Direction: Yôji Yamada
The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Yôji Yamada. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.
Titles found: 93
Direction Yôji Yamada
Cast Hiroyuki Sanada · Rie Miyazawa · Nenji Kobayashi · Min Tanaka
Synopsis The Twilight Samurai (2002) is set in the tumultuous 19th century Japan, where Seibei, a recently widowed samurai, grapples with the challenges of raising his elderly, senile mother and two young daughters. His financial struggles and self-consciousness about his impoverished...
7.6
5K votes
7.6
5K votes
Direction Yôji Yamada
Cast Takuya Kimura · Rei Dan · Takashi Sasano · Nenji Kobayashi
Synopsis Love and Honor (2006) follows Shinnojo, a humble samurai, and his devoted wife Kayo, who face a sudden turn of events when Shinnojo falls ill after tasting contaminated sashimi. The illness leaves him blind, and his family questions Kayo about...
7.3
1K votes
7.3
1K votes
Direction Yôji Yamada
Cast Masatoshi Nagase · Takako Matsu · Hidetaka Yoshioka · Yukiyoshi Ozawa
Synopsis The Hidden Blade (2004) follows the journey of a samurai, portrayed by Nagase Masatoshi, whose unwavering commitment to his moral code is put to the test by the changing world around him. Set in mid-nineteenth century Japan, the film delves...
7.3
2K votes
7.3
2K votes
Direction Yôji Yamada
Cast Sayuri Yoshinaga · Tadanobu Asano · Mitsugorô Bandô · Rei Dan
Synopsis Kabei: Our Mother (2008) is a poignant drama that delves into the life of Teruyo Nogami, focusing on her formative years. The film is set during World War II and explores the resilience and strength of a family torn apart...
7.1
557 votes
7.1
557 votes
Direction Yôji Yamada
Cast Isao Hashizume · Kazuko Yoshiyuki · Tomoko Nakajima · Yû Aoi
Synopsis Tokyo Family (2013) follows the journey of an elderly couple, Shukichi and Tomiko Hirayama, who reside on a tranquil island in the Inland Sea. They embark on a trip to the bustling metropolis of Tokyo to visit their three grown...
7.0
3K votes
7.0
3K votes
Direction Yôji Yamada
Cast Hisashi Igawa · Chieko Baisho · Chishu Ryu · Gin Maeda
Synopsis Home from the Sea (1972) is set on a picturesque island in the Seto Inner Sea, where Seichi and Minko earn a living by ferrying rocks to construction sites via boat. They hold a profound love for their homeland and...
7.0
36 votes
7.0
36 votes
7.0
26 votes
Direction Yôji Yamada
Cast Ken Takakura · Chieko Baisho · Hidetaka Yoshioka · Tokuko Sugiyama
6.9
85 votes
6.9
85 votes
Direction Yôji Yamada
Cast Ryo Kase · Yû Aoi · Sayuri Yoshinaga · Yuriko Ishida
6.6
65 votes
6.6
65 votes
Direction Yôji Yamada
Cast Ken Takakura · Chieko Baisho · Tetsuya Takeda · Kaori Momoi
Synopsis The Yellow Handkerchief (1977) follows the journey of a recently freed convict grappling with the prospect of resuming his old life. After serving time for a past murder, he contemplates reconnecting with his estranged wife. A yellow handkerchief displayed on...
6.6
207 votes
6.6
207 votes
Direction Yôji Yamada
Cast Takako Matsu · Haru Kuroki · Hidetaka Yoshioka · Satoshi Tsumabuki
Synopsis The Little House (2014) follows Takeshi as he uncovers a series of notebooks belonging to his late aunt, Taki Nunomiya, who remained unmarried throughout her life. Through these journals, Takeshi gains insight into his aunt's past. Set before World War...
6.6
713 votes
6.6
713 votes
Direction Yôji Yamada
Cast Yo Oizumi · Sayuri Yoshinaga · Mei Nagano · Rosa Kato
Synopsis Mom, Is That You?! (2023) follows Akio Kizaki (I Oizumi), a dedicated head of the Human Resources Department at a prominent corporation. Akio's life is filled with anxiety as he grapples with his wife's impending divorce and the evolving relationship...
6.3
325 votes
6.3
325 votes
Direction Yôji Yamada
Cast Sayuri Yoshinaga · Kazunari Ninomiya · Haru Kuroki · Tadanobu Asano
Synopsis Nagasaki: Memories of My Son (2015) unfolds in the aftermath of World War II in Japan, where a dedicated midwife named Nobuko finds herself at a crossroads. Standing at the gravesite of her son Koji, who perished along with countless...
6.1
358 votes
6.1
358 votes
Direction Yôji Yamada
Cast Kiyoshi Atsumi · Chieko Baisho · Sachiko Mitsumoto · Chishu Ryu
Synopsis Tora-san 1: It's Tough Being a Man (1969) is a 1969 Japanese comedy film helmed by Yoji Yamada and featuring Kiyoshi Atsumi. This movie marks the inaugural installment of the beloved and enduring Otoko wa Tsurai yo series. The story...
5.8
33 votes
5.8
33 votes
Direction Yôji Yamada
Cast Satoshi Tsumabuki · Yû Aoi · Kazuko Yoshiyuki · Yui Natsukawa
Synopsis What a Wonderful Family! II (2017) follows the continuing adventures of a family whose dynamics have evolved over the years. Set a couple of years after the original film, the story revolves around the family patriarch who has recently taken...
5.5
315 votes
5.5
315 votes
Direction Yôji Yamada
Cast Satoshi Tsumabuki · Yû Aoi · Yui Natsukawa · Kazuko Yoshiyuki
Synopsis What a Wonderful Family (2016) follows the lives of a couple nearing their golden wedding anniversary, whose three adult children are taken aback when their mother unexpectedly requests a divorce. This unexpected turn of events sets the stage for a...
5.5
979 votes
5.5
979 votes
Direction Yôji Yamada
Cast Kiyoshi Atsumi · Chieko Baisho · Chocho Miyako · Orie Satoh
Synopsis Tora-san 2: Tora-san's Cherished Mother (1969) follows the heartwarming journey of Tora-san as he learns about his mother's survival and embarks on a quest to find her in Tokyo. His investigation reveals that she is a geisha who had a...
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Direction Yôji Yamada
Cast Chieko Baisho · Hisashi Igawa · Chishu Ryu · Gin Maeda
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Direction Yôji Yamada
Cast Kiyoshi Atsumi · Toshirô Mifune · Keiko Awaji · Keiko Takeshita
Synopsis Tora-san 38: Tora-san Goes North (1987) follows the wandering protagonist, Tora-san, as his journey leads him to the picturesque and remote landscapes of rural Hokkaido. There, he crosses paths with a gruff and stubborn old veterinarian who is grappling with...
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Direction Yôji Yamada
Cast Kiyoshi Atsumi · Chieko Baisho · Keiko Kishi · Takehiko Maeda
Synopsis Tora-san 12: Tora-san Loves an Artist (1973) follows the story of Tora-san, who is entrusted with managing the family store while his relatives embark on a trip to Kyushu. During this time, an acquaintance of Tora-san introduces him to his...
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