Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Samurai Spy List
- Shogun Assassin - Combines samurai themes with action and a unique story-telling approach.
- The Last Samurai - Explores the clash between traditional samurai culture and modernity.
- 13 Assassins - Features samurai-centric action and a strong narrative of honor and justice.
- The Twilight Samurai - A more emotional cinematic experience centered around samurai life and duty.
- Kagemusha - Directed by Akira Kurosawa, shares themes of deception and samurai ethics.
- Yojimbo - A classic samurai film with themes of conflict and survival.
- Rashomon - Examines human perception and morality, featuring samurai characters.
- Zatoichi - Follows the adventures of a blind samurai, known for its unique storytelling.
- Samurai Champloo - A blend of historical samurai elements with modern storytelling and styles.
- Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai - Focuses on the ethical code of samurai and their way of life.
- The Sword of Doom - A tale that combines skillful swordplay and the moral ambiguity of samurai.
- Ikiru - Another Kurosawa classic exploring life and morality, with character depth.
- Shin Godzilla - Explores themes of government, strategy, and combat, with a Japanese historical backdrop.
- Sanjuro - A classic story featuring a cunning and resourceful samurai.
- Lady Snowblood - Involves themes of vengeance and a strong female lead set in a samurai backdrop.
- The Hidden Fortress - Features themes of loyalty and adventure, with a blend of humor and action.
- Hero - A visually striking film focusing on themes of sacrifice and honor, similar to samurai films.
- The Tale of the Princess Kaguya - While animated, it reflects traditional Japanese storytelling and aesthetics.
- Samurai Warrior - Focuses on the life and struggles of a samurai in historical Japan.
- Kung Fu Panda - While animated and comedic, it draws heavily from martial arts and philosophical themes similar to the samurai ethos.
- The Wages of Fear - Features high-stakes tension and moral complexity, akin to the atmosphere of samurai films.
- The Seven Samurai - One of the most iconic samurai films, focusing on group dynamics and honor.
- Blade of the Immortal - Revolves around themes of revenge and redemption within a samurai framework.
- The Chained God - Explores revenge and samurai culture in a modern context.
- To Live - A profound exploration of life in historical Japan, with a focus on personal and moral dilemmas.
- Millennium Actress - An animated exploration of love and the past, blending documentary and fiction similar to Samurai Spy's narrative style.
- Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai - A modern take on the samurai code, applying it to urban life.
- The Assassin - Focuses on an assassin's life and has beautiful cinematography reflective of samurai films.
- Swordsman - Contains elements of martial arts and political intrigue within a historical setting.
- Thermae Romae - Involves historical themes and culture clash humor, similar to Samurai Spy's engaging take.
- Orochi - A story of vengeance and samurai values, showcasing dramatic character arcs.
- Kunoichi: Ninja Girl - Integrates ninja themes into Japanese historical narratives similar to samurai tales.
- Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance - Offers a gritty depiction of a samurai's quest for revenge.
- Killing - A contemporary crime drama that reflects moral quagmires present in samurai narratives.
- The Last Ronin - Explores the life of a samurai in a captivating narrative of honor and survival.
- Warrior - A modern martial arts film focusing on themes of family and combat, paralleling samurai films.
- Kurozuka - An anime series that intertwines samurai themes with supernatural elements.
- Naruto - Contains themes of ninjas and martial arts with strong character development.
- Gangs of Wasseypur - While set in India, it shares themes of honor, vendetta, and complex narratives similar to samurai stories.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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1980 | Japan | Action | 11381 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
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2003 | New Zealand | Drama | 476104 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 3 |
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2010 | Japan | Action | 69117 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 4 |
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2002 | Japan | Drama | 25755 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
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1980 | Japan | Drama | 38575 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 6 |
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1961 | Japan | Action | 132842 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 7 |
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1950 | Japan | Crime | 182708 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 8 |
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2003 | France | Adventure | 51827 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 9 |
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2004 | Japan | Action | 56416 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 10 | 1963 | Japan | Action | 514 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | ||
| 11 |
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1966 | Japan | Action | 12250 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 12 |
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1952 | Japan | Drama | 89104 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 13 |
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2016 | Japan | Action | 38714 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 14 |
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1962 | Japan | Action | 41569 | 8 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 15 |
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1973 | Japan | Action | 16616 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 16 |
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1958 | Japan | Action | 42793 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 17 |
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2002 | China | Drama | 188490 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 18 |
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2013 | Japan | Animation | 55200 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 19 |
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2008 | United States of America | Action | 530251 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 20 |
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1953 | France | Adventure | 67392 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 21 |
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2017 | Japan | Action | 19627 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 22 |
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1994 | China | Drama | 20739 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 23 |
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2002 | Japan | Animation | 32862 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 24 | 1999 | France | Crime | 98024 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | ||
| 25 |
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2015 | China | Action | 18133 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 26 |
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1990 | Hong Kong | Action | 2612 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 27 |
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2012 | Japan | Comedy | 2728 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 28 | 1972 | Japan | Action | 8996 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | ||
| 29 |
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2018 | Japan | Action | 1347 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 30 |
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2010 | Japan | Drama | 416 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 31 |
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2011 | United States of America | Drama | 501877 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 32 |
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2008 | Japan | Action | 545 | 6.8 | Serie | Ended | |
| 33 |
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2002 | Japan | Action | 132239 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-PG |
