Sion Sono

Sion Sono

Sion Sono (園 子温 Sono Shion, born December 18, 1961) is a Japanese filmmaker, author and poet. Best known on the festival circuit for the film Love Exposure (2008), he has been called “the most subversive filmmaker working in Japanese cinema today”.

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Sion Sono Movies

Discover the best movies directed by Sion Sono. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated Sion Sono films ranked by score.

1

Tokyo Tribe (2014)

Action Crime Drama
In a fractured Tokyo, street gangs carve out territories under tribal banners. When Merra, ruthless leader of the Wu-Ronz, orchestrates violence to spark conflict between gangs, a beloved figure falls....
Score 6.5
2

Why Don’t You Play in Hell? (2013)

Action Comedy Drama
A scrappy band of video mavericks in Tokyo sees opportunity in chaos. When a fading starlet needs rescuing and two yakuza syndicates are locked in bloody stalemate, these guerrilla filmmakers...
Score 7.4
3

Love Exposure (2008)

Action Comedy Drama
Yu is a Catholic teenager so desperate to confess sins that he invents new ones, eventually landing in the oddly specific subculture of upskirt photography. When he spots Yoko across...
Score 8.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies directed by Sion Sono? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by Sion Sono are Tokyo Tribe, Why Don’t You Play in Hell?, and Love Exposure.
How many movies and TV shows has Sion Sono directed? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 3 titles directed by Sion Sono, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies directed by Sion Sono worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography directed by Sion Sono maintains a strong average user rating of 7.3 out of 10 across all tracked titles.