunken Angel' Narrator Flop Similar →
2002 Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Stray Dog' Narrator Flop Similar →
2002 Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Lower Depths' Narrator Flop Similar →
2002 Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Bad Sleep Well' Narrator Flop Similar →
2002 Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Sanjuro' Narrator Flop Similar →
2002 Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Dodes'ka-den' Narrator Flop Similar →
2002 Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'High and Low' Narrator Flop Similar →
2002 Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Ikiru' Self Flop Similar →
2002 Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Yojimbo' Narrator Flop Similar →
2001 To End All Wars Captain Noguchi Average Similar →
2001 Siberian Express 2 - Flop Similar →
1998 Tokyo Eyes Manager of Beauty Parlor Hit Similar →
1996 A Class to Remember II - Average Similar →
1993 Madadayo Kiriyama Hit Similar →
1990 Dreams Member of Climbing Team Super Hit Similar →
1987 Tora-san Goes North - Super Hit Similar →
1986 Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies - Average Similar →
1985 Ran Tango Hirayama Super Hit Similar →
1980 Kagemusha Ieyasu Tokugawa Super Hit Similar →

Masayuki Yui - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Masayuki Yui?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Masayuki Yui is "Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Seven Samurai'" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Masayuki Yui acted in?

Masayuki Yui has been featured in at least 31 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Masayuki Yui?

Other notable films include "Tora-san Goes North", "Ran", and "Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress'".