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10 Best Movies Like The Barbarians

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

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#1
Kings of the Sun

Kings of the Sun

1963★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Barbarians for fans of History & Adventure. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

In order to flee from powerful enemies, young Mayan king Balam leads his people north across the Gulf of Mexico to the coast of what will become the United States. They build a hom...

#2
The Legion

The Legion

2020★ 6.0

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

Noreno, a half-Roman, is entrusted with the mission of crossing the snowy mountains of Armenia, swarming with Parthian patrols, to seek help for his slowly dying men....

#3
Firebrand

Firebrand

2024★ 6.3

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

Katherine Parr, the sixth wife of King Henry VIII, is named regent while the tyrant battles abroad. When the king returns, increasingly ill and paranoid, Katherine finds herself fi...

#4
In the Name of the Pope King

In the Name of the Pope King

1977★ 6.7

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

In 1867, with Garibaldi's forces close to bringing Rome into the Italian kingdom, Monsignor Colombo da Priverno, a world-weary judge on the papal court, wants to resign, disgusted ...

#5
Outlaws - For Greater Glory

Outlaws - For Greater Glory

2012★ 6.8

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

A chronicle of the Cristeros War (1926-1929), which was touched off by a rebellion against the Mexican government's attempt to secularize the country....

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Walking with the Enemy

Walking with the Enemy

2014★ 6.3

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

Regent Horthy is the leader of Hungary and a German ally, but his favorable standing with Hitler changes as the war comes to an end. Forced to cede Hungary’s power or else witness ...

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