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Sword & Sandal

The sword and sandal subgenre, also known as "peplum," features narratives set in ancient times, particularly during the eras of ancient Greece and Rome. These stories often revolve around epic battles, heroic figures, and historical or mythological events. The term "sword and sandal" refers to the prominent use of ancient weaponry and the characteristic attire of the time, including sandals worn by the characters.

4 titles in Sword & Sandal

  • Rome_poster
    Rome
    8.7(204K)
    hboMax
    2005–20071hTv Series
    ActionDramaRomance
    The lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans in the last days of the Roman Republic.
    DirectorsMikael SalomonMichael Apted
    StarsKerry CondonCiarán HindsTobias MenziesPolly Walker
  • Marco Polo_poster
    Marco Polo
    7.9(84K)
    netflix
    2014–20161hTv Series (S2 E20)
    ActionAdventureDrama
    In a world replete with greed, betrayal, sexual intrigue and rivalry, "Marco Polo" is based on the famed explorer's adventures in Kublai Khan's court in 13th century Mongolia.
    DirectorsDaniel MinahanAlik Sakharov
    StarsMichelle YeohZhu ZhuBenedict WongJoan Chen
  • Barbarians_poster
    Barbarians
    7.2(33K)
    netflix
    2020–2022~Tv Series (S2 E12)
    ActionAdventureDrama
    Torn between the mighty empire that raised him and his own tribal people, a Roman officer's conflicted allegiances lead to an epic historical clash.
    DirectorsStefan RuzowitzkySteve Saint Leger
    StarsMurathan MusluJeanne GoursaudNikolai KinskiDavid Schütter
  • Last Samurai Standing_poster
    Last Samurai Standing
    7.5(21K)
    netflix
    202550mTv Series (S1 E6)
    ActionDramaThriller
    In 1878, 292 samurai gather for a battle royale lured by a 100 thousand yen prize. Wooden tags are given; the last survivor reaching Tokyo wins. Shujiro Saga participates to save his sick family. A dangerous game of survival unfolds.
    DirectorsMichihito FujiiToru Yamamoto
    StarsHiroshi AbeKaya KiyoharaJun'ichi OkadaHideaki Ito