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1. 13th (2016)
TV-MA | 100 min | Documentary, Crime, History
An in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.
Director: Ava DuVernay | Stars: Melina Abdullah, Michelle Alexander, Cory Booker, Dolores Canales
Votes: 37,673
Mass Incarceration in the United States (20th-21st Century) - Documentary exploring racial inequality in the criminal justice system.
2. 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992)
PG-13 | 154 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
Christopher Columbus' discovery of the Americas and the effect this has on the indigenous people.
Director: Ridley Scott | Stars: Gérard Depardieu, Armand Assante, Sigourney Weaver, Loren Dean
Votes: 32,809 | Gross: $7.19M
Voyages of Christopher Columbus (1492-1504) - Depicts the journeys of Christopher Columbus to the Americas.
3. 1915 2015 (2016)
2 min | Short, History
Director: Guy Faithful | Stars: Michael Forrer, Sam Saunders
Armenian Genocide Centennial (1915) - Commemorates the centennial of the Armenian Genocide.
4. A United Kingdom (2016)
PG-13 | 111 min | Biography, Drama, History
The story of King Seretse Khama of Botswana and how his loving but controversial marriage to a British white woman, Ruth Williams, put his kingdom into political and diplomatic turmoil.
Director: Amma Asante | Stars: David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Tom Felton, Jack Davenport
Votes: 16,985 | Gross: $3.90M
Botswana's Independence and Interracial Marriage (20th Century) - Chronicles the marriage of Seretse Khama and Ruth Williams.
5. After the Byzantine Empire (2012)
90 min | Documentary, History
Is there a future of the Orthodox idea in the contemporary world? Can Russia, the spiritual heir of the Byzantine Empire repeat its fate? The filmmakers are seeking for the answers of these... See full summary »
Unknown - Unable to identify the historical event depicted in this film.
6. All the President's Men (1976)
PG | 138 min | Drama, History, Thriller
"The Washington Post" reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the details of the Watergate scandal that leads to President Richard Nixon's resignation.
Director: Alan J. Pakula | Stars: Dustin Hoffman, Robert Redford, Jack Warden, Martin Balsam
Votes: 126,050 | Gross: $70.60M
Watergate Scandal (1972-1974) - Depicts the investigation by journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein.
7. All the Way (2016 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 132 min | Biography, Drama, History
Lyndon B. Johnson becomes the President of the United States in the chaotic aftermath of John F. Kennedy's assassination, and spends his first year in office fighting to pass the Civil Rights Act.
Director: Jay Roach | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anthony Mackie, Melissa Leo, Frank Langella
Votes: 15,243
Lyndon B. Johnson's Presidency (1963-1969) - Chronicles President Johnson's efforts to pass civil rights legislation.
8. Amen. (2002)
Not Rated | 132 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
During WWII SS officer Kurt Gerstein tries to inform Pope Pius XII about Jews being sent to extermination camps. Young Jesuit priest Riccardo Fontana helps him in the difficult mission to inform the world.
Director: Costa-Gavras | Stars: Ulrich Tukur, Mathieu Kassovitz, Ulrich Mühe, Michel Duchaussoy
Votes: 14,977 | Gross: $0.27M
Holocaust and Vatican's Response - Focuses on Kurt Gerstein's efforts to expose the Holocaust and the Vatican's knowledge.
9. Amistad (1997)
R | 155 min | Biography, Drama, History
In 1839, the revolt of Mende captives aboard a Spanish owned ship causes a major controversy in the United States when the ship is captured off the coast of Long Island. The courts must decide whether the Mende are slaves or legally free.
Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Djimon Hounsou, Matthew McConaughey, Anthony Hopkins, Morgan Freeman
Votes: 82,782 | Gross: $44.18M
Amistad Slave Ship Revolt (1839) - Chronicles the legal battle of enslaved Africans who revolted on the Amistad ship.
10. Apollo 13 (I) (1995)
PG | 140 min | Adventure, Drama, History
NASA must devise a strategy to return Apollo 13 to Earth safely after the spacecraft undergoes massive internal damage putting the lives of the three astronauts on board in jeopardy.
Director: Ron Howard | Stars: Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, Gary Sinise
Votes: 315,576 | Gross: $173.84M
Apollo 13 Space Mission (1970) - Depicts the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission to the moon.
11. Argo (2012)
R | 120 min | Biography, Drama, History
Acting under the cover of a Hollywood producer scouting a location for a science fiction film, a CIA agent launches a dangerous operation to rescue six Americans in Tehran during the U.S. hostage crisis in Iran in 1979.
Director: Ben Affleck | Stars: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, John Goodman, Alan Arkin
Votes: 639,122 | Gross: $136.03M
Iran Hostage Crisis (1979-1981) - Focuses on the rescue of American diplomats during the Iran Hostage Crisis.
12. Bajirao Mastani (2015)
Not Rated | 158 min | Action, Drama, History
An account of the romance between the Maratha general, Baji Rao I and Mastani, princess of Bundelkhand.
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Stars: Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Tanvi Azmi
Votes: 38,514 | Gross: $6.56M
Maratha Empire (18th Century) - Chronicles the love story of Peshwa Bajirao I and Mastani.
13. Band of Brothers (2001)
TV-MA | 59 min | Drama, History, War
The story of Easy Company of the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division and their mission in World War II Europe, from Operation Overlord to V-J Day.
Stars: Scott Grimes, Damian Lewis, Ron Livingston, Shane Taylor
Votes: 527,227
World War II - Chronicles the experiences of Easy Company during World War II.
14. Battle of Britain (1969)
G | 132 min | Action, Drama, History
In 1940, the British Royal Air Force fights a desperate battle to prevent the Luftwaffe from gaining air superiority over the English Channel as a prelude to a possible Axis invasion of the U.K.
Director: Guy Hamilton | Stars: Michael Caine, Trevor Howard, Harry Andrews, Curd Jürgens
Votes: 24,513 | Gross: $4.36M
Battle of Britain (1940) - Depicts the Royal Air Force's defense against the German Luftwaffe.
15. Black Hawk Down (2001)
R | 144 min | Action, Drama, History
The story of 160 elite U.S. soldiers who dropped into Mogadishu in October 1993 to capture two top lieutenants of a renegade warlord, but found themselves in a desperate battle with a large force of heavily armed Somalis.
Director: Ridley Scott | Stars: Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Tom Sizemore, Eric Bana
Votes: 423,599 | Gross: $108.64M
Battle of Mogadishu (1993) - Depicts the U.S. military's mission in Somalia.
16. Bloody Sunday (2002)
R | 111 min | Drama, History, War
A dramatization of the Irish civil rights protest march and subsequent massacre by British troops on January 30, 1972.
Director: Paul Greengrass | Stars: James Nesbitt, Tim Pigott-Smith, Nicholas Farrell, Allan Gildea
Votes: 25,757 | Gross: $0.77M
Bloody Sunday (1972) - Depicts the events of the Bloody Sunday massacre in Northern Ireland.
17. Bobby (I) (2006)
R | 117 min | Biography, Drama, History
The destinies of 22 people of different races, sexes, beliefs and social classes are intertwined on the night that politician Robert F. Kennedy is assassinated.
Director: Emilio Estevez | Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Demi Moore, Sharon Stone, Harry Belafonte
Votes: 42,810 | Gross: $11.24M
Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy (1968) - Depicts the events leading up to the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy.
18. Borgia (2011–2014)
TV-MA | 52 min | Biography, Drama, History
Story of the rise and the fall of the Renaissance dynasty.
Stars: Mark Ryder, Isolda Dychauk, Diarmuid Noyes, John Doman
Votes: 7,217
House of Borgia (15th-16th Century) - Centers on the powerful Borgia family during the Renaissance.
19. Braveheart (1995)
R | 178 min | Biography, Drama, War
Scottish warrior William Wallace leads his countrymen in a rebellion to free his homeland from the tyranny of King Edward I of England.
Director: Mel Gibson | Stars: Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan, Angus Macfadyen
Votes: 1,091,350 | Gross: $75.60M
First War of Scottish Independence (1296-1328) - Depicts the life of William Wallace and his role in leading the Scottish resistance against English oppression, symbolizing Scotland's struggle for independence.
20. Bridge of Spies (2015)
PG-13 | 142 min | Drama, History, Thriller
During the Cold War, an American lawyer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court, and then help the CIA facilitate an exchange of the spy for the Soviet captured American U2 spy plane pilot, Francis Gary Powers.
Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Alan Alda, Amy Ryan
Votes: 327,740 | Gross: $72.31M
Cold War and U-2 Incident (1960) - Focuses on the exchange of captured American and Soviet spies.
21. By the Sword Divided (1983–1985)
50 min | Drama, History, War
Story of the English Civil War as seen through the eyes of two families; the Laceys, loyal to King Charles I, and the Fletchers, loyal to Oliver Cromwell.
Stars: Sharon Maughan, Andrew MacLachlan, Rob Edwards, Lucy Aston
Votes: 235
English Civil War (1642-1651) - Centers on the conflicts between Royalists and Parliamentarians.
22. Catherine of Russia (1963)
105 min | Drama, History
Caterina finds out that her husband Peter Tzar of Russia, is plotting to kill her. She sets Count Orlov free from prison, Peter's sworn enemy, becomes empress of Russia and leads the Cossacks army against him.
Director: Umberto Lenzi | Stars: Hildegard Knef, Sergio Fantoni, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Angela Cavo
Votes: 131
Rise of Catherine the Great (1762-1796) - This historical film portrays the life and reign of Catherine the Great, who became Empress of Russia after orchestrating a coup that overthrew her husband, Peter III. The movie delves into Catherine's efforts to modernize Russia, her relationships with key figures in her court, and her cultural and political contributions. Catherine's reign marked a significant period of reform and expansion for the Russian Empire, making her one of the most prominent and influential rulers in Russian history.
23. Catherine the Great (2019)
TV-MA | 60 min | Biography, Drama, History
The life and times of the woman who reformed the Russian empire.
Stars: Helen Mirren, Jason Clarke, Gina McKee, Kevin McNally
Votes: 6,482
Reign of Catherine the Great (1762-1796) - This miniseries explores the tumultuous life and rule of Catherine the Great, the Empress of Russia. It depicts her rise to power after a coup against her husband, Peter III, and her efforts to modernize and reform Russia. The series delves into Catherine's political maneuvering, personal relationships, and her enduring legacy as a strong and influential leader. Catherine's reign marked a pivotal era in Russian history, characterized by cultural advancements, territorial expansion, and her enduring influence on European politics.
24. The Last King (2003)
TV-14 | 188 min | Biography, Drama, History
The chronicle of Charles II's time on the throne, his ten-year exile from Oliver Cromwell's England, and his triumphant return.
Stars: Rufus Sewell, Rupert Graves, Charlie Creed-Miles, Christian Coulson
Votes: 1,813
Restoration of the Monarchy (17th Century) - Chronicles the reign of King Charles II after the English Civil War.
25. Charlie Wilson's War (2007)
R | 102 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
A drama based on a Texas congressman Charlie Wilson's covert dealings in Afghanistan, where his efforts to assist rebels in their war with the Soviets have some unforeseen and long-reaching effects.
Director: Mike Nichols | Stars: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams
Votes: 124,897 | Gross: $66.66M
U.S. Support for Afghan Mujahideen (1980s) - Chronicles the covert U.S. operation in Afghanistan.
26. Chernobyl (2019)
TV-MA | 41 min | Drama, History, Thriller
In April 1986, the city of Chernobyl in the Soviet Union suffers one of the worst nuclear disasters in the history of mankind. Consequently, many heroes put their lives on the line in the following days, weeks and months.
Stars: Jessie Buckley, Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgård, Adam Nagaitis
Votes: 865,229
Chernobyl Disaster (1986) - Depicts the events leading up to and following the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.
27. Christopher Columbus: The Discovery (1992)
PG-13 | 120 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
Genoese navigator overcomes intrigue in the court of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain and gains financing for his expedition to the East Indies.
Director: John Glen | Stars: Marlon Brando, Tom Selleck, Georges Corraface, Rachel Ward
Votes: 3,225 | Gross: $8.25M
Voyages of Christopher Columbus (1492-1504) - Depicts the journeys of Christopher Columbus to the Americas.
28. Conquistadors (2000– )
Documentary, History
This documentary tells the story of the Spanish expeditions in the early sixteenth century that conquests America. This 4-part series Michael Wood (historian) travels in the footsteps of ... See full summary »
Stars: Michael Wood, Andreas Birnbaum, Peter Bieringer, Nikolai Huebner
Votes: 186
Spanish Conquests in the Americas (16th Century) - Documentary series on the Spanish conquests.
29. Cromwell (1970)
G | 139 min | Biography, Drama, History
Puritan statesman Oliver Cromwell leads England in a civil war against the absolutist and Catholic-sympathetic King Charles I.
Director: Ken Hughes | Stars: Richard Harris, Alec Guinness, Robert Morley, Dorothy Tutin
Votes: 6,958 | Gross: $1.37M
English Civil War and Oliver Cromwell (17th Century) - Depicts the English Civil War and the rise of Oliver Cromwell.
30. Darkest Hour (2017)
PG-13 | 125 min | Drama, War
In May 1940, the fate of World War II hangs on Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler, or fight on knowing that it could mean the end of the British Empire.
Director: Joe Wright | Stars: Gary Oldman, Lily James, Kristin Scott Thomas, Ben Mendelsohn
Votes: 220,766 | Gross: $56.47M
World War II and Winston Churchill (1940) - Focuses on Winston Churchill's early days as Prime Minister during WWII.
31. The Baader Meinhof Complex (2008)
R | 150 min | Action, Biography, Crime
A look at Germany's terrorist group, The Red Army Faction (RAF), which organized bombings, robberies, kidnappings, and assassinations in the late 1960s and '70s.
Director: Uli Edel | Stars: Martina Gedeck, Moritz Bleibtreu, Johanna Wokalek, Bruno Ganz
Votes: 40,120 | Gross: $0.48M
Baader-Meinhof Group (1970s) - Chronicles the actions of the militant leftist group in West Germany.
32. Downfall (2004)
R | 156 min | Biography, Drama, History
Traudl Junge, the final secretary for Adolf Hitler, tells of the Nazi dictator's final days in his Berlin bunker at the end of WWII.
Director: Oliver Hirschbiegel | Stars: Bruno Ganz, Alexandra Maria Lara, Ulrich Matthes, Juliane Köhler
Votes: 375,216 | Gross: $5.51M
Last Days of Adolf Hitler (1945) - Depicts the final days of Adolf Hitler's life in the Führerbunker.
33. Detroit (2017)
R | 143 min | Crime, Drama, History
Fact-based drama set during the 1967 Detroit riots in which a group of rogue police officers respond to a complaint with retribution rather than justice on their minds.
Director: Kathryn Bigelow | Stars: John Boyega, Anthony Mackie, Algee Smith, Jacob Latimore
Votes: 55,948 | Gross: $16.79M
Detroit Race Riot (1967) - Depicts the 1967 Detroit riot and police brutality.
34. El Dorado (1988)
149 min | Drama, History
The film tells the epic story of an expedition that took place between 1560 and 1561, headed by Pedro de Ursúa, in search of "El Dorado." The territory they explored subsequently became ... See full summary »
Director: Carlos Saura | Stars: Omero Antonutti, Eusebio Poncela, Lambert Wilson, Gabriela Roel
Votes: 660
Wild West (19th Century) - Fictional story set in the American West during the 19th century.
35. Elizabeth (1998)
R | 124 min | Biography, Drama, History
The early years of the reign of Elizabeth I of England and her difficult task of learning what is necessary to be a monarch.
Director: Shekhar Kapur | Stars: Cate Blanchett, Liz Giles, Rod Culbertson, Paul Fox
Votes: 105,119 | Gross: $30.08M
Reign of Elizabeth I of England (16th Century) - Chronicles the early years of Queen Elizabeth I's reign.
36. Elizabeth I (2005)
TV-MA | 112 min | Biography, Drama, History
Mini-series about the the public and private lives of the later years of Queen Elizabeth I.
Stars: Helen Mirren, Toby Jones, Hugh Dancy, Patrick Malahide
Votes: 7,032
Reign of Elizabeth I of England (16th Century) - Focuses on the later years of Queen Elizabeth I's reign.
37. Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
PG-13 | 114 min | Biography, Drama, History
A mature Queen Elizabeth endures multiple crises late in her reign including court intrigues, an assassination plot, the Spanish Armada, and romantic disappointments.
Director: Shekhar Kapur | Stars: Cate Blanchett, Clive Owen, Geoffrey Rush, Jordi Mollà
Votes: 75,063 | Gross: $16.29M
Reign of Elizabeth I of England (16th Century) - Chronicles the later years of Queen Elizabeth I's reign.
38. Sarah's Key (2010)
PG-13 | 111 min | Drama, War
In modern-day Paris, a journalist finds her life becoming entwined with a young girl whose family was torn apart during the notorious Vel' d'Hiv Roundup in 1942.
Director: Gilles Paquet-Brenner | Stars: Kristin Scott Thomas, Mélusine Mayance, Niels Arestrup, Frédéric Pierrot
Votes: 17,926 | Gross: $7.69M
Holocaust and French Vel' d'Hiv Roundup (1942) - Chronicles a journalist's investigation into the Vel' d'Hiv Roundup.
39. A Royal Affair (2012)
R | 137 min | Biography, Drama, History
A young queen, who is married to an insane king, falls secretly in love with her physician - and together they start a revolution that changes a nation forever.
Director: Nikolaj Arcel | Stars: Alicia Vikander, Mads Mikkelsen, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard, Trine Dyrholm
Votes: 50,878 | Gross: $1.55M
Danish Enlightenment and Struensee Affair (18th Century) - Centers on the love affair between Queen Caroline Mathilde and Johann Friedrich Struensee.
40. Eyes on the Prize (1987–1990)
TV-PG | 360 min | Documentary, History
A documentary about the American Civil Rights Movement from 1952 to 1965.
Stars: Julian Bond, Coretta Scott King, John Lewis, Andrew Young
Votes: 737
American Civil Rights Movement (1950s-1960s) - Documentary series on the Civil Rights Movement.
41. Fall of Eagles (1974)
50 min | Drama, History, War
The collapse of three great European dynasties: the Romanovs, the Habsburgs, and the Hohenzollerns.
Stars: Michael Hordern, Charles Kay, Barry Foster, Gayle Hunnicutt
Votes: 667
Fall of European Empires (19th-20th Century) - Chronicles the fall of three European empires.
42. Conquest 1453 (2012)
Not Rated | 162 min | Action, Drama, History
After the death of his father Murat II, Mehmet II ascends to the Ottoman throne. After braving internal and external enemies, he decides to complete what he was destined to do - conquer Constantinople.
Director: Faruk Aksoy | Stars: Devrim Evin, Ibrahim Celikkol, Dilek Serbest, Cengiz Coskun
Votes: 59,084 | Gross: $0.07M
Fall of Constantinople (1453) - This Turkish historical epic depicts the events leading up to and during the pivotal siege of Constantinople by the Ottoman Empire. The film captures the intense battle between the Ottoman forces, led by Sultan Mehmed II, and the defenders of the Byzantine Empire. The fall of Constantinople marked the end of the Byzantine Empire and the beginning of Ottoman dominance in the region. The movie portrays the military strategies, personal sacrifices, and cultural clashes that occurred during the siege. The significance of this event lies in its role as a turning point in history, shaping the course of the Ottoman Empire and impacting the broader geopolitical landscape of the time.
43. Flame & Citron (2008)
Not Rated | 130 min | Action, Drama, History
A drama centered on two fighters in the Holger Danske World War II resistance group.
Director: Ole Christian Madsen | Stars: Thure Lindhardt, Mads Mikkelsen, Stine Stengade, Peter Mygind
Votes: 19,944 | Gross: $0.15M
Danish Resistance in WWII - Depicts the activities of two Danish resistance fighters.
44. Frost/Nixon (2008)
R | 122 min | Biography, Drama, History
A dramatic retelling of the post-Watergate television interviews between British talk-show host David Frost and former president Richard Nixon.
Director: Ron Howard | Stars: Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Kevin Bacon, Sam Rockwell
Votes: 112,469 | Gross: $18.59M
Interviews with Richard Nixon (1977) - Chronicles the interviews between David Frost and Richard Nixon.
45. Glory (1989)
R | 122 min | Biography, Drama, History
Robert Gould Shaw leads the U.S. Civil War's first all-black volunteer company, fighting prejudices from both his own Union Army, and the Confederates.
Director: Edward Zwick | Stars: Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes, Morgan Freeman
Votes: 144,435 | Gross: $26.83M
African American Soldiers in the Civil War - Depicts the experiences of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
46. Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005)
PG | 93 min | Biography, Drama, History
Broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow looks to bring down Senator Joseph McCarthy.
Director: George Clooney | Stars: David Strathairn, George Clooney, Patricia Clarkson, Jeff Daniels
Votes: 101,302 | Gross: $31.56M
McCarthyism and Edward R. Murrow (1950s) - Focuses on journalist Edward R. Murrow's confrontation with Senator Joseph McCarthy.
47. Gunpowder (2017)
TV-MA | 59 min | Drama, History
Robert Catesby leads Guy Fawkes a group of English Catholic traitors plan to blow up the Palace Of Westminster and kill King James I in the infamous Gunpowder Plot.
Stars: Kit Harington, Liv Tyler, Edward Holcroft, Shaun Dooley
Votes: 11,634
Gunpowder Plot (1605) - Depicts the events leading up to the Gunpowder Plot to assassinate King James I.
48. Hatfields & McCoys (2012)
TV-14 | 97 min | Drama, History, Romance
Dramatization of the bitter blood feud between the two families on the West Virginia/Kentucky border in the years after the Civil War.
Stars: Kevin Costner, Bill Paxton, Matt Barr, Tom Berenger
Votes: 29,339
Hatfield-McCoy Feud (19th Century) - Chronicles the infamous feud between two families in the Appalachian region.
49. Judgment at Nuremberg (1961)
Approved | 179 min | Drama, War
In 1948, an American court in occupied Germany tries four Nazis judged for war crimes.
Director: Stanley Kramer | Stars: Spencer Tracy, Burt Lancaster, Richard Widmark, Marlene Dietrich
Votes: 85,501
Nuremberg Trials (1945-1946) - Depicts the trials of Nazi war criminals after World War II.
50. The King's Choice (2016)
133 min | Biography, Drama, History
April 1940. Norway has been invaded by Germany and the royal family and government have fled into the interior. The German envoy to Norway tries to negotiate a peace. Ultimately, the decision on Norway's future will rest with the king.
Director: Erik Poppe | Stars: Jesper Christensen, Anders Baasmo, Karl Markovics, Tuva Novotny
Votes: 10,080 | Gross: $0.11M
German Invasion of Norway (1940) - Chronicles King Haakon VII's decision during the German invasion.
51. The Battle of Algiers (1966)
Not Rated | 121 min | Drama, War
In the 1950s, fear and violence escalate as the people of Algiers fight for independence from the French government.
Director: Gillo Pontecorvo | Stars: Brahim Hadjadj, Jean Martin, Yacef Saadi, Samia Kerbash
Votes: 65,656 | Gross: $0.06M
Algerian War of Independence (1954-1962) - Depicts the struggle for Algerian independence from France.
52. The Death of Louis XIV (2016)
115 min | Biography, Drama, History
Upon returning from a hunting expedition, King Louis XIV feels a sharp pain in his leg. He begins to die, surrounded by loyal followers in the royal chambers.
Director: Albert Serra | Stars: Jean-Pierre Léaud, Patrick d'Assumçao, Marc Susini, Bernard Belin
Votes: 2,591 | Gross: $0.04M
Death of Louis XIV (1715) - Chronicles the last days of King Louis XIV of France.
53. The Other Conquest (1998)
R | 105 min | Drama, History
It is May 1520 in the vast Aztec Empire one year after the Spanish Conqueror Hernán Cortés' arrival in Mexico. "The Other Conquest" opens with the infamous massacre of the Aztecs at the ... See full summary »
Director: Salvador Carrasco | Stars: Damián Delgado, José Carlos Rodríguez, Elpidia Carrillo, Iñaki Aierra
Votes: 1,204 | Gross: $0.89M
Spanish Conquest of Mexico (16th Century) - Focuses on the experiences of indigenous people during the Spanish conquest.
54. The Princess of Montpensier (2010)
Not Rated | 139 min | Action, Drama, History
Based on the classic didactic novel, the action centers on the noble lady who soon becomes exposed to the sexual and political intrigues of the French court of the religious wars era.
Director: Bertrand Tavernier | Stars: Mélanie Thierry, Lambert Wilson, Gaspard Ulliel, Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet
Votes: 4,285 | Gross: $0.34M
French Wars of Religion (1562-1598) - This historical drama is set against the backdrop of the French Wars of Religion, a series of conflicts between the Catholics and the Protestants in France during the late 16th century. The film follows the story of Marie de Mézières, a young noblewoman who is forced into an arranged marriage with the Prince of Montpensier. As the war rages on, Marie finds herself caught in a web of political intrigue, love, and betrayal.
55. The Round Up (2010)
Not Rated | 115 min | Drama, History, War
A faithful retelling of the 1942 "Vel' d'Hiv Roundup" and the events surrounding it.
Director: Rose Bosch | Stars: Jean Reno, Mélanie Laurent, Gad Elmaleh, Raphaëlle Agogué
Votes: 9,367
French Vel' d'Hiv Roundup (1942) - Depicts the Vel' d'Hiv Roundup of Jews in Nazi-occupied France.
56. Queen Margot (1994)
R | 161 min | Biography, Drama, History
Young Queen Margot finds herself trapped in an arranged marriage amidst a religious war between Catholics and Protestants. She hopes to escape with a new lover, but finds herself imprisoned by her powerful and ruthless family.
Director: Patrice Chéreau | Stars: Isabelle Adjani, Daniel Auteuil, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Vincent Perez
Votes: 18,993 | Gross: $2.02M
St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre (1572) - Set during the French Wars of Religion, the film tells the story of the political intrigues, religious conflicts, and the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre during the reign of Charles IX.
57. Les Misérables: The Staged Concert (2019)
Unrated | 145 min | Drama, History, Musical
Seen by over 120 million people worldwide one of the world's most popular musicals. Now cinema audiences can experience a live broadcast of the musical phenomenon which broke box office records and sold out its entire 16-week season.
Directors: Nick Morris, James Powell, Jean-Pierre Van Der Spuy | Stars: Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Matt Lucas
Votes: 723 | Gross: $0.46M
French Revolution and Social Injustice (19th Century) - Concert version of Les Misérables.
58. Letters from Iwo Jima (2006)
R | 141 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The story of the battle of Iwo Jima between the United States and Imperial Japan during World War II, as told from the perspective of the Japanese who fought it.
Director: Clint Eastwood | Stars: Ken Watanabe, Kazunari Ninomiya, Tsuyoshi Ihara, Ryô Kase
Votes: 170,036 | Gross: $13.76M
Battle of Iwo Jima (1945) - Depicts the Battle of Iwo Jima from the Japanese perspective.
59. Lincoln (2012)
PG-13 | 150 min | Biography, Drama, History
As the Civil War rages on, U.S President Abraham Lincoln struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on his decision to emancipate the slaves.
Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Votes: 272,640 | Gross: $182.21M
Abolition of Slavery and U.S. Civil War (19th Century) - Focuses on Abraham Lincoln's efforts to pass the 13th Amendment.
60. Michael Collins (1996)
R | 133 min | Biography, Drama, Thriller
Neil Jordan's historical biopic of Irish revolutionary Michael Collins, the man who led a guerrilla war against the UK, helped negotiate the creation of the Irish Free State, and led the National Army during the Irish Civil War.
Director: Neil Jordan | Stars: Liam Neeson, Aidan Quinn, Julia Roberts, Ian Hart
Votes: 33,753 | Gross: $11.09M
Irish War of Independence (20th Century) - Chronicles the life and activities of Irish revolutionary Michael Collins.
61. Matewan (1987)
PG-13 | 135 min | Drama, History
A labor union organizer comes to an embattled mining community brutally and violently dominated and harassed by the mining company.
Director: John Sayles | Stars: Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell, Will Oldham
Votes: 8,915 | Gross: $1.68M
Matewan Massacre and Labor Conflict (1920) - Depicts labor struggles and conflicts in Matewan, West Virginia.
62. Mississippi Burning (1988)
R | 128 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Two F.B.I. Agents with wildly different styles arrive in Mississippi to investigate the disappearance of some civil rights activists.
Director: Alan Parker | Stars: Gene Hackman, Willem Dafoe, Frances McDormand, Brad Dourif
Votes: 111,017 | Gross: $34.60M
Civil Rights Movement and the Murder of Civil Rights Activists (1964) - Depicts the investigation into the disappearance of three civil rights activists and their murder in Mississippi during the Freedom Summer of 1964. The film highlights the violent resistance to racial integration in the South and the struggles faced by African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement.
63. Munich (2005)
R | 164 min | Action, Drama, History
After the Black September capture and massacre of Israeli athletes at the 1972 Olympics, five men are chosen to eliminate the people responsible for that fateful day.
Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Eric Bana, Daniel Craig, Marie-Josée Croze, Ciarán Hinds
Votes: 238,285 | Gross: $47.40M
Munich Olympics Massacre and Israeli Response (1972) - Depicts the terrorist attack on the Israeli Olympic team at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. The film explores the Israeli government's covert retaliation against those responsible for the attack.
64. Nixon (1995)
R | 192 min | Biography, Drama, History
A biographical story of former U.S. President Richard Nixon, from his days as a young boy, to his eventual Presidency, which ended in shame.
Director: Oliver Stone | Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Joan Allen, Powers Boothe, Ed Harris
Votes: 32,729 | Gross: $13.56M
Presidency of Richard Nixon (20th century) - Explores the life and presidency of Richard Nixon, including the Watergate scandal and its impact on American politics and society.
65. Norma Rae (1979)
PG | 114 min | Drama
A young single mother and textile worker agrees to help unionize her mill despite the problems and dangers involved.
Director: Martin Ritt | Stars: Sally Field, Beau Bridges, Ron Leibman, Pat Hingle
Votes: 12,836 | Gross: $22.23M
Labor Union Movement (1970) - Depicts the efforts of a textile worker named Norma Rae Webster to unionize the factory where she works, highlighting the struggles faced by workers in fighting for better working conditions and fair wages.
66. Official Secrets (2019)
R | 112 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
The true story of a British whistleblower who leaked information to the press about an illegal NSA spy operation designed to push the UN Security Council into sanctioning the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
Director: Gavin Hood | Stars: Keira Knightley, Matt Smith, Matthew Goode, Rhys Ifans
Votes: 54,604 | Gross: $0.40M
Iraq War and Whistleblower Katharine Gun (2003) - Chronicles the true story of Katharine Gun, a British intelligence officer who leaked classified information exposing illegal activities and the manipulation of intelligence in the lead-up to the Iraq War.
67. With Fire and Sword (1999)
175 min | Adventure, Drama, History
An epic story about the Ukrainian uprising against the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth magnates in the 17th Century.
Director: Jerzy Hoffman | Stars: Izabella Scorupco, Michal Zebrowski, Aleksandr Domogarov, Jacek Rozenek
Votes: 5,436
Khmelnytsky Uprising (1648-1654) - Depicts the Khmelnytsky Uprising in Ukraine against Polish rule, led by Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky. The film highlights the struggles for national identity and autonomy.
68. Operation Dunkirk (2017 Video)
Not Rated | 96 min | Action, History, War
A band of soldiers must battle their way through Nazi territory to rescue a scientist that could help turn the tide of WWII.
Director: Nick Lyon | Stars: Ifan Meredith, Kimberley Hews, Darren Hill, Kyle Hotz
Votes: 3,420
Dunkirk Evacuation (1940) - Depicts the evacuation of Allied soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk, France, during World War II. The film showcases the rescue efforts and the heroic actions of civilians and military personnel.
69. Path to War (2002 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 165 min | Biography, Drama, War
In the mid 1960s, President Lyndon B. Johnson (Sir Michael Gambon) and his foreign-policy team debate the decision to withdraw from or escalate the war in Vietnam.
Director: John Frankenheimer | Stars: Michael Gambon, Donald Sutherland, Alec Baldwin, Bruce McGill
Votes: 4,113
U.S. Involvement in Vietnam War (1961-1965) - Chronicles the political decisions and escalation of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War under President Lyndon B. Johnson's administration.
70. The Deluge (1974)
287 min | Adventure, History, Romance
During the 1655 war between Protestant Sweden and Catholic Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth some Polish-Lithuanian nobles side with Swedish king Charles X Gustav while others side with the Polish king Jan Kazimierz.
Director: Jerzy Hoffman | Stars: Daniel Olbrychski, Malgorzata Braunek, Tadeusz Lomnicki, Kazimierz Wichniarz
Votes: 3,183
The Deluge and Swedish Deluge (1655-1660) - Depicts the Swedish invasion of Poland and the subsequent Polish-Swedish war known as The Deluge. The film highlights the turmoil and conflicts of the era.
71. Pride (I) (2014)
R | 119 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
U.K. gay activists work to help miners during their lengthy strike of the National Union of Mineworkers in the summer of 1984.
Director: Matthew Warchus | Stars: Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Dominic West, Paddy Considine
Votes: 61,632
UK Miners' Strike and LGBT Solidarity (1984-1985) - Chronicles the alliance between LGBTQ activists and striking coal miners during the UK miners' strike, showcasing the power of solidarity across different communities.
72. Print the Legend (2014)
100 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
Follows the people racing to bring the hot new 3D printing technology to your home, documenting the "Macintosh Moment" of this revolution and exploring what it takes to live the American Dream.
Directors: Luis Lopez, Clay Tweel | Stars: Chris Anderson, Bruce Bradshaw, Craig Broady, Bill Buel
Votes: 2,052
Rise of 3D Printing Technology (21st Century) - Documentary film exploring the emergence and development of 3D printing technology, which has transformative implications for manufacturing and design.
73. Rendition (2007)
R | 122 min | Drama, Thriller
When a terrorist bombing in North Africa kills 19 incl. an American, an Egyptian chemical engineer flying from South Africa to his wife in USA, is arrested upon arriving USA. He disappears. His wife asks senator for help.
Director: Gavin Hood | Stars: Reese Witherspoon, Jake Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard, Alan Arkin
Votes: 58,214 | Gross: $9.74M
Extraordinary Rendition and Counterterrorism (21st Century) - Explores the controversial practice of extraordinary rendition, where suspects are detained and transferred to other countries for interrogation. The film raises ethical and legal questions about counterterrorism efforts.
74. Restoration (1995)
R | 117 min | Biography, Drama, History
The exiled royal doctor to King Charles II devotes himself to helping Londoners suffering from the plague, and in the process falls in love with an equally poor woman.
Director: Michael Hoffman | Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Sam Neill, David Thewlis, Polly Walker
Votes: 9,924 | Gross: $4.10M
Restoration of Charles II and English Monarchy (17th Century) - Set during the reign of King Charles II, the film follows a physician's rise to prominence and his interactions with the royal court.
75. Salem (2014–2017)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Supernatural horror loosely based on Salem's 17th century witch trials.
Stars: Janet Montgomery, Shane West, Seth Gabel, Tamzin Merchant
Votes: 25,530
Salem Witch Trials (1692) - Set during the infamous Salem witch trials, the series explores the hysteria, accusations, and trials that took place in colonial Massachusetts, revealing the consequences of religious and social tensions.
76. Sophia (2016)
52 min | History
In 15th Century Russia, the last Byzantine princess, Sophia Palaiologina, moves from Rome to distant Moscow to marry Czar Ivan III. Destined to become the first influential female figure of... See full summary »
Stars: Evgeniy Tsyganov, Mariya Andreeva, Nadezhda Markina, Pyotr Zaychenko
Votes: 540
Russian Revolution (1917-1923) - This TV miniseries portrays the events of the Russian Revolution, including the overthrow of the monarchy, rise of Bolsheviks, and establishment of Soviet Russia. It explores the social and political turmoil of the time.
77. Sons of Liberty (2015)
TV-14 | 90 min | Drama, History
The story of a group of very different men fighting in the American Colonies for freedom, and how they will shape the future for the United States of America. Based on true stories.
Stars: Ben Barnes, Marton Csokas, Henry Thomas, Ryan Eggold
Votes: 4,731
American Revolution (1765-1783) - The TV miniseries follows the story of key figures in the American Revolution, such as Samuel Adams and John Hancock. It depicts their roles in organizing protests and advocating for independence from British rule.
78. Sophie Scholl: The Final Days (2005)
Not Rated | 120 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
A dramatization of the final days of Sophie Scholl, one of the most famous members of the German World War II anti-Nazi resistance movement, The White Rose.
Director: Marc Rothemund | Stars: Julia Jentsch, Fabian Hinrichs, Alexander Held, Johanna Gastdorf
Votes: 28,666 | Gross: $0.68M
White Rose Resistance Group (1943) - Based on true events, the film portrays the final days of Sophie Scholl, a member of the White Rose resistance group that opposed the Nazi regime. It highlights her courage and commitment to standing up against injustice.
79. Spartacus (1960)
PG-13 | 197 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
The slave Spartacus survives brutal training as a gladiator and leads a violent revolt against the decadent Roman Republic, as the ambitious Crassus seeks to gain power by crushing the uprising.
Directors: Stanley Kubrick, Anthony Mann | Stars: Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton
Votes: 143,189 | Gross: $30.00M
Third Servile War (73-71 BC) - Depicts the story of Spartacus, a gladiator who led a slave revolt against the Roman Republic, challenging the institution of slavery.
80. Spartacus (2004)
Unrated | 87 min | Action, Drama, History
After he is bought by the owner of a Roman gladiator school and trained as a gladiator, a slave leads a rebellion of slaves and gladiators into revolt against Rome.
Stars: Goran Visnjic, Alan Bates, Angus Macfadyen, Rhona Mitra
Votes: 5,806
Third Servile War (73-71 BC) - Depicts the story of Spartacus, a gladiator who led a slave revolt against the Roman Republic, challenging the institution of slavery.
81. Spartacus (2010–2013)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
The life of Spartacus, the gladiator who lead a rebellion against the Romans. From his time as an ally of the Romans, to his betrayal and becoming a gladiator, to the rebellion he leads and its ultimate outcome.
Stars: Andy Whitfield, Lucy Lawless, Manu Bennett, Daniel Feuerriegel
Votes: 256,969
Spartacus Slave Revolt (73-71 BCE) - The TV series depicts the historical slave revolt led by Spartacus against the Roman Republic. It portrays the gladiatorial battles and the struggle for freedom by enslaved individuals.
82. Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)
TV-MA | 55 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
In the time before the arrival of Spartacus, the House of Batiatus faces many challenges from competitors, and within its own household.
Stars: John Hannah, Manu Bennett, Peter Mensah, Dustin Clare
Votes: 145,375
Prequel to Spartacus: Blood and Sand (Before 73 BCE) - This TV miniseries serves as a prequel to Spartacus: Blood and Sand. It delves into the events leading up to the gladiatorial uprising and explores the characters' backgrounds.
83. Henry IV: Part 1 (2012)
Not Rated | 166 min | Drama
The first installment of what is widely acknowledged to be Shakespeare's greatest historical saga, Henry IV, Part I is an epic tale of power, treachery and war, exploring the complexity of ... See full summary »
Director: Adam Lee Hamilton | Stars: Jack Baldwin, Aimée-Lou Cameron, Ian Horgan, Saul Matlock
Votes: 22
Wars of the Roses (15th Century) - Part of the series The Hollow Crown, based on Shakespeare's play.
84. Henry V (1989)
PG-13 | 137 min | Biography, Drama, History
In the midst of the Hundred Years War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France in 1415.
Director: Kenneth Branagh | Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Simon Shepherd, James Larkin
Votes: 31,653 | Gross: $10.16M
Battle of Agincourt (1415) - Depicts King Henry V's leadership during the Battle of Agincourt.
85. Hotel Mumbai (2018)
R | 123 min | Action, Drama, History
The true story of the Taj Hotel terrorist attack in Mumbai. Hotel staff risk their lives to keep everyone safe as people make unthinkable sacrifices to protect themselves and their families.
Director: Anthony Maras | Stars: Dev Patel, Armie Hammer, Nazanin Boniadi, Anupam Kher
Votes: 70,749 | Gross: $9.65M
Mumbai Terrorist Attacks (2008) - Depicts the 2008 terrorist attacks on the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai.
86. Hotel Rwanda (2004)
PG-13 | 121 min | Biography, Drama, History
Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager, houses over a thousand Tutsi refugees during their struggle against the Hutu militia in Rwanda, Africa.
Director: Terry George | Stars: Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo, Joaquin Phoenix, Xolani Mali
Votes: 372,258 | Gross: $23.53M
Rwandan Genocide (1994) - Chronicles the efforts of a hotel manager to save refugees during the Rwandan genocide.
87. Inside Look: The People v. O.J. Simpson - American Crime Story (2016)
TV-14 | 5 min | Documentary, Short
Inside the series of the same name.
Stars: Sarah Paulson, Sterling K. Brown, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson
Votes: 27,200
O.J. Simpson Trial (1995) - Examines the infamous murder trial.
88. Invictus (2009)
PG-13 | 134 min | Biography, Drama, History
Nelson Mandela, in his first term as President of South Africa, initiates a unique venture to unite the Apartheid-torn land: enlist the national rugby team on a mission to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
Director: Clint Eastwood | Stars: Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Tony Kgoroge, Patrick Mofokeng
Votes: 167,885 | Gross: $37.49M
South African Rugby World Cup (1995) - Chronicles Nelson Mandela's use of rugby to unite post-apartheid South Africa.
89. Isabel (2011–2014)
3,038 min | Biography, History
The life of Isabella I of Castile, also known as Isabella the Catholic.
Stars: Michelle Jenner, Ramon Madaula, Rodolfo Sancho, Jordi Díaz
Votes: 2,524
Reign of Isabella I of Castile (15th Century) - Chronicles the life and reign of Queen Isabella I.
90. JFK (1991)
R | 189 min | Drama, History, Thriller
New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison discovers there's more to the Kennedy assassination than the official story.
Director: Oliver Stone | Stars: Kevin Costner, Gary Oldman, Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau
Votes: 169,920 | Gross: $70.41M
Assassination of John F. Kennedy (1963) - Depicts the events surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
91. Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
Not Rated | 213 min | Action, Drama, History
A sixteenth century love story about a marriage of alliance that gave birth to true love between a great Mughal emperor, Akbar, and a Rajput princess, Jodha.
Director: Ashutosh Gowariker | Stars: Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Sonu Sood, Poonam Sinha
Votes: 34,598 | Gross: $3.44M
Mughal Emperor Akbar's Reign (16th Century) - Chronicles the love story of Emperor Akbar and Princess Jodhaa.
92. Project Gutenberg (2018)
130 min | Action, Crime, Mystery
Hong Kong police are hunting a counterfeiting gang led by a mastermind code-named "Painter". In order to crack this true identity, the police recruit gang member Lee Man to unmask "Painter's" secret identity.
Director: Felix Chong | Stars: Chow Yun-Fat, Aaron Kwok, Jingchu Zhang, Catherine Chau
Votes: 5,113
Gwangju Uprising (1980) - Depicts the Gwangju Uprising in South Korea, a pro-democracy movement that led to a violent crackdown by the military government. The event is historically relevant as it played a crucial role in the democratization of South Korea.
93. Schindler's List (1993)
R | 195 min | Biography, Drama, History
In German-occupied Poland during World War II, industrialist Oskar Schindler gradually becomes concerned for his Jewish workforce after witnessing their persecution by the Nazis.
Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley, Caroline Goodall
Votes: 1,450,699 | Gross: $96.90M
Holocaust and Oskar Schindler (1940s) - Based on a true story, the film follows Oskar Schindler's efforts to save over a thousand Polish Jews from the Holocaust by employing them in his factories.
94. Selma (2014)
PG-13 | 128 min | Biography, Drama, History
A chronicle of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, in 1965.
Director: Ava DuVernay | Stars: David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Wilkinson
Votes: 95,472 | Gross: $52.08M
Civil Rights Movement and Voting Rights Marches (1965) - Depicts the events leading up to the historic 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches, highlighting the struggle for African American voting rights.
95. Simon Schama's Power of Art (2006)
60 min | Documentary, Drama, History
Focusing on eight iconic works of art, Power of Art reveals the history of visual imagination through the ages.
Stars: Simon Schama, Allan Corduner, Paul Popplewell, Grégoire Bonnet
Votes: 1,147
Art History and Masterpieces - Documentary series that explores the lives of famous artists and the cultural impact of their artworks, highlighting the power of art to shape societies.
96. Besieged (2015–2019)
60 min | Drama, History
For three years, 500 Spaniards endured the attack of the indigenous natives in the south of Chile. Only 22 survived. This is the story of those brave men and women and their incredible journey to freedom.
Stars: Benjamín Vicuña, Andrés Parra, Marimar Vega, Ricardo Abarca
Votes: 138
Siege of Santiago (16th Century) - Set during the Spanish conquest of Chile, the series depicts the Spanish siege of Santiago and the resistance of the indigenous Mapuche people.
97. Sitiados: México (2019– )
60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Veracruz, year 1683. With the intention of restocking his ship, a mysterious and refined captain arrives to the Governor's house, introducing himself as Lorenzo. No one knows his ulterior motives, although they don't take long to surface.
Stars: Alfonso Herrera, Eréndira Ibarra, Juan Manuel Bernal, Jorge Antonio Guerrero
Votes: 37
Battle of Puebla (1862) - Depicts the Battle of Puebla, a significant battle during the Second French Intervention in Mexico, where Mexican forces successfully defended against the French.
98. Spartacus (2004)
Unrated | 87 min | Action, Drama, History
After he is bought by the owner of a Roman gladiator school and trained as a gladiator, a slave leads a rebellion of slaves and gladiators into revolt against Rome.
Stars: Goran Visnjic, Alan Bates, Angus Macfadyen, Rhona Mitra
Votes: 5,806
Third Servile War (73-71 BC) - Depicts the story of Spartacus, a gladiator who led a slave revolt against the Roman Republic, challenging the institution of slavery.
99. Spartacus (2010–2013)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
The life of Spartacus, the gladiator who lead a rebellion against the Romans. From his time as an ally of the Romans, to his betrayal and becoming a gladiator, to the rebellion he leads and its ultimate outcome.
Stars: Andy Whitfield, Lucy Lawless, Manu Bennett, Daniel Feuerriegel
Votes: 256,969
Spartacus Slave Revolt (73-71 BCE) - The TV series depicts the historical slave revolt led by Spartacus against the Roman Republic. It portrays the gladiatorial battles and the struggle for freedom by enslaved individuals.
100. Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)
TV-MA | 55 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
In the time before the arrival of Spartacus, the House of Batiatus faces many challenges from competitors, and within its own household.
Stars: John Hannah, Manu Bennett, Peter Mensah, Dustin Clare
Votes: 145,375
Prequel to Spartacus: Blood and Sand (Before 73 BCE) - This TV miniseries serves as a prequel to Spartacus: Blood and Sand. It delves into the events leading up to the gladiatorial uprising and explores the characters' backgrounds.
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