History Movies

Directed by Jim McBride, this biographical drama chronicles the tumultuous life and career of rock ‘n’ roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis. Starring Dennis Quaid as Lewis and Winona Ryder as…

Set against the harrowing backdrop of World War II, this film tells the true story of Salamo Arouch, a Jewish Greek boxer who is imprisoned in Auschwitz. Forced to fight…

Set against the harrowing backdrop of World War II, this film tells the true story of Salamo Arouch, a Jewish Greek boxer who is imprisoned in Auschwitz. Forced to fight…

Set in the racially charged atmosphere of 1964 Mississippi, this gripping drama follows two FBI agents, played by Gene Hackman and Willem Dafoe, as they investigate the disappearance of three…

In this 1988 biographical drama, Sigourney Weaver stars as Dian Fossey, a passionate and determined primatologist who dedicates her life to studying and protecting mountain gorillas in Rwanda. Directed by…

Set against the backdrop of the 1919 World Series, this film delves into the infamous Black Sox Scandal, where eight Chicago White Sox players conspired to throw the series in…

Set in the 12th century, this historical drama directed by Clive Donner explores the passionate and forbidden love affair between the philosopher Peter Abelard and his student, Heloise. The film…

Set against the backdrop of political turmoil in 1980s Poland, this gripping drama follows the intense conflict between a charismatic priest, played by Christopher Lambert, and a ruthless government official,…

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this Steven Spielberg-directed film follows the harrowing journey of a young British boy, played by a young Christian Bale, who is separated…

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this Steven Spielberg-directed film follows the harrowing journey of a young British boy, played by a young Christian Bale, who is separated…

Set in the politically turbulent Nicaragua of the 1850s, this film follows the story of an American mercenary who becomes embroiled in the country’s civil war. Directed by Alex Cox,…

Directed by Richard Attenborough, this 1987 film delves into the harrowing realities of apartheid in South Africa through the lens of a friendship between a black activist and a white…

Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, this biographical drama chronicles the life of Puyi, the last Emperor of China, from his ascension to the throne as a child to his eventual imprisonment…

Set during the Prohibition era, this gripping crime drama follows the determined efforts of federal agent Eliot Ness, played by Kevin Costner, as he assembles a small, elite team to…

Set during World War II, this gripping historical drama directed by Jack Gold chronicles the harrowing true story of a mass escape from a Nazi extermination camp. The film stars…

Set in the rugged countryside of Northern China, this 1987 film directed by Yimou Zhang tells the story of a young woman who is married off to a much older,…

Set in the aftermath of World War I, this poignant drama follows two emotionally scarred veterans who find solace and healing in a small Yorkshire village. As they work to…

Set in the 18th century, this film follows the story of a Spanish Jesuit priest who endeavors to protect a remote South American tribe from Portuguese slave traders. The narrative…

Set in the 18th century, this film follows the story of a Spanish Jesuit priest who endeavors to protect a remote South American tribe from Portuguese slave traders. The narrative…

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this gripping drama directed by Philippe Mora delves into the chilling true story of an American soldier who becomes embroiled in a…

Directed by Oliver Stone, this gripping drama follows the journey of a disillusioned American journalist, played by James Woods, who travels to El Salvador during the civil war in the…

Set in the turbulent period of 16th-century England, this historical drama directed by Trevor Nunn chronicles the brief and tragic reign of Lady Jane Grey. Helena Bonham Carter stars as…

Set against the backdrop of the American Revolutionary War, this film follows the harrowing journey of a fur trapper, played by Al Pacino, who becomes reluctantly involved in the fight…

Set against the stunning backdrop of colonial Kenya, this 1985 film directed by Sydney Pollack tells the story of a Danish baroness and plantation owner, played by Meryl Streep, who…

Directed by Steven Spielberg, this 1985 film adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel follows the life of Celie, an African American woman in the early 20th century American South,…

Directed by Steven Spielberg, this 1985 film adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel follows the life of Celie, an African American woman in the early 20th century American South,…

Set in 19th-century Edinburgh, this chilling tale follows a morally ambiguous doctor who becomes entangled with two grave robbers supplying him with cadavers for his medical research. Directed by Freddie…

Set in 19th-century Edinburgh, this chilling tale follows a morally ambiguous doctor who becomes entangled with two grave robbers supplying him with cadavers for his medical research. Directed by Freddie…

Set in feudal Japan, this epic tale directed by Akira Kurosawa follows an aging warlord who decides to divide his kingdom among his three sons, leading to betrayal and chaos….

Set in feudal Japan, this epic tale directed by Akira Kurosawa follows an aging warlord who decides to divide his kingdom among his three sons, leading to betrayal and chaos….

Set against the backdrop of Argentina’s Dirty War, this gripping drama follows Alicia, a high school history teacher, as she begins to suspect that her adopted daughter might be the…

Set against the backdrop of Argentina’s Dirty War, this gripping drama follows Alicia, a high school history teacher, as she begins to suspect that her adopted daughter might be the…

Set against the backdrop of British colonial India, this 1984 film directed by David Lean explores the complex and often tense relationships between the British and the native Indian population….

Set against the backdrop of British colonial India, this 1984 film directed by David Lean explores the complex and often tense relationships between the British and the native Indian population….

Set in the opulent courts of 18th-century Vienna, this film explores the tumultuous relationship between musical prodigy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his envious contemporary, Antonio Salieri. Directed by Miloš Forman,…

Set against the harrowing backdrop of the Cambodian Civil War, this gripping drama follows the true story of New York Times journalist Sydney Schanberg and his Cambodian translator, Dith Pran,…

Directed by Mike Nichols, this gripping drama stars Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell, and Cher. The film follows the true story of a worker at a plutonium processing plant who becomes…

Directed by Philip Kaufman, this 1983 film chronicles the early days of the U.S. space program, focusing on the lives of the first astronauts selected for Project Mercury. The narrative…

Set in 1940s Venice, this erotic drama directed by Tinto Brass explores the complex and intimate relationship between a middle-aged professor and his younger wife. The narrative delves into themes…

In this 1983 fantasy adventure directed by Luigi Cozzi, the legendary hero embarks on a series of epic quests to restore peace and order to the world. Starring Lou Ferrigno…

Directed by Simon Wincer, this biographical drama chronicles the life of a legendary racehorse and his rise to fame during the Great Depression. The film stars Tom Burlinson and Judy…

Set during World War II, this film explores the complex relationships between British prisoners of war and their Japanese captors in a Japanese internment camp. The narrative delves into themes…

Set during World War II, this film explores the complex relationships between British prisoners of war and their Japanese captors in a Japanese internment camp. The narrative delves into themes…

Set in the 1920s, this adventurous film follows a spoiled heiress, played by Bess Armstrong, who must team up with a boozy World War I pilot, portrayed by Tom Selleck,…

Set in the opulent English countryside of the late 17th century, this film follows a talented but arrogant draughtsman who is commissioned to create twelve drawings of a wealthy estate….

Set in the opulent English countryside of the late 17th century, this film follows a talented but arrogant draughtsman who is commissioned to create twelve drawings of a wealthy estate….

Set against the backdrop of political turmoil in a Latin American country, this gripping drama follows the harrowing journey of a father and wife searching for their missing son. Directed…

Set against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution, this 1981 film follows the passionate and tumultuous relationship between journalist John Reed and writer Louise Bryant. Starring Warren Beatty, who also…