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Toshiyuki Watanabe

Acting
Freshness: Jan 30, 2026
13Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 25, 1934
Birth Place: Yamagata Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Toshiyuki Watanabe reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 13 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Toshiyuki Watanabe'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 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Toshiyuki Watanabe remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Tora-san Meets the Songstress Again, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Toshiyuki Watanabe Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Toshiyuki Watanabe's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Tora-san Meets the Songstress Again (1975) movie poster
★8.0

Tora-san Meets the Songstress Again: Tora-san visits Hokkaido and is reunited with Lily. Now divorced, she plans to resume her singing career and renews her

Tora-san Meets the Songstress Again

1975•Comedy
★7.2
I, the Executioner (1968) movie poster
★7.2

I, the Executioner: Police detectives investigate the link between a serial killer's machinations and a teenage boy who committed suicide.

I, the Executioner

1968•Thriller
★7.0
Stray Dog (1973) movie poster
★7.0

Stray Dog: When his pistol is stolen, police detective Murakami is humiliated, especially when the gun is later implicated in a cri

Stray Dog

1973•Crime
★7.0
August Without Emperor (1978) movie poster
★7.0

August Without Emperor: Taking the Chilean coup as an example, a group of young officers plan to overthrow the Japanese government on V-J Day. T

August Without Emperor

1978•Drama
★6.8
Black Lizard (1968) movie poster
★6.8

Black Lizard: A detective tries to outwit an art loving thief who has kidnapped the daughter of a jeweler to get to an exquisite diamo

Black Lizard

1968•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Toshiyuki Watanabe.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1979 The Three Undelivered Letters Bank employee Average Similar →
1978 August Without Emperor - Hit Similar →
1978 The Beauty in the Bathroom - Flop Similar →
1976 Outlaw Cop Detective Watanabe Flop Similar →
1975 Tora-san Meets the Songstress Again - Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Legend of Love & Sincerity - Flop Similar →
1973 Stray Dog - Hit Similar →
1971 Price of Life Doctor Flop Similar →
1968 Black Lizard - Hit Similar →
1968 I, the Executioner - Hit Similar →
1967 The X from Outer Space - Flop Similar →
1967 Rebellion of Japan - Flop Similar →
1963 Dokuritsu bijin-tai - Flop Similar →

Toshiyuki Watanabe - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Toshiyuki Watanabe?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Toshiyuki Watanabe is "Tora-san Meets the Songstress Again" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Toshiyuki Watanabe acted in?

Toshiyuki Watanabe has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Toshiyuki Watanabe?

Other notable films include "I, the Executioner", "Stray Dog", and "August Without Emperor".