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    The Fall of the Roman Empire 1964 POSTER

    The Fall of the Roman Empire

    1964

    English

    6.7

    31

    93%

    68%

    Action

    ancient rome

    barbarian

    chariot

    Drama

    epic

    History

    roman empire

    thoughtful

    War

    Anthony Mann Anthony Mann Director John Ireland John Ireland as Ballomar Luis Fernández de Eribe Luis Fernández de Eribe as Leoncio Sophia Loren Sophia Loren as Lucilla James Mason James Mason as Timonides
    In the year 180 A.D. Germanic tribes are about to invade the Roman empire from the north. In the midst of this crisis ailing emperor Marcus Aurelius has to make a decision about his successor between his son Commodus, who is obsessed by power, and the loyal general Gaius Livius.
    Around the World in 80 Days 1956 POSTER

    Around the World in 80 Days

    1956

    English

    6.7

    36

    72%

    57%

    Action

    Adventure

    bet

    bullfight

    bullfighting

    Comedy

    epic

    Family

    Romance

    saloon

    todd-ao

    John Farrow John Farrow Director Trevor Howard Trevor Howard as Denis Fallentin - Reform Club Member Gloria Dea Gloria Dea as Extra Chuck Hicks Chuck Hicks as Extra Aileen Lewis Aileen Lewis as Passerby
    Based on the famous book by Jules Verne the movie follows Phileas Fogg on his journey around the world. Which has to be completed within 80 days, a very short period for those days.
    Twin Sisters 2002 POSTER

    Twin Sisters

    2002

    Dutch

    7.4

    8

    69%

    82%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    epic

    new love

    Romance

    War

    Ben Sombogaart Ben Sombogaart Director Thekla Reuten Thekla Reuten as Jonge Lotte Roman Knizka Roman Knizka as Martin Betty Schuurman Betty Schuurman as Moeder Rockanje Germain Wagner Germain Wagner as Pastoor Jacobsmeyer
    1920s Germany. Two sisters aged six years, no sooner see their remaining parent buried when they are torn apart. Lotte goes to live with her upper middle class Dutch aunt in Holland, Anna to work as a farm hand on her German uncle's rural farm. The World War II impacts each of their lives and finally in old age they meet again.
    Samson and Delilah 1949 POSTER

    Samson and Delilah

    1949

    English

    6.8

    12

    56%

    59%

    Action

    bible

    christianity

    Drama

    epic

    Family

    History

    lion

    male with long hair

    Romance

    torah

    Cecil B. DeMille Cecil B. DeMille Director Pierre Watkin Pierre Watkin as 2nd Priest of Dagon Robert J. Anderson Robert J. Anderson as Boy Frank Hagney Frank Hagney as Gristmill Guard Kenneth Gibson Kenneth Gibson as (uncredited)
    When strongman Samson rejects the love of the beautiful Philistine woman Delilah, she seeks vengeance that brings horrible consequences they both regret.
    Hidalgo 2004 POSTER

    Hidalgo

    2004

    English

    6.7

    56

    46%

    64%

    Action

    Adventure

    Biography

    Drama

    epic

    horse

    horse race

    middle east

    racehorse

    Sport

    western

    Western

    Joe Johnston Joe Johnston Director Elizabeth Berridge Elizabeth Berridge as Annie Oakley J.K. Simmons J.K. Simmons as Buffalo Bill Cody Viggo Mortensen Viggo Mortensen as Frank Hopkins Malcolm McDowell Malcolm McDowell as Major Davenport
    Set in 1890, this is the story of a Pony Express courier who travels to Arabia to compete with his horse, Hidalgo, in a dangerous race for a massive contest prize, in an adventure that sends the pair around the world...
    The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm 1962 POSTER

    The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm

    1962

    English

    6.4

    5

    60%

    60%

    Action

    Adventure

    Animation

    Biography

    brothers grimm

    Comedy

    Drama

    epic

    Family

    Fantasy

    Musical

    Romance

    Henry Levin Henry Levin Director Gene Roth Gene Roth as Berlin Royal Academy Representative at Train Station Walter Slezak Walter Slezak as Stossel Billy Barty Billy Barty as The Court Jester Robert Foulk Robert Foulk as The Hunter
    The Grimm brothers Wilhelm and Jacob, known for their literary works in the nineteenth century, have their lives dramatized. Wilhelm fights to write something entertaining amongst the sea of dry, non-fiction books they write and he sets about collecting oral-tradition fairy tales to put into print. Their life story is countered with reenactments of three of their stories including "The Dancing Princess," "The Cobbler and the Elves" and "The Singing Bone."
    1900 1976 POSTER

    1900

    1976

    Italian

    7.6

    41

    52%

    84%

    Action

    Drama

    epic

    fascism

    History

    italy

    peasant

    resistance

    world war ii

    Bernardo Bertolucci Bernardo Bertolucci Director Robert De Niro Robert De Niro as Alfredo Berlinghieri Burt Lancaster Burt Lancaster as Alfredo Berlinghieri the Elder Gérard Depardieu Gérard Depardieu as Olmo Dalcò Nazzareno Natale Nazzareno Natale as Peasant at Attila's execution
    The epic tale of a class struggle in twentieth century Italy, as seen through the eyes of two childhood friends on opposing sides.
    Land of the Pharaohs 1955 POSTER

    Land of the Pharaohs

    1955

    English

    6.6

    11

    80%

    44%

    Adventure

    ancient egypt

    cobra

    Drama

    egypt

    epic

    History

    pharoah

    pyramid

    Howard Hawks Howard Hawks Director Cyril Delevanti Cyril Delevanti as Bit Part Carlo D'Angelo Carlo D'Angelo as Nabuna, Nellifer's Bodyguard Sheb Wooley Sheb Wooley as Screaming Victim James Robertson Justice James Robertson Justice as Vashtar, the Master Architect
    A captured architect designs an ingenious plan to ensure the impregnability of the tomb of a self-absorbed Pharaoh, obsessed with the security of his next life.
    Sodom and Gomorrah 1962 POSTER

    Sodom and Gomorrah

    1962

    English

    5.7

    16

    50%

    36%

    Action

    Adventure

    bible

    Drama

    epic

    History

    old testament

    slave

    Robert Aldrich Robert Aldrich Director Emilio Messina Emilio Messina as Pietro Ceccarelli Pietro Ceccarelli as Officer in Sodom Anthony Steffen Anthony Steffen as The Captain Valentino Macchi Valentino Macchi as (uncredited)
    Lot leads his people to a fertile valley adjacent to the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, hotbeds of vice and corruption ruled by the merciless Queen Bera. When Lot orders a dam to be busted in order to prevent the destruction of the cities by the attacking Helamites, the queen, in gratitude, allows Lot's people to settle in Sodom. Soon, however, the veneer of civilization begins crumbling as Lot and the Hebrews become corrupted by the Sodomites.
    This Earth of Mankind 2019 POSTER

    This Earth of Mankind

    2019

    Indonesian

    6.9

    2

    100%

    100%

    based on novel or book

    based on true story

    colonial

    colonial history

    courtroom

    Drama

    epic

    History

    Hanung Bramantyo Hanung Bramantyo Director Donny Damara Donny Damara as Bupati B / ayah Minke Ayu Laksmi Ayu Laksmi as Ibu Minke Arjan Onderdenwijngaard Arjan Onderdenwijngaard as Judge of the native court Christian Sugiono Christian Sugiono as Kommers
    A Javanese royal and half-Dutch woman fall in love as Indonesia rises to independence from colonial rule.
    The Ten Commandments 1956 POSTER

    The Ten Commandments

    1956

    English

    7.9

    75

    84%

    87%

    Action

    Adventure

    Biography

    christianity

    Drama

    egypt

    epic

    Family

    Fantasy

    History

    israel

    moses

    ten commandments

    Cecil B. DeMille Cecil B. DeMille Director Ron Nyman Ron Nyman as Egyptian Guard Douglass Dumbrille Douglass Dumbrille as Jannes Norman Leavitt Norman Leavitt as Slave Michael Ansara Michael Ansara as Taskmaster
    Escaping death, a Hebrew infant is raised in a royal household to become a prince. Upon discovery of his true heritage, Moses embarks on a personal quest to reclaim his destiny as the leader and liberator of the Hebrew people.
    The Agony and the Ecstasy 1965 POSTER

    The Agony and the Ecstasy

    1965

    English

    7.2

    15

    86%

    79%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Biography

    Drama

    epic

    History

    pope

    todd-ao

    vatican

    vatican (holy see)

    Carol Reed Carol Reed Director Andrea Giordana Andrea Giordana as Michelangelo's Assistant Piero Pastore Piero Pastore as Nobleman on Battlefield Gino Marturano Gino Marturano as Soldier Nino Musco Nino Musco as Tavern Customer
    During the Italian Renaissance, Pope Julius II contracts the influential artist Michelangelo to sculpt 40 statues for his tomb. When the pope changes his mind and asks the sculptor to paint a mural in the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo doubts his painting skills and abandons the project. Divine inspiration returns Michelangelo to the mural, but his artistic vision clashes with the pope's demanding personality and threatens the success of the historic painting.
    Marie Antoinette 1938 POSTER

    Marie Antoinette

    1938

    English

    7.3

    7

    77%

    77%

    Biography

    Drama

    epic

    french revolution

    History

    locksmith

    marie antoinette

    revolution

    Romance

    versailles

    Julien Duvivier Julien Duvivier Director Anthony Warde Anthony Warde as Marat Trevor Bardette Trevor Bardette as Municipal Taking the Young Dauphin Barry Fitzgerald Barry Fitzgerald as Peddler Horace McMahon Horace McMahon as Rabblerouser
    The young Austrian princess Marie Antoinette is arranged to marry Louis XVI, future king of France, in a politically advantageous marriage for the rival countries. The opulent Marie indulges in various whims and flirtations. When Louis XV passes and Louis XVI ascends the French throne, his queen's extravagant lifestyle earns the hatred of the French people, who despise her Austrian heritage.
    Mat Kilau 2022 POSTER

    Mat Kilau

    2022

    Malay

    5.5

    5

    Action

    Adventure

    based on true story

    british army

    Drama

    epic

    History

    martial arts

    religious

    silat

    Thriller

    Syamsul Yusof Syamsul Yusof Director Fattah Amin Fattah Amin as Awang Shaharuddin Thamby Shaharuddin Thamby as Datuk Bahaman Yayan Ruhian Yayan Ruhian as Toga Wan Hanafi Su Wan Hanafi Su as Tok Gajah
    The rise of a Malay warrior named Mat Kilau and his friends against the British colonialists who came to Pahang in 1892. The greed of British officials and policies, which have imposed excessive taxes, confiscated land belonging to the Malays to reap the treasures of Pahang and disrupted the Islamic way in Pahang has caused dissatisfaction among the rulers and the Malays. The patriotic spirit of Mat Kilau and his friends who rose up against British violence had caused Captain Syers to launch an attack on Mat Kilau. Witness the heroic spirit of Mat Kilau, Tok Gajah and Mat Kilau's best friends use their wisdom to fight in the jungle against the British soldiers. Did Mat Kilau and his friends succeed in driving out the barbaric and greedy British army to reap gold and tin in Pahang?
    Heaven's Gate 1980 POSTER

    Heaven's Gate

    1980

    English

    6.7

    17

    57%

    54%

    Action

    Adventure

    dance

    Drama

    epic

    immigrant

    rollerskating rink

    showdown

    Western

    wyoming, usa

    Michael Cimino Michael Cimino Director Sam Peckinpah Sam Peckinpah as Hangman Jeff Bridges Jeff Bridges as John H. Bridges John Hurt John Hurt as William C. Irvine Willem Dafoe Willem Dafoe as Willy
    Harvard graduate James Averill serves as the sheriff of prosperous Jackson County, Wyoming, standing at the center of a conflict between impoverished immigrants and affluent cattle farmers. Politically connected ranchers enlist mercenary Nathan Champion—who is also vying for the affections of local madam Ella Watson—to combat the immigrant uprising. As tensions escalate, both Averill and Champion start to question their decisions.
    Lawrence of Arabia 1962 POSTER

    Lawrence of Arabia

    1962

    English

    8.3

    158

    93%

    93%

    Action

    Adventure

    arabian

    based on a true story

    Biography

    cairo

    Drama

    epic

    History

    horse

    War

    world war i

    David Lean David Lean Director Cyril Shaps Cyril Shaps as Bartender in Officer's Club George Plimpton George Plimpton as Bedouin Howard Marion-Crawford Howard Marion-Crawford as Medical Officer Rafael Hernández Rafael Hernández as Turkish Soldier
    The story of British officer T.E. Lawrence's mission to aid the Arab tribes in their revolt against the Ottoman Empire during the First World War. Lawrence becomes a flamboyant, messianic figure in the cause of Arab unity but his psychological instability threatens to undermine his achievements.
    The Greatest Story Ever Told 1965 POSTER

    The Greatest Story Ever Told

    1965

    English

    6.6

    25

    42%

    64%

    Action

    bible

    biography

    Biography

    christianity

    crucifixion

    Drama

    epic

    History

    religion and supernatural

    David Lean David Lean Director Michael Ansara Michael Ansara as Herod's Commander Abraham Sofaer Abraham Sofaer as Joseph of Arimathaea Telly Savalas Telly Savalas as Pontius Pilate Robert Blake Robert Blake as Simon the Zealot
    From his birth in Bethlehem to his death and eventual resurrection, the life of Jesus Christ is given the all-star treatment in this epic retelling. Major aspects of Christ's life are touched upon, including the execution of all the newborn males in Egypt by King Herod; Christ's baptism by John the Baptist; and the betrayal by Judas after the Last Supper that eventually leads to Christ's crucifixion and miraculous return.
    The Kid Who Would Be King 2019 POSTER

    The Kid Who Would Be King

    2019

    English

    6.1

    184

    90%

    56%

    Action

    Adventure

    epic

    Family

    Fantasy

    final battle

    magic

    menace

    merlin

    sword

    Joe Cornish Joe Cornish Director Patrick Stewart Patrick Stewart as Adult Merlin Rebecca Ferguson Rebecca Ferguson as Morgana Nick Mohammed Nick Mohammed as Mr. Hyde Noma Dumezweni Noma Dumezweni as Mrs. Lee
    Old-school magic meets the modern world when young Alex stumbles upon the mythical sword Excalibur. He soon unites his friends and enemies, and they become knights who join forces with the legendary wizard Merlin. Together, they must save mankind from the wicked enchantress Morgana and her army of supernatural warriors.
    Old Ironsides 1926 POSTER

    Old Ironsides

    1926

    English

    6.9

    1

    100%

    67%

    Drama

    epic

    History

    sea

    ship

    silent film

    James Cruze James Cruze Director Esther Ralston Esther Ralston as Esther Bess Flowers Bess Flowers as Minor Role Gary Cooper Gary Cooper as Seaman William Bakewell William Bakewell as Young Philadelphian
    An embellished account of the 1803 expedition by famed frigate U.S.S. Constitution--a.k.a. "Old Ironsides"--against the Barbary pirates then terrorizing American shipping, focusing on the crew and passengers of a fictional merchant ship, The Esther, who fall afoul of the same pirates and thus become involved with the Constitution's mission.
    The Thin Red Line 1998 POSTER

    The Thin Red Line

    1998

    English

    7.6

    126

    80%

    80%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    battle assignment

    Drama

    epic

    History

    invasion

    steel helmet

    War

    world war ii

    Terrence Malick Terrence Malick Director Jared Leto Jared Leto as 2nd Lt. Whyte John Travolta John Travolta as Brig. Gen. Quintard George Clooney George Clooney as Capt. Charles Bosche Woody Harrelson Woody Harrelson as Sgt. Keck
    The story of a group of men, an Army Rifle company called C-for-Charlie, who change, suffer, and ultimately make essential discoveries about themselves during the fierce World War II battle of Guadalcanal. It follows their journey, from the surprise of an unopposed landing, through the bloody and exhausting battles that follow, to the ultimate departure of those who survived.
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