The Samurai and the Prisoner
2026 · 7.7/10
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Masahiro Motoki
Actor · born 21 December 1965
Masahiro Motoki (本木雅弘 Motoki Masahiro, born December 21, 1965 in Okegawa, Japan) is a Japanese actor. He portrayed protagonist Daigo Kobayashi in Departures, which won the 81st Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film. His performance earned him the Award for Best Actor at the 2009 Asia Pacific Screen Awards, at the 3rd Asian Film Awards and at the 32nd Japan Academy Prize.
Where to start: Departures (2008).
As actor 38
Silence of the Sea
2024 · 8.5/10
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Touch
2024 · 7.4/10
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The Works and Days (of Tayoko Shiojiri in the Shiotani Basin)
2022 · 8.1/10
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Ryuukou Kanbou
2021 · 7.3/10
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The Long Excuse
2016 · 6.8/10
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The Big Bee
2015 · 5.7/10
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The Emperor in August
2015 · 6.7/10
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MIRACLE GIRLS: Neva-da Stop Dreaming
2010 · 4.5/10
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Departures
2008 · 7.9/10
Absolute Cinema
The Longest Night in Shanghai
2007 · 6.2/10
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Tekkonkinkreet
2006 · 7.4/10
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Spy Sorge
2003 · 6.6/10
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Ganryujima
2003 · 5.7/10
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Making of Gemini
2000 · 7.0/10
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Black Jack
2000 · 7.3/10
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Gemini
1999 · 6.6/10
Popcorn Flick
The Bird People in China
1998 · 7.2/10
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Tokiwa: The Manga Apartment
1996 · 6.3/10
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Shall We Dance?
1996 · 7.5/10
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Gonin
1995 · 6.6/10
Popcorn Flick
The Mystery of Rampo
1994 · 7.1/10
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Last Song
1994 · 9.0/10
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Saiyūki
1993 · 9.0/10
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Dioxin from Fish!
1992 · 10.0/10
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Sumo Do, Sumo Don't
1992 · 6.8/10
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Nowhere Man
1991 · 6.2/10
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Playtime Never Ends
1991 · 8.0/10
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Heat Wave
1991 · 5.9/10
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Balloon
1990 · 9.0/10
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Fancy Dance
1989 · 6.9/10
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Raffles Hotel
1989 · 5.3/10
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Beppin Town
1989 · 9.5/10
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Four Days of Snow and Blood
1989 · 7.3/10
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Barrow Gang BC
1985 · 9.0/10
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Headphone Lullaby
1983 · 7.0/10
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Highschool Scramble
1982 · 10.0/10
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Come On Girls!
1982 · 6.3/10
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Asura
TV · 2025 · 7.9/10
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Awaiting Kirin
TV · 2020 · 8.4/10
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Giri/Haji
TV · 2019 · 7.4/10
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Man of Destiny
TV · 2012
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Clouds Over the Hill
TV · 2009 · 7.7/10
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On the Single Bed Tonight
TV · 2005
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Prince of Happiness
TV · 2003
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Prince Shotoku
TV · 2001 · 7.5/10
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A Wednesday Love Affair
TV · 2001 · 8.0/10
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The Neighbours Are Secretly Laughing
TV · 1999
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Kimi to Deatte kara
TV · 1996
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White Love Story
TV · 1995
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Anata Dake Mienai
TV · 1994
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The Only One I Can't See
TV · 1992 · 7.0/10
NewMamatte Kirei!?
Mamatte Kirei!?
TV · 1991
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Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen
TV · 1990 · 9.5/10
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Koi no Paradise
TV · 1990
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Dakishimetai!
TV · 1988
NewFrequently asked questions
What is the best Masahiro Motoki movie?
By viewer score, Departures (2008) at 7.9/10.
What are Masahiro Motoki’s most popular movies?
Departures, Tekkonkinkreet, Shall We Dance?.
How many movies has Masahiro Motoki made?
38 films on TMDB, 38 as actor.