Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "swordsmen"

1. Berserk (1997–1998)

TV-MA | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Guts, a wandering mercenary, joins the Band of the Hawk after being defeated in a duel by Griffith, the group's leader and founder. Together, they dominate every battle, but something menacing lurks in the shadows.

Stars: Marc Diraison, Nobutoshi Canna, Carrie Keranen, Kevin T. Collins

Votes: 53,258

2. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011 Video Game)

M | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

After escaping execution, the last living Dragonborn must grow in strength and power to defeat the dragons that have once again begun to plague the land of Skyrim.

Director: Todd Howard | Stars: Max von Sydow, Christopher Plummer, Joan Allen, Michael Hogan

Votes: 33,670

3. Ironclad (2011)

R | 121 min | Action, Drama, History

In thirteenth-century England, a Knights Templar and a few of the Barons men fight to defend Rochester Castle against the tyrannical King John.

Director: Jonathan English | Stars: Paul Giamatti, Jason Flemyng, Brian Cox, James Purefoy

Votes: 43,662

4. Spartacus: Vengeance Unleashed (2012 TV Short)

TV-MA | 11 min | Documentary, Short

Understand how vengeance, back-stabbing, and shifting powers shaped the characters, the plot-lines and most importantly the deaths of this bloody season. Contains behind-the-scenes action and interviews with your favorite cast members.

Star: Francis Mossman

Votes: 1,030

5. The Dacians (1966)

PG-13 | 110 min | Biography, Drama, History

The Dacian kingdom lies at the eastern border of the Roman Empire.Only the river Danube separates the two mortal enemies.The Dacian king Decebalus knows that soon the vastly superior Roman legions will cross the river and attack Dacia.

Director: Sergiu Nicolaescu | Stars: Pierre Brice, Marie-José Nat, Georges Marchal, Amza Pellea

Votes: 2,061

6. Revenger (2023)

TV-MA | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

A vengeful samurai works with a mysterious organization to take revenge on behalf of those who have no power.

Stars: Kaiji Tang, Eric Vale, Nazeeh Tarsha, Austin Tindle

Votes: 401

7. Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956)

TV-PG | 105 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Musashi Miyamoto is challenged to a duel by a confident swordsman Sasaki Kojiro. He agrees to fight him in a year's time.

Director: Hiroshi Inagaki | Stars: Toshirô Mifune, Mariko Okada, Kôji Tsuruta, Kaoru Yachigusa

Votes: 6,703

8. Return of Daimajin (1966)

Not Rated | 79 min | Drama, Fantasy

Giant statue exacts revenge upon those who conquer its worshippers.

Director: Kenji Misumi | Stars: Kôjirô Hongô, Shiho Fujimura, Tarô Marui, Takashi Kanda

Votes: 976

9. Thierry la Fronde (1963–1966)

26 min | Adventure

Fictional adventures of Thierry de Janville, nicknamed "Thierry la fronde or Thierry the sling-slingshot", after his weapon of choice. A young of brave nobleman in XIVth century France, ... See full summary »

Stars: Jean-Claude Drouot, Céline Léger, Fernand Bellan, Clément Michu

Votes: 136

10. Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold (1964)

Not Rated | 83 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Zatoichi is mistaken for a thief. To clear his name he must find and defeat the real villain.

Director: Kazuo Ikehiro | Stars: Shintarô Katsu, Shôgo Shimada, Mikiko Tsubouchi, Machiko Hasegawa

Votes: 1,835

11. The Realms of Labyrinth (2011– )

Fantasy

A glimpse into the realms of Sypher and the adventures of its inhabitants.

Stars: Bryan Forrest, Boone Platt, Kevin Moran, Sasha Travis

12. Yakuza Ishin (2014 Video Game)

M | Action, Adventure, Drama

Set in the chaotic Bakumatsu period (between 1853 and 1867), Sakamoto Ryoma, is distressed resulting from conflicting pressures and uncertainty about one's self and role in the society. ... See full summary »

Stars: Takaya Kuroda, Katsunori Takahashi, Nanami Sakuraba, Hidenari Ugaki

Votes: 119

13. Shikonmado - Dai tatsumaki (1964)

108 min | Action, Adventure, History

After defeat at the Siege of Osaka several survivors attempt to deliver a young prince to safety.

Director: Hiroshi Inagaki | Stars: Kôshirô Matsumoto, Yôsuke Natsuki, Makoto Satô, Yuriko Hoshi

Votes: 161

14. Brothers Barbarian (2011– )

Comedy

A pair of teenage barbarian brothers who have been turned into middle-aged men by an evil witch's spell, set out on a quest to restore their lost youth.

Stars: Whit Whitman, Tim Gooch, Larry Elmore, Robert Hatfeild

Votes: 28

15. The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre (1983)

88 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy

Defeated villain Sung Ching-Shu restarts his reign of terror, trapping a beautiful Mongolian princess. Only two swords, and two great swordsmen, stand in his way.

Director: Yuen Chor | Stars: Tung-Shing Yee, Lung Ti, Alex Man, Cherie Chung

Votes: 69

16. Hasaki Ya Suda (2011)

24 min | Short, Action, Drama

It is 2100. In the world engulfed in chaos and war whose residents are consumed by terrible hunger, the last fertile land became the subject of fierce battles. Three warriors: noble ... See full summary »

Director: Cédric Ido | Stars: Jacky Ido, Cédric Ido, Min Man Ma, Ralph Amoussou

Votes: 61

17. Sleepy Eyes of Death: A Trail of Traps (1967)

88 min | Action, Drama

This film of the sleepy-eyed ronin series has the hero talked into escorting a precious religious artifact to Kyoto, Japan. A sect of Christian swordsmen are lying in wait to steal the ... See full summary »

Director: Kazuo Ikehiro | Stars: Raizô Ichikawa, Nobuo Kaneko, Toshio Kimura, Haruko Wanibuchi

Votes: 146

18. Emperor: The Story of Toussaint l'Ouverture

Action, Biography, Drama | Announced

"Emperor" is the story of Toussaint l'Ouverture who founded the first black Republic in the world, Haiti, by ousting both the French under Napoleon and the Spaniards. At the time, the ... See full summary »

Star: Wyclef Jean

19. Viking Wives (2012)

Short, Comedy, History

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Director: Victor Quinaz | Stars: Magnus Andersen, Alison Fyhrie, Mary Grill, Evan Leed

Votes: 6

20. Campanas de sangre (2010)

10 min | Short, Adventure, History

In an old convent long ago forgotten, a man awaiting the arrival of his old friend, now a rival. The only hope for both duelists lies a young nun who lives in the convent.

Directors: Iñaki Ochoa, Néstor Ruiz Medina | Stars: Álex Alcaide, Angela Boj, Alexander Caballero, Alfredo Meixide

Votes: 7

21. The Pitch (I) (2011)

5 min | Short, Comedy

Yael, an aspiring film director, ambushes in an underground parking lot Mr. Grossman - the all-powerful chairman of the Film Fund. She is set to convince him to support her dream project, and she knows there's only one way to do it.

Director: Michael Rozanov | Stars: Moni Moshonov, Debbie Levin

22. Sword of the Samurai (2002 Video Game)

Action, Adventure

You are a wandering ronin trying to make a name for yourself in Japan and ultimately to become a master swordsman if you win the Shogun held swordsman competition.

Directors: M. Kobayashi, Masaaki Nansen, Masaki Yamashita, Mitsuaki Hashimoto | Stars: Keisuke Baba, Kouji Fukumaki, Tetsu Inada, Akira Kajiwara

23. The Wonderful World of Disney (1997–2023)
Episode: Princess of Thieves (2001)

Not Rated | 88 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

When her father is captured by The Sheriff of Nottingham and Prince John, Robin Hood's daughter sets out to help the son and rightful heir of King Richard the Lionheart sit on the throne as well as rescue her captive father.

Director: Peter Hewitt | Stars: Hannah Cresswell, David Barrass, Malcolm McDowell, Keira Knightley

Votes: 4,658

24. The Last Kingdom (2015–2023)
Episode: Episode #4.1 (2020)

TV-MA | 56 min | Action, Drama, History

Uhtred receives news that Bebbanburg's defences have been weakened by Scottish attacks and plans to seize his birthright, but Edward refuses to help.

Director: Edward Bazalgette | Stars: Joseph Millson, Anthony Cozens, Mark Rowley, Ewan Mitchell

Votes: 3,264

25. The Last Kingdom (2015–2023)
Episode: Episode #4.6 (2020)

TV-MA | 53 min | Action, Drama, History

Eardwulf and his men pursue Uhtred's party as it flees through a countryside ravaged by disease. Tensions between Edward and the Mercians rise.

Director: Andy Hay | Stars: Helena Albright, Caspar Griffiths, Ruby Hartley, Finn Elliot

Votes: 2,909

26. The Last Kingdom (2015–2023)
Episode: Episode #4.5 (2020)

TV-MA | 55 min | Action, Drama, History

As he lingers near death, Aethelred shows repentance. Ealdormen of Mercia vie for control of the land. Edward uses his niece Aelfwynn as a bargaining chip.

Director: Andy Hay | Stars: Toby Regbo, Jamie Blackley, Richard Dillane, Dorian Lough

Votes: 2,971

27. The Last Kingdom (2015–2023)
Episode: Episode #4.3 (2020)

TV-MA | 54 min | Action, Drama, History

Uhtred suffers a great loss on his attack on Bebbanburg. As he retreats south, he takes some valuable captives. Aethelflaed prepares for war.

Director: Sarah O'Gorman | Stars: Joseph Millson, Alexander Dreymon, Arnas Fedaravicius, Finn Elliot

Votes: 3,155

28. The Last Kingdom (2015–2023)
Episode: Episode #4.4 (2020)

TV-14 | 51 min | Action, Drama, History

Aethelflaed and Uhtred ally with the Welsh king Hywel to face Cnut's army of a thousand warriors at the Battle of Tettenhall, hoping that they will be joined by Edward's troops.

Director: Sarah O'Gorman | Stars: Cavan Clerkin, Craig Russell, Alexander Dreymon, Finn Elliot

Votes: 3,370

29. Vikings (2013–2020)
Episode: The Saga of Floki (2019)

TV-MA | Action, Adventure, Drama

After leaving Kattegat, Ivar the Boneless embarks on a journey to unknown places, where he stumbles upon a stranger and suddenly remembers previous memories, which forces him to recall the story of the unique genius that is Floki.

Director: Karla Braun | Stars: Alex Høgh Andersen, Martin Maloney, Tristan McConnell, Derek Carroll

Votes: 328

30. The Last Kingdom (2015–2023)
Episode: Episode #4.8 (2020)

TV-MA | 50 min | Action, Drama, History

Uhtred reluctantly prepares to take power in Mercia but he has an alternate plan in his mind. Brida joins the Danes in attacking the Welsh.

Director: David Moore | Stars: Emily Cox, Millie Brady, Helena Albright, Alexander Dreymon

Votes: 2,886

31. The Last Kingdom (2015–2023)
Episode: Episode #4.7 (2020)

TV-MA | 52 min | Action, Drama, History

Aelfwynn suffers from the sickness sweeping the land. Edward proposes an unexpected path forward for Mercia. Cnut's kinsman Sigtryggr arrives in Wales.

Director: David Moore | Stars: Cavan Clerkin, Timothy Innes, Eliza Butterworth, Alexander Dreymon

Votes: 2,874

32. Vikings (2013–2020)
Episode: The Saga of Lagertha (2017)

TV-MA | Action, Adventure, Drama

Ivar the Boneless summons the Seer to tell him about his greatest enemy, Lagertha. The Seer takes us through Lagertha's epic story in the previous 4 seasons, telling everything there is to ... See full summary »

Director: Joshua Zimmerman | Stars: Alex Høgh Andersen, John Kavanagh

Votes: 306

33. Vikings (2013–2020)
Episode: The Saga of Bjorn (2018)

TV-MA | Action, Adventure, Drama

On the run after being defeated by Ivar the Boneless in Kattegat, Torvi tells her son the story of his legendary father, Viking warrior and explorer Bjorn Ironside, to ensure their family legacy lives on.

Director: Joshua Zimmerman | Stars: Ryan Henson, Georgia Hirst, Jordan Coombes

Votes: 324

34. Vikings (2013–2020)
Episode: The Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok (2016)

TV-MA | Action, Adventure, Drama

Ubbe Lothbrok tells the story of his legendary Father Ragnar Lothbrok, how he went from a farmer to a king.

Director: Joshua Zimmerman | Stars: Jordan Patrick Smith, John Wolfe

Votes: 537

35. The Last Kingdom (2015–2023)
Episode: Episode #4.2 (2020)

TV-MA | 55 min | Action, Drama, History

As Uhtred and his men draw closer to Bebbanburg, the prodigal son Wihtgar returns with some tricks up his sleeves. News of a treachery troubles Uhtred.

Director: Edward Bazalgette | Stars: Alexander Dreymon, Finn Elliot, Arnas Fedaravicius, Mark Rowley

Votes: 3,086

36. The Last Kingdom (2015–2023)
Episode: Episode #4.9 (2020)

TV-MA | 52 min | Action, Drama, History

Brida and Sigtrggr lead the Danes to Winchester, guided by the traitor Eardwulf. Haesten ambushes Uhtred's party and seizes valuable captives.

Director: Edward Bazalgette | Stars: Millie Brady, Adrian Schiller, Emily Cox, Jamie Blackley

Votes: 2,991

37. The Last Kingdom (2015–2023)
Episode: Episode #4.10 (2020)

TV-MA | 55 min | Action, Drama, History

As he awaits Aethelflaed's reinforcements, Edward besieges Winchester. Uhtred isn't convinced that conquest is really Sigtryggr's ultimate aim. Stiorra seeks to follow her own path. The wind shifts in Winchester.

Director: Edward Bazalgette | Stars: Alexander Dreymon, Arnas Fedaravicius, Mark Rowley, Ewan Mitchell

Votes: 3,607

38. The Last Kingdom (2015–2023)
Episode: Episode #5.1 (2022)

TV-MA | 54 min | Action, Drama, History

Ill omens and border raids make Uhtred extra vigilant at his northern outpost. King Sigtryggr is visited by his notorious brother Rognvaldr.

Director: Andy Hay | Stars: Alexander Dreymon, Emili Akhchina, Emily Cox, Gábor Perei

Votes: 2,997

39. Spartacus (2010–2013)
Episode: The Red Serpent (2010)

TV-MA | 55 min | Action, Adventure, Biography

Spartacus, a free man of Thrace, agrees to join the Romans to battle his tribe's enemies. A betrayal sends his life spinning out of control.

Director: Rick Jacobson | Stars: Andy Whitfield, John Hannah, Manu Bennett, Erin Cummings

Votes: 5,048

40. Spartacus (2010–2013)
Episode: Shadow Games (2010)

TV-MA | 55 min | Action, Adventure, Biography

Spartacus and Crixus face an undefeated giant gladiator. If they don't overcome their hatred for one another and work as a team, he will kill them both.

Director: Michael Hurst | Stars: Andy Whitfield, John Hannah, Peter Mensah, Manu Bennett

Votes: 3,998

41. Spartacus (2010–2013)
Episode: Party Favors (2010)

TV-MA | 52 min | Action, Adventure, Biography

Spartacus fights in an exhibition match for Numerius' birthday - but Crixus is intent on blood.

Director: Chris Martin-Jones | Stars: Andy Whitfield, John Hannah, Peter Mensah, Manu Bennett

Votes: 3,780

42. Spartacus (2010–2013)
Episode: Sacramentum Gladiatorum (2010)

TV-MA | 52 min | Action, Adventure, Biography

Enslaved at a school for gladiators, a defiant Spartacus is blackmailed in an attempt to make him comply.

Director: Rick Jacobson | Stars: Andy Whitfield, John Hannah, Peter Mensah, Manu Bennett

Votes: 3,821

43. Spartacus (2010–2013)
Episode: Legends (2010)

TV-MA | 55 min | Action, Adventure, Biography

Spartacus schemes to earn money in a bid to see his wife again.

Director: Grady Hall | Stars: Andy Whitfield, John Hannah, Peter Mensah, Manu Bennett

Votes: 3,588

44. Spartacus (2010–2013)
Episode: The Thing in the Pit (2010)

TV-MA | 49 min | Action, Adventure, Biography

After a poor showing in the Arena, Spartacus is consigned to the Pit, a place of pain and suffering.

Director: Jesse Warn | Stars: Andy Whitfield, John Hannah, Peter Mensah, Manu Bennett

Votes: 3,584

45. Spartacus (2010–2013)
Episode: Delicate Things (2010)

TV-MA | 54 min | Action, Adventure, Biography

Learning that his wife arrives tomorrow, Spartacus plans a daring escape.

Director: Rick Jacobson | Stars: Andy Whitfield, John Hannah, Peter Mensah, Manu Bennett

Votes: 3,504

46. Spartacus (2010–2013)
Episode: Great and Unfortunate Things (2010)

TV-MA | 51 min | Action, Adventure, Biography

Spartacus is forced to play a roman fighter in the games against a group of thracians, as he recalls his wife and how he met her. Meanwhile, there are some mysteries surrounding Barca's freedom as Pietros tries to deal with it.

Director: Jesse Warn | Stars: Andy Whitfield, John Hannah, Peter Mensah, Manu Bennett

Votes: 3,247

47. Spartacus (2010–2013)
Episode: Mark of the Brotherhood (2010)

TV-MA | 51 min | Action, Adventure, Biography

Batiatus purchases new slaves during an auction to be trained as gladiators, and trouble arises.

Director: Rowan Woods | Stars: Andy Whitfield, John Hannah, Peter Mensah, Manu Bennett

Votes: 3,240

48. Spartacus (2010–2013)
Episode: Whore (2010)

TV-MA | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Biography

Batiatus breaks the news that Spartacus is to service the richest woman in Rome.

Director: Michael Hurst | Stars: Andy Whitfield, John Hannah, Peter Mensah, Manu Bennett

Votes: 3,559

49. Spartacus (2010–2013)
Episode: Revelations (2010)

TV-MA | 55 min | Action, Adventure, Biography

Lucretia and Batiatus await the arrival of Glaber with the intentions to receive his patronage, while Spartacus focuses attention on his plan for revenge.

Director: Michael Hurst | Stars: Andy Whitfield, John Hannah, Peter Mensah, Manu Bennett

Votes: 3,577

50. Spartacus (2010–2013)
Episode: Old Wounds (2010)

TV-MA | 52 min | Action, Adventure, Biography

Spartacus hovers on the brink. Meanwhile, Batiatus plots revenge against his enemies.

Director: Glenn Standring | Stars: Andy Whitfield, John Hannah, Peter Mensah, Manu Bennett

Votes: 3,373