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List of the best Ken Watanabe movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Ken Watanabe's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Ken Watanabe movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Ken Watanabe movies will be at the top of the list. Ken Watanabe has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Ken Watanabe movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Ken Watanabe films to end the squabble once and for all.
If you think the best Ken Watanabe role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Ken Watanabe performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.
Items on this list include Hei no naka no chûgakkô and Bruce's Fist of Vengeance.
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1464Memoirs of a Geisha
Zhang Ziyi, Michelle YeohReleased: 2005
Directed by: Rob Marshall
Memoirs of a Geisha is a 2005 American epic film adaptation of the novel of the same name, produced by Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment and Spyglass Entertainment and by Douglas Wick's Red... more
24915Letters from Iwo Jima
Ken Watanabe, Ryan KelleyReleased: 2006
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Letters from Iwo Jima is a 2006 Japanese-American film directed and co-produced by Clint Eastwood, starring Ken Watanabe and Kazunari Ninomiya. The film portrays the Battle of Iwo Jima from the... more![]()
3334The Last Samurai
Tom Cruise, Billy ConnollyReleased: 2003
Directed by: Edward Zwick
The Last Samurai is a 2003 American epic film directed and co-produced by Edward Zwick, who also co-wrote the screenplay with John Logan. The film stars Tom Cruise, who also co-produced, as well as... more![]()
497Shanghai
John Cusack, Gong LiReleased: 2010
Directed by: Mikael Håfström
Shanghai is a 2010 American mystery/thriller neo-noir film directed by Mikael Håfström, starring John Cusack and Gong Li. The film was released in China on June 17, 2010. It has never been released... more![]()
51312Batman Begins
Christian Bale, Michael CaineReleased: 2005
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Batman Begins is a 2005 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan, based on the DC Comics character. After training with his mentor (Liam Neeson), Batman (Christian Bale) begins his fight to free ... more![]()
697Dandelion
Ken Watanabe, Kōji YakushoReleased: 1985
Directed by: Juzo Itami
Dandelion (aka Tampopo) is a 1985 Japanese comedy film by director Juzo Itami, starring Tsutomu Yamazaki, Nobuko Miyamoto, Kōji Yakusho, and Ken Watanabe. The publicity for the film calls it the... more- 71619
Inception
Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom HardyReleased: 2010
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Inception is a 2010 science fiction thriller film written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan. The film stars a large ensemble cast that includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Elliot Page, Joseph... more ![]()
81315Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
Salma Hayek, Willem DafoeReleased: 2009
Directed by: Paul Weitz
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant is a 2009 American film adaptation of the Vampire Blood trilogy of the book series The Saga of Darren Shan by author Darren Shan.... more- 934
Memories of Tomorrow
Ken Watanabe, Asami MizukawaReleased: 2006
Directed by: Yukihiko Tsutsumi
Ashita no Kioku/Memories of Tomorrow is a 2006 Japanese drama film starring Ken Watanabe, Higuchi Kanako and directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi. The film is based on a novel of the same title published by... more
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1045Chūshingura 1/47
Ken Watanabe, Takako MatsuReleased: 2001
Directed by: Shunsaku Kawake
Chushingura 1/47 is a 2001 Japanese historical movie based on the kabuki tale of the Forty-seven Ronin. The film was made for the Fuji TV Network and was directed by Shunsaku Kawamo. The story tells... more![]()
1137The Unbroken
Nao Matsushita, Ken WatanabeReleased: 2009
Directed by: Setsurō Wakamatsu
Shizumanu Taiyō is a 2009 Japanese film directed by Setsurō Wakamatsu. It is also known as The Unbroken in the United States. Shizumanu Taiyō is based on a novel by Toyoko Yamasaki which centers on... more- 1227
The Sea and Poison
Ken Watanabe, Eiji OkudaReleased: 1986
Directed by: Kei Kumai
The Sea and Poison is a 1986 Japanese film directed by Kei Kumai and based on a novel by Shusaku Endo. It tells the true story of downed American fliers in WW II are vivisected by Japanese surgeons... more ![]()
1337Kizuna
Ken Watanabe, Houka KinoshitaReleased: 1998
Directed by: Kichitaro Negishi
Kizuna is a film directed by Kichitaro Negishi....![]()
1417Year One in the North
Ken Watanabe, Sayuri YoshinagaReleased: 2005
Directed by: Isao Yukisada
Year One in the North is a film directed by Isao Yukisada....![]()
1507Bruce's Fist of Vengeance
Ken Watanabe, Bruce LeReleased: 1984
Directed by: Bill James
Bruce's Fist of Vengeance is a 1984 Bruceploitation martial arts movie from the Philippines starring notorious Bruce Lee imitator Bruce Le.... more
1607Hei no naka no chûgakkô
Ken Watanabe, Hideji OtakiReleased: 2010
Directed by: Makoto Kiyohiro
Hei no naka no chûgakkô is a 2010 Drama film written by Makiko Uchidate and directed by Makoto Kiyohiro....![]()
1707Hayabusa: Harukanaru kikan
Ken Watanabe, Renji IshibashiReleased: 2012
Directed by: Tomoyuki Takimoto
Shouwakusei tansaki hayabusa: Harukanaru kikan is a 2012 Drama film written by Takuya Nishioka and directed by Tomoyuki Takimoto.... more![]()
1849MacArthur's Children
Ken Watanabe, Masako NatsumeReleased: 1984
Directed by: Masahiro Shinoda
MacArthur's Children is a 1984 Japanese film. Describing the impact of the United States' occupation of Japan from the perspective of the inhabitants of a small, rural island community, the film... more![]()
1949Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald
Ken Watanabe, Kyōka SuzukiReleased: 1997
Directed by: Kōki Mitani
Welcome Back, Mr.McDonald is a 1997 Japanese film directed by Kōki Mitani. It was popular in Japan upon its release and won 3 Japanese Academy Awards for Best Screenplay, Best Sound, and Best... more- 2007
Tômawari no ame
Ken Watanabe, Yui NatsukawaReleased: 2010
Tômawari no ame is a 2010 Comedy Drama film written by Taichi Yamada....
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