History Movies

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…

A man remembers forty-eight crucial hours in his life when, as a child, he visited his mother, the favorite woman of an important politician, in a bordello owned by him,…

Set in the early 20th century, this film intricately weaves together the lives of various characters from different social strata, exploring themes of racial tension, social upheaval, and the American…

Set in the early 20th century, this film intricately weaves together the lives of various characters from different social strata, exploring themes of racial tension, social upheaval, and the American…

Set during World War II, this gripping film follows the harrowing journey of a German U-boat crew as they navigate the treacherous waters of the Atlantic. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen,…

Set against the backdrop of World War I, this Peter Weir-directed film follows the journey of two young Australian sprinters who enlist in the military and find themselves in the…

Directed by Penelope Spheeris, this documentary delves into the Los Angeles punk rock scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Featuring raw and unfiltered performances by bands like Black…

A hilariously irreverent take on history that shows no era is off-limits, poking fun at everything from the Roman Empire to the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.

Set in the early 1920s, this film follows the true story of two British athletes, Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, as they prepare for and compete in the 1924 Paris…

Set against the backdrop of the Italian colonization of Libya, this historical drama follows the resistance led by Omar Mukhtar, portrayed by Anthony Quinn. The film delves into the struggles…

Directed by Ralph Bakshi, this animated film chronicles the journey of four generations of a Russian Jewish immigrant family as they navigate the evolving landscape of American music. From the…

Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, this 1980 adaptation directed by Jim Goddard brings Charles Dickens’ classic novel to life. The film follows the intertwined fates of Charles…

Directed by Martin Scorsese, this biographical drama delves into the tumultuous life of a middleweight boxer, portrayed by Robert De Niro. The film explores the fighter’s rise to fame and…

Set in Victorian London, this poignant drama follows the life of John Merrick, a severely deformed man who is mistreated while being exhibited as a sideshow attraction. Rescued by a…

Set in Victorian London, this poignant drama follows the life of John Merrick, a severely deformed man who is mistreated while being exhibited as a sideshow attraction. Rescued by a…

Set against the harrowing backdrop of World War II, this 1980 film directed by Daniel Mann tells the poignant story of a group of female prisoners in Auschwitz who form…

Set during the Second Boer War, this gripping drama directed by Bruce Beresford follows the court-martial of three Australian soldiers accused of war crimes. The film stars Edward Woodward, Bryan…

Set in Singapore, the film follows the tale of Sandokan, a Malaysian insurgent. Alongside a band of outlaws, he challenges a British General who is attempting to compel the King…

Set against the backdrop of post-World War II Germany, this gripping courtroom drama delves into the moral complexities and legal ramifications of the Nuremberg Trials. Directed by Stanley Kramer, the…

In 16th century Italy, along the Adriatic shoreline, the duchy of Doruzza is under the oppressive rule of the despotic Duke Zulian and his arrogant daughter, Isabella. After they perpetrate…

Set during World War I, this gripping drama follows Colonel Dax, played by Kirk Douglas, as he defends three soldiers unjustly accused of cowardice in the face of an impossible…

Set in the ancient kingdom of Israel, this 1953 film explores the tumultuous reign of a queen whose ambition and defiance lead to dramatic consequences. The story follows the infamous…

Set in the early years of Abraham Lincoln’s life, this film follows the future president as he navigates his way through a legal career in Springfield, Illinois. The story centers…

Set in the 17th century, this French comedy film unfolds in a small Flemish village that is thrown into chaos when Spanish invaders arrive. The men of the town, fearing…