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10 Best Movies Like By the Sword

If you loved By the Sword, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Challenge

The Challenge

1982★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to By the Sword for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Rick, a down-and-out American boxer, is hired to transport a sword to Japan, unaware that the whole thing is a set up in a bitter blood-feud between two brothers, one who follows t...

#2
Hands of Stone

Hands of Stone

2016★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to By the Sword for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The legendary Roberto Duran and his equally legendary trainer Ray Arcel change each other's lives....

#3
Never Back Down: No Surrender

Never Back Down: No Surrender

2016★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to By the Sword for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Picking up after the events of Never Back Down 2, former MMA champion Case Walker is on the comeback trail to become champion once again....

#4
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny

2016★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to By the Sword for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A story of lost love, young love, a legendary sword and one last opportunity at redemption....

#5
Jungleland

Jungleland

2020★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to By the Sword for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Stanley manages his boxer brother Lion but when a devastating loss in the ring leaves the pair in debt, an opportunity to recoup the cash leads to a series of misadventures that th...

#6
Resurrecting the Champ

Resurrecting the Champ

2007★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to By the Sword for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Up-and-coming sports reporter rescues a homeless man ("Champ") only to discover that he is, in fact, a boxing legend believed to have passed away. What begins as an opportunity to ...

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