There have been several adaptations and references to "The Searchers" in other films and television shows, including:
* "The Searchers" (1956): The original film starring John Wayne, Natalie Wood, and Jeffrey Hunter.
* "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" (1966): This Sergio Leone Western features a scene where Tuco (Eli Wallach) imitates the iconic "searcher" pose from the film.
* "The Simpsons" (1990): The episode "The Last Temptation of Krusty" features a scene where Krusty the Clown is shown watching "The Searchers" with a group of children.
* "The Walking Dead" (2010): The character of Rick Grimes is often compared to Ethan Edwards, the protagonist of "The Searchers", due to his dedication to finding his family in a dangerous world.
* "The Revenant" (2015): Director Alejandro González Iñárritu has cited "The Searchers" as an influence on his film, which also features themes of revenge and survival in the American wilderness.
* "No Country for Old Men" (2007): The Coen brothers have also referenced "The Searchers" in their work, particularly in the scene where Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem) enters a gas station.
While there haven't been direct remakes of "The Searchers," its themes and characters have inspired many other works of fiction, highlighting its lasting impact on popular culture.