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    Demetrius and the Gladiators 1954 POSTER

    Demetrius and the Gladiators

    1954

    English

    6.6

    7

    75%

    65%

    1st century

    Action

    ancient rome

    caligula

    Drama

    historical drama

    History

    Romance

    sequel

    Delmer Daves Delmer Daves Director Roy Jenson Roy Jenson as Gladiator Michael Rennie Michael Rennie as Peter Paul Newlan Paul Newlan as Potter Carmen De Lavallade Carmen De Lavallade as Slave Girl
    The story picks up at the point where "The Robe" ends, following the martyrdom of Diana and Marcellus. Christ's robe is conveyed to Peter for safe-keeping, but the emperor Caligula wants it back to benefit from its powers. Marcellus' former slave Demetrius seeks to prevent this, and catches the eye of Messalina, wife to Caligula's uncle Claudius. Messalina tempts Demetrius, he winds up fighting in the arena, and wavers in his faith.
    Sam Bahadur 2023 POSTER

    Sam Bahadur

    2023

    Hindi

    7.7

    17

    38%

    93%

    1970s

    Action

    based on true story

    Biography

    bollywood

    Drama

    dramatic

    historical drama

    india pakistan war

    War

    Meghna Gulzar Meghna Gulzar Director Kalki Koechlin Kalki Koechlin as Fatima Sana Shaikh Fatima Sana Shaikh as Indira Gandhi Vicky Kaushal Vicky Kaushal as Sam Manekshaw Sanya Malhotra Sanya Malhotra as Silloo Manekshaw
    Based on the life of Sam Manekshaw, who was the Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, and the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshal.
    The Emigrants 2021 POSTER

    The Emigrants

    2021

    Swedish

    6.6

    7

    54%

    54%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    emigrant

    emigration

    emigration to the usa

    historical drama

    History

    Erik Poppe Erik Poppe Director Stig Henrik Hoff Stig Henrik Hoff as Captain Lorentz Sofia Helin Sofia Helin as Judit Gustaf Skarsgård Gustaf Skarsgård as Karl-Oskar Díana Bermudez Díana Bermudez as Wichahpi
    Sweden, 1849. A poverty-stricken family decides to move to America in the hope of finding a better and more prosperous life. Although they know the journey will be dangerous and the pressure of facing a new life in a strange and wild land is great, they are determined to succeed.
    The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler 2009 POSTER

    The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler

    2009

    English

    7.2

    8

    72%

    72%

    based on true story

    biography

    Biography

    Drama

    historical drama

    History

    holocaust (shoah)

    nazi

    War

    world war ii

    John Kent Harrison John Kent Harrison Director Michelle Dockery Michelle Dockery as Ewa Rozenfeld Fiona Glascott Fiona Glascott as Maria Steve Speirs Steve Speirs as Piotr Danny Webb Danny Webb as Trojan
    Irena Sendler is a Catholic social worker who has sympathized with the Jews since her childhood, when her physician father died of typhus contracted while treating poor Jewish patients. When she initially proposes saving Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto, her idea is met with skepticism by fellow workers, her parish priest, and even her own mother Janina.
    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.
    Rosalie 2023 POSTER

    Rosalie

    2023

    French

    6.8

    2

    75%

    77%

    19th century

    Action

    based on true story

    bearded lady

    Drama

    historical drama

    History

    Stéphanie Di Giusto Stéphanie Di Giusto Director Benoît Magimel Benoît Magimel as Abel Deluc Benjamin Biolay Benjamin Biolay as Barcelin Lucas Englander Lucas Englander as Camilius Guillaume Gouix Guillaume Gouix as Pierre
    France, 1870s. Rosalie is a young woman unlike any other. She hides a secret: she was born with a face and body covered in hair. She’s concealed her peculiarity all her life to stay safe, shaving to fit in. Until Abel, an indebted bar owner unaware of her secret, marries Rosalie for her dowry. Will Abel be able to love Rosalie and see her as the woman she is, once he finds out the truth?
    Lost in the Arctic 2023 POSTER

    Lost in the Arctic

    2023

    English

    5.2

    3

    19th century

    Action

    Documentary

    historical drama

    historical figure

    historical reinterpretation

    missing expedition

    sailing ship

    Renan Ozturk Renan Ozturk Director Jacob Keanik Jacob Keanik as Self - Expedition Guide Mark Synnott Mark Synnott as Self - Expedition Leader Tom Gross Tom Gross as Self - Franklin Historian Renan Ozturk Renan Ozturk as Self - Nat Geo Filmmaker
    Sir John Franklin set off from England in 1845 with two ships and 129 men to be the first to navigate the Northwest Passage, a new trade route over the top of the world, when Franklin’s ships vanished without a trace. Now, a team of explorers attempts to solve the mystery by retracing Franklin’s route in search of his long-lost tomb.
    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'.
    Titanic: The Musical 2023 POSTER

    Titanic: The Musical

    2023

    English

    6.8

    9

    87%

    87%

    1910s

    Action

    based on play or musical

    based on true story

    historical drama

    History

    musical

    Musical

    titanic

    Austin Shaw Austin Shaw Director Joseph Peacock Joseph Peacock as Chris Nevin Chris Nevin as Jim Farrell Niamh Long Niamh Long as Kate Mullins Billy Roberts Billy Roberts as Murdoch
    In the final hours of April 14, 1912, the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, collided with an iceberg and ‘the unsinkable ship’ slowly sank. It was one of the most tragic disasters of the 20th Century. Fifteen hundred seventeen men, women, and children lost their lives.
    You Gotta Believe 2024 POSTER

    You Gotta Believe

    2024

    English

    5.9

    14

    55%

    91%

    2000s

    baseball

    based on true story

    Drama

    Family

    historical drama

    little league

    Sport

    sports

    Ty Roberts Ty Roberts Director Luke Wilson Luke Wilson as Bobby Ratliff Lew Temple Lew Temple as Coach Mitch Belew Molly Parker Molly Parker as Kathy Kelly Sarah Gadon Sarah Gadon as Patti Ratliff
    After dedicating the season to a teammate’s ailing father, a group of underestimated Ft. Worth youth baseball players takes its Cinderella run all the way to the 2002 Little League World Series—culminating in a record-breaking showdown that became an instant ESPN classic.
    Dawn of the Great Steppe 2022 POSTER

    Dawn of the Great Steppe

    2022

    Kazakh

    5.8

    5

    16th century

    Action

    asian history

    Drama

    historical drama

    History

    kazakhstan

    mongolian history

    ruler

    War

    Akan Satayev Akan Satayev Director Yerik Zholzhaksynov Yerik Zholzhaksynov as Burunduk Khan Altynai Nogherbek Altynai Nogherbek as Jagan-Begum Khanum Berik Aytzhanov Berik Aytzhanov as Kasym Khan Nurlan Alimzhan Nurlan Alimzhan as Muhammad Shaybani
    In the 16th century, during the Kazakh Khanate, Kasym Khan was the fourth ruler, often viewed as the greatest leader to unite the Kazakh tribes.
    Love, Courage and the Battle of Bushy Run 2024 POSTER

    Love, Courage and the Battle of Bushy Run

    2024

    English

    5.0

    6

    18th century

    Action

    battle

    historical drama

    History

    native american

    scottish highlands

    seven years war

    War

    Larry A. McLean Larry A. McLean Director Adam Baldwin Adam Baldwin as General Jeffrey Amherst Jason MacDonald Jason MacDonald as John Shippen Edward Gelhaus Edward Gelhaus as Lt. James Dow Jackson Hurst Jackson Hurst as Simeon Ecuyer
    In 1763, Britain defeated France in the worldwide Seven Years War - referred to in the American Colonies as The French and Indian War. As a result, the French abandoned America, leaving the Native population who had sided with the French to fear the British would seek revenge. Ottawa Chief Pontiac convinced many tribes they needed to strike first. Some did so willingly, others were forced to fight. Their ultimate target was Fort Pitt. The combatants on both sides deployed unconventional and often brutal strategies and tactics. Colonel Henry Bouquet, with a ragtag group of British soldiers, Scottish Highlanders and American volunteers, was tasked with trying to save the hundreds of men, women and children facing certain death - or worse - in Fort Pitt. The little-known Battle of Bushy Run changed the course of world history... This is that story.
    Sabina: Tortured for Christ - The Nazi Years 2021 POSTER

    Sabina: Tortured for Christ - The Nazi Years

    2021

    English

    6.9

    Biography

    Drama

    historical drama

    History

    jewish

    nazi

    John Grooters John Grooters Director Bogdan Farkas Bogdan Farkas as Corneliu Zelea Codreanu Cezar Grumazescu Cezar Grumazescu as Iron Guard 1 Valentin Teodosiu Valentin Teodosiu as Mihnea Mirela Nicolau Mirela Nicolau as Nurse Marie
    A story of transformation and hope in a time of turmoil and terror
    Men Up 2023 POSTER

    Men Up

    2023

    English

    6.8

    3

    78%

    50%

    Drama

    factual

    historical drama

    medical trials

    viagra

    wales

    welsh

    Ashley Way Ashley Way Director Aneurin Barnard Aneurin Barnard as Dr. Dylan Pearce Alexandra Roach Alexandra Roach as Ffion Jenkins Katy Wix Katy Wix as Joanna Wootle Iwan Rheon Iwan Rheon as Meurig Jenkins
    In Morriston Hospital in Swansea in 1994 a group of ordinary middle-aged Welsh men stepped into the unknown by taking part in the world's first medical trials for the drug that became Viagra.
    The World Will Tremble 2025 POSTER

    The World Will Tremble

    2025

    English

    6.5

    5

    93%

    93%

    1940s

    based on true story

    Biography

    concentration camp

    Drama

    historical drama

    History

    holocaust (shoah)

    period drama

    War

    Lior Geller Lior Geller Director Jeremy Neumark Jones Jeremy Neumark Jones as Michael Kitodar Todorov Kitodar Todorov as Polish Man Anton Lesser Anton Lesser as Rabbi Schulman Oliver Jackson-Cohen Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Solomon
    The incredible, untold true story of how a group of prisoners attempt a seemingly impossible escape from the first Nazi death camp in order to provide the first eyewitness account of the Holocaust.
    Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin. 2024 POSTER

    Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.

    2024

    English

    6.2

    15

    66%

    92%

    1940s

    based on true story

    Biography

    christian film

    Drama

    historical drama

    History

    pacifism

    Thriller

    tyranny

    Todd Komarnicki Todd Komarnicki Director Katharina Heyer Katharina Heyer as Else Niemoller Flula Borg Flula Borg as Hans Dohnanyi Simon Licht Simon Licht as Herman Punder Felix von Bredow Felix von Bredow as Rudolf-Christoph Von Gersdorff
    As the world teeters on the brink of annihilation, Dietrich Bonhoeffer joins a deadly plot to assassinate Hitler, risking his faith and fate to save millions of Jews from genocide.
    Bir Cumhuriyet Sarkisi 2024 POSTER

    Bir Cumhuriyet Sarkisi

    2024

    Turkish

    7.4

    6

    1930s

    Action

    artistic revolution

    based on true story

    Biography

    Drama

    historical drama

    History

    inspiring story

    opera

    Yagiz Alp Akaydin Yagiz Alp Akaydin Director Melis Sezen Melis Sezen as Mediha Bensu Soral Bensu Soral as Miti Kovaçeva Ahmet Rifat Sungar Ahmet Rifat Sungar as Münir Hayri Sifanur Gül Sifanur Gül as Nükhet
    During the Turkish artistic revolution of the 1930s, a group of pioneers staged Özsoy Opera, the first opera in the history of Turkish Republic.
    National Theatre Live: Nye 2024 POSTER

    National Theatre Live: Nye

    2024

    English

    8.0

    1

    83%

    83%

    Action

    based on play or musical

    based on true story

    Biography

    british politics

    Comedy

    Drama

    historical drama

    socialism

    world war ii

    Rufus Norris Rufus Norris Director Bea Holland Bea Holland as Michael Sheen Michael Sheen as Aneurin 'Nye' Bevan Roger Evans Roger Evans as Archie Lush Sharon Small Sharon Small as Jennie Lee
    Confronted with death, National Health Service founder Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan’s deepest memories lead him on a mind-bending journey back through his life; from childhood to mining underground, Parliament and fights with Winston Churchill.
    Putin 2025 POSTER

    Putin

    2025

    English

    3.1

    17

    1970s

    artificial intelligence (a.i.)

    Biography

    Crime

    Drama

    historical drama

    rise to power

    Thriller

    troubled childhood

    vladimir putin

    War

    Patryk Vega Patryk Vega Director Thomas Kretschmann Thomas Kretschmann as Justyna Karlowska Justyna Karlowska as Legion Slawomir Sobala Slawomir Sobala as Putin Natalia Lagiewczyk Natalia Lagiewczyk as Sobczak's Wife
    A portrait of a formidable political figure, unraveling the contrasting facets of an iron-fisted tyrant and a man haunted by fear.
    Ataturk II: 1881-1919 2024 POSTER

    Ataturk II: 1881-1919

    2024

    Turkish

    8.8

    13

    1900s

    1910s

    19th century

    based on true story

    Biography

    Drama

    historical drama

    History

    war

    War

    Mehmet Ada Öztekin Mehmet Ada Öztekin Director Bertan Asllani Bertan Asllani as Ali Fethi Okyar Berk Cankat Berk Cankat as Ali Fuat Cebesoy Esra Bilgiç Esra Bilgiç as Madam Corinne Predrag Bjelac Predrag Bjelac as Otto Liman von Sanders
    Mustafa Kemal had just begun his journey after proving himself in 1915 at the Gallipoli front. He would go on to face major battles on the eastern front against the Russians and later against the British in Syria, ultimately becoming the only Ottoman officer not to lose a battle during WW1. However, despite all his success, he would encounter an unexpected challenge upon his return to Istanbul.
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