Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally List
- The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi - The original Zatoichi film that continues the story of the iconic blind swordsman.
- 13 Assassins - A period action film featuring samurai with themes of honor and sacrifice.
- Yojimbo - A classic Akira Kurosawa film featuring a lone samurai battling corruption.
- Kill Bill: Vol. 1 - A revenge-driven narrative with stylized action scenes reminiscent of samurai films.
- The Samurai - Explores the life of a samurai and his moral dilemmas, similar in tone to Zatoichi.
- The Last Samurai - Focuses on samurai culture and honor with American influences.
- Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance - Another iconic series about a wandering samurai and his child.
- Lady Snowblood - A revenge tale featuring a strong female lead with samurai elements.
- Rashomon - Explores themes of perspective and justice in a samurai setting.
- The Hidden Fortress - An adventure story set in a samurai period with rich character dynamics.
- Miyamoto Musashi - A biographical film capturing the legendary samurai's life and battles.
- Harakiri - A story of honor and ritual suicide exploring samurai values.
- The Assassin - Focuses on an assassin’s journey and moral questions akin to Zatoichi.
- Blade of the Immortal - A samurai film featuring themes of revenge and redemption.
- Shogun Assassin - A samurai action film based on the Lone Wolf and Cub series with similar themes.
- Curse of the Golden Flower - Intricate storylines and epic battles within a historical context.
- A Lonely Place to Die - Not samurai-themed, but offers brutal survival elements and moral ambiguity.
- The Revenant - Themes of vengeance and survival presented in a historical context.
- The last Duel - Historical drama with honor-based motives and character-driven plots.
- Samurai Girl - A modern take on samurai themes involving honor and revenge.
- House of the Flying Daggers - A visually stunning film featuring martial arts and love amidst conflict.
- Red Cliff - A historical epic featuring strategy and warfare akin to samurai films.
- Hero - A story told from multiple perspectives with intricate swordplay.
- The Grandmaster - A biographical film about martial arts, similar in aesthetic and themes.
- Ghost of Tsushima - Video game adaptation focusing on samurai themes and honor.
- The Last Samurai - A foreign perspective on samurai culture blending Western and Eastern themes.
- The King and the Clown - Complex characters and swordsmen in a historical context.
- The Twilight Samurai - Captures the struggles of a samurai living in a changing world.
- Killing - Focuses on the moral questions surrounding killing in a historical setting.
- Ichi the Killer - Bleak exploration of revenge and the darker sides of humanity.
- Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Features swordplay and dark themes similar to the Zatoichi series.
- Kubo and the Two Strings - Animated film with themes of adventure and samurai ethics.
- Kagemusha - Explores identity and deception in the samurai era.
- Gangs of Wasseypur - Epic drama featuring vengeance and strong character arcs.
- Assassin's Creed - Historical settings intertwined with themes of honor and justice.
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - A mix of martial arts and dramatic storytelling with beautiful cinematography.
- Snowpiercer - Themes of struggle and moral dilemmas set in a confined environment.
- The Crow - A dark tale of revenge and justice in a stylized world.
- The Way of the Dragon - Bruce Lee showcases martial arts with a blend of humor and action.
- Orochi - A tale of vengeance and the complexities of relationships amid tragedy.
- Heroic Losers - Mixes action with a story of revenge and moral choices.
Last updated: 2024-10-04 10:13:29
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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2018 | Japan | Adventure | 4439 | 7.8 | Serie | Ended | |
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2010 | Japan | Action | 69117 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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1961 | Japan | Action | 132842 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | NR |
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2003 | United States of America | Action | 1209380 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 5 |
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2014 | Germany | Fantasy | 1723 | 5.7 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 6 |
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2003 | New Zealand | Drama | 476104 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 7 | 1972 | Japan | Action | 8996 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | ||
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1973 | Japan | Action | 16616 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 9 |
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1950 | Japan | Crime | 182708 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 10 |
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1958 | Japan | Action | 42793 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 11 |
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2014 | Japan | Drama | 298 | 7.6 | Serie | Ended | |
| 12 |
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1962 | Japan | Action | 70760 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 13 |
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2015 | China | Action | 18133 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 14 |
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2017 | Japan | Action | 19627 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 15 |
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1980 | Japan | Action | 11381 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 16 |
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2006 | China | Action | 46184 | 7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 17 |
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2011 | United Kingdom | Action | 30947 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 18 |
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2015 | Canada | Action | 884846 | 8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 19 |
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2021 | United States of America | Action | 185511 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 20 |
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2008 | Drama | 1513 | 6.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 | |
| 21 |
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2008 | China | Adventure | 48767 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 22 |
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2002 | China | Drama | 188490 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 23 |
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2013 | Hong Kong | Action | 37040 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 24 |
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2002 | Japan | Drama | 25755 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 25 |
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2018 | Japan | Action | 1347 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 26 |
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2001 | Japan | Action | 60571 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 27 |
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2016 | United States of America | Action | 139511 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 28 |
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1980 | Japan | Drama | 38575 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 29 |
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2016 | France | Action | 210153 | 5.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 30 |
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2000 | China | Adventure | 283356 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 31 |
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2013 | Czech Republic | Action | 393218 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
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1994 | United Kingdom | Action | 207919 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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1972 | Hong Kong | Action | 41583 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
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2019 | Argentina | Comedy | 13013 | 7.2 | Movie | Released |
