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10 Best Movies Like Der Sommer des Samurai

If you loved Der Sommer des Samurai, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Dead Man's Folly

Dead Man's Folly

1986★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Der Sommer des Samurai for fans of Crime. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

During a murder hunt game at a country house, to which Hercule Poirot is invited as an "expert", a real murder occurs....

#2
Murder Most Foul

Murder Most Foul

1964★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Der Sommer des Samurai for fans of Crime. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A murderer is brought to court and only Miss Marple is unconvinced of his innocence. Once again she begins her own investigation....

#3
The Quiller Memorandum

The Quiller Memorandum

1966★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Der Sommer des Samurai for fans of Crime. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

After two British Secret Intelligence Service agents are murdered at the hands of a cryptic neo-Nazi group known as Phoenix, the suave agent Quiller is sent to Berlin to investigat...

#4
Indemnity

Indemnity

2022★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Der Sommer des Samurai for fans of Crime. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

An ex-fireman with PTSD goes on the run when accused of a crime he doesn't even remember committing, leading him down a rabbit hole of conspiracy to the highest degree....

#5
Suburbicon

Suburbicon

2017★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Der Sommer des Samurai for fans of Crime. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In the quiet family town of Suburbicon during the 1950s, the best and worst of humanity is hilariously reflected through the deeds of seemingly ordinary people. When a home invasio...

#6
Belly

Belly

1998★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Der Sommer des Samurai for fans of Crime. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Tommy Bundy and Sincere are best friends as well as infamous and ruthless criminals and shot-callers in the hood. Respected by many but feared by all. As the police are closing in...

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