Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "year-1836"

1. The Alamo (1960)

Passed | 162 min | Adventure, Drama, History

In 1836, a small band of soldiers sacrifice their lives in hopeless combat against a massive army in order to prevent a tyrant from smashing the new Republic of Texas.

Director: John Wayne | Stars: John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Laurence Harvey, Frankie Avalon

Votes: 17,759 | Gross: $17.26M

2. The Alamo (2004)

PG-13 | 137 min | Drama, History, War

Based on the 1836 standoff between a group of Texan and Tejano men, led by Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, and Mexican dictator Santa Anna's forces at the Alamo in San Antonio Texas.

Director: John Lee Hancock | Stars: Dennis Quaid, Billy Bob Thornton, Emilio Echevarría, Jason Patric

Votes: 22,330 | Gross: $22.41M

3. A Christmas Carol (2009)

PG | 96 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

An animated retelling of Charles Dickens' classic novel about a Victorian-era miser taken on a journey of self-redemption, courtesy of several mysterious Christmas apparitions.

Director: Robert Zemeckis | Stars: Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Steve Valentine

Votes: 129,650 | Gross: $137.86M

4. A Christmas Carol (1999 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 95 min | Drama, Fantasy

An old bitter miser who makes excuses for his uncaring nature learns real compassion when three ghosts visit him on Christmas Eve.

Director: David Hugh Jones | Stars: Patrick Stewart, Richard E. Grant, Joel Grey, Ian McNeice

Votes: 10,922

5. The Last Command (1955)

Passed | 110 min | History, War, Western

Moderate Jim Bowie leads rebellious Texicans--and Davy Crockett--in a last-ditch stand against his old friend, Santa Ana.

Director: Frank Lloyd | Stars: Sterling Hayden, Anna Maria Alberghetti, Richard Carlson, Arthur Hunnicutt

Votes: 944

6. An Actor's Revenge (1963)

Not Rated | 115 min | Drama

Yukinojo, a Kabuki actor, seeks revenge by destroying the three men who caused the deaths of his parents. Also involved are the daughter of one of Yukinojo's targets, two master thieves, and a swordsman who himself is out to kill Yukinojo.

Director: Kon Ichikawa | Stars: Kazuo Hasegawa, Fujiko Yamamoto, Ayako Wakao, Eiji Funakoshi

Votes: 2,875

7. The Giant (2017)

TV-MA | 114 min | Drama, History

A story about the world's tallest man, this is an unsettling Basque-language period drama focused on sibling rivalry.

Directors: Aitor Arregi, Jon Garaño | Stars: Joseba Usabiaga, Eneko Sagardoy, Iñigo Aranburu, Ramón Agirre

Votes: 4,671

8. Great Expectations (1974 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 100 min | Drama

A humble orphan suddenly becomes a gentleman with the help of an unknown benefactor.

Director: Joseph Hardy | Stars: Michael York, Sarah Miles, James Mason, Margaret Leighton

Votes: 514

9. The Dybbuk (1937)

Unrated | 108 min | Drama, Fantasy, Musical

The mystical love story between Chonen, a poor Talmud student, and Lea, a girl from a wealthy family, depicts the traditional folk culture of Polish Jews before WW2.

Director: Michal Waszynski | Stars: Avrom Morewski, Ajzyk Samberg, Mojzesz Lipman, Lili Liliana

Votes: 717

10. Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears (1973)

PG | 91 min | Drama, Western

In 1836, an agent of the now independent Republic of Texas who can't hear or speak, and his hearing companion, infiltrate a rebel pocket who oppose to the integration of Texas to the United States. Can they save the Republic?

Director: Paolo Cavara | Stars: Anthony Quinn, Franco Nero, Pamela Tiffin, Franco Graziosi

Votes: 751

11. The Vampire's Coffin (1958)

80 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Graverobbers stumble upon the tomb of a vampire, who turns them into zombies to do his bidding, which is to stalk and capture beautiful women.

Director: Fernando Méndez | Stars: Abel Salazar, Ariadne Welter, Germán Robles, Yerye Beirute

Votes: 641

12. Heroes of the Alamo (1937)

Approved | 75 min | Adventure, History, War

In early spring of 1833, the smoldering resentment of American settlers in Texas against their oppression by Mexico dictator General Santa Anna/Ana coming to a head. When a decree is issued... See full summary »

Director: Harry L. Fraser | Stars: Earle Hodgins, Lane Chandler, Roger Williams, Rex Lease

Votes: 87

13. Magdalena Dobromila Rettigová (1961 TV Movie)

101 min | Biography, Comedy, History

The story takes us to Litomysl in 1836. The local bourgeoisie, who, as a proof of good manners and better origins, does not forget to include some German words in their conversation, ... See full summary »

Director: Frantisek Filip | Stars: Jirina Sejbalová, Blanka Waleská, Bozena Pulpánová, Alena Vránová

Votes: 19

14. With Davy Crockett at the Fall of the Alamo (1926)

Passed | 60 min | Biography, History, Western

Focuses on Davy Crockett before & during his time at the Alamo as one of the defenders, and ultimately, one of those who gave their lives.

Director: Robert N. Bradbury | Stars: Cullen Landis, Kathryn McGuire, Edward Hearn, Fletcher Norton

Votes: 23

15. So Good to Share (1971)

24 min | Documentary, Short, History

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Director: John Kingsford-Smith | Star: Scott Newman

16. Polka jede do sveta (1965 TV Movie)

Comedy, History, Musical

How did the most famous Czech dance originate, whose frolicking rhythm gradually took over the whole globe... The polka is a social dance in two-quarter time that originated in Bohemia ... See full summary »

Director: Václav Krska | Stars: Petr Kostka, Miroslav Homola, Ruzena Lysenková, Oldrich Musil

Votes: 7

17. From Farms to Suburbia: A Short History of Prospect, South Australia (2015 Video)

19 min | Short, History

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Director: Ashley Starkey | Star: Julia Lester

18. Amazing Stories (1985–1987)
Episode: Alamo Jobe (1985)

Not Rated | 25 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

During the Battle of the Alamo on March 6, 1836, 15-year-old messenger Jobe H. Farnum is about to be killed. He is transported forward in time to San Antonio in 1985. The 1980s prove to be too much for Jobe to handle.

Director: Michael D. Moore | Stars: Kelly Reno, William Boyett, Lurene Tuttle, Richard Young

Votes: 530

19. Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
Episode: Davy's Friend (1962)

TV-PG | 25 min | Western

Young Joel is disregarded by his traveling companions as they head to Texas right after the Alamo. He is sent off on a mission to get him out of way but ends up impressing everyone.

Director: Tay Garnett | Stars: Tommy Rettig, Ronnie Haran, George Mitchell, Meg Wyllie

Votes: 35

20. Wild West Tech (2003–2005)
Episode: Alamo Tech (2004)

TV-G | 45 min | Documentary, History, Western

Studies the technology behind the famous 1836 siege of the Alamo, showing both the tools and the tactics used by both sides.

Director: Amy Huggins | Stars: David Carradine, Bill Chemerka, Terry Ike Clanton, Drew Gomber

Votes: 6

21. The Future of America's Past (2019– )
Episode: Lines in the Sand (2019)

27 min | History

Texas has long been a place of contentious borders and cross-cultural exchange. Six national flags have flown over Texas since the 1500s, starting with European contests for the land that ... See full summary »

Directors: Hannah Brown Ayers, Lance Warren | Stars: Edward L. Ayers, Margaret Koch, Jorge Hernandez, Ramon Vasquez

22. Peach's Australia (1975– )
Episode: Follies (1976)

30 min | Documentary, History

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Director: Bill Steller | Star: Bill Peach

23. Numb3rs (2005–2010)
Episode: Scan Man (2008)

TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The death of an agent kicks everyone into high gear, but that slows down when their prime suspect turns out to have Autism Spectrum Disorder, Charlie steps on toes re-establishing himself ... See full summary »

Director: Craig Ross Jr. | Stars: Rob Morrow, David Krumholtz, Judd Hirsch, Alimi Ballard

Votes: 260

24. DA Group Education (2017– )
Episode: The Mexican American War (2018)

4 min | History

The Mexican American War resulted from Spain renouncing it's claim to Mexico and Mexico's subsequent open door policy on immigration. The growing American population eventually lead ... See full summary »

Star: Simon Machin

25. Kamome (2021– )
Episode: US Geostrategic Weaknesses (2022)

15 min | Documentary

The United States strategic defense relies on the isolation provided by the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and friendly relations with its two neighbors, Canada and Mexico. Its competitors ... See full summary »

Star: Francesco Frau

26. Sam and Colby Presents: Hell Week (2021– )
Episode: A Ghost Encounter We Will Never Forget (2022)

Not Rated | 49 min | Horror

On the second location of Hell Week 2, the team investigates the furious and war fueled despair Mcraven Mansion. The home depot of the brutal siege of Vicksburg.

Directors: Colby Brock, Sam Golbach | Stars: Sam Golbach, Colby Brock, Brettie Bass, Todd Smith

Votes: 13

27. Captivating History (2017– )
Episode: The Legend of Davy Crockett Explained in 12 Minutes (2022)

13 min | Documentary, History

Born to a frontier family struggling to survive. He cultivated his now legendary frontiersman image in his political career which was stymied by enmity with Andrew Jackson. His legendary ... See full summary »

28. CGP Grey (2011– )
Episode: Can Texas Secede from the Union? (2012)

4 min | Documentary, Animation, History

Some Texans like to talk up Texas leaving the United States to become independent - again. But it's not in the cards for several reasons.

Star: CGP Grey

29. Doctor Thorne (2016)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2016)

TV-14 | 44 min | Drama

In 1850s Barsetshire kindly doctor Thorne has brought up his niece Mary, following her father's mysterious death twenty years earlier. Handsome Frank Gresham is in love with her but his ... See full summary »

Director: Niall MacCormick | Stars: Tom Hollander, Stefanie Martini, Harry Richardson, Rebecca Front

Votes: 180