Abstract
In academia there is a growing attention toward the figure of the leader. Numerous studies have already been conducted to determine leadership preferences in diverse cultures and contexts. The universalism or particularism of leadership preferences is, however, still open to debate. This article offers an original contribution to such discussion by analysing and comparing how US and Japanese movies have represented on the screen the concept of leadership. Methodologically, the article concludes that the film is designed specifically to achieve a specific goal, and therefore certain characteristics of its main characters are deliberately designed to please such an audience, and it can be considered that the film is a dynamic work of art that can be read through various lenses, depending on the background of the audience (cultural, social, educational), it can be considered a dynamic work of art that can be read through various lenses. In the article, the authors scientifically substantiate the fact that in Hollywood films personal loyalty and outstanding communication skills are considered as a support for a leading person, and the script depicted in Japanese films looks versatile and dynamic.