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10 Best Movies Like Death and the King's Horseman

If you loved Death and the King's Horseman, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Jack the Giant Slayer

Jack the Giant Slayer

2013‱★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Death and the King's Horseman for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The story of an ancient war that is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. Unleashed on the Earth for the firs...

#2
Avatar: Creating the World of Pandora

Avatar: Creating the World of Pandora

2010‱★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Death and the King's Horseman for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The Making-of James Cameron's Avatar. It shows interesting parts of the work on the set....

#3
Red

Red

2020‱★ 4.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Death and the King's Horseman for fans of Romance. It captures a similar heartwarming atmosphere.

A married woman with a lovely daughter lives a carefree life, until she meets her ex-lover at a friend’s wedding. They haven’t seen each other in ten years, but they begin an affai...

#4
Serial Teachers

Serial Teachers

2013‱★ 5.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Death and the King's Horseman for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

With only 12 percent of its pupils obtaining their baccalaureate, Jules Ferry High School is the worst school in France. The Inspector of Schools has already exhausted all the conv...

#5
The Onion Movie

The Onion Movie

2008‱★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Death and the King's Horseman for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Venerable newscaster Norm Archer reports the latest news in politics, health, culture and entertainment - such as an automotive recall of decapitation-inducing "Neckbelts" and a st...

#6
The Wild Soccer Bunch 5

The Wild Soccer Bunch 5

2008‱★ 5.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Death and the King's Horseman for fans of Family. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

"The Wild Soccer Bunch" celebrate their last victory against the "Silver Lights" - and set one record in volley-pass game after another in the forest. But they are not alone: Vampi...