Historical Movies
WARSAW 44
Warsaw 44 is a gripping historical drama set during the Warsaw Uprising of 1944, when young Poles fought valiantly against the German occupation. The...
THE BORGIAS
The Borgias is a historical drama centered around the infamous Borgia family during the Renaissance period. The film delves into the political...
BLACK GOLD
Black Gold is a film set in the 1930s Arabian Peninsula, where two rival leaders, Nesib and Amar, come together to agree on a peace pact. The...
THE KEYS OF THE KINGDOM
The Keys of the Kingdom is a drama film centered around Father Francis Chisholm, a humble and compassionate Scottish priest sent to China to establish...
T-34
T-34 follows a Soviet tank crew during a brutal WWII winter as they fight for survival behind enemy lines. After their tank is knocked out in a...
DARK MATTER
Dark Matter is a captivating exploration of the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the brilliant physicist behind the creation of the atomic bomb. Set...
VAN GOGH
Van Gogh is a poignant exploration of the final months of the life of the renowned post-impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh. Set in 1890, the film...
12 YEARS A SLAVE
12 Years a Slave is a historical drama film based on the true story of Solomon Northup, a free black man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in...
ZULU
Zulu is a British epic war film that depicts the Battle of Rorke's Drift, a key battle in the Anglo-Zulu War. The story follows a small British army...
FAT MAN AND LITTLE BOY
Fat Man and Little Boy is a historical drama that delves into the complexities and moral dilemmas faced during the Manhattan Project, the World War II...
THE ALAMO
The Alamo is a historical drama that depicts the 1836 Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution, where a small group of Texan insurgents, led by...
MAN OF MARBLE
Man of Marble is a seminal Polish film directed by Andrzej Wajda, which explores the political and social landscape of Poland during the Stalinist...
SOPHIE’S CHOICE
Sophie’s Choice is a drama film that explores the complexities of human decision-making and guilt. Set in post-World War II Brooklyn, it tells the...
NAPOLEON
Napoleon is a historical drama film that explores the rise and fall of the iconic French military leader, Napoleon Bonaparte. The film delves into his...
THE SISTINE CHAPEL CHOIR
The Sistine Chapel Choir documentary provides an immersive exploration into the world of the Vatican's renowned choir, delving into its rich history,...
BLACKKKLANSMAN
BlacKkKlansman is a biographical crime film based on the true story of Ron Stallworth, the first African-American detective to serve in the Colorado...
DR. ZHIVAGO
Dr. Zhivago is an epic romantic drama film that takes place during the Russian Revolution and the subsequent Russian Civil War. It explores the life...
DOWNFALL
Downfall is a 2004 German war film that depicts the final days of Adolf Hitler in his Berlin bunker. The movie portrays the chaos and despair of the...
THE KING'S MAN
The King's Man (2021) is a prequel to the Kingsman spy saga, directed by Matthew Vaughn. Set during World War I, a group of aristocratic agents bands...
MOUNTAINS OF THE MOON
Mountains of the Moon is a 1990 historical adventure drama film directed by Bob Rafelson. The film follows the journey of explorers Richard Burton and...
THE HIDDEN BLADE
The Hidden Blade unfolds in Edo-era Japan, where a skilled but reserved samurai must balance his loyalty to a clan with the demands of family and...
MARSHALL
Marshall is a biographical legal drama that chronicles an early case in the career of Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court...
BLACK SAILS
Black Sails is a thrilling drama series that follows the adventures of Captain Flint and his crew as they navigate the treacherous waters of the...
THE TRAITOR
Tommaso Buscetta's spectacular fall and double life as a fugitive and informant is brought to life in Marco Bellocchio's The Traitor. Based on true...
HAMILTON
Disney+'s 2020 film Hamilton is the screen adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway musical, directed by Thomas Kail. It follows Alexander Hamilton...
COLONIA
Colonia is a historical thriller film that follows the story of a young couple, Daniel and Lena, who become entangled in the 1973 Chilean military...
THE BUTLER
The Butler tells the story of Cecil Gaines, a White House butler who served eight American presidents over three decades. The film explores the civil...
OPERATION FINALE
Operation Finale is a historical drama film that follows the true story of a team of Israeli agents who track down and capture Adolf Eichmann, one of...
JFK
JFK is a political thriller that examines the events surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Directed by Oliver Stone, the film...
THE GRAPES OF WRATH
The Grapes of Wrath is a powerful drama film based on John Steinbeck's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Set during the Great Depression, it follows the...
THE SHADOW LINE
The Shadow Line is a poignant exploration of Polish history set during the tumultuous years following World War II. Directed by Andrzej Wajda, the...
CURVEBALL
Curveball is a compelling drama that explores the journey of a determined woman breaking barriers in the male-dominated world of baseball. Set against...
THE MANHATTAN PROJECT
The Manhattan Project is a gripping historical drama that chronicles the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the brilliant physicist who played a pivotal...
GAME CHANGE
Game Change chronicles the 2008 United States presidential race, following John McCain’s surprise selection of a relatively unknown Alaska governor as...
PAN TADEUSZ
Pan Tadeusz is a Polish historical drama film directed by Andrzej Wajda, based on the epic poem by Adam Mickiewicz. Set in the early 19th century, it...
LUTHER
Luther is a historical drama that delves into the life of Martin Luther, the pivotal figure of the Protestant Reformation. Set in early 16th-century...
BIRDMAN OF ALCATRAZ
Based on the true life of convict Robert Stroud, Birdman of Alcatraz follows his brutal early years and solitary imprisonment on Alcatraz Island,...
THE BLACK KNIGHT
The Black Knight is a historical adventure film set in the medieval period, following the journey of a humble swordmaker who rises to knighthood to...
15:17 TO PARIS
Clint Eastwood's The 15:17 to Paris tells the true story of three Americans who thwart a train attacker on a 2015 Paris–Amsterdam ride. It traces...
LAGAAN
Lagaan is an epic sports-drama film set in 1893 during the late Victorian period of India's colonial British Raj. The story revolves around the...
'71
'71 is a gripping British historical thriller that follows a young and inexperienced British soldier named Gary Hook who is accidentally abandoned by...
GANGS OF NEW YORK
Gangs of New York is a historical crime film set in 19th-century New York City. It follows the story of Amsterdam Vallon, who seeks revenge against...
THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST
The Passion of the Christ is a profound and intense depiction of the final twelve hours of Jesus of Nazareth's life. Directed by Mel Gibson, the film...
THE LAST DUEL
The Last Duel is a historical drama set in 14th century France. It revolves around the legendary trial by combat between knight Jean de Carrouges and...
THE BATTLE OF CHILE
The Battle of Chile is a seminal documentary that captures the tumultuous last months of Salvador Allende's presidency in Chile. Directed by Patricio...
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