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Movies like Iliya Muromets (2026)

The best movies like Iliya Muromets (2026) are Kings of the Sun (1963), The Legion (2020) and Taras Bulba (1962). If Iliya Muromets hooked you with its history and adventure, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Kings of the Sun (1963)

    In order to flee from powerful enemies, young Mayan king Balam leads his people north across the Gulf of Mexico to the coast of what will become the United States. They build a home in the new land but come into conflict with a tribe of Native Americans led by their chief, Black Eagle, while both Balam and Black Eagle fall in love the beautiful Mayan princess Ixchel.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both history & adventure

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  2. The Legion (2020)

    Noreno, a half-Roman, is entrusted with the mission of crossing the snowy mountains of Armenia, swarming with Parthian patrols, to seek help for his slowly dying men.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & history

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  3. Taras Bulba (1962)

    Ukraine, 16th century. While the Poles dominate the Cossack steppes, Andrei, son of Taras Bulba, a Cossack leader, must choose between his love for his family and his folk and his passion for a Polish woman.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & history

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  4. Fierce Town (2025)

    By the middle of the 12th century, the borders of the Mongolian Empire stretched from the Adriatic and Mediterranean Seas in the west to the southern lands of China in the east. The Mongolian army, under Khan Batu’s command, was known for its invisibility, destroying anyone who dared to challenge them. Yet, even within their central territories, some areas refused to bow to the Genghisids. Kozelsk was one of them. The Mongolian armies bypassed the high walls of this small town, considering that "the skin of the wolf was not worth the risk of encountering its teeth".However, one of the Khan’s commanders harbored a grudge against the town's citizens. Now, the people of Kozelsk must face a battle against the strongest army in the world, with no hope of victory. This is a story about people facing their death. Some try to escape, others are willing to do anything to survive, but most are prepared to protect their city from the relentless storms of the Mongolian hordes.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both history & adventure

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  5. The Return (2024)

    After twenty years away, Odysseus washes up on the shores of Ithaca, haggard and unrecognizable. The king has finally returned home, but much has changed in his kingdom since he left to fight in the Trojan war.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both history & adventure

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  6. The 13th Warrior (1999)

    A Muslim ambassador exiled from his homeland joins a group of Vikings, initially offended by their behavior but growing to respect them. As they travel together, they learn of a legendary evil closing in and must unite to confront this formidable force.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & history

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  7. Pinocchio (2009)

    The enchanted story of Pinocchio.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure

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  8. Upon the Magic Roads (2021)

    Romantic John the Fool and his friend Foal set out on a series of unpredictable adventures in different magical worlds. The two buddies will have to outsmart an evil tyrant king, catch the firebird, and find John’s true love.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure

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  9. The Conquest of Siberia (2019)

    Ivan Demarin, a young officer of Peter the First’s new guards, follows the Tsar’s order and goes to the frontier town of Tobolsk, deep in the Siberian forest. There Ivan falls in love for the first time and he and his regiment happen to be involved in conspiracy of local princes who hunt for gold in the town of Yarkand. His fort is surrounded by hordes of wild Dzungars and there is no one to call for help…

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both history

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  10. The Adventures of Buratino (1959)

    A wooden boy Buratino tries to find his place in life. He befriends toys from a toy theater owned by evil Karabas-Barabas, gets tricked by Alice the Fox and Basilio the Cat and finally discovers the mystery of a golden key given to him by kind Tortila the Tortoise.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure

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  11. The Call of the Wild (1972)

    John Thornton, is a fearless man who's after more than gold; he wants to do what's right. Thornton works for the U.S. mail and is the only person daring and smart enough to figure out how to travel the deadly 600 miles from Skagway to Dawson, Alaska in the icy winter. His incredibly dog Buck is by his side and part of how he survives.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure

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  12. The Wizard of the Emerald City, Part I (2025)

    Ellie lives in a distant city. One day, the evil witch Gingema conjured a hurricane that took Ellie and her dog Totoshka to the country of the Munchkins. To return home, Ellie and her friends the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion will set off along the yellow brick road to the Emerald City in search of the Wizard who will grant their cherished wishes.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure

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  13. The Last Warrior: Root of Evil (2020)

    Peace and tranquility have set in Belogorie. The evil was defeated and Ivan is now enjoying his well-deserved fame. He is surrounded by his family, friends and small wonders from the modern world that help him lead a comfortable life. Luckily, he has his Magic Sword to cut a gap between the worlds to get some supplies quite regularly. But when an ancient evil rises and the existence of the magic world is put to danger, Ivan has to team up with his old friends and his new rivals. They will set out on a long journey beyond the known world to find a way to defeat the enemies and to return peace to Belogorie.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure

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  14. Conan the Barbarian (1982)

    A horde of rampaging warriors massacre the parents of young Conan and enslave the young child for years on The Wheel of Pain. As the sole survivor of the childhood massacre, Conan is released from slavery and taught the ancient arts of fighting. Transforming himself into a killing machine, Conan travels into the wilderness to seek vengeance on Thulsa Doom, the man responsible for killing his family. In the wilderness, Conan takes up with the thieves Valeria and Subotai. The group comes upon King Osric, who wants the trio of warriors to help rescue his daughter who has joined Doom in the hills.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure

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  15. White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf (1994)

    A boy and his dog, White Fang, must try to save the noble Haida tribe from evil white men in turn-of-the-century Alaska.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure

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  16. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

    The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle begins.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure

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  17. Mythica: A Quest for Heroes (2014)

    Stuck in a life of indentured servitude, Marek dreams of becoming a wizard. When she meets the beautiful priestess Teela in need of help, she offers her assistance and provides a motley troupe. Together they go in search of Teela's sister, who was kidnapped by a wild ogre.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure

  18. Babylon 5: The Legend of the Rangers - To Live and Die in Starlight (2002)

    After being punished for retreat from combat, Ranger David Martel is given command of the Liandra, a haunted 20-year old Minbari fighting ship. He's escorting ambassadors to a secret archaeological site, the oldest city on record and a clue to a dangerous ancient race.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure

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  19. The Water Man (2020)

    Hoping to save his sick mother, a boy named Gunner and his friend Jo venture into the remote Wild Horse forest to search for a mythical figure who possesses the secret to immortality. When they go missing, Gunner's father Amos must immerse himself in his son's world to find them.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure

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  20. Abigail (2019)

    A young girl Abigail lives in a city whose borders were closed many years ago because of an epidemic of a mysterious disease. Abby's father was one of the sick - and he was taken when she was six years old. Going against the authorities to find his father, Abby learns that her city is actually full of magic. And she discovers in herself extraordinary magical abilities.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure

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  21. National Treasure (2004)

    Modern treasure hunters, led by archaeologist Ben Gates, search for a chest of riches rumored to have been stashed away by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin during the Revolutionary War. The chest's whereabouts may lie in secret clues embedded in the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, and Gates is in a race to find the gold before his enemies do.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both adventure

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  22. All Wishes Come True! (2026)

    Eight grassroot mortals use their street smarts and hilarious schemes to defy powerful gods, earning their title as the Eight Immortals.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both adventure

  23. Tales of Robin Hood (1951)

    The story of Robin Hood, how he met his Merry Men and Maid Marian, and saved England from Sir Guy de Clairmont and his henchman. Compiled from the few filmed episodes of an unsold TV series.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both adventure

  24. Jason and the Argonauts (1963)

    Jason, a fearless sailor and explorer, returns to his home land of Thessaly after a long voyage to claim his rightful throne. He learns, however, that he must first find the magical Golden Fleece. To do so, he must embark on an epic quest fraught with fantastic monsters and terrible perils.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both adventure

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  25. Clash of the Titans (2010)

    Born of a god but raised as a man, Perseus is helpless to save his family from Hades, vengeful god of the underworld. With nothing to lose, Perseus volunteers to lead a dangerous mission to defeat Hades before he can seize power from Zeus and unleash hell on earth. Battling unholy demons and fearsome beasts, Perseus and his warriors will only survive if Perseus accepts his power as a god, defies fate and creates his own destiny.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both adventure

  26. Whom the Gods Wish to Destroy (1966)

    Siegfried of Xanten snatches the Nibelung treasure from the king of the underworld and slays the dragon Fafnir, whose blood makes him invulnerable. Siegfried falls in love with Kriemhild, the sister of the Burgundian king. But only if Siegfried helps Gunther marry Brunhild will he be allowed to marry Kriemhild. He fulfills this condition, but the two women bring ruin upon Xanten and Burgundy...

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both adventure

  27. Beowulf (1999)

    Beowulf is a wanderer who learns about a man-eating creature called Grendel, which comes in the night to devour warriors trapped at the Outpost. The Outpost is ruled by Hrothgar. He has a daughter, whose husband may have been murdered by the Outpost's master of arms.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both adventure

  28. Beowulf & Grendel (2005)

    The blood-soaked tale of a Norse warrior's battle against the great and murderous troll, Grendel. Heads will roll. Out of allegiance to the King Hrothgar, the much respected Lord of the Danes, Beowulf leads a troop of warriors across the sea to rid a village of the marauding monster.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both adventure

  29. Mavka: The Forest Song (2023)

    Mavka, a Soul of the Forest, faces an impossible choice between love and her duty as Guardian of the Heart of the Forest when she falls for a human, a talented young musician named Lukas.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both adventure

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  30. Clash of the Titans (1981)

    To win the right to marry his love, the beautiful princess Andromeda, and fulfil his destiny, half-God-half-mortal Perseus must complete various tasks including taming Pegasus, capturing Medusa's head and battling the feared Kraken.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both adventure

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What are the best movies like Iliya Muromets?

The closest matches to Iliya Muromets are Kings of the Sun (1963), The Legion (2020) and Taras Bulba (1962). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Iliya Muromets?

Start with Kings of the Sun (1963), the closest match to Iliya Muromets.

What is the highest-rated movie like Iliya Muromets?

Jason and the Argonauts (1963), rated 7.2/10 by 734 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Iliya Muromets?

All Wishes Come True! (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

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