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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 Assassin

The Assassin

2015★ 6.4

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

9th century China. Ten year old general’s daughter Nie Yinniang is abducted by a nun who initiates her into the martial arts, transforming her into an exceptional assassin charged ...

#2
Bye Bye Birdie

Bye Bye Birdie

1963★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to By the Sword for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A singer goes to a small town for a performance before he is drafted....

#3
Burglar

Burglar

1987★ 5.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to By the Sword for fans of Crime. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Bernice "Bernie" Rhodenbarr is a burglar by trade, and she runs a bookstore as well. Her friend Carl Hefler is a dog groomer. After a successful burglary, it's discovered that a de...

#4
The Incredible Hulk

The Incredible Hulk

2008★ 6.2

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

Scientist Bruce Banner scours the planet for an antidote to the unbridled force of rage within him: the Hulk. But when the military masterminds who dream of exploiting his powers f...

#5
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

2005★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to By the Sword for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker....

#6
Titanic

Titanic

1997★ 7.9

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

101-year-old Rose DeWitt Bukater tells the story of her life aboard the Titanic, 84 years later. A young Rose boards the ship with her mother and fiancé. Meanwhile, Jack Dawson and...