Movies and TvShows featuring "harakiri" theme.

In 17th-century Japan, a poverty-stricken ronin seeks revenge against a corrupt shogunate by requesting an honorable death through seppuku (harakiri) in front of a feudal lord. As he narrates the tragic events leading up to his request, the true motivations and injustices of the shogunate are revealed.

13 Assassins is a thrilling action drama set in 19th century Japan. A group of assassins is assembled with the mission to take down a sadistic lord who is terrorizing the people. They embark on a dangerous and epic battle against overwhelming odds, showcasing their skills and code of honor. The movie explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the pursuit of justice.

In feudal Japan, a samurai named Hanshiro arrives at the House of Ii and requests to perform hara-kiri, an act of ritual suicide, to restore his family's honor. As he tells his story, it becomes clear that there is more to his request than meets the eye.

Troma's War is a satirical war movie that follows a group of unlikely heroes as they battle a terrorist group. Filled with blood, gore, and social commentary, this film parodies the genre while delivering a powerful message.

In post-war Japan, an American ex-soldier returns to Tokyo and gets caught up in a web of crime, espionage, and personal drama. He must navigate the dangerous world of the black market and confront his past while trying to protect a young girl caught in the crossfire. As tensions rise between the Japanese and American occupation forces, he finds himself entangled in a political conspiracy and must fight for his survival.

In Spies (1928), a criminal mastermind and a female spy clash in a race against time to recover a disappearing ink formula and prevent a train crash. With elements of romance and thriller, this silent film takes viewers on a suspenseful journey filled with chase scenes, secret codes, and unexpected twists.

The 47 Ronin is a historical drama based on the true story of a group of samurais who seek to avenge their master's death and restore honor to their clan. After their lord is forced to commit seppuku, the ronin embark on a mission to avenge his death and take down the corrupt officials responsible. Faced with numerous challenges and betrayals, they demonstrate their unwavering loyalty and determination to uphold the code of honor, even if it means sacrificing their own lives.

After a salary-man's fiancée attempts suicide, he recounts his gruesome family history which saw generations of his ancestors suffer and sacrifice themselves for the sake of their cruel lords.

The Source of Shadows is a horror anthology that presents a series of vignettes showcasing different paranormal activities. From home invasions to encounters with ghosts and zombies, the movie takes the audience on a thrilling journey through various horror scenarios.

A school girl kneels on her mat looking over an old photo album containing pictures of people committing seppuku. Becoming aroused by what she sees, she touches herself and licks her fingertips. She pulls out a knife of her own, takes off her uniform, and in a very fetishistic manner proceeds to slit open her stomach and then pull out her guts.

During World War II, an American newspaper reporter in Tokyo uncovers a plot by the Japanese government to take over the world. He becomes the target of assassination attempts as he tries to expose the truth.

Samurai Rauni is a Finnish samurai seeking revenge for the death of his master. Along the way, he encounters surreal and comedic situations, leading to a tragicomedy of violence and remorse. The film explores themes of honor, cruelty, and the tragic consequences of war.

The only difference with this one as opposed to the other "entries" - is this one has 2 girls committing suicide, and they are outdoors and wearing samurai style outfits as opposed to Japanese robes or some other "costume". Also, they stab themselves with samurai swords instead of the typical shorter ritual knives...

Ito, daughter of a clan official, encounters Magoshiro Eguchi. Magoshiro is a low ranking samurai sparks an attraction with Ito. Ito challenges Magoshiro to a sword match using bamboo sticks. Mahoshiro accepts. The pair's duel causes sparks to fly an attraction from both sides. Meanwhile, Ito faces an arranged marriage with Saisuke Katagiri and Magoshiro is with Kayo...

A black and white preface shows a woman in a traditional kimono climbing the stairs as WWII era Mitsubishi Zeros fly through the sky and footage of the Japanese military of the era is superimposed over the footage. She stops at the top of the stairs to say her prayers, rings a bell, and heads inside where the footage is shot in color. She unravels her kimono and rubs her face with the cloth before wrapping her blade and lovingly touching it. She pulls it across her stomach and slits herself open, falling to the mat. She crawls across the mat, dying, slipping in her own slick blood until she can't move anymore.

In a spoof on the contemporary sacred cons, two yuppy couples get entangled with warring smugglers of dope that include fake priests and nuns as well as Japanese and Chinese agents.

Mishima has just committed suicide. Two couples meet by accident at an inn in the countryside, the man and the woman, now, each with a new partner, who knew each other already for ten years...

Indonesian war movie set during the Japanese occupation of WWII.

Short US propaganda cartoon.