Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Seven Samurai List
- The Magnificent Seven - A remake of 'Seven Samurai' set in the American West, featuring a team of outlaws defending a town from bandits.
- Yojimbo - Another Akira Kurosawa film about a lone samurai who plays two rival gangs against each other, showcasing similar themes of honor and strategy.
- Ran - Kurosawa's adaptation of Shakespeare's King Lear, exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the tragic consequences of power.
- 13 Assassins - A Japanese period action film about a group of assassins who band together to fight a tyrannical lord, similar in structure to 'Seven Samurai'.
- Hero - A visually stunning martial arts film that features themes of honor and sacrifice, with a focus on a hero's journey.
- The Seven Samurai (2014) - A modern adaptation of the classic film, reinterpreting the story for a contemporary audience.
- The Last Samurai - Tells the story of a Western soldier who learns the ways of the Samurai, exploring themes of honor and tradition.
- Magnificent Seven (2016) - A remake of the classic, again inspired by Kurosawa’s 'Seven Samurai', featuring a team of outcasts defending a town.
- The Hidden Fortress - Another Kurosawa film, featuring a similar ensemble cast and themes of loyalty and adventure.
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - Features martial arts and loyalty themes, centered around a group fighting against oppression.
- Blade of the Immortal - A samurai film with themes of redemption and a lone warrior fighting for a cause, reminiscent of 'Seven Samurai'.
- Shogun Assassin - An action-adventure film derived from the 'Lone Wolf and Cub' series, featuring a samurai on a journey of vengeance.
- Sanjuro - A follow-up to 'Yojimbo', featuring the same protagonist in a story of confrontation with corruption.
- The Warrior - An action film about a warrior on a quest for revenge, touching on similar themes of honor and violence.
- The Assassin - A visually striking film about a female assassin who must return to her homeland and confront her past.
- The Hateful Eight - Features a group of characters forced together under duress, woven with themes of conflict and survival.
- Gladiator - A story of a soldier fighting against tyranny, with themes of honor, revenge, and leadership may resonate with 'Seven Samurai'.
- Fistful of Dollars - A Spaghetti Western based on 'Yojimbo' featuring a lone gunslinger navigating conflicts between rival factions.
- The Great Escape - Involves a group working together to overcome adversity, and resonates with similar themes of camaraderie and resilience.
- The Dirty Dozen - About a group of soldiers sent on a mission, highlighting themes of sacrifice and teamwork akin to 'Seven Samurai'.
- Kingdom of Heaven - Features epic battles and themes of honor in the face of conflict, exploring the motivations of its characters.
- The Patriot - A tale of resistance and fighting for freedom during war, echoing themes found in samurai stories.
- Squid Game - While modern, it explores themes of survival and teamwork under pressured circumstances, reminiscent of tactical group dynamics.
- The 47 Ronin - A tale based on the true story of samurai seeking vengeance for their fallen master, paralleling the honor-bound struggle in 'Seven Samurai'.
- Pacific Rim - Features a team fighting against overwhelming odds, similar to the teamwork in 'Seven Samurai'.
- The Last Duel - A tale of honor, betrayal, and combat, showing the complexities of human relationships in a historical context.
- Zatoichi - Follows a blind samurai as he navigates conflicts and helps those in need, with similar themes of justice.
- 300 - An epic retelling of the Battle of Thermopylae, focused on bravery and brotherhood in the face of insurmountable odds.
- Troy - Features battles, honor, and the consequences of war, closely aligning with themes from 'Seven Samurai'.
- Django Unchained - Deals with themes of vengeance and moral dilemmas, where the protagonist assembles a team against a powerful adversary.
- The Brothers Bloom - Draws on themes of camaraderie and a group on a mission, with clever twists and character dynamics reminiscent of 'Seven Samurai'.
- Pacific Rim: Uprising - Continues exploring battles between teams and monstrous forces, reflecting camaraderie and joint efforts against adversity.
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl - Features a motley crew joining forces for a common cause, sharing themes of loyalty and adventure.
- Vikings - A historical drama series about a group of warriors fighting for their beliefs and survival, featuring strategic battles and themes of honor.
- The Revenant - Centers on survival against the odds and presents intense themes of vengeance and resilience, akin to some aspects of 'Seven Samurai'.
- The Mandalorian - Features a lone hero protecting a group from dangers, embodying themes of honor and sacrifice reminiscent of samurai tales.
- Warrior - A martial arts series exploring themes of honor, revenge, and brotherhood in a richly woven narrative.
- Into the Badlands - Combines martial arts and themes of power struggles, honor, and training similar to samurai traditions.
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2016 | United States of America | Action | 231023 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
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1961 | Japan | Action | 132842 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | NR |
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1985 | Japan | Action | 137891 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
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2010 | Japan | Action | 69117 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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2002 | China | Drama | 188490 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
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2003 | New Zealand | Drama | 476104 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
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1958 | Japan | Action | 42793 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
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2000 | China | Adventure | 283356 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2017 | Japan | Action | 19627 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | R |
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1980 | Japan | Action | 11381 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
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1962 | Japan | Action | 41569 | 8 | Movie | Released | NR |
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2001 | China | Action | 11304 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
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2015 | China | Action | 18133 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | NR |
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2015 | United States of America | Crime | 667853 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
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2000 | United Kingdom | Action | 1647250 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | |
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1963 | United States of America | Adventure | 261224 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
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1967 | United Kingdom | Action | 80002 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | NR |
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2005 | Germany | Drama | 320498 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
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2000 | Germany | Action | 296708 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
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2021 | South Korea | Action | 560875 | 8 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-MA |
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1941 | Japan | Drama | 2719 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
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2013 | United States of America | Action | 535237 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2021 | United States of America | Action | 185511 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | |
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2003 | France | Adventure | 51827 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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2007 | Bulgaria | Action | 871763 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
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2004 | Bulgaria | Adventure | 576623 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
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2012 | United States of America | Comedy | 1718800 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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2008 | United States of America | Adventure | 52805 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2018 | United States of America | Action | 129041 | 5.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 30 | 2003 | United States of America | Adventure | 1225150 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | PG-13 | |
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2013 | Canada | Action | 593467 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
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2015 | Canada | Action | 884846 | 8 | Movie | Released | R |
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2019 | United States of America | Action | 598614 | 8.6 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-14 |
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2011 | United States of America | Drama | 501877 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2015 | United States of America | Action | 50068 | 7.9 | Serie | Canceled | TV-14 |
