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10 Best Movies Like Pitfall

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

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#1
Onibaba

Onibaba

1964★ 7.7

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

While her son, Kichi, is away at war, a woman and her daughter-in-law survive by killing samurai who stray into their swamp, then selling whatever valuables they find. Both are dev...

#2
Samurai Rebellion

Samurai Rebellion

1967★ 8.2

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

The mother of a feudal lord's only heir is kidnapped away from her husband by the lord. The husband and his samurai father must decide whether to accept the unjust decision, or ris...

#3
Branded to Kill

Branded to Kill

1967★ 7.2

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

After botching his latest assignment, a third-ranked Japanese hit man becomes the target of another assassin....

#4
The Tale of Zatoichi

The Tale of Zatoichi

1962★ 7.3

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

The adventures of a blind, gambling masseur and master swordsman. Zatoichi targets a yakuza-controlled village, because war with a neighbouring town's smaller gang is brewing....

#5
The Red Violin

The Red Violin

1998★ 7.4

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

300 years of a remarkable musical instrument. Crafted by the Italian master Bussotti (Cecchi) in 1681, the red violin has traveled through Austria, England, China, and Canada, leav...

#6
Pale Flower

Pale Flower

1964★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Pitfall for fans of Crime. It captures a similar heartwarming atmosphere.

A gangster gets released from prison and has to cope with the recent shifts of power between the gangs, while taking care of a thrill-seeking young woman, who got in bad company wh...