Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like By the Sword

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

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#1
The Challenge

The Challenge

1982★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to By the Sword for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Rick, a down-and-out American boxer, is hired to transport a sword to Japan, unaware that the whole thing is a set up in a bitter blood-feud between two brothers, one who follows t...

#2
Hands of Stone

Hands of Stone

2016★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to By the Sword for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The legendary Roberto Duran and his equally legendary trainer Ray Arcel change each other's lives....

#3
Never Back Down: No Surrender

Never Back Down: No Surrender

2016★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to By the Sword for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Picking up after the events of Never Back Down 2, former MMA champion Case Walker is on the comeback trail to become champion once again....

#4
Jawbone

Jawbone

2017★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to By the Sword for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A former youth boxing champion, Jimmy McCabe is a man in search of hope but looking in all the wrong places. When he hits rock bottom he turns to his childhood boxing club and the ...

#5
Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

2022★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to By the Sword for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

At the turn of the 19th century, Pugilism was the sport of kings and a gifted young boxer fought his way to becoming champion of England....

#6
Jungleland

Jungleland

2020★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to By the Sword for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Stanley manages his boxer brother Lion but when a devastating loss in the ring leaves the pair in debt, an opportunity to recoup the cash leads to a series of misadventures that th...

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