Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Yojimbo List

  • A Fistful of Dollars - A remake of Yojimbo with a similar plot of a lone gunslinger pitting two rival factions against each other.
  • The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - A classic Spaghetti Western featuring a lone anti-hero navigating between factions for personal gain.
  • Yojimbo's Revenge - A direct homage to Yojimbo, capturing the essence of a lone samurai caught in a power struggle.
  • The Magnificent Seven - A classic Western where a group of gunslingers defend a town, reminiscent of Yojimbo's themes of lone heroes.
  • Last Man Standing - A modern take on Yojimbo with a lone hero manipulating warring criminal factions in a Prohibition-era setting.
  • Sanjuro - A sequel to Yojimbo featuring the same character, blending humor with samurai action.
  • The Outlaw Josey Wales - A tale of a lone figure standing against oppressive powers, akin to Yojimbo's storyline.
  • Unforgiven - An anti-hero story about a retired gunslinger pulled back into violence, similar to the conflicted character in Yojimbo.
  • Kill Bill: Vol. 1 - Features a lone warrior strategizing against multiple enemies, reminiscent of Yojimbo's manipulation of rival gangs.
  • Blade Runner - Though different in genre, the lone protagonist navigating a corrupt world has parallels to Yojimbo.
  • Deadwood - A Western series filled with morally ambiguous characters in a lawless setting, similar to Yojimbo's atmosphere.
  • Fist of Fury - A martial arts film featuring a lone fighter against multiple foes, echoing Yojimbo's themes of revenge.
  • The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada - A modern Western involving themes of justice and revenge, with a central loner character.
  • Bounty Law - Within the same universe as Yojimbo's themes of bounty hunting and individualism.
  • Ninja Scroll - An animated film showcasing a lone hero battling corrupt factions in a martial arts setting.
  • The Seven Samurai - Both films share themes of lone heroes and group dynamics in a samurai context.
  • Django Unchained - Features a lone protagonist manipulating rival factions in a violent historical context.
  • The Last Samurai - Centers on a lone warrior becoming embroiled in a conflict, similar to the story of Yojimbo.
  • The Hateful Eight - Set in a tense standoff situation with morally grey characters, reminiscent of Yojimbo's conflicts.
  • A History of Violence - Explores themes of identity and conflict through a central loner character in a town disrupted by violence.
  • The Proposition - A gritty Western exploring violence and moral ambiguity, similar to the themes in Yojimbo.
  • The Heroic Trio - Involves lone heroes facing off against organized crime, echoing Yojimbo's plot dynamics.
  • Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - Features characters in morally ambiguous roles, navigating conflict for the greater good.
  • Old Boy - A tale of revenge with a lone hero battling multiple foes, akin to Yojimbo's core elements.
  • The Punisher - Focuses on a lone vigilante confronting corrupt forces in a city, similar to Yojimbo's themes.
  • The Searchers - Centers around a solitary but determined character amidst conflict and moral complexity.
  • Gangs of New York - Explores rival factions and a lone character fighting for personal revenge, reminiscent of Yojimbo.
  • Cowboy Bebop - An anime series featuring a lone bounty hunter navigating a lawless world with similar themes.
  • Hunger Games - Features a strong central character facing oppressive forces and manipulating situations for survival.
  • Narcos - A series involving the complexities of law and crime with lone characters facing overwhelming odds.
  • Lawless - Depicts a group fighting against corrupt authority in a raw, lawless era, similar to Yojimbo.
  • The Equalizer - Follows a lone avenger working against corrupt forces, similar to the protagonist's role in Yojimbo.
  • Zatoichi - Follows a blind swordsman in a lawless world fighting against corrupt factions, akin to Yojimbo.
  • Dances with Wolves - Involves a lone figure navigating conflict and cultural clashes, similar to Yojimbo's themes.
  • Assassination - A historical drama focusing on a lone assassin caught in political conflict, echoing Yojimbo's plot.
  • Cool Hand Luke - Explores the struggles of a lone character against corrupt systems, capturing the essence of Yojimbo.
  • Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - A surreal journey featuring isolated characters navigating chaotic environments, reminiscent of Yojimbo's tension.
  • The Witcher - Follows a lone monster hunter navigating a world of rival factions and moral ambiguity.
  • Murder Most Foul - A narrative exploring betrayal and crime in historical contexts, echoing Yojimbo's themes.

Last updated: 2024-09-23 15:23:48

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1 1964 Germany 235816 7.9 Movie Released R
2 1966 United States of America 820327 8.8 Movie Released R
3 2016 United States of America 231023 6.9 Movie Released
4 1996 United States of America 61391 6.4 Movie Released R
5
Sanjuro
Sanjuro
96 min
1962 Japan 41569 8 Movie Released NR
6 1976 United States of America 80816 7.8 Movie Released
7
Unforgiven
Unforgiven
130 min
1992 United States of America 440351 8.2 Movie Released
8 2003 United States of America 1209380 8.2 Movie Released R
9
Blade Runner
Blade Runner
118 min
1982 United States of America 830678 8.1 Movie Released R
10
Deadwood
Deadwood
55 min
SS 3 EP 36
2004 United States of America 119179 8.6 Serie Canceled TV-MA
11
Fist of Fury
Fist of Fury
108 min
1972 Hong Kong 34419 7.2 Movie Released R
12 2005 United States of America 42050 7.3 Movie Released R
13
Ninja Scroll
Ninja Scroll
94 min
1993 Japan 41263 7.8 Movie Released R
14 2012 United States of America 1718800 8.5 Movie Released R
15 2003 New Zealand 476104 7.8 Movie Released
16 2015 United States of America 667853 7.8 Movie Released R
17 2005 Germany 255429 7.4 Movie Released R
18
The Proposition
The Proposition
104 min
2005 Australia 55391 7.3 Movie Released R
19 1993 Hong Kong 4639 6.6 Movie Released
20 2016 United States of America 695198 7.8 Movie Released PG-13
21
Old Boy
Old Boy
45 min
SS 1 EP 47
2018 China 34 7.3 Serie Ended
22
The Punisher
The Punisher
124 min
2004 Germany 171940 6.4 Movie Released R
23
The Searchers
The Searchers
119 min
1956 United States of America 97461 7.8 Movie Released NR
24 2002 Italy 477155 7.5 Movie Released
25
Cowboy Bebop
Cowboy Bebop
25 min
SS 1 EP 26
1998 Japan 142498 8.9 Serie Ended TV-14
26
Narcos
Narcos
51 min
SS 3 EP 30
2015 United States of America 477729 8.8 Serie Ended TV-MA
27
Lawless
Lawless
115 min
2012 United States of America 255090 7.2 Movie Released
28
The Equalizer
The Equalizer
132 min
2014 United States of America 428117 7.2 Movie Released
29
Zatoichi
Zatoichi
111 min
2003 France 51827 7.5 Movie Released R
30 1990 United Kingdom 294610 8 Movie Released PG-13
31
Assassination
Assassination
140 min
2015 South Korea 8063 7.2 Movie Released NR
32
Cool Hand Luke
Cool Hand Luke
127 min
1967 United States of America 190219 8.1 Movie Released PG
33 1998 United States of America 304024 7.5 Movie Released R
34
The Witcher
The Witcher
66 min
SS 3 EP 24
2019 Poland 578389 8 Serie Returning Series TV-MA
35 1964 United Kingdom 6409 7.1 Movie Released NR
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