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10 Best Movies Like Harakiri

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

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#1
Kwaidan

Kwaidan

1965★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Harakiri for fans of Drama. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Taking its title from an archaic Japanese word meaning "ghost story," this anthology adapts four folk tales. A penniless samurai marries for money with tragic results. A man strand...

#2
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity

The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity

1959★ 8.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Harakiri for fans of Drama & History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Kaji is sent to the Japanese army labeled Red and is mistreated by the vets. Along his assignment, Kaji witnesses cruelties in the army and revolts against the abusive treatment ag...

#3
The Castle of Sand

The Castle of Sand

1974★ 7.3

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

Two detectives are tasked to investigate the murder of an old man, found bludgeoned to death in a Tokyo rail yard....

#4
High and Low

High and Low

1963★ 8.3

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

A Yokohama shoe executive faces a wrenching choice when kidnappers mistakenly seize his chauffeur’s son but demand the ransom anyway....

#5
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love

The Human Condition I: No Greater Love

1959★ 8.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Harakiri for fans of Drama & History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

After handing in a report on the treatment of Chinese colonial labor, Kaji is offered the post of labor chief at a large mining operation in Manchuria, which also grants him exempt...

#6
The Driver

The Driver

1978★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Harakiri for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The Driver specializes in driving getaway cars for robberies. His exceptional talent has prevented him from being caught yet. After another successful flight from the police a self...