81. Samurai Rebellion ( Jôi-uchi: Hairyô tsuma shimatsu )
Year of Release: 1967
Overall Rating: 3.2 out of 4 stars
Language: Japanese
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Masaki Kobayashi
Actors: Toshirô Mifune, Yôko Tsukasa, Takeshi Katô, Tatsuyoshi Ehara, Etsuko Ichihara, Isao Yamagata
82. From Up on Poppy Hill ( Kokuriko-zaka kara )
Year of Release: 2013
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 4 stars
Language: Japanese
Genre: Anime/Drama
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Goro Miyazaki
Actors: Gillian Anderson, Ron Howard, Christina Hendricks, Jamie Lee Curtis, Beau Bridges, Isabelle Fuhrman
Plot: As the 1964 Olympics looks to change the face of Tokyo, a group of
spirited Yokohama teens work to save their school's clubhouse from the
wrecking ball in preparation for the games.
83. Last Life in the Universe ( Ruang rak noi nid mahasan )
Year of Release: 2004
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 4 stars
Language: Japanese
Genre: Comedy/Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Pen-Ek Ratanaruang
Actors: Tadanobu Asano, Sinitta Boonyasak, Laila Boonyasak, Yutaka Matsushige, Riki Takeuchi, Takashi Miike
84. Cat Returns, The ( Neko no ongaeshi )
Year of Release: 2003
Overall Rating: 2.9 out of 4 stars
Language: Japanese
Genre: Anime/Adventure
MPAA Rating: G
Director: Hiroyuki Morita
Actors: Anne Hathaway, Cary Elwes, Judy Greer, Kristen Bell, Rene Auberjonois, Tim Curry
Plot: After rescuing a cat from traffic, Haru finds herself the recipient of
many gifts from the King of Cats. But his real wish is for Haru to marry
his son, Prince Lune. Haru, however, isn't keen on the idea and with the
help of grumpy real-world cat and a statuette that comes to life, she will
escape the Cat Kingdom and reclaim her regular life.
85. Stray Dog ( Nora inu )
Year of Release: 1949
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 4 stars
Language: Japanese
Genre: Crime/Drama
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Akira Kurosawa
Actors: Toshirô Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Keiko Awaji, Eiko Miyoshi, Noriko Sengoku, Fumiko Honma
Plot: A post war (WW2) look at Tokyo, Japan through the events surrounding a police detective, searching for a killer, and his stolen gun.
86. Confessions ( Kokuhaku )
Year of Release: 2010
Overall Rating: 3.1 out of 4 stars
Language: Japanese
Genre: Drama/Mystery
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Tetsuya Nakashima
Actors: Takako Matsu, Yoshino Kimura, Masaki Okada, Yukito Nishii, Kaoru Fujiwara, Ai Hashimoto
87. Zatôichi
Year of Release: 2004
Overall Rating: 2.9 out of 4 stars
Language: Japanese
Genre: Action/Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Takeshi Kitano
Actors: Takeshi Kitano, Tadanobu Asano, Michiyo Ookusu, Gadarukanaru Taka, Daigorô Tachibana, Yuuko Daike
88. Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time ( Inuyasha - Jidai wo koeru omoi )
Year of Release: 2001
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 4 stars
Language: Japanese
Genre: Anime/Adventure
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Toshiya Shinohara
Actors: Kappei Yamaguchi, Satsuki Yukino, Kumiko Watanabe, Kôji Tsujitani, Richard Ian Cox, Moneca Stori
Plot: 200 years ago, InuYasha's father sealed away a powerful demon from China named Hyoga. A Shikon Jewel shard awakens Hyoga's son, Menomaru, inspiring him to absorb the remains of his father's power to take control of the world. It's up to InuYasha and his friends to stop this nearly invincible foe!
89. Ballad of Narayama ( Narayama bushikô - 1958 )
Year of Release: 1958
Overall Rating: 3.3 out of 4 stars
Language: Japanese
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Keisuke Kinoshita
Actors: Kinuyo Tanaka, Teiji Takahashi, Yûko Mochizuki, Danko Ichikawa, Seiji Miyaguchi, Keiko Ogasawara
90. Hachi-ko ( Hachikô monogatari )
Year of Release: 1987
Overall Rating: 3.3 out of 4 stars
Language: Japanese
Genre: Drama/Family
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Seijirô Kôyama
Actors: Tatsuya Nakadai, Kaoru Yachigusa, Toshinori Omi, Toshirô Yanagiba, Mako Ishino, Masumi Harukawa
Plot: A film starring Tatsuya Nakadai, Kaoru Yachigusa, Mako Ishino and Masumi Harukawa. It tells the real story of a loyal Akita Dog named Hachikō and his master Professor Ueno.
