Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Zatoichi and the Chess Expert List
- The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi - A remake of the classic Zatoichi series featuring a blind swordsman who uses his other senses to defeat enemies.
- 13 Assassins - A samurai film that involves a group of warriors banding together to fight against a corrupt lord.
- Shin Godzilla - Offers a unique perspective on traditional monster movies with strong themes of justice and authority.
- Sword of the Beast - Centers around a ronin who is pursued after committing a crime; features themes of honor and survival.
- The Last Samurai - Explores themes of honor, tradition, and combat in a historical context, much like Zatoichi.
- Yojimbo - A classic samurai film featuring a wanderer who plays two crime families against each other, rich in strategy.
- Harakiri - A tale of honor in the samurai tradition that questions the code of the samurai and the value of life.
- Kaze No Tani No Naushika - Though animated, it shares themes of combat and moral dilemmas set in a fantastical world.
- The Wolf Brigade - Involves intense action, political themes, and characters caught in moral dilemmas similar to Zatoichi.
- Battle Without Honor and Humanity - A yakuza film with complex characters and moral ambiguity that mirrors the style of Zatoichi.
- Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai - Combines modern life with the samurai code, showcasing themes of honor and solitude.
- Samurai Spy - An espionage thriller set in Japan’s samurai period, blending action and strategy.
- Lady Snowblood - Follows a female assassin on a quest for revenge, mixing violence and beauty in storytelling.
- Rashomon - Examines the nature of truth and perception, similar to character-driven narratives found in Zatoichi.
- Tale of Zatoichi - A direct installment in the Zatoichi series, keeping with the character's origin and story.
- The Sword of Doom - Features a skilled swordsman whose life unravels due to his violent nature, like Zatoichi's struggles.
- Tokyo Drifter - A yakuza film rich in style, focusing on the underworld, much like Zatoichi's world.
- Ichi the Killer - A cult film that explores the darker sides of human nature and violence similar to Zatoichi.
- The Hidden Fortress - Combines humor and adventure with samurai action, influencing many subsequent films including Star Wars.
- The Blade - A gritty tale of revenge with intense action sequences akin to the Zatoichi style.
- Azumi - Mixes swordplay and personal quests in a way reminiscent of Zatoichi's journey.
- Dolls - Establishes themes of love and heartbreak against a backdrop of traditional Japanese aesthetics.
- The Samurai Trilogy - An epic telling of a samurai's life, focusing on honor, duty, and the samurai code.
- The House of the Deadly Doll - Features elements of revenge and a personal quest similar to the undertones in Zatoichi's story.
- Shogun Assassin - A fusion of samurai aesthetics and action, with a parent-child storyline that echoes Zatoichi.
- The Revenant - Similar themes of survival and vengeance set in a harsh environment, reflecting Zatoichi's struggles.
- The Sound of Music - While stylistically different, includes a strong protagonist motivated by a quest to protect others.
- Dreams - Explores the philosophy of life and death, much like the contemplative nature found in Zatoichi.
- Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance - Tells the story of a lone warrior and his child traveling through a dangerous landscape.
- The Last House on the Left - A tale of vengeance and redemption that delves into moral ambiguity similar to Zatoichi.
- The Killer - Involves themes of honor among thieves and features intense action sequences.
- Oldboy - A revenge saga with a unique storytelling approach that shares a similar emotional core.
- The Departed - Focuses on moral ambiguity and identity conflicts in structured crime, akin to the world of Zatoichi.
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - Mixes martial arts action with deep character development and philosophy.
- Hero - Combines stunning visuals with a story about honor and sacrifice in a historical context.
- The Last Emperor - Exploration of identity, power, and tradition that complements the narrative style of Zatoichi.
- The Great Yokai War - Incorporates folklore, adventure, and fantastical elements reminiscent of mythical stories like Zatoichi.
- Equilibrium - A dystopian setting that contrasts personal struggle against societal norms, similar to Zatoichi's conflicts.
- Akira - Creates a powerful narrative about survival and transformation within a chaotic environment.
- In the Mood for Love - Explores themes of love and loss with subtlety and depth that resonate with character-driven narratives.
- The Last Duel - Set in a historical context with themes of honor and justice, echoing the samurai ethos.
- The Age of Shadows - A spy thriller that combines thrilling action and deep moral questions.
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2013 | United States of America | Adventure | 3909 | 6.9 | Serie | Ended | TV-Y |
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2010 | Japan | Action | 69117 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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2016 | Japan | Action | 38714 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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1965 | Japan | Action | 3125 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
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2003 | New Zealand | Drama | 476104 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
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1961 | Japan | Action | 132842 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | NR |
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1962 | Japan | Action | 70760 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 8 | 1999 | France | Crime | 98024 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | ||
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1965 | Japan | Action | 1879 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 10 |
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1973 | Japan | Action | 16616 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 11 |
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1950 | Japan | Crime | 182708 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 12 |
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1966 | Japan | Action | 12250 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 13 |
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1966 | Japan | Action | 9826 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
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2001 | Japan | Action | 60571 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 15 |
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1958 | Japan | Action | 42793 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
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1995 | Hong Kong | Action | 3628 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
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2003 | Japan | Adventure | 15215 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 18 |
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2002 | Japan | Drama | 17437 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
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1980 | Japan | Action | 11381 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
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2015 | Canada | Action | 884846 | 8 | Movie | Released | R |
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1965 | United States of America | Biography | 264336 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | G |
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1990 | United States of America | Drama | 29624 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 23 | 1972 | Japan | Action | 8996 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | ||
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2009 | United States of America | Crime | 101356 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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2023 | United States of America | Crime | 193078 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | |
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2003 | South Korea | Drama | 645833 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | R |
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2006 | Hong Kong | Drama | 1438060 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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2000 | China | Adventure | 283356 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2002 | China | Drama | 188490 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
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1987 | China | Biography | 112568 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2005 | Japan | Comedy | 2697 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2002 | United States of America | Action | 349289 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
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1988 | Japan | Action | 208033 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
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2000 | France | Drama | 169412 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | PG |
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2021 | United States of America | Action | 185511 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | |
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2016 | South Korea | Action | 11169 | 7.1 | Movie | Released |
