History Movies

Salem Witch Trials Salem Witch Trials 6.1 3h 9min
Salem Witch Trials
IMDb: 6.1
3h 9min

The film narrates the grim story of how 19 blameless individuals lost their lives in a community gripped by paranoid fear over the alleged, yet unverified, existence of witchcraft in…

Black Hawk Down Black Hawk Down 7.7 2h 24min
Black Hawk Down
IMDb: 7.7
2h 24min

Set against the backdrop of the 1993 U.S. military raid in Mogadishu, this intense war drama follows a group of elite soldiers as they face unexpected challenges during a mission…

Genre: Action, Drama, History, War
Nowhere in Africa Nowhere in Africa 7.5 2h 21min
Nowhere in Africa
IMDb: 7.5
2h 21min

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this film follows a Jewish family who flees Nazi Germany to seek refuge in Kenya. The story intricately explores their struggles to…

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The Lost Battalion The Lost Battalion 7.0 1h 32min
The Lost Battalion
IMDb: 7
1h 32min

Set during the harrowing days of World War I, this film follows the true story of a group of American soldiers who find themselves trapped behind enemy lines in the…

All the Queen’s Men All the Queen’s Men 4.8 1h 39min
All the Queen’s Men
IMDb: 4.8
1h 39min

An unlikely group of British Special Services operatives, under the leadership of an American, must covertly enter a Berlin-based Enigma factory managed by women. Their mission is to retrieve the…

All the Queen’s Men All the Queen’s Men 4.8 1h 39min
All the Queen’s Men
IMDb: 4.8
1h 39min

A mismatched team of British Special Services agents led by an American must infiltrate, in disguise, a female-run Enigma factory in Berlin and bring back the decoding device that will…

The Grey Zone The Grey Zone 7.0 1h 48min
The Grey Zone
IMDb: 7
1h 48min

Set during the harrowing events of the Holocaust, this film delves into the moral complexities faced by a group of Jewish prisoners in Auschwitz who are forced to assist in…

Genre: Drama, History, War
The Cat’s Meow The Cat’s Meow 6.4 1h 54min
The Cat’s Meow
IMDb: 6.4
1h 54min

Semi-true story of the Hollywood murder that occurred at a star-studded gathering aboard William Randolph Hearst’s yacht in 1924.

The Cat’s Meow The Cat’s Meow 6.4 1h 54min
The Cat’s Meow
IMDb: 6.4
1h 54min

Set in the opulent world of 1920s Hollywood, this film delves into the mysterious events that transpire during a lavish weekend aboard William Randolph Hearst’s yacht. The ensemble cast, including…

The Cat’s Meow The Cat’s Meow 6.4 1h 54min
The Cat’s Meow
IMDb: 6.4
1h 54min

Set in the opulent world of 1920s Hollywood, this film delves into the mysterious events that transpire during a lavish weekend aboard William Randolph Hearst’s yacht. The ensemble cast, including…

Pearl Harbor Pearl Harbor 6.3 3h 3min
Pearl Harbor
IMDb: 6.3
3h 3min

Set against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in World War II, this film follows the intertwined lives of two childhood friends and a dedicated nurse as they navigate love,…

61* 61* 7.7 2h 9min
61*
IMDb: 7.7
2h 9min

Set against the backdrop of the 1961 Major League Baseball season, this film, directed by Billy Crystal, chronicles the intense rivalry and friendship between New York Yankees teammates Roger Maris…

Hornblower: Mutiny Hornblower: Mutiny 8.1 1h 38min
Hornblower: Mutiny
IMDb: 8.1
1h 38min

Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, this gripping tale follows the young and ambitious naval officer Horatio Hornblower as he navigates the treacherous waters of mutiny aboard the…

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Enemy at the Gates Enemy at the Gates 7.5 2h 11min
Enemy at the Gates
IMDb: 7.5
2h 11min

Set against the harrowing backdrop of the Battle of Stalingrad during World War II, this film follows the intense sniper duel between a Russian marksman, played by Jude Law, and…

Brotherhood of the Wolf Brotherhood of the Wolf 7.0 2h 22min
Brotherhood of the Wolf
IMDb: 7
2h 22min

Set in 18th-century France, this film follows the story of Grégoire de Fronsac, a knight and naturalist, and his companion Mani, as they investigate a series of brutal killings attributed…

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Boycott Boycott 7.1 1h 58min
Boycott
IMDb: 7.1
1h 58min

This television film portrays the significant bus boycott of the 1950s, spearheaded by civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Thirteen Days Thirteen Days 7.3 2h 25min
Thirteen Days
IMDb: 7.3
2h 25min

Set against the backdrop of the Cuban Missile Crisis, this film delves into the intense political and military standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union in October 1962….

Finding Forrester Finding Forrester 7.3 2h 16min
Finding Forrester
IMDb: 7.3
2h 16min

Directed by Gus Van Sant, this film follows the story of a reclusive writer, played by Sean Connery, who forms an unlikely friendship with a gifted young student from the…

Genre: Drama, History, Sport
Pollock Pollock 7.0 2h 2min
Pollock
IMDb: 7
2h 2min

This biographical drama delves into the tumultuous life of the influential American painter Jackson Pollock, capturing his rise to fame and the personal struggles that accompanied his artistic journey. Ed…

The Dish The Dish 7.2 1h 41min
The Dish
IMDb: 7.2
1h 41min

Set against the backdrop of the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing, this film tells the story of a group of Australian technicians and scientists who operate a satellite dish in…

Genre: Comedy, Drama, History
The Patriot The Patriot 7.2 2h 45min
The Patriot
IMDb: 7.2
2h 45min

Set during the American Revolutionary War, this film follows Benjamin Martin, a peaceful farmer and war hero, who is reluctantly drawn into the conflict after a personal tragedy. As he…

Genre: Action, Drama, History, War
Vatel Vatel 6.6 1h 43min
Vatel
IMDb: 6.6
1h 43min

Set in 17th-century France, this historical drama follows the story of François Vatel, a master steward tasked with organizing a lavish three-day feast for King Louis XIV at the Château…

Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement 6.4 2h 8min
Rules of Engagement
IMDb: 6.4
2h 8min

In this intense military courtroom drama, two decorated U.S. Marines find themselves at the center of a controversial incident during a mission in Yemen. The film stars Samuel L. Jackson…

Titus Titus 7.0 2h 42min
Titus
IMDb: 7
2h 42min

Julie Taymor’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy stars Anthony Hopkins as the vengeful Roman general Titus Andronicus and Jessica Lange as the scheming Tamora, Queen of the Goths. The film is…

Genre: Drama, History
Anna and the King Anna and the King 6.7 2h 28min
Anna and the King
IMDb: 6.7
2h 28min

Set in the 19th century, this historical drama follows the journey of Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher, who travels to Siam to educate the many children of King Mongkut. The…

Genre: Drama, History
The Insider The Insider 7.8 2h 37min
The Insider
IMDb: 7.8
2h 37min

Directed by Michael Mann, this gripping drama stars Al Pacino and Russell Crowe in a tense narrative based on true events. The film delves into the world of corporate whistleblowing,…

The Insider The Insider 7.8 2h 37min
The Insider
IMDb: 7.8
2h 37min

Directed by Michael Mann, this gripping drama stars Al Pacino and Russell Crowe in a tense narrative based on true events. The film delves into the world of corporate whistleblowing,…

The Insider The Insider 7.8 2h 37min
The Insider
IMDb: 7.8
2h 37min

Directed by Michael Mann, this gripping drama stars Al Pacino and Russell Crowe in a tense narrative based on true events. The film delves into the world of corporate whistleblowing,…

The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc 6.4 2h 28min
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc
IMDb: 6.4
2h 28min

Set against the backdrop of the Hundred Years’ War, this historical drama chronicles the life of a young peasant girl who rises to lead the French army against English invaders….

Pan Tadeusz: The Last Foray in Lithuania Pan Tadeusz: The Last Foray in Lithuania 6.1 2h 27min
Pan Tadeusz: The Last Foray in Lithuania
IMDb: 6.1
2h 27min

Set in the early 19th century, this film adaptation of Adam Mickiewicz’s epic poem explores the complex interplay of love, honor, and national identity against the backdrop of Lithuania’s struggle…

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Genre: Drama, History
The Trench The Trench 5.9 1h 38min
The Trench
IMDb: 5.9
1h 38min

Set during the harrowing days leading up to the Battle of the Somme in World War I, this film delves into the lives of a group of young British soldiers…

Genre: Drama, History
Jakob the Liar Jakob the Liar 6.5 2min
Jakob the Liar
IMDb: 6.5
2min

Set during World War II, this poignant drama follows Jakob, a Jewish shopkeeper in a Polish ghetto, who inadvertently becomes a beacon of hope for his fellow residents by spreading…

Genre: Comedy, Drama, History
Sunshine Sunshine 7.4 3h 1min
Sunshine
IMDb: 7.4
3h 1min

Directed by István Szabó, this historical drama chronicles the tumultuous journey of a Jewish family in Hungary across three generations, navigating the political and social upheavals of the 20th century….

Genre: Drama, History
Topsy Turvy Topsy Turvy 7.3 2h 40min
Topsy Turvy
IMDb: 7.3
2h 40min

Set in the late 19th century, this film delves into the tumultuous partnership between the famous duo Gilbert and Sullivan as they create their renowned operetta, “The Mikado.” Directed by…

The 13th Warrior The 13th Warrior 6.6 1h 42min
The 13th Warrior
IMDb: 6.6
1h 42min

In this 1999 film directed by John McTiernan, Antonio Banderas stars as an Arab ambassador who finds himself reluctantly joining a group of Norse warriors on a quest to combat…

Genre: Action, History
The 13th Warrior The 13th Warrior 6.6 1h 42min
The 13th Warrior
IMDb: 6.6
1h 42min

In this 1999 film directed by John McTiernan, Antonio Banderas stars as an Arab ambassador who finds himself reluctantly joining a group of Norse warriors on a quest to combat…

Genre: Action, History
Pirates of Silicon Valley Pirates of Silicon Valley 7.2 1h 35min
Pirates of Silicon Valley
IMDb: 7.2
1h 35min

This biographical drama, directed by Martyn Burke, delves into the early days of the personal computer revolution, focusing on the intense rivalry between tech visionaries Steve Jobs and Bill Gates….

Titanic: Answers from the Abyss Titanic: Answers from the Abyss 6.7 1h 44min
Titanic: Answers from the Abyss
IMDb: 6.7
1h 44min

Situated 300 miles from the North American shoreline, deep within the murky depths of the Atlantic Ocean, a fleet of vessels has assembled at the Titanic’s resting place. Specialists hailing…

The Thin Red Line The Thin Red Line 7.6 2h 50min
The Thin Red Line
IMDb: 7.6
2h 50min

Set during World War II, this film explores the harrowing experiences of soldiers in the Battle of Guadalcanal. Directed by Terrence Malick, it features an ensemble cast including Sean Penn,…

Genre: Drama, History
The Thin Red Line The Thin Red Line 7.6 2h 50min
The Thin Red Line
IMDb: 7.6
2h 50min

Set during World War II, this film explores the harrowing experiences of soldiers in the Battle of Guadalcanal. Directed by Terrence Malick, it features an ensemble cast including Sean Penn,…

Genre: Drama, History
Shakespeare in Love Shakespeare in Love 7.1 2h 3min
Shakespeare in Love
IMDb: 7.1
2h 3min

Set in the late 16th century, this romantic period drama follows the young playwright William Shakespeare as he grapples with writer’s block while working on his latest play. His fortunes…

Genre: Comedy, Drama, History
Shakespeare in Love Shakespeare in Love 7.1 2h 3min
Shakespeare in Love
IMDb: 7.1
2h 3min

Set in the late 16th century, this romantic period drama follows the young playwright William Shakespeare as he grapples with writer’s block while working on his latest play. His fortunes…

Genre: Comedy, Drama, History
Legionnaire Legionnaire 5.5 1h 39min
Legionnaire
IMDb: 5.5
1h 39min

Set in the 1920s, this film follows Alain Lefevre, played by Jean-Claude Van Damme, a boxer who flees to join the French Foreign Legion after a series of personal and…

Genre: Action, Drama, History
Jinnah Jinnah 7.7 1h 50min
Jinnah
IMDb: 7.7
1h 50min

This historical drama, directed by Jamil Dehlavi, delves into the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. The film stars Christopher Lee in a powerful portrayal…

Goodnight Mister Tom Goodnight Mister Tom 7.8 1h 41min
Goodnight Mister Tom
IMDb: 7.8
1h 41min

Set during the tumultuous times of World War II, this heartwarming drama follows the story of a young evacuee named Willie, who is sent to the English countryside and placed…

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Genre: Drama, History
Beloved Beloved 6.1 2h 52min
Beloved
IMDb: 6.1
2h 52min

Set in the post-Civil War era, this film follows the harrowing journey of a former enslaved woman, played by Oprah Winfrey, as she grapples with the haunting memories of her…

Genre: Drama, History, Horror
The Emperor and the Assassin The Emperor and the Assassin 7.2 2h 42min
The Emperor and the Assassin
IMDb: 7.2
2h 42min

Set in the tumultuous Warring States period of ancient China, this historical drama follows the ambitious King of Qin as he seeks to unify the fragmented states under his rule….

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Genre: Drama, History
The Emperor and the Assassin The Emperor and the Assassin 7.2 2h 42min
The Emperor and the Assassin
IMDb: 7.2
2h 42min

Set in the tumultuous Warring States period of ancient China, this historical drama follows the ambitious King of Qin as he seeks to unify the fragmented states under his rule….

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Genre: Drama, History