Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Sword of the Beast List
- Harakiri - Similar themes of honor and sacrifice in samurai culture.
- Lady Snowblood - A tale of revenge with a strong female lead set in feudal Japan.
- The Sword of Doom - A dark and gripping samurai movie focusing on a master swordsman.
- Rashomon - Explores different perspectives on a violent incident, much like personal conflicts in samurai tales.
- The Twilight Samurai - A poignant story of a low-ranking samurai balancing duty and family.
- 13 Assassins - A stylistic samurai film involving a group of warriors on a mission.
- Zatoichi - Follows the adventures of a blind swordsman, showcasing similar combat and aesthetics.
- Kagemusha - A tale of a warrior taking the place of a lord, with themes of deception and honor.
- The Last Samurai - Depicts the conflict of tradition versus modernity in samurai culture.
- Akira Kurosawa's Dreams - Artistic storytelling with a focus on historical and cultural aspects of Japan.
- Shogun Assassin - Features a father and son's journey of vengeance, filled with action and samurai lore.
- Bushi no Ichibun - A tale of loyalty and personal conflict within the samurai code.
- The Hidden Fortress - A classic Kurosawa film that combines adventure with samurai warfare.
- Miyamoto Musashi - A biographical film about one of Japan's most legendary swordsmen and his life.
- Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai - Modern take on samurai philosophy and honor in contemporary life.
- The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail - A Kurosawa film that showcases the intrigue and deception of samurai society.
- Killing - An examination of a samurai's internal turmoil and moral dilemmas.
- Chushingura - A dramatization of the famous 47 Ronin story, embodying loyalty and revenge.
- The Tale of the Princess Kaguya - A unique blend of art and storytelling, offering rich Japanese folklore.
- Samurai Rebellion - Focuses on the struggles of a samurai against the established order.
- Sword of the Beast - Follows the journey of a renegade samurai, exploring themes of survival and honor.
- The Last Ronin - A story of vengeance and the burdens of a warrior in a changing world.
- Harakiri: Death of a Samurai - A remake of the classic that dives deep into samurai values and tragedy.
- Murderous Maids - While it deals with different themes, it has a similar sense of moral conflict.
- Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji - Continues the journey of a legendary warrior, exploring themes of conflict and honor.
- Goyokin - A genre-defining film that balances action with philosophical inquiry.
- The Samurai - Combines action and drama with the tumultuous life of a wandering samurai.
- Red Lion - Explores themes of loyalty and sacrifice in the life of a samurai.
- When the Last Sword Is Drawn - Explores the ending days of the samurai era, combining history and personal stories.
- Hara-Kiri - A film that showcases the tragedy of the samurai code and personal sacrifice.
- Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance - Explores the story of a father-son duo in a samurai setting, combining action and depth.
- Patlabor: The Movie - Futuristic take with samurai-like themes of loyalty and duty.
- Ninja Scroll - Animated film featuring intense sword fights and a strong narrative.
- Shin Godzilla - While more modern, similar themes of duty and honor in crisis settings.
- Li'l Quinquin - Not a samurai film, but features deep character exploration and moral dilemmas.
- The Quick and the Dead - A western take on honor and revenge paralleling samurai stories.
- The Burrowers - Examines themes of humanity and survival in a unique setting.
- The Great Wall - Epic battles and themes of honor, albeit in a fantasy context.
- The Yakuza - Modern ties to honor in Japanese culture, with a focus on personal conflict.
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1962 | Japan | Action | 70760 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | NR |
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1973 | Japan | Action | 16616 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | NR |
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1966 | Japan | Action | 12250 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
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1950 | Japan | Crime | 182708 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | NR |
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2002 | Japan | Drama | 25755 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
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2010 | Japan | Action | 69117 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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2003 | France | Adventure | 51827 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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1980 | Japan | Drama | 38575 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | PG |
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2003 | New Zealand | Drama | 476104 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
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1980 | Japan | Action | 11381 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 11 |
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1958 | Japan | Action | 42793 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
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2014 | Japan | Drama | 298 | 7.6 | Serie | Ended | |
| 13 | 1999 | France | Crime | 98024 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | ||
| 14 | 1952 | Japan | Adventure | 4442 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | ||
| 15 |
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2018 | Japan | Action | 1347 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | |
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1938 | Japan | History | 7 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 17 |
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2013 | Japan | Animation | 55200 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 18 |
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1967 | Japan | Drama | 14297 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 19 |
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1965 | Japan | Action | 3125 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
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2010 | Japan | Drama | 416 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 21 |
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2000 | France | Biography | 1324 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 22 |
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1969 | Japan | Action | 2651 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 23 |
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2014 | Germany | Fantasy | 1723 | 5.7 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 24 |
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1969 | Japan | Comedy | 805 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 25 |
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2003 | Japan | Action | 5398 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 26 | 1972 | Japan | Action | 8996 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | ||
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1989 | Japan | Action | 5708 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
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1993 | Japan | Action | 41263 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
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2016 | Japan | Action | 38714 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2014 | France | Comedy | 3125 | 7.3 | Serie | Ended | |
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1995 | Japan | Action | 104326 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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2008 | United States of America | Horror | 9394 | 5.7 | Movie | Released | R |
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2016 | China | Action | 149576 | 5.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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1974 | United States of America | Action | 10571 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
