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10 Best Movies Like John the Bastard

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

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#1
Sabata

Sabata

1969★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to John the Bastard for fans of Western. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Several pillars of society have robbed an Army safe containing $100,000 so they can buy the land upon which the coming railroad will be built. But they haven't reckoned on the pres...

#2
The Hellbenders

The Hellbenders

1967★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to John the Bastard for fans of Western. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A Southern Colonel, his three sons, and a card shark embark on an odyssey through the Southwest carrying a coffin full of stolen money with which the Colonel plans to revive the Co...

#3
A Bullet for the General

A Bullet for the General

1967★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to John the Bastard for fans of Western. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

El Chuncho's bandits rob arms from a train, intending to sell the weapons to Elias' revolutionaries. They are helped by one of the passengers, Bill Tate, and allow him to join them...

#4
The Mercenary

The Mercenary

1968★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to John the Bastard for fans of Western. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

While a Mexican revolutionary lies low as a U.S. rodeo clown, the cynical Polish mercenary who tutored the idealistic peasant tells how he and a dedicated female radical fought for...

#5
My Name Is Nobody

My Name Is Nobody

1973★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to John the Bastard for fans of Western. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Jack Beauregard, an aging gunman of the Old West, only wants to retire in peace and move to Europe, but a young gunfighter known as "Nobody" who idolizes Beauregard wants him to go...

#6
Tepepa

Tepepa

1969★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to John the Bastard for fans of Western. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The Mexican guerilla leader Tepepa and his gang fight against the chief of police, Cascorro....

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