Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman List
- Yojimbo - Both feature a lone warrior who manipulates rival gangs in a town.
- Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance - Focuses on a skilled swordsman who must protect his child while facing adversaries.
- The One-Armed Swordsman - Similar themes of vengeance and mastery of martial arts.
- Rashomon - Explores complex narratives with conflict and various perspectives.
- The Seven Samurai - Features a band of warriors fighting against a common enemy.
- The Assassin - Focused on martial arts with strong narrative elements.
- Shaolin Master Killer - Centers on a martial artist who faces various foes in a quest for justice.
- Lady Snowblood - Themes of revenge and exceptional swordsmanship.
- The Blade - Features intense sword fighting and a revenge narrative.
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - Combines martial arts with beautiful cinematography and complex characters.
- Iron Monkey - Features a martial artist fighting against injustice in a corrupt society.
- Hero - A visually stunning film featuring martial arts and a rich story.
- Fist of Legend - An action-packed film focusing on martial arts mastery and honor.
- The Sword of Doom - Explores the life of a master swordsman with dark themes.
- Goyokin - Features themes of honor, revenge, and a lone hero.
- Sanjuro - A samurai film that combines action with clever wit.
- The Last Samurai - Combines samurai culture with themes of honor and redemption.
- The Hidden Fortress - A classic Akira Kurosawa film that features action and adventurous heroes.
- Death Trance - Combines fantasy elements with a martial arts narrative.
- The Man with No Name Trilogy - Features a lone gunslinger with a cool demeanor in life-or-death situations.
- Orochi - Focuses on themes of revenge with a classical Japanese backdrop.
- Killing - Features a solitary character whose choices lead to conflict.
- The Return of the One-Armed Swordsman - Continues the story with themes of honor and skill in combat.
- Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai - A modern tale that incorporates samurai philosophy and codes.
- The Gifted Hands - Involves skilled combat and an engaged narrative in a specific cultural setting.
- Miyamoto Musashi - Explores the legendary samurai's life and battles.
- Ninja Scroll - An animated film that delves into the world of martial arts with fantasy elements.
- The Twilight Samurai - Follows a samurai's struggles amidst personal and social conflict.
- Black Rain - Involves crime and a warrior's desire for justice.
- 13 Assassins - Centers around a group of warriors uniting against a tyrannical lord.
- The Last House on the Left - Includes themes of vengeance and justice similar to revenge narratives.
- The Great Yokai War - Combines action with elements of folklore and battles against larger threats.
- The Wailing - Integrates thriller elements with supernatural and stunning visuals.
- Shogun Assassin - A compilation of a classic samurai tale filled with action and revenge.
- A Touch of Zen - Features philosophical themes along with martial arts action.
- The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires - Merges martial arts with horror elements along with a strong storyline.
- The 47 Ronin - A classic tale of honor and revenge by samurai warriors.
- Rebellion - Explores the struggle against oppression with strong martial arts elements.
- Kage Musha - Focuses on strategy and battle with samurai themes.
- The Count of Monte Cristo - A tale of vengeance and justice that echoes similar motifs.
- The Dark Crystal - Involves adventure and a battle against evil, akin to the chosen hero trope.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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1961 | Japan | Action | 132842 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 2 | 1972 | Japan | Action | 8996 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | ||
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1967 | Hong Kong | Action | 3687 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 4 |
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1950 | Japan | Crime | 182708 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 5 |
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2015 | China | Action | 18133 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | NR |
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1973 | Japan | Action | 16616 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 7 |
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1995 | Hong Kong | Action | 3628 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 8 |
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2000 | China | Adventure | 283356 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 9 |
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1993 | Hong Kong | Action | 17341 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 10 |
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2002 | China | Drama | 188490 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 11 |
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1994 | Hong Kong | Action | 25189 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 12 |
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1966 | Japan | Action | 12250 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 13 |
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1969 | Japan | Action | 2651 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 14 |
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1962 | Japan | Action | 41569 | 8 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 15 |
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2003 | New Zealand | Drama | 476104 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 16 |
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1958 | Japan | Action | 42793 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 17 |
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2005 | Japan | Action | 1908 | 5.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 18 |
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2018 | Japan | Action | 1347 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 19 | 1999 | France | Crime | 98024 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | ||
| 20 |
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2013 | South Korea | Drama | 1282 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 21 |
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2014 | Japan | Drama | 298 | 7.6 | Serie | Ended | |
| 22 |
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1993 | Japan | Action | 41263 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 23 |
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2002 | Japan | Drama | 25755 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 24 |
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1989 | United States of America | Action | 60312 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 25 |
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2010 | Japan | Action | 69117 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 26 |
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2009 | United States of America | Crime | 101356 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 27 |
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2005 | Japan | Comedy | 2697 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 28 |
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2016 | South Korea | Drama | 84565 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 29 |
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1980 | Japan | Action | 11381 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 30 |
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1971 | Hong Kong | Action | 7433 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 31 | 1974 | Hong Kong | Action | 5013 | 5.8 | Movie | Released | R | |
| 32 |
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1941 | Japan | Drama | 2719 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 33 |
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2016 | Ireland | Drama | 4611 | 7.1 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 34 |
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2002 | United States of America | Action | 149935 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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1982 | United Kingdom | Adventure | 72426 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | PG |
