Pages in category "Japanese martial arts films" The following 53 pages are in this category, out of 53 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.

Following is an incomplete list of films, ordered by year of release, featuring depictions of martial arts.

Oct 13, 2024 · Japanese martial arts films often feature sword masters and historical settings with elements of fantasy or mythology. Popular adaptations include manga, anime, and historical fiction stories...

The list "Japanese martial arts films" has been viewed 38 times. This list has 6 sub-lists and 55 members. See also Japanese films by genre, Japanese action films, Martial arts films by country. Godzilla: Final Wars (ゴジラ ファイナル ウォーズ, Gojira Fainaru Wōzu) is a 2004 kaiju film directed by Ryuhei Kitamura, with special effects by Eiichi Asada.

Jan 15, 2025 · Topping this list are Japanese cinema masterpieces like Seven Samurai, Yojimbo, and Harakiri, each showcasing not only exemplary storytelling but also iconic performances, often led by the legendary Toshiro Mifune.

Dec 27, 2022 · From sprawling samurai sagas to hyper-violent yakuza epics to futuristic anime adventures, these Japanese action movies will have you on the edge of your seat.

Jan 25, 2025 · When you sit down to watch the latest Hollywood action blockbuster, chances are decent you’ll be seeing something plundered from a Japanese action movie. The samurai film is probably the most popular type of Japanese action film, with stories of lone warriors on a quest to fulfill their destiny.

Jan 26, 2025 · Discover or revisit martial arts mainstays like Ninja Assassin, Revenge of the Ninja, and American Ninja, amongst many others on our definitive ninja movie list. Navigating this comprehensive list is effortless with convenient streaming buttons located beneath each movie, offering you immediate access to your preferred streaming platform.

Nov 5, 2024 · Karate originated in Okinawa, Japan, inspired famous martial arts movies, and influenced Hollywood. Top-rated martial arts movies on IMDb range from the 1970s to 2017, starring iconic actors in...

These martial arts movies focus on the famous Japanese warriors known as samurai. This list includes Kurosawa movies, Toshiro Mifune movies, Zatoichi movies and many more. Be aware that samurai movies may not be appropriate for younger children given the bloody swordplay in many of these movies.