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About Rinko Kikuchi
Rinko Kikuchi is a Japanese actress. Their career spans 17 titles, among them Westworld (2016), Pacific Rim (2013) and Babel (2006).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Rinko Kikuchi is Babel (2006); in all, 13 films and 4 TV shows over 18 years. They have worked as actress in 17 and producer in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Westworld (2016), with 118 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 10 titles. The person they have worked with most is Burn Gorman, on 2 films, among them Pacific Rim and Pacific Rim: Maelstrom.
Latest work
Full filmography (17)- 2022–2024
Tokyo Vice TV
Eimi, 16 episodes
- 2021–2024
Invasion TV
Hinata, 6 episodes
- 2016–2022
Westworld TV
Akane, 2 episodes
- 2018
Miss Sherlock TV
Mitsuki Kurata, 1 episode
- 2018
- 2016
- 2015
Nobody Wants the Night
Allaka
- 2014
Where to watch Rinko Kikuchi
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2013
- 2006
- 2013
- 2018
- 2010
- 2016
- 2014
- 2008
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Rinko Kikuchi films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Shanghai 2010
- Pacific Rim 2013
- Babel 2006
- 47 Ronin 2013
- Pacific Rim: Maelstrom 2018
Family and relationships
- Spouses
- Shota Sometani 2014–present
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Academy Awards (Oscars) (1932–2026), Golden Globes (1944–2026) and Actor Awards (2000–2026).
- Academy Awards (Oscars) 1 nomination
- Golden Globes 1 nomination
- Actor Awards 1 nomination
Has worked with
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Burn Gorman 2 films together Pacific Rim and Pacific Rim: Maelstrom
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Isabel Coixet 2 films together Nobody Wants the Night and Map of the Sounds of Tokyo
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Guillermo del Toro 2 films together Pacific Rim and Pacific Rim: Maelstrom
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Clifton Collins Jr. 2 films together Pacific Rim and Babel
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Charlie Day 2 films together Pacific Rim and Pacific Rim: Maelstrom
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Robert Maillet 2 films together Pacific Rim and Pacific Rim: Maelstrom
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Hossein Amini 2 films together 47 Ronin and Shanghai
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Mary Parent 2 films together Pacific Rim and Pacific Rim: Maelstrom
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Junichi Kajioka 2 films together 47 Ronin and Shanghai
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Thomas Tull 2 films together Pacific Rim and Pacific Rim: Maelstrom
Questions about Rinko Kikuchi
Who is Rinko Kikuchi's partner?
Rinko Kikuchi has been married to Shota Sometani since 2014.
What are the best Rinko Kikuchi films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Rinko Kikuchi films are Shanghai (2010, 8.1), Pacific Rim (2013, 7.4) and Babel (2006, 7.4).
How many films and TV shows has Rinko Kikuchi been in?
MovieNCo lists 13 films and 4 TV shows for Rinko Kikuchi, from Babel (2006) to Tokyo Vice (2024).
How many awards has Rinko Kikuchi won?
Rinko Kikuchi has 3 nominations and no wins yet. By award: Academy Awards (Oscars), 1 nomination; Golden Globes, 1 nomination; Actor Awards, 1 nomination. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.












