Shows Like Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan
If you liked Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan (2021), a documentary and war & politics series, here are 20 shows with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.
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Medal of Honor (2018)
★ 6.5/10Also documentaryHonoring service members whose courage merited the awarding of a Medal of Honor, this docudrama series re-creates their inspiring true stories.
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How to Become a Tyrant (2021)
★ 7.3/10Also documentary and war & politicsThe documentary series explores different political figures throughout history.
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History 101 (2020)
★ 7.1/10Also documentaryInfographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.
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The Lost Pirate Kingdom (2021)
★ 7.2/10Also documentaryThe real-life pirates of the Caribbean violently plunder the world's riches and form a surprisingly egalitarian republic in this documentary series.
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WWII in Color: Road to Victory (2021)
★ 7.6/10Also documentary and war & politicsGripping historical footage and expert commentary give detailed insights into the leading figures and decisive turning points of World War II.
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The Vietnam War (2017)
★ 8.3/10Also documentary and war & politicsAn immersive 360-degree narrative telling the epic story of the Vietnam War as it has never before been told on film. Featuring testimony from nearly 80 witnesses, including many Americans who fought in the war and…
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World War II: From the Frontlines (2023)
★ 8/10Also documentary and war & politicsThrough vividly enhanced archival footage and voices from all sides of the conflict, this docuseries brings WWII to life like never before.
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Oliver Stone's Untold History of the United States (2012)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary and war & politicsOliver Stone's re-examination of under-reported events in American history.
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Last Chance U (2016)
★ 7.2/10Also documentaryIn a docuseries set at one of NCAA football's most fertile recruiting grounds, guys with red flags seek to prove their worth on the field and in class.
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Visible: Out on Television (2020)
★ 6.7/10Also documentaryExplore the history of the American LGBTQ movement through the lens of TV in this five-part docuseries. Combining archival footage with new interviews, the series looks at homophobia, the evolution of LGBTQ characters…
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Greatest Events of World War II in Colour (2019)
★ 8.1/10Also documentary and war & politicsUsing highly advanced colourisation techniques, critical moments from World War II, from Stalingrad to The Battle of Britain, are shown in a whole new light.
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Haunted (2018)
★ 6.9/10Also documentaryReal people sit down with friends and family to share terrifying true stories from their past, re-created through chilling re-enactments.
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Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God (2023)
★ 7/10Also documentaryChronicles the life and death of Amy Carlson, also known as Mother God, a self-proclaimed spiritual savior who built a cult through her online manifestos and live-streaming sessions. As Amy's health declined, her…
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The Beatles Anthology (1995)
★ 8.3/10Also documentaryA documentary series on the career of The Beatles.
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McGREGOR FOREVER (2023)
★ 7.5/10Also documentaryConor McGregor's brutal strikes and trash-talking swagger made him the UFC's biggest draw. This rousing documentary series follows his dynamic career.
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World War II with Tom Hanks (2026)
★ 8.3/10Also documentaryExplores WWII from Germany's invasion of Poland through the atomic age, examining pivotal battles, wartime leaders like Churchill and Roosevelt, and the human cost of total war.
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Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story (2023)
★ 7.8/10Also documentaryKeanu Reeves tells one of the greatest sagas in Formula 1 history. Through the insights of Ross Brawn and revered racing icons like Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello, all is revealed in this gripping four-part…
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Drug Lords (2018)
★ 7.3/10Also documentaryWitness the stories of history's most notorious kingpins, their terrifying enforcers, and the men and women who've sworn to bring them down.
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Eli Roth's History of Horror (2018)
★ 6.4/10Also documentaryAn in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
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Formula 1: Drive to Survive (2019)
★ 8.2/10Also documentaryDrivers, managers and team owners live life in the fast lane — both on and off the track — during each cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing.