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    Hari Hara Veera Mallu 2025 POSTER

    Hari Hara Veera Mallu

    2025

    Telugu

    6.1

    2

    Action

    Adventure

    based on myths, legends or folklore

    delhi, india

    Drama

    historical fiction

    hyderabad

    mughal empire

    outlaw

    Thriller

    Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi Director Anupam Kher Anupam Kher as Dinesh Raghu Babu Raghu Babu as Munimanikhyam Nargis Fakhri Nargis Fakhri as Roshanara Nora Fatehi Nora Fatehi as Roshanara Begum
    Set in the 1650s Mughal Era, Veera Mallu, a Robin Hood-like outlaw with secret motives is hired to steal the Koh-i-Noor from Aurangzeb’s palace. He is joined by a crew of misfits, each talented in their own way, to complete the mission.
    Agatha and the Truth of Murder 2018 POSTER

    Agatha and the Truth of Murder

    2018

    English

    6.3

    63

    47%

    47%

    Action

    countryside

    Crime

    Drama

    english countryside

    historical fiction

    husband wife relationship

    murder mystery

    Mystery

    Thriller

    whodunit

    Terry Loane Terry Loane Director Ruth Bradley Ruth Bradley as Agatha Christie Ralph Ineson Ralph Ineson as Detective Inspector Dicks Pippa Haywood Pippa Haywood as Mabel Samantha Spiro Samantha Spiro as Pamela
    England, December 1926. Although her personal life is in tatters, the famous writer Agatha Christie decides to leave everything behind to help unravel an unsolved murder committed on a train six years ago, unable to imagine the disproportionate consequences that such a selfless act will cause.
    The Wind and the Lion 1975 POSTER

    The Wind and the Lion

    1975

    English

    6.8

    23

    63%

    69%

    Action

    Adventure

    colonialism

    desert

    Drama

    early 1900s

    historical fiction

    morocco

    political negotiations

    John Milius John Milius Director Roy Jenson Roy Jenson as Admiral Chadwick Sean Connery Sean Connery as Raisuli Vladek Sheybal Vladek Sheybal as The Bashaw Brian Keith Brian Keith as Theodore Roosevelt
    At the beginning of the 20th century an American woman is abducted in Morocco by Berbers, and the attempts to free her range from diplomatic pressure to military intervention.
    Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar 2019 POSTER

    Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar

    2019

    English

    6.0

    21

    1920s

    Action

    Crime

    Drama

    historical fiction

    murder mystery

    Mystery

    Romance

    whodunit

    Sam Yates Sam Yates Director Colin Farrell Colin Farrell as Hutchins Bronagh Waugh Bronagh Waugh as Lucy Rory Fleck-Byrne Rory Fleck-Byrne as Marmaduke / Lord Ponsonby Jonah Hauer-King Jonah Hauer-King as Max Mallowan
    On an archaeological dig in Iraq, author Agatha Christie uncovers a series of murders.
    Black Fox: Age of the Ninja 2019 POSTER

    Black Fox: Age of the Ninja

    2019

    Japanese

    5.0

    4

    Action

    Drama

    Fantasy

    fantasy world

    historical

    historical fiction

    jidaigeki

    live action anime

    strong female lead

    Koichi Sakamoto Koichi Sakamoto Director Hideo Ishiguro Hideo Ishiguro as Kentarô Shimazu Kentarô Shimazu as Aren Isurugi Yasuaki Kurata Yasuaki Kurata as Hyoe Isurugi Ayaka Nanase Ayaka Nanase as Riri
    The era when Samurai and Ninja existed in Japan. Rikka Isurugi was born and raised in a Ninja clan secluded from society. She soon meets Miya, a girl with a mysterious power, who is found lost in the mountains. As Rikka is concerned that someone is pursuing Miya, she also asks the head the of Isurugi Ninja Clan for permission to avenger her father's death. Soon Rikka faces danger with the attack of the Negoro group but…
    Gekijouban Hakuouki: Daiisshou Kyouto ranbu 2013 POSTER

    Gekijouban Hakuouki: Daiisshou Kyouto ranbu

    2013

    Japanese

    6.4

    10

    Action

    Animation

    historical fiction

    japan

    mythology

    sword fight

    vampire

    wartime romance

    Osamu Yamasaki Osamu Yamasaki Director Greg Ayres Greg Ayres as Heisuke Todo Scott Gibbs Scott Gibbs as Shinpachi Nagakura Houko Kuwashima Houko Kuwashima as (voice) Hiroyuki Yoshino Hiroyuki Yoshino as (voice)
    There's a war going on in ancient Kyoto. A war fought in shadows, between the forces of the Shogunate's armed enforcers, the Shinsengumi, and the vampire-like Ronin warriors known as the Rasetsu or Furies. And trapped in the middle is a young woman disguised as a man. Seeking her missing father, Chizuru Yukimura comes to Kyoto only to find her fate forever intertwined with the destinies of Shinsengumi Vice commander Toshizo Hijikata and his elite force of swordsmen. Because Chizuru's father has created a secret elixir that enhances the user's strength, speed and healing, and the furies will do anything and kill anyone in order to control that power!
    1921 2021 POSTER

    1921

    2021

    Chinese

    4.4

    5

    Action

    based on true story

    chinese communist party

    chinese republican era

    Drama

    historical fiction

    nationalism

    youth

    Jianxin Huang Jianxin Huang Director Shawn Dou Shawn Dou as Chen Tanqiu Karry Wang Karry Wang as Deng Enming Roy Wang Roy Wang as Deng Xiaoping Ni Ni Ni Ni as Wang Huiwu
    Tells the story of a Communist Party's early history during the turbulent era, examining the remarkable Chinese revolutionary leaders' zeal and contrition for the ascension of the Chinese people.
    The Most Hated Woman in America 2017 POSTER

    The Most Hated Woman in America

    2017

    English

    6.1

    3

    40%

    41%

    Action

    biography

    Biography

    Drama

    historical fiction

    History

    Tommy O'Haver Tommy O'Haver Director Sally Kirkland Sally Kirkland as Lena Anna Camp Anna Camp as Mrs. Lutz Juno Temple Juno Temple as Robin Ed McMahon Ed McMahon as Self
    The true story of Madalyn Murray O'Hair -- iconoclast, opportunist, and outspoken atheist -- from her controversial rise to her untimely demise.
    Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two 2023 POSTER

    Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two

    2023

    Tamil

    7.2

    18

    10th century

    Action

    Adventure

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    heir to the throne

    historical fiction

    Mani Ratnam Mani Ratnam Director Aishwarya Lekshmi Aishwarya Lekshmi as Poonguzhali Riyaz Khan Riyaz Khan as Soman Sambavan Prakash Raj Prakash Raj as Sundara Chozhan Sara Arjun Sara Arjun as Young Nandini
    968 AD. The Pandyan assassins gather once again to destroy the Chola dynasty. Now the mighty Chola princes must fight the Pandyas, the Rashtrakutas and other Chola enemies who have joined forces. Also, at play are the rumours of Ponniyin Selvan’s death at sea, the powerful Pazhuvettarayar’s betrayal, and the tragic destiny of Aditha Karikalan, whose heart was long lost to the vengeful Nandini.
    My Happy Marriage 2023 POSTER

    My Happy Marriage

    2023

    Japanese

    7.0

    18

    based on novel or book

    domestic abuse

    Drama

    Fantasy

    historical fiction

    History

    romance

    Romance

    taisho

    unfortunate

    Ayuko Tsukahara Ayuko Tsukahara Director Sayaka Yamaguchi Sayaka Yamaguchi as Kanoko Saimori Mio Imada Mio Imada as Miyo Saimori Kenjirô Tsuda Kenjirô Tsuda as Norio Kamomura Tao Tsuchiya Tao Tsuchiya as Sumi Saimori
    An unhappy young woman from an abusive family is married off to a fearsome and chilly army commander. But the two learn more about each other, love may have a chance.
    Battle for Incheon: Operation Chromite 2016 POSTER

    Battle for Incheon: Operation Chromite

    2016

    Korean

    6.2

    45

    40%

    53%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    Drama

    historical fiction

    History

    korean navy

    korean war

    korean war (1950-53)

    War

    John H. Lee John H. Lee Director Justin Rupple Justin Rupple as Alexander Haig Yoshihiro Akiyama Yoshihiro Akiyama as Baek San Liam Neeson Liam Neeson as Douglas MacArthur Josie Bissett Josie Bissett as Jean
    A squad of soldiers fight in the Korean War's crucial Battle of Incheon.
    Operation Red Sea 2018 POSTER

    Operation Red Sea

    2018

    Chinese

    6.6

    82

    80%

    64%

    Action

    desert

    Drama

    historical fiction

    hostage situation

    red sea

    tank battle

    Thriller

    uranium

    War

    Dante Lam Dante Lam Director Jacky Cai Jacky Cai as Drone pilot Simon Yam Simon Yam as Newspaper editor Alfred Hassane Guannouni Hassane Guannouni as Sayyid Nisrine Adam Nisrine Adam as Yuna
    A squad of the Jiaolong Commando Unit - Sea Dragon, a spec ops team of the Chinese Navy, carries out a hostage rescue operation in the nation of Yewaire, on the Arabian Peninsula, and fiercely fights against local rebel groups and Zaka, a terrorist organization.
    War Machine 2017 POSTER

    War Machine

    2017

    English

    6.0

    46

    48%

    35%

    Action

    afghanistan

    based on novel or book

    Comedy

    Drama

    exposé

    historical fiction

    journalist

    us army

    War

    David Michôd David Michôd Director Russell Crowe Russell Crowe as Bob White Tilda Swinton Tilda Swinton as German Politician Brad Pitt Brad Pitt as Glen McMahon Tim Downie Tim Downie as Paul Smear
    A rock star general bent on winning the “impossible” war in Afghanistan takes us inside the complex machinery of modern war. Inspired by the true story of General Stanley McChrystal.
    The King 2019 POSTER

    The King

    2019

    English

    7.3

    208

    71%

    84%

    Action

    biography

    Biography

    british history

    Drama

    henry v

    historical fiction

    History

    hundred years' war

    mentor protégé relationship

    Romance

    War

    David Michôd David Michôd Director Jack Bandeira Jack Bandeira as Cambridge's Attendant Timothée Chalamet Timothée Chalamet as King Henry V of England 'Hal' Ivan Kaye Ivan Kaye as Lord Scrope Robert Pattinson Robert Pattinson as The Dauphin of France
    England, 15th century. Hal, a capricious prince who lives among the populace far from court, is forced by circumstances to reluctantly accept the throne and become Henry V.
    The Three Musketeers 2011 POSTER

    The Three Musketeers

    2011

    English

    5.7

    115

    27%

    39%

    Action

    Adventure

    Fantasy

    france

    historical fiction

    History

    musketeer

    Romance

    swashbuckler

    sword fight

    swordplay

    Thriller

    Paul W.S. Anderson Paul W.S. Anderson Director Logan Lerman Logan Lerman as D'Artagnan Milla Jovovich Milla Jovovich as Milady de Winter Christoph Waltz Christoph Waltz as Richelieu Mads Mikkelsen Mads Mikkelsen as Rochefort
    The hot-headed young D'Artagnan along with three former legendary but now down on their luck Musketeers must unite and defeat a beautiful double agent and her villainous employer from seizing the French throne and engulfing Europe in war.
    Chang An 2023 POSTER

    Chang An

    2023

    Chinese

    7.5

    14

    Action

    Animation

    based on true story

    historical drama

    historical fiction

    History

    rebellion

    tang dynasty

    world supremacy

    Junwei Xie Junwei Xie Director Tianxiang Yang Tianxiang Yang as Gao Shi George Takei George Takei as Gao Shi (old) Xiaoming Xuan Xiaoming Xuan as Li Bai Hong Shang Hong Shang as Zhang Xu
    A few years after the Anshi Rebellion, Tang dynasty military commander Gao Shi suffers a defeat in a battle threatening Chang'an. Trapped in the besieged city, he recalls his lifelong friendship with the acclaimed poet Li Bai.
    Alienoid 2022 POSTER

    Alienoid

    2022

    Korean

    105

    87%

    89%

    Action

    Adventure

    alien

    Fantasy

    goryeo dynasty

    historical fiction

    prisoner

    Sci-Fi

    time travel

    time warp

    Dong-hoon Choi Dong-hoon Choi Director Woo-bin Kim Woo-bin Kim as Guard Yeo-bin Jeon Yeo-bin Jeon as Hong Eon-nyeon Tae-ri Kim Tae-ri Kim as Lee Ahn Ji-seob So Ji-seob So as Moon Do-seok
    Gurus in the late Goryeo dynasty try to obtain a fabled, holy sword, and humans in 2022 hunt down an alien prisoner that is locked in a human's body. The two parties cross paths when a time-traveling portal opens up.
    Frank and Ava 2020 POSTER

    Frank and Ava

    2020

    English

    3.4

    8

    40%

    40%

    1950s

    Action

    based on real person

    Biography

    Drama

    historical drama

    historical fiction

    History

    hollywood

    independent film

    Michael Oblowitz Michael Oblowitz Director Carmine Caridi Carmine Caridi as Carmine Eric Roberts Eric Roberts as Harry Cohn Terry Moore Terry Moore as Herself Jonathan Silverman Jonathan Silverman as Mannie Sacks
    A destitute Frank Sinatra pursues sultry starlet Ava Gardner while campaigning for the lead in 'From Here to Eternity'.
    The Impossible 2012 POSTER

    The Impossible

    2012

    English

    243

    81%

    84%

    Action

    Adventure

    Drama

    historical fiction

    History

    horror

    human vs nature

    natural disaster

    thailand

    Thriller

    tsunami

    J.A. Bayona J.A. Bayona Director Ewan McGregor Ewan McGregor as Henry Tom Holland Tom Holland as Lucas Naomi Watts Naomi Watts as Maria Geraldine Chaplin Geraldine Chaplin as Old Woman
    In December 2004, close-knit family Maria, Henry and their three sons begin their winter vacation in Thailand. But the day after Christmas, the idyllic holiday turns into an incomprehensible nightmare when a terrifying roar rises from the depths of the sea, followed by a wall of black water that devours everything in its path. Though Maria and her family face their darkest hour, unexpected displays of kindness and courage ameliorate their terror.
    Midway 2019 POSTER

    Midway

    2019

    English

    6.7

    239

    42%

    92%

    Action

    Adventure

    based on true story

    battle of midway

    Drama

    historical fiction

    History

    pacific war

    u.s. navy

    War

    world war ii

    Roland Emmerich Roland Emmerich Director Woody Harrelson Woody Harrelson as Chester W. Nimitz Patrick Wilson Patrick Wilson as Edwin Layton David Hewlett David Hewlett as Husband Kimmel Dennis Quaid Dennis Quaid as William 'Bull' Halsey
    The story of the Battle of Midway, and the leaders and soldiers who used their instincts, fortitude and bravery to overcome massive odds.
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