Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to New Tale of Zatoichi List
- Zatoichi - A film continuation of the Zatoichi franchise with similar themes of honor and swordsmanship.
- Yojimbo - Classic samurai film featuring themes of duality and a lone swordfighter navigating conflict.
- The Last Samurai - A story of honor and redemption set in the backdrop of samurai culture, showcasing similar character arcs.
- 13 Assassins - A group of samurai band together to fight injustice, echoing themes of loyalty and bravery.
- Harakiri - A powerful tale involving samurai culture, honor, and moral dilemmas faced by the protagonists.
- Samurai Rebellion - Focuses on the conflict between loyalty to tradition and personal feelings, similar to Zatoichi's struggles.
- Kill Bill: Vol. 1 - An homage to martial arts films, featuring revenge-driven narratives and stylistic sword fights.
- The Hidden Fortress - A classic Kurosawa film blending adventure, humor, and samurai action, similar in tone and setting.
- Sword of Doom - A dark portrayal of a ruthless samurai's life, focusing on death and the psychological toll of a warrior's path.
- Twilight Samurai - Follows the struggles of a low-ranking samurai, highlighting themes of honor and personal sacrifice.
- The Assassination of Overtime - Explores the life of an assassin with a strong ethical code similar to Zatoichi's moral dilemmas.
- Lady Snowblood - Follows a female assassin seeking revenge, blending themes of vengeance and stylistic action.
- Rashomon - Explores perspective and morality through a captivating narrative, similar to Zatoichi's explorations of honor.
- Ronin - A modern take on the samurai ethos involving skilled warriors and themes of loyalty and betrayal.
- The Witcher - A fantasy series featuring a lone warrior fighting against stereotypes and battling for justice.
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - Explores themes of mastery and honor within martial arts and features strong action sequences.
- Shogun Assassin - Combines themes of family loyalty and vengeance similar to the Zatoichi narratives.
- The Tale of the Princess Kaguya - Combines folklore and artistry akin to Zatoichi’s narrative style, reflecting on themes of humanity.
- The Warrior's Way - Features a rogue warrior living in an unfamiliar culture, combining action with emotional depth.
- Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance - Follows a wandering samurai with a code of honor and strong emotional narrative, similar to Zatoichi.
- Blade of the Immortal - A tale of vengeance and redemption featuring a skilled warrior seeking atonement.
- Ghost of Tsushima - An action-adventure game featuring samurai themes of honor, identity, and moral conflict.
- Borin's Tale - A story steeped in conflict, identity, and honor similar to the Zatoichi franchise.
- The Seven Samurai - A groundbreaking samurai film portraying loyalty and sacrifice, echoing motifs found in Zatoichi.
- The Hateful Eight - Features strong character arcs, moral dilemmas, and a tense atmosphere akin to Zatoichi's narratives.
- Fearless - Focuses on martial arts’ themes of honor and redemption while showcasing exceptional action sequences.
- Serenity - Combines themes of honor and justice within a dystopian future, featuring morally complex protagonists.
- The Magnificent Seven - Revolves around themes of justice and protection similar to those explored in Zatoichi's adventures.
- The Night Comes for Us - A gritty action film featuring complex characters and intense action sequences echoing samurai themes.
- Vikings - Follows warriors with a code of honor and themes of loyalty, revenge, and battles.
- Marco Polo - Explores themes of survival and honor within a historical context, highlighting warrior codes.
- The Last Kingdom - Centers on a lone warrior fighting against a larger force, exploring themes of honor and destiny.
- 300 - Based on honor and bravery in warfare, showcasing strong character arcs similar to Zatoichi's narratives.
- Into the Badlands - Combines martial arts and themes of survival, loyalty, and redemption, mirroring samurai traditions.
- Castlevania - Features themes of vengeance, honor, and moral dilemmas within a rich narrative similar to samurai tales.
- Deadwood - Explores moral ambiguity among characters in a lawless setting, akin to the struggles faced by Zatoichi.
- The Mandalorian - A lone warrior navigating moral dilemmas, with strong themes of honor and justice echoed in samurai tales.
- Wolverine - Involves themes of honor, vengeance, and a strong protagonist similar to Zatoichi's arc.
- Firefly - Explores themes of loyalty, rebellion, and the moral complexities of its characters resonating with samurai tales.
- Altered Carbon - Futuristic themes of identity and morality drawing parallels to the moral complexities of samurai narratives.
Last updated: 2024-10-02 11:18:16
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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2003 | France | Adventure | 51827 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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1961 | Japan | Action | 132842 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 3 |
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2003 | New Zealand | Drama | 476104 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
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2010 | Japan | Action | 69117 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 5 |
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1962 | Japan | Action | 70760 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 6 |
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1967 | Japan | Drama | 14297 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 7 |
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2003 | United States of America | Action | 1209380 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 8 |
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1958 | Japan | Action | 42793 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 9 |
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1973 | Japan | Action | 16616 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 10 |
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1950 | Japan | Crime | 182708 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 11 |
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1998 | United Kingdom | Action | 197003 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 12 |
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2019 | Poland | Action | 578389 | 8 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-MA |
| 13 |
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2000 | China | Adventure | 283356 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 14 |
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1980 | Japan | Action | 11381 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 15 |
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2013 | Japan | Animation | 55200 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 16 |
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2010 | India | Adventure | 27358 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 17 | 1972 | Japan | Action | 8996 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | ||
| 18 |
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2017 | Japan | Action | 19627 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 19 |
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2015 | United States of America | Crime | 667853 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 20 |
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2006 | China | Drama | 79065 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 21 |
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2005 | United States of America | Sci-Fi | 307173 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 22 |
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2016 | United States of America | Action | 231023 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 23 |
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2018 | Indonesia | Action | 29646 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 24 |
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2013 | Canada | Action | 593467 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 25 |
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2014 | United States of America | Action | 79601 | 8 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 26 |
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2015 | United Kingdom | Action | 169712 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 27 |
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2007 | Bulgaria | Action | 871763 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 28 |
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2015 | United States of America | Action | 50068 | 7.9 | Serie | Canceled | TV-14 |
| 29 |
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2017 | United States of America | Action | 82464 | 8.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 30 |
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2004 | United States of America | Crime | 119179 | 8.6 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 31 |
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2019 | United States of America | Action | 598614 | 8.6 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-14 |
| 32 |
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2011 | Japan | Action | 1779 | 6.2 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
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2002 | United States of America | Adventure | 283999 | 8.9 | Serie | Canceled | TV-14 |
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2018 | United States of America | Action | 190913 | 7.9 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
