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10 Best Movies Like Sayonara

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

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#1
The Tin Star

The Tin Star

1957★ 7.0

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

An experienced bounty hunter helps a young sheriff learn the meaning of his badge....

#2
Compulsion

Compulsion

1959★ 7.1

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

Two close friends' plan to execute a flawless crime is crushed when one of them inadvertently leaves his glasses at the crime scene....

#3
One-Eyed Jacks

One-Eyed Jacks

1961★ 6.7

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

Running from the law after a bank robbery in Mexico, Dad Longworth finds an opportunity to take the stolen gold and leave his partner Rio to be captured. Years later, Rio escapes f...

#4
Pal Joey

Pal Joey

1957★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sayonara for fans of Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

An opportunistic singer woos a wealthy widow to boost his career....

#5
Golden Orchestra

Golden Orchestra

2016★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sayonara for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When Chizuru joins as a teacher at Umega High School, she hears an amateur orchestra perform. Reminiscing her old days of playing the violin, she decides to enroll in one....

#6
They Died with Their Boots On

They Died with Their Boots On

1941★ 6.6

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

The story follows General George Armstrong Custer's adventures from his West Point days to his death. He defies orders during the Civil War, trains the 7th Cavalry, appeases Chief ...