Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 12, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Rikyu

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

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#1
Every Day a Good Day

Every Day a Good Day

2018★ 7.2

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

A university student attends a Japanese tea ceremony near her house with her cousin. There she has the Japanese tea ceremony in her life and it's there for her during moments when ...

#2
Sekigahara

Sekigahara

2017★ 7.0

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

The background to and depiction of a watershed battle in Japanese history, at Sekigahara in 1600, when Tokugawa Ieyasu's Army of the East defeated the Army of the West of Ishida Mi...

#3
Tenchu!

Tenchu!

1969★ 6.9

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

A ronin desperately seeks a way out of financial straits; he allies with the Tosa clan under the ruthless leader Takechi, who quickly takes advantage....

#4
The Hidden Fortress

The Hidden Fortress

1958★ 8.0

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

In feudal Japan, during a bloody war between clans, two cowardly and greedy peasants, soldiers of a defeated army, stumble upon a mysterious man who guides them to a fortress hidde...

#5
Love and Honor

Love and Honor

2006★ 7.5

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

A look at the relationship between a young blind samurai and his wife, who will make a sacrifice in order to defend her husband's honor....

#6
Samurai Rebellion

Samurai Rebellion

1967★ 8.2

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

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

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