What is Toshio Shimamura's latest movie?

Toshio Shimamura's most recent film is "Pale Flower" (1964).

Is Toshio Shimamura a good actor?

Toshio Shimamura has an average audience rating of 4.4/10 across 16 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Good Morning, Early Spring, Pale Flower.

Toshio Shimamura

Q: What is the best movie of Toshio Shimamura?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Toshio Shimamura is "Good Morning" with a rating of 7.7/10.

Acting

Updated: Apr 17, 2026

16Total Films

7.7 Highest Rated

Toshio Shimamura Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Toshio Shimamura reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Toshio Shimamura's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 56% of Toshio Shimamura's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Good Morning, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Toshio Shimamura Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Toshio Shimamura's career based on audience ratings.

★7.7

★7.7

Good Morning: A lighthearted take on director Yasujiro Ozu’s perennial theme of the challenges of intergenerational relationships, Go

Good Morning

1959•Comedy

★7.5

★7.5

Early Spring: A young Tokyo salary man and his wife struggle within the confines of their passionless relationship while he has an ext

Early Spring

1956•Drama

★7.4

★7.4

Pale Flower: A gangster gets released from prison and has to cope with the recent shifts of power between the gangs, while taking car

Pale Flower

1964•Crime

★7.0

★7.0

I Will Buy You: A talent scout moves sharply, dead-set on signing a promising baseball player to The Toyko Flowers.

I Will Buy You

1956•Drama

★7.0

The Thick-Walled Room (1956) movie poster

★7.0

The Thick-Walled Room: A group of rank-and-file soldiers are jailed for crimes against humanity, themselves victims of a nation refusing to bea

The Thick-Walled Room

1956•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Toshio Shimamura has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1964	Pale Flower	-	Hit	Similar →
1962	August Moon	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	A Good Man, A Good Day	-	Flop	Similar →
1959	Good Morning	Oden Restaurant Owner	Super Hit	Similar →
1959	The Snow Flurry	Villager	Hit	Similar →
1956	I Will Buy You	Clothes shop owner	Hit	Similar →
1956	The Thick-Walled Room	-	Hit	Similar →
1956	Farewell to Dream	-	Hit	Similar →
1956	Early Spring	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1955	The Big Ambition	-	Flop	Similar →
1954	Somewhere Beneath the Wide Sky	-	Average	Similar →
1952	Youth of the Son	-	Hit	Similar →
1952	Sono yoru no tsuma	-	Flop	Similar →
1943	Dancing with a Mask	-	Flop	Similar →
1943	Port of Flowers	Janitor	Hit	Similar →
1942	South Wind 2	-	Flop	Similar →

Toshio Shimamura - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Toshio Shimamura?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Toshio Shimamura is "Good Morning" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Toshio Shimamura acted in?

Toshio Shimamura has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Toshio Shimamura?

Other notable films include "Early Spring", "Pale Flower", and "I Will Buy You".