Hiroyuki Sanada

Hiroyuki Sanada

Hiroyuki Sanada (真田 広之, Sanada Hiroyuki, born Hiroyuki Shimosawa (下澤 廣之, Shimosawa Hiroyuki); 12 October 1960) is a Japanese actor from Tokyo. Before breaking in to the movie business, he trained at Sonny Chiba’s Japan Action Club hoping to one day become a martial arts action film star. Sanada appeared in many action films in the 70s and early 80s, but as it became clear he was actually a talented and well-rounded actor, he was able to branch out into all different types of roles in every genre. Today he is best known in the west for his involvement in big-budget Hollywood productions such as The Last Samurai and Rush Hour 3.

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Hiroyuki Sanada Movies

Discover the best Hiroyuki Sanada movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Hiroyuki Sanada ranked by year and score.

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Mortal Kombat II

Mortal Kombat II (2026)

Action Adventure Fantasy
The Earthrealm's greatest fighters return, but the real threat this time comes from within. With Shao Kahn tightening his grip on both realms and turning champions against each other, survival...
Score 7.0
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John Wick: Chapter 4

John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)

Action Crime Thriller
John Wick has found a theoretical exit from the criminal syndicate that has hunted him across continents, but the price is staggering. A formidable new adversary, backed by allies embedded...
Score 7.7
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Bullet Train

Bullet Train (2022)

Action Comedy Thriller
Ladybug just wants a quiet job for once. A reformed assassin trying to embrace a calmer philosophy, he boards a sleek Japanese bullet train expecting a simple bag retrieval. What...
Score 7.4
4
Mortal Kombat

Mortal Kombat (2021)

Action Adventure Fantasy
Cole Young is a fighter running on fumes, scraping together purse money in cage matches with no idea why a supernatural assassin made of living ice is tracking him across...
Score 7.0
5
Avengers: Endgame

Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Action Adventure Science Fiction
Half of all life has been erased, and the survivors are left to grieve in a world that feels fundamentally broken. The remaining Avengers, scattered and diminished, must find a...
Score 8.2
6
Life

Life (2017)

Horror Mystery Science Fiction
Aboard the International Space Station, six astronauts make the discovery of the century when a Martian soil sample reveals something unmistakably alive. What begins as a moment of scientific triumph...
Score 6.5
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Speed Racer

Speed Racer (2008)

Action Adventure Comedy
Born into a family that breathes motor oil and asphalt, Speed Racer has always seen racing as something sacred. But when shadowy corporate interests are revealed to have orchestrated his...
Score 6.3
8
Rush Hour 3

Rush Hour 3 (2007)

Action Comedy Crime
Lee and Carter trade Los Angeles for the City of Light after a high-profile assassination attempt throws them back into the deep end. Paris provides the backdrop for their latest...
Score 6.5
9
Sunshine

Sunshine (2007)

Science Fiction Thriller
Fifty years into the future, the sun is dying, and Earth is threatened by arctic temperatures. A team of astronauts is sent to revive the Sun — but the mission...
Score 7.0
10
The Last Samurai

The Last Samurai (2003)

Action Drama War
Captain Nathan Algren arrives in Meiji-era Japan as a hired gun, tasked with drilling imperial soldiers for a government eager to erase the old ways. But repeated contact with the...
Score 7.6

Hiroyuki Sanada TV Shows

Browse the ultimate list of Hiroyuki Sanada TV shows. Find top-rated television series, critically acclaimed dramas, and hit shows starring Hiroyuki Sanada.

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Shōgun

Shōgun (2024)

Drama War & Politics
Feudal Japan, 1600. Lord Yoshii Toranaga finds himself cornered, with the Council of Regents closing ranks against him and civil war gathering on the horizon. Then a stranded European vessel...
Score 8.4
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Helix

Helix (2014)

Drama Sci-Fi & Fantasy
When a CDC team drops into a remote Arctic research base to investigate a suspected outbreak, they quickly realize the threat is unlike anything in their training manuals. What begins...
Score 6.6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies starring Hiroyuki Sanada? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Hiroyuki Sanada are Mortal Kombat II, John Wick: Chapter 4, and Bullet Train.
How many movies and TV shows has Hiroyuki Sanada starred in? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 12 titles starring Hiroyuki Sanada, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring Hiroyuki Sanada worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography starring Hiroyuki Sanada maintains a strong average user rating of 7.2 out of 10 across all tracked titles.