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Movies Like The Life of Matsu the Untamed

If you liked The Life of Matsu the Untamed (1943), a action and adventure movie directed by Hiroshi Inagaki, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

  1. 1One Piece: Chopper's Kingdom in the Strange Animal Island

    One Piece: Chopper's Kingdom in the Strange Animal Island (2002)

    ★ 6.7/10Also action and adventure

    As the Straw Hat Pirates sail through the Grand Line, a sudden eruption of geysers beneath the Going Merry sends the crew flying over a nearby island. In the chaos, Chopper falls overboard and becomes separated from…

  2. 2One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure

    One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure (2001)

    ★ 6.8/10Also action and adventure

    Relaxing on a cozy beach, the Straw Hat Pirates are taking a rest from their quest. Right until Luffy noticed the Going Merry has been hijacked and sailed off from the beach. This leads them to search the ship and find…

  3. 3Shogun Assassin

    Shogun Assassin (1980)

    ★ 6.9/10Also action and adventure

    A Shogun who grew paranoid as he became senile sent his ninjas to kill his samurai. They failed but did kill the samurai’s wife. The samurai swore to avenge the death of his wife and roams the countryside with his…

  4. 4Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie

    Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie (2012)

    ★ 7.4/10Also action

    Sixteen years ago, a mysterious masked ninja unleashes a powerful creature known as the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox on the Hidden Leaf Village Konoha, killing many people. In response, the Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze and…

  5. 5One Piece Episode of Sabo: The Three Brothers' Bond - The Miraculous Reunion and the Inherited Will

    One Piece Episode of Sabo: The Three Brothers' Bond - The Miraculous Reunion and the Inherited Will (2015)

    ★ 7/10Also action

    From a brotherhood bound by three cups of sake, one brother’s story has yet to be told! Visiting Dressrosa under orders of the Revolutionary Army, Sabo’s top-secret mission derails when Doflamingo announces the grand…

  6. 6Bleach the Movie: The DiamondDust Rebellion

    Bleach the Movie: The DiamondDust Rebellion (2007)

    ★ 6.8/10Also action

    When an artifact known as the "King's Seal" is stolen during transport from Soul Society, Hitsugaya Toushirou is assigned to retrieve it. Toushirou goes missing after a battle with the thieves, leading Seireitei to…

  7. 7One Piece Episode of East Blue

    One Piece Episode of East Blue (2017)

    ★ 7.7/10Also action and adventure

    Experience the inspiring moments that launched Luffy and the first four members of his crew on their grand adventure to find the One Piece! It’s all here—from Shanks giving Luffy the straw hat, to Nami facing the…

  8. 8Crows Explode

    Crows Explode (2014)

    ★ 6.1/10Also action and adventure

    A month after Genji Takiya graduates, a new battle for supremacy at Suzuran All-Boys High School begins. Transfer student Kaburagi Kazeo combats Kagami Ryohei for the coveted top spot, amidst a brewing inter-school…

  9. 9One Piece Film: GOLD

    One Piece Film: GOLD (2016)

    ★ 7.2/10Also action and adventure

    The glittering Gran Tesoro, a city of entertainment beyond the laws of the government, is a sanctuary for the world’s most infamous pirates, Marines, and filthy rich millionaires. Drawn by dreams of hitting the…

  10. 10Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

    Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956)

    ★ 7.2/10Also action and adventure

    A humble and simple Takezo abandons his life as a knight errant. He's sought as a teacher and vassal by Shogun, Japan's most powerful clan leader. He's also challenged to fight by the supremely confident and skillful…

  11. 11American Ninja

    American Ninja (1985)

    ★ 6/10Also adventure and action

    Joe Armstrong, an orphaned drifter with little respect for much other than martial arts, finds himself on an American Army base in the Philippines after a judge gives him a choice of enlistment or prison. On one of his…

  12. 12Harakiri

    Harakiri (1962)

    ★ 8.5/10Also action

    Down-on-his-luck veteran Tsugumo Hanshirō enters the courtyard of the prosperous House of Iyi. Unemployed, and with no family, he hopes to find a place to commit seppuku—and a worthy second to deliver the coup de grâce…

  13. 13Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower

    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower (2010)

    ★ 7.2/10Also adventure and action

    Assigned on a mission to capture Mukade, a missing-nin, Naruto Uzumaki sets out for the once glorious historic ruins of "Ouran", where he pursues and corners the rouge ninja. Mukade's goal is revealed to be a dormant…

  14. 14Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom

    Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom (2006)

    ★ 7.1/10Also adventure and action

    Naruto Uzumaki, Kakashi Hatake, Sakura Haruno, and Rock Lee are assigned to protect the prince of the Land of the Moon, Michiru, during his world trip; other escorts had been hired, but quit due to being treated…

  15. 15One Piece: Stampede

    One Piece: Stampede (2019)

    ★ 7.8/10Also action and adventure

    The world's boldest buccaneers set sail for the great Pirate Festival, where the Straw Hats join a mad-dash race to find Gol D. Roger's treasure. There's just one little problem: An old member of Roger's crew has a…

  16. 16Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Dangerous Honeymoon -The Lost Daddy-

    Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Dangerous Honeymoon -The Lost Daddy- (2019)

    ★ 7/10Also adventure

    Hiroshi and Misae have never been to a honeymoon trip to a foreign country. One day, Misae discovered an inexpensive and family-friendly holiday package to Australia and the Nohara family decided to make it their first…

  17. 17One Piece: Dead End Adventure

    One Piece: Dead End Adventure (2003)

    ★ 7/10Also action and adventure

    Desperate for cash, the Straw Hat Pirates enter a secret race between pirate crews known as the Dead End Competition. There, they must battle against powerful people, including the bounty hunter who wants to kill…

  18. 18One Piece: Curse of the Sacred Sword

    One Piece: Curse of the Sacred Sword (2004)

    ★ 6.8/10Also adventure and action

    The Straw Hat Pirates landed at Asuka Island, home of the most valuable sword in the world: The Seven Star Sword. Which was said to curse anyone who takes it in possession. When they got back to the Going Merry, they…

  19. 19Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto

    Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto (1954)

    ★ 7.2/10Also action and adventure

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

  20. 20Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper

    Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper (1997)

    ★ 7.4/10Also adventure

    Once brilliant teenage detective Shinichi Kudo was given a poison that reverted him to a 4-year-old. He's adopted the pseudonym Conan Edogawa so no one (save for an eccentric inventor) will know. Now he's got to solve…

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