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

The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum
Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Samba the Great for fans of Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.
In late 19th century Tokyo, Kikunosuke Onoue, the adopted son of a legendary actor, himself an actor specializing in female roles, discovers that he is only praised for his acting ...

Bride of Frankenstein
Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Samba the Great for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.
Dr. Frankenstein and his monster both turn out to be alive after being attacked by an angry mob. The now-chastened scientist attempts to escape his past, but a former mentor forces...

Waking Ned
Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Samba the Great for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.
When a lottery winner dies of shock, his fellow townsfolk attempt to claim the money....

Alice
Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Samba the Great for fans of Fantasy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.
Alice Tate, mother of two, with a marriage of 16 years, finds herself falling for a handsome sax player, Joe. Stricken with a backache, she consults herbalist Dr. Yang, who realize...

The Gospel According to St. Matthew
Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Samba the Great for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.
Along a rocky, barren coastline, Jesus begins teaching, primarily using parables. He attracts disciples; he's stern, brusque, and demanding. His parables often take on the powers t...

Crumb
Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Samba the Great for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.
This movie chronicles the life and times of R. Crumb. Robert Crumb is the cartoonist/artist who drew Keep On Truckin', Fritz the Cat, and played a major pioneering role in the gene...