10 Best Movies Like Nichiren
If you loved Nichiren, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

Hachiko
Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Nichiren for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.
The tragic, true story about Hachikō, an Akita dog who was loyal to his master, Professor Ueno, even after Ueno's death....

Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher
Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Nichiren for fans of History & 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....

Little Buddha
Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Nichiren for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.
After the death of Lama Dorje, Tibetan Buddhist monks find three children — one American and two Nepalese — who may be the rebirth of their great teacher....

Buddha 2: The Endless Journey
Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Nichiren for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.
2500 years ago, in India, Siddhartha was born as a prince of the Shakya clan, but he gives up his position as a prince to see the world. He meets a strange boy named Assaji, who ca...

Sakuran
Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Nichiren for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.
Kiyoha rises from the lowly courtesan ranks to the high class position of Oiran in the steamy red-light district of Yoshiwara. She is determined to stand on her own two feet and li...

Samurai Rebellion
Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Nichiren for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.
The mother of a feudal lord's only heir is kidnapped by the lord. Her husband and his samurai father must decide whether to accept the unjust decision, or risk death to rescue her....