★ 7.1 
Directing
Ryusuke Hamaguchi
Ryusuke Hamaguchi is best known for The Oscars and Le Cercle. Ryusuke Hamaguchi was born on December 16, 1978. Ryusuke Hamaguchi is 47 years old (born December 16, 1978).
- Born
- December 16, 1978 (47 years old)
- Place of birth
- Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
Biography
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.
Known for
★ 7.1 
Le Cercle
Filmography
- 2005Le CercleSelf
- 1953The OscarsSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Ryusuke Hamaguchi been in?
Ryusuke Hamaguchi is best known for The Oscars and Le Cercle.
When was Ryusuke Hamaguchi born?
Ryusuke Hamaguchi was born on December 16, 1978. (Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan)
How old is Ryusuke Hamaguchi?
Ryusuke Hamaguchi is 47 years old (born December 16, 1978).
Updated: November 1, 2026 ·