History Movies

Elizabeth Elizabeth 7.4 2h 4min
Elizabeth
IMDb: 7.4
2h 4min

Set in the tumultuous period of 16th-century England, this historical drama chronicles the early years of Queen Elizabeth I’s reign. The film stars Cate Blanchett in a powerful performance as…

Saving Private Ryan Saving Private Ryan 8.6 2h 49min
Saving Private Ryan
IMDb: 8.6
2h 49min

Directed by Steven Spielberg, this 1998 war epic follows a group of American soldiers during World War II as they embark on a perilous mission to find and bring home…

Genre: Drama, History
The General The General 7.2 2h 4min
The General
IMDb: 7.2
2h 4min

Directed by John Boorman, this film chronicles the life of Martin Cahill, a notorious Irish criminal known for his audacious heists and cunning tactics. Brendan Gleeson delivers a compelling performance…

Les Misérables in Concert Les Misérables in Concert 7.4 2h 14min
Les Misérables in Concert
IMDb: 7.4
2h 14min

Jean Valjean, a Frenchman incarcerated for bread theft, is relentlessly pursued by the determined police officer Javert. This chase becomes an all-consuming obsession for both individuals, eventually leading Valjean into…

Genre: Crime, Drama, History
Buffalo Soldiers Buffalo Soldiers 6.2 1h 40min
Buffalo Soldiers
IMDb: 6.2
1h 40min

Set against the backdrop of the American West, this 1997 film directed by Charles Haid delves into the lives of African American soldiers, known as Buffalo Soldiers, who served in…

Buffalo Soldiers Buffalo Soldiers 6.2 1h 40min
Buffalo Soldiers
IMDb: 6.2
1h 40min

Set against the backdrop of the American West, this 1997 film directed by Charles Haid delves into the lives of African American soldiers, known as Buffalo Soldiers, who served in…

Amistad Amistad 7.3 2h 35min
Amistad
IMDb: 7.3
2h 35min

Directed by Steven Spielberg, this historical drama delves into the harrowing journey of a group of Mende tribesmen who are captured and sold into slavery in 1839. The film stars…

Bent Bent 7.1 1h 45min
Bent
IMDb: 7.1
1h 45min

Set against the harrowing backdrop of Nazi Germany, this 1997 film directed by Sean Mathias explores the brutal persecution of homosexuals during the Holocaust. The story follows Max, played by…

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Genre: Drama, History
Bent Bent 7.1 1h 45min
Bent
IMDb: 7.1
1h 45min

Set against the harrowing backdrop of Nazi Germany, this 1997 film directed by Sean Mathias explores the brutal persecution of homosexuals during the Holocaust. The story follows Max, played by…

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Genre: Drama, History
Seven Years In Tibet Seven Years In Tibet 7.1 2h 16min
Seven Years In Tibet
IMDb: 7.1
2h 16min

Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, this 1997 film stars Brad Pitt and David Thewlis in a compelling tale of friendship and cultural discovery. Set against the backdrop of World War II,…

Seven Years In Tibet Seven Years In Tibet 7.1 2h 16min
Seven Years In Tibet
IMDb: 7.1
2h 16min

Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, this 1997 film stars Brad Pitt and David Thewlis in a compelling tale of friendship and cultural discovery. Set against the backdrop of World War II,…

Wilde Wilde 6.9 1h 58min
Wilde
IMDb: 6.9
1h 58min

Directed by Brian Gilbert, this biographical drama delves into the life of the renowned playwright and poet Oscar Wilde. The film stars Stephen Fry in a compelling portrayal of Wilde,…

George Wallace George Wallace 7.1 2h 58min
George Wallace
IMDb: 7.1
2h 58min

“George Wallace” is a 1997 TV movie featuring Gary Sinise in the role of George Wallace, the former Governor of Alabama. Directed by John Frankenheimer, who earned an Emmy for…

Lawyer Lawyer Lawyer Lawyer 6.2 1h 25min
Lawyer Lawyer
IMDb: 6.2
1h 25min

Stephen Chow portrays a self-centered yet occasionally benevolent lawyer who manipulates his servant for personal gain. Eric Kot, playing the servant, is deceived by what he believes to be love…

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Genre: Comedy, Drama, History
Lawyer Lawyer Lawyer Lawyer 6.2 1h 25min
Lawyer Lawyer
IMDb: 6.2
1h 25min

Stephen Chow portrays a self-centered yet occasionally benevolent lawyer who manipulates his servant for personal gain. Eric Kot, playing the servant, is deceived by what he believes to be love…

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Genre: Comedy, Drama, History
Mrs Brown Mrs Brown 7.2 1h 41min
Mrs Brown
IMDb: 7.2
1h 41min

Set in the late 19th century, this historical drama directed by John Madden explores the deep and complex relationship between Queen Victoria and her Scottish servant, John Brown. Starring Judi…

4 Little Girls 4 Little Girls 7.8 1h 42min
4 Little Girls
IMDb: 7.8
1h 42min

Directed by Spike Lee, this poignant documentary delves into the tragic 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, which claimed the lives of four African American…

Welcome to Sarajevo Welcome to Sarajevo 6.7 1h 43min
Welcome to Sarajevo
IMDb: 6.7
1h 43min

Set against the backdrop of the Bosnian War, this 1997 film directed by Michael Winterbottom follows a group of international journalists as they navigate the chaos and human suffering in…

Genre: Drama, History
Selena Selena 6.9 2h 7min
Selena
IMDb: 6.9
2h 7min

Directed by Gregory Nava, this biographical drama chronicles the life of the beloved Tejano music star, capturing her rise to fame and the challenges she faced along the way. Jennifer…

Rosewood Rosewood 7.2 2h 20min
Rosewood
IMDb: 7.2
2h 20min

Set in the 1920s, this historical drama directed by John Singleton delves into the harrowing events that transpire in a predominantly African American town in Florida. The film stars Jon…

Genre: Action, Drama, History
Rosewood Rosewood 7.2 2h 20min
Rosewood
IMDb: 7.2
2h 20min

Set in the 1920s, this historical drama directed by John Singleton delves into the harrowing events that transpire in a predominantly African American town in Florida. The film stars Jon…

Genre: Action, Drama, History
The Truce The Truce 6.6 2h 5min
The Truce
IMDb: 6.6
2h 5min

Based on the memoir by Primo Levi, this 1997 film directed by Francesco Rosi follows the harrowing journey of an Italian Jewish chemist who survives Auschwitz and embarks on a…

Genre: Drama, History
The Truce The Truce 6.6 2h 5min
The Truce
IMDb: 6.6
2h 5min

Based on the memoir by Primo Levi, this 1997 film directed by Francesco Rosi follows the harrowing journey of an Italian Jewish chemist who survives Auschwitz and embarks on a…

Genre: Drama, History
Once Upon a Time in China and America Once Upon a Time in China and America 6.3 1h 42min
Once Upon a Time in China and America
IMDb: 6.3
1h 42min

In this 1997 martial arts film directed by Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Jet Li reprises his iconic role as Wong Fei-Hung, a legendary Chinese folk hero. The story follows Wong as…

Titanic: Anatomy of a Disaster Titanic: Anatomy of a Disaster 7.3 1h 45min
Titanic: Anatomy of a Disaster
IMDb: 7.3
1h 45min

“Titanic – Anatomy of a Disaster” is a unique production by the Discovery Channel that delves into both the historical context and the enigmatic circumstances of the sinking of Britain’s…

Ghosts of Mississippi Ghosts of Mississippi 6.7 2h 10min
Ghosts of Mississippi
IMDb: 6.7
2h 10min

Directed by Rob Reiner, this 1996 film delves into the real-life legal battle to bring the murderer of civil rights leader Medgar Evers to justice. The story follows the determined…

Genre: Drama, History
Evita Evita 6.3 2h 15min
Evita
IMDb: 6.3
2h 15min

Directed by Alan Parker, this 1996 musical drama chronicles the life of Eva Perón, the First Lady of Argentina, from her humble beginnings to her rise to power and eventual…

Tell the Truth and Run: George Seldes and the American Press Tell the Truth and Run: George Seldes and the American Press 7.7 1h 30min
Tell the Truth and Run: George Seldes and the American Press
IMDb: 7.7
1h 30min

This compelling documentary delves into the life and career of George Seldes, a pioneering investigative journalist who challenged the American press with his relentless pursuit of truth. Directed by Rick…

The Crucible The Crucible 6.8 2h 4min
The Crucible
IMDb: 6.8
2h 4min

Set in the Puritan town of Salem, Massachusetts, this film adaptation of Arthur Miller’s classic play delves into the hysteria and paranoia that grip the community during the infamous witch…

Genre: Drama, History
Michael Collins Michael Collins 7.1 2h 13min
Michael Collins
IMDb: 7.1
2h 13min

Set against the backdrop of the Irish struggle for independence, this 1996 film directed by Neil Jordan chronicles the life of Michael Collins, a key figure in the fight against…

The Ghost and the Darkness The Ghost and the Darkness 6.8 1h 50min
The Ghost and the Darkness
IMDb: 6.8
1h 50min

Set in 1898, this thrilling adventure film follows the harrowing true story of two lions that terrorize the construction of a railway bridge in Tsavo, Kenya. Starring Val Kilmer as…

Basquiat Basquiat 6.9 1h 47min
Basquiat
IMDb: 6.9
1h 47min

Directed by Julian Schnabel, this biographical drama delves into the life of Jean-Michel Basquiat, a young artist who rises from the streets of New York to the heights of the…

Ridicule Ridicule 7.3 1h 42min
Ridicule
IMDb: 7.3
1h 42min

Set in the opulent court of Louis XVI, this film follows a young engineer, played by Charles Berling, who seeks royal patronage to fund a drainage project that could save…

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Genre: Comedy, Drama, History
The Empty Mirror The Empty Mirror 5.7 1h 58min
The Empty Mirror
IMDb: 5.7
1h 58min

Set in a surreal, psychological landscape, this 1996 film delves into the mind of Adolf Hitler as he reflects on his life and actions in a bunker. Directed by Barry…

Genre: Drama, History
The Empty Mirror The Empty Mirror 5.7 1h 58min
The Empty Mirror
IMDb: 5.7
1h 58min

Set in a surreal, psychological landscape, this 1996 film delves into the mind of Adolf Hitler as he reflects on his life and actions in a bunker. Directed by Barry…

Genre: Drama, History
Casino Casino 8.2 2h 58min
Casino
IMDb: 8.2
2h 58min

Set in the glitzy yet perilous world of Las Vegas, this 1995 film directed by Martin Scorsese delves into the intricate operations of a casino empire. The story follows the…

Genre: Crime, Drama, History
Casino Casino 8.2 2h 58min
Casino
IMDb: 8.2
2h 58min

Set in the glitzy yet perilous world of Las Vegas, this 1995 film directed by Martin Scorsese delves into the intricate operations of a casino empire. The story follows the…

Genre: Crime, Drama, History
Trinity and Beyond: The Atomic Bomb Movie Trinity and Beyond: The Atomic Bomb Movie 7.8 1h 32min
Trinity and Beyond: The Atomic Bomb Movie
IMDb: 7.8
1h 32min

This documentary, directed by Peter Kuran, delves into the history and development of nuclear weapons, featuring rare and declassified footage of atomic bomb tests. Narrated by William Shatner, it provides…

The Tuskegee Airmen The Tuskegee Airmen 7.1 1h 46min
The Tuskegee Airmen
IMDb: 7.1
1h 46min

Set during World War II, this film follows the journey of the first African-American fighter pilots in the U.S. Army Air Corps, known as the Tuskegee Airmen. The narrative delves…

Genre: Drama, History
Apollo 13 Apollo 13 7.7 2h 20min
Apollo 13
IMDb: 7.7
2h 20min

Directed by Ron Howard, this gripping space drama chronicles the harrowing true story of NASA’s ill-fated lunar mission. Starring Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, and Bill Paxton, the film captures the…

Genre: Drama, History
Carrington Carrington 6.8 2h 1min
Carrington
IMDb: 6.8
2h 1min

Set in the early 20th century, this biographical drama explores the complex and unconventional relationship between the British painter Dora Carrington and the writer Lytton Strachey. The film stars Emma…

Braveheart Braveheart 8.3 2h 58min
Braveheart
IMDb: 8.3
2h 58min

Set in the late 13th century, this epic historical drama follows the life of a Scottish warrior who leads his countrymen in a rebellion against English rule. Directed by and…

Rob Roy Rob Roy 6.9 2h 19min
Rob Roy
IMDb: 6.9
2h 19min

Set in the rugged Scottish Highlands of the 18th century, this historical drama follows the life of a clan leader who strives to protect his family and community from oppressive…

Rob Roy Rob Roy 6.9 2h 19min
Rob Roy
IMDb: 6.9
2h 19min

Set in the rugged Scottish Highlands of the 18th century, this historical drama follows the life of a clan leader who strives to protect his family and community from oppressive…

Pharaoh’s Army Pharaoh’s Army 6.5 1h 30min
Pharaoh’s Army
IMDb: 6.5
1h 30min

Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, this 1995 film directed by Robby Henson explores the complex dynamics between a Union soldier and a Confederate widow. The narrative…

The Madness of King George The Madness of King George 7.2 1h 50min
The Madness of King George
IMDb: 7.2
1h 50min

Set in the late 18th century, this historical drama delves into the turbulent period of King George III’s reign as he grapples with a mysterious mental illness. The film stars…

The War The War 6.8 2h 6min
The War
IMDb: 6.8
2h 6min

Set in the turbulent post-Vietnam War era, this film follows the struggles of a war veteran, played by Kevin Costner, as he attempts to rebuild his life and reconnect with…

Genre: Drama, History
Ed Wood Ed Wood 7.8 2h 7min
Ed Wood
IMDb: 7.8
2h 7min

Directed by Tim Burton, this biographical comedy-drama delves into the life of Edward D. Wood Jr., often considered one of the worst filmmakers of all time. The film stars Johnny…