Movies like The Duelist: 20 to watch next
If you loved The Duelist (2005) — a action film directed by Lee Myung-se — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of The Duelist most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like hyeongsa and joseon dynasty (1392–1910). 7 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Blades of Blood 2010★ 6.4
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Lee Mong-hak and a skilled blind swordsman Hwang Jeong-hak, both long to wipe away corruption and heal the world. Lee Mong-hak creates a rebel army to achieve his goal and get rid of the King.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Divine Weapon 2008★ 6.3
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During the reign of King Sejong in the 15th century, the Joseon Dynasty was the embodiment of the perfect state. To the Ming China, the aspiring imperial power, Joseon presented an obstacle to territorial expansion. To protect themselves from war, King Sejong develops a secret weapon to defend their territory and take back their land and supremacy.
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Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow 2011★ 6.5
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In 1782, King Jeong-jo of Joseon asks detective K to investigate a series of murders related to a case of corruption within the government.
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Out Live 2000★ 6.5
Shares: Action
A sweeping, epic tale of a martial arts warrior who attempts to defy a kingdom to be with his love.
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Woochi: The Demon Slayer 2009★ 6.8
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Spanning four centuries in Korea, this epic action-adventure concerns a powerful pipe and a trio of wizards who will do anything to protect it.
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War of the Arrows 2011★ 7.2
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After the death of their father, two siblings are raised by their father's best friend. However, when one gets kidnapped just before her wedding, the other rises against the Manchus.
Stream in India on Hungama Play
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Cold Eyes 2013★ 7.5
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Ha Yoon-ju becomes the newest member of a unit within the Korean Police Forces Special Crime Department that specializes in surveillance activities on high-profile criminals. She teams up with Hwang Sang-jun, the veteran leader of the unit, and tries to track down James who is the cold-hearted leader of an armed criminal organization.
Stream in India on Tubi TV
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Gladiator Underground 2025★ 7.7
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Two brothers compete in the world's deadliest underground fighting tournament, where they must decide whether to play by the rules or to cast their honor aside and team up to bring down the dark syndicate running the tournament.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JioHotstar
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Remember 2022★ 7.5
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Pil-ju, an Alzheimer's patient in his 80s, who lost all his family during the Japanese colonial era, and devotes his lifelong revenge before his memories disappear, and a young man in his 20s who helps him.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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The Paper Tigers 2020★ 6.7
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Three middle aged men polish their martial arts skills to avenge their fallen master.
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Midnight Runners 2017★ 7.5
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Two apathetic police academy recruits who become best buddies through the tough training together witness a woman being abducted right before their very eyes. As they were taught in the academy, they quickly report the incident to the police, but the police are in no hurry to jump on the case. So the duo decide to take the matter into their own hands and rescue the woman.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JioHotstar
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The Art of Fighting 2006★ 6.0
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Byung-tae is the kid who is always on the receiving end of beatings from the school bullies—that is, until he meets Pan-su, a martial arts expert who takes him under his wing.
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Monstrum 2018★ 6.4
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Ancient Korea, 1506. The tyrannical King Yeonsan-gun of Joseon is overthrown by his half-brother Jung-jong, whose reign begins with a blood bath. Over the years, traitors plot against him, sinking the kingdom into chaos. In 1528, frightened rumors come to royal palace, regarding a mysterious creature, known as Monstrum by the peasants.
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Killer Bean Forever 2008★ 7.2
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When things go bad in Beantown, top assassin Killer Bean is called to clean-up the mess. Detective Cromwell finds himself in the middle between Killer Bean and mob boss Cappuccino.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Con Artists 2014★ 6.9
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A wily safecracker is forced to help a mob boss pull off a $150 million heist, but smells a double-cross in the works.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JioHotstar
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Another Public Enemy 2005★ 7.2
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A criminal psychopath from a wealthy family is confronted with Chul-jung Kang, a former classmate who no longer likes his activities.
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Crying Fist 2005★ 7.3
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Tae-sik, a troubled middle aged man and Sang-hwan, a troubled youth will meet in the ring with their respective mission. To change their life.
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Fighter in the Wind 2004★ 7.1
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An account of karate competitor Choi Yeung-Eui who went to Japan after World War II to become a fighter pilot but found a very different path instead. He changed his name to Masutatsu Oyama and went across the country, defeating martial artists one after another. This film concentrates on the period when he is still young, and developing his famous karate style, Kyokushin.
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Overdrive 2017★ 6.1
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Master car thieves square off against French gangsters in the South of France with money, women and lives all on the line.
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47 Ronin 2013★ 6.2
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Kai—an outcast—joins Oishi, the leader of 47 outcast samurai. Together they seek vengeance upon the treacherous overlord who killed their master and banished their kind. To restore honour to their homeland, the warriors embark upon a quest that challenges them with a series of trials that would destroy ordinary warriors.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, VI movies and tv