Masaki Kobayashi
Masaki Kobayashi (February 14, 1916–October 4, 1996) was a Japanese director. Among his films is Kwaidan (1965), a collection of four ghost stories drawn from the book by Lafcadio Hearn, each of which has a surprise ending. Kobayashi also directed ...
33
Total Movies
1
Languages
7.1
Avg Rating (TMDB)
N/A
Highest Grossing
Essential Watchlist
Harakiri
1962
🇯🇵 Japanese
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer
1961
🇯🇵 Japanese
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity
1959
🇯🇵 Japanese
Samurai Rebellion
1967
🇯🇵 Japanese
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love
1959
🇯🇵 Japanese
Glowing Autumn
1978
🇯🇵 Japanese
Hymn to a Tired Man
1968
🇯🇵 Japanese
Tokyo Olympiad
1965
🇯🇵 Japanese
Kwaidan
1965
🇯🇵 Japanese
Three Loves
1954
🇯🇵 Japanese
The Inheritance
1962
🇯🇵 Japanese
The Thick-Walled Room
1956
🇯🇵 Japanese
Complete Filmography
| Year ↓ | Movie | IMDb | Box Office | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Unification of Japan 62 | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2000 | Dora-heita | ⭐ 5.409 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1993 | Masaki Kobayashi on 'The Human Condition' | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1985 | The Empty Table | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1983 | Tokyo Trial | ⭐ 6.778 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1978 | Glowing Autumn | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1975 | The Fossil | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1971 | Inn of Evil | ⭐ 6.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1970 | Dodes'ka-den | ⭐ 7.101 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1968 | Hymn to a Tired Man | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1967 | Samurai Rebellion | ⭐ 8.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1965 | Tokyo Olympiad | ⭐ 7.735 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1965 | Kwaidan | ⭐ 7.729 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1962 | Harakiri | ⭐ 8.4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1962 | The Inheritance | ⭐ 7.214 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1961 | The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer | ⭐ 8.4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1959 | The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity | ⭐ 8.222 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1959 | The Human Condition I: No Greater Love | ⭐ 8.135 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1957 | Black River | ⭐ 6.9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1956 | I Will Buy You | ⭐ 7.125 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1956 | The Thick-Walled Room | ⭐ 7.167 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1956 | Fountainhead | ⭐ 6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1955 | Beautiful Days | ⭐ 6.8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1954 | Three Loves | ⭐ 7.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1954 | Somewhere Beneath the Wide Sky | ⭐ 6.571 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1953 | Sincere Heart | ⭐ 6.4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1952 | Youth of the Son | ⭐ 6.722 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1951 | Carmen Comes Home | ⭐ 6.25 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1949 | Broken Drum | ⭐ 6.714 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1949 | Yotsuya Ghost Story Part 1 | ⭐ 6.6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1948 | Apostasy | ⭐ 6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1948 | The Portrait | ⭐ 6.667 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1931 | The Revenge Champion | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
Masaki Kobayashi Career & Box Office Summary
Masaki Kobayashi is one of the most prominent figures in Indian cinema, having acted in over 33 movies across 1 languages. With a stellar average TMDB rating of 7.1/10, Masaki Kobayashi has consistently delivered critically acclaimed performances and massive box office blockbusters.
Fans eagerly anticipating new releases can look forward to 0 upcoming movies scheduled for 2026 and beyond. Additionally, 0 of their films are currently available to stream on major OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar. Bookmark this profile page for real-time updates on Masaki Kobayashi's latest theatrical releases, OTT digital streaming dates, and box office collection reports.
Career Highlights
Awards & All-Time Records
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Biographical details are curated from authoritative sources including Wikipedia, TMDB, and official actor press releases. Filmography list aggregates global releases with Indian box office estimates and official OTT calendars.