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10 Best Movies Like Sakamoto Ryōma

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

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#1
Kamui

Kamui

2009★ 6.1

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

A rebellious ninja in 17th century Japan takes refuge with a fisherman and his family....

#2
After the Rain

After the Rain

2000★ 7.3

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

A group of travelers is stranded in a small country inn when the river floods during heavy rains. As the bad weather continues, tensions rise amongst the trapped travelers....

#3
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto

Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto

1954★ 7.2

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

Struggling to elevate himself from his low caste in 17th century Japan, Miyamoto trains to become a mighty samurai warrior....

#4
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple

Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple

1955★ 7.1

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

After years on the road establishing his reputation as Japan's greatest fencer, Takezo returns to Kyoto. Otsu waits for him, yet he has come not for her but to challenge the leader...

#5
Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally

Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally

1989★ 6.3

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

Older, wiser but still a wandering loner, the blind, peace-loving masseur Ichi seeks a peaceful life in a rural village. When he's caught in the middle of a power struggle between ...

#6
Samurai Rebellion

Samurai Rebellion

1967★ 8.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sakamoto Ryōma 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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