History Movies

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…

Recounts Ireland’s history from British colonization to the territory’s division in 1922, then from 1968 details a decade of events through images and eyewitness accounts of killings and such massacres…

Culloden, Scottish Highlands, April 16th, 1746. It was one of the most mishandled and brutal battles ever fought in Great Britain. Its aftermath was tragic. The men responsible for such…

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…

Determined to hold on to the throne, Cleopatra seduces the Roman emperor Julius Caesar. When Caesar is murdered, she redirects her attentions to his general, Marc Antony, who vows to…

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…

In 1826 British-ruled India, the secret Cult of Thugee demonstrates their worship of their goddess, Kali, by the mutilation and mass murder of thousands of Indians while pirating the shipments…

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…

Now old, ill, poor, and largely forgotten, William Freise-Greene was once very different. As young and handsome William Green he changed his name to include his first wife’s so that…

A young trumpeter rises through the jazz world and finds love.

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…

Continuing the story of ‘Victoria the Great’.

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…

During the 18th century, German noblewoman Sophia Frederica, who would later become Catherine the Great, travels to Moscow to marry the dimwitted Grand Duke Peter, the heir to the Russian…