Ryusuke Hamaguchi

Ryusuke Hamaguchi (born 16 December 1978) is a Japanese film director and screenwriter. Hamaguchi, a graduate of Tokyo University and Tokyo University of Arts, attracted attention in his country with the movie Passion (2008), which he shot for his graduation. Hamaguchi first gained international recognition with the film Happy Hour (2015) and followed it up with Asako I & II (2018).

He released two films in 2021, Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy and Drive My Car, receiving three Academy Award nominations for the latter, including Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best International Feature. He is the third Japanese director to be nominated for an Oscar for Best Director.

Ryusuke Hamaguchi is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 24 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Oscars (1953), All of a Sudden (2026), Le Cercle (2005), Drive My Car (2021), Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy (2021), Asako I & II (2018), Evil Does Not Exist (2023), Passion (2008). The recorded credits span 1953 to 2026, including 22 movies and 2 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.