Akira Emoto films, ranked by your taste

Actor · 8 films on Boxlist

Known for Shoplifters, Samurai Fury and Rental Family.

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Starring Akira Emoto

Shoplifters
2018 · Film
7.9/10 · TMDB
After one of their shoplifting sessions, Osamu and his son come across a little girl in the freezing cold. At first reluctant to shelter the girl, Osamu’s wife agrees to take care of her after learning of the hardships she faces. Although...
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Samurai Fury
2025 · Film
8.0/10 · TMDB
Set in war-torn 15th century Kyoto, on the eve of the Onin War, the movie centers on a band of outlaws led by Hyoe, a scoundrel whose lethal sword skills place him at the tip of the spear in a deadly uprising against the corrupt Shogunate...
Rental Family
2025 · Film
7.5/10 · TMDB
An American actor in Tokyo struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese 'rental family' agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients' worlds, he begins to form...
Shin Godzilla
2016 · Film
7.0/10 · TMDB
When a massive, gilled monster emerges from the deep and tears through the city, the government scrambles to save its citizens. A rag-tag team of volunteers cuts through a web of red tape to uncover the monster's weakness and its...
Zatoichi
2003 · Film
7.3/10 · TMDB
Zatoichi is a 19th century blind nomad who makes his living as a gambler and masseur. However, behind this humble facade, he is a master swordsman gifted with a lightning-fast draw and breathtaking precision. While wandering, Zatoichi...
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A Man
2022 · Film
6.6/10 · TMDB
Akira works as a lawyer. One day, he meets with his former client Rie, who asks Akira to perform a background check on her late husband Daisuke.
Hard Days
2023 · Film
7.0/10 · TMDB
After going to extremes to cover up an accident, a corrupt cop's life spirals out of control when he starts receiving threats from a mysterious witness.
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Umami
2023 · Film
5.4/10 · TMDB
Following a near-death experience France's leading chef throws himself into a quest seeking the flavor that has confounded his life since he was defeated by a Japanese chef's bowl of noodles as a young man.
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