Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Tale of Zatoichi Continues List
- Sword of the Beast - Similar samurai themes and a focus on the lone warrior's journey.
- Samurai Rebellion - Explores the conflict between personal honor and duty in a samurai setting.
- Yojimbo - Features a wandering samurai who plays both sides against each other.
- The Hidden Fortress - Combines adventure with classical samurai elements and humor.
- Zatoichi's Revenge - Directly related to the Zatoichi series, maintaining similar themes and style.
- Shogun Assassin - Fuses samurai action with a strong narrative and character-driven story.
- Harakiri - Explores themes of samurai honor and the societal pressures around it.
- The Last Samurai - Combat and honor in a fading world of the samurai.
- Rashomon - Focuses on morality and perspective, set in feudal Japan.
- Ran - Features themes of betrayal and family set in a historical context like Zatoichi.
- 13 Assassins - A group of samurai unite for a noble cause, similar to Zatoichi's journey.
- Kagemusha - Centers on identity, deception, and samurai culture.
- The 47 Ronin - Revolves around loyalty and vengeance, common samurai themes.
- Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai - Modern take on the samurai ethos and the life of a lone warrior.
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - Combines martial arts action with deep storytelling and character arcs.
- High and Low - Explores tension and moral dilemmas in a rich narrative setting.
- The Twilight Samurai - Follows a samurai's life filled with emotional depth and personal struggle.
- Lady Snowblood - Vengeance-driven narrative focusing on a strong female protagonist.
- Kill Bill: Vol. 1 - Incorporates themes of revenge and martial arts similar to Zatoichi.
- The Wolf Brigade - Dystopian and intricate narrative intertwined with thematic elements of loyalty.
- Goyokin - A samurai's struggle with his past while seeking redemption.
- Ichi the Killer - Explores violence and complex character evolution in crime settings.
- The Assassin - Cinematic storytelling with a focus on a lone female assassin's journey.
- Kubo and the Two Strings - Offers a blend of adventure and Asian cultural themes with a hero's journey.
- The Tale of the Princess Kaguya - Beautifully animated tale with rich Japanese folklore themes.
- Bushi no ichibun - Explores life and honor from the perspective of a samurai.
- Vengeance is Mine - Focuses on morality and vengeance interwoven into a character's life.
- Ninja Scroll - Combines action, honor, and supernatural elements in a samurai context.
- Fallen Angels - Explores crime and complex relationships akin to samurai themes.
- The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi - A modern reboot of the Zatoichi story featuring similar themes.
- The Last Ronin - Another tale of a lone warrior navigating a world of conflict.
- The Hunted - A mix of survival and honor showcasing a warrior's journey.
- Babe: Pig in the City - Has an unusual and unique story approach, much like Zatoichi.
- Orochi - Incorporates strong family ties and revenge similar to samurai narratives.
- Drunken Angel - Themes of redemption and moral struggle set in vivid narratives.
- Shin Godzilla - Drama and political commentary interwoven into monster mythology.
- Kagemusha - Focus on deception and samurai culture intertwined with personal narratives.
- The Green Turtle - Revolves around ideas of discovery and honor in a distinct narrative.
- Cleopatra Jones - Similar themes of a strong, skilled protagonist fighting against injustice.
- The Man Who Knew Too Much - A thriller filled with suspense and personal stakes akin to samurai tales.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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1965 | Japan | Action | 3125 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
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1967 | Japan | Drama | 14297 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 3 |
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1961 | Japan | Action | 132842 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 4 |
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1958 | Japan | Action | 42793 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 5 |
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1965 | Japan | Action | 1548 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 6 |
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1980 | Japan | Action | 11381 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 7 |
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1962 | Japan | Action | 70760 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 8 |
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2003 | New Zealand | Drama | 476104 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 9 |
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1950 | Japan | Crime | 182708 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 10 |
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1985 | Japan | Action | 137891 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 11 |
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2010 | Japan | Action | 69117 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 12 |
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1980 | Japan | Drama | 38575 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 13 |
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1941 | Japan | Drama | 2719 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 14 | 1999 | France | Crime | 98024 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | ||
| 15 |
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2000 | China | Adventure | 283356 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 16 |
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1963 | Japan | Crime | 54665 | 8.4 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 17 |
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2002 | Japan | Drama | 25755 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 18 |
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1973 | Japan | Action | 16616 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 19 |
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2003 | United States of America | Action | 1209380 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 20 |
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1969 | Japan | Action | 2651 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 21 |
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2001 | Japan | Action | 60571 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 22 |
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2015 | China | Action | 18133 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 23 |
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2016 | United States of America | Action | 139511 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 24 |
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2013 | Japan | Animation | 55200 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 25 |
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1979 | Japan | Crime | 7374 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 26 |
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1993 | Japan | Action | 41263 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 27 |
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1995 | Hong Kong | Comedy | 52236 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 28 |
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2010 | Japan | Drama | 416 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 29 |
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2003 | United States of America | Action | 51919 | 6.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 30 |
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1998 | Australia | Adventure | 35927 | 5.8 | Movie | Released | G |
| 31 |
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1948 | Japan | Crime | 13543 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 32 |
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2016 | Japan | Action | 38714 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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1973 | United States of America | Action | 3575 | 5.9 | Movie | Released | PG |
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1956 | United States of America | Drama | 70634 | 7.4 | Movie | Released |
