Popular History Movies - Page 19
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
1993
star 6.9This film is a glimpse into the life, love and the unconquerable spirit of the legendary Bruce Lee. From a childhood of rigorous martial arts training, Lee realizes his dream of opening his own kung-fu school in America. Before long, he is discovered by a Hollywood producer and begins a meteoric rise to fame and an all too short reign as one the most charismatic action heroes in cinema history.Red Cliff II
2009
Red Cliff II
2009
star 7.3The battle of Red Cliff continues and the alliance between Xu and East Wu is fracturing. With Cao Cao's massive forces on their doorstep, will the kingdoms of Xu and East Wu survive?Luther
2003
Luther
2003
star 6.5During the early 16th century, idealistic German monk Martin Luther, disgusted by the materialism in the church, begins the dialogue that will lead to the Protestant Reformation.Quiz Show
1994
Quiz Show
1994
star 7.3Herbert Stempel's transformation into an unexpected television personality unfolds as he secures victory on the cherished American game show, 'Twenty-One.' However, when the show introduces the highly skilled contestant Charles Van Doren to replace Stempel, it compels Stempel to let out his frustrations and call out the show as rigged. Lawyer Richard Goodwin steps in and attempts to uncover the orchestrated deception behind the scenes.The New World
2005
The New World
2005
star 6.5A drama about explorer John Smith and the clash between Native Americans and English settlers in the 17th century.Outlaw King
2018
Outlaw King
2018
star 6.8Forced into exile by the English after being crowned King of Scotland, legendary warrior Robert the Bruce fights to reclaim the throne.Big George Foreman
2023
Big George Foreman
2023
star 7.6Fueled by an impoverished childhood, George Foreman channeled his anger into becoming an Olympic Gold medalist and World Heavyweight Champion, followed by a near-death experience that took him from the boxing ring to the pulpit. But when he sees his community struggling spiritually and financially, Foreman returns to the ring and makes history by reclaiming his title, becoming the oldest and most improbable World Heavyweight Boxing Champion ever.Ip Man 3
2015
Ip Man 3
2015
star 7When a band of brutal gangsters led by a crooked property developer make a play to take over the city, Master Ip is forced to take a stand.Maurice Audin, The Disappearance
2010
star 10In Algiers, in June 1957, Maurice Audin, a 25-year-old mathematician, was arrested by French paratroopers. His wife, Josette, and their three children never saw him again. This documentary interweaves testimonies from French and Algerian protagonists: activists for Algerian independence, lawyers, historians, and military personnel. Drawing on the research of historian Pierre Vidal-Naquet, it blends archival footage, newspaper articles, books, drawings, and reenactments to reconstruct the context of this disappearance and denounce the torture and murder practiced in Algeria. Josette Audin is the central figure and the moral compass of this film.Tetris
2023
Tetris
2023
star 7.7In 1988, American video game salesman Henk Rogers discovers the video game Tetris. When he sets out to bring the game to the world, he enters a dangerous web of lies and corruption behind the Iron Curtain.The Trial of the Chicago 7
2020
star 7.7What was supposed to be a peaceful protest turned into a violent clash with the police. What followed was one of the most notorious trials in history.Lost Illusions
2021
Lost Illusions
2021
star 7.4Lucien de Rubempré, a young, lower-class poet, leaves his family's printing house for Paris. Soon, he learns the dark side of the arts business as he tries to stay true to his dreams.The Red Hangar
2026
The Red Hangar
2026
star 7.5Chile, 1973. The military coup will force Jorge Silva, an Air Force captain, to face the unfolding horror. Inside a military base, he must choose between becoming part of the repression or helping those fighting to stay alive.The Truce
2025
The Truce
2025
star 6.5Karlag, short for Karaganda Corrective Labor Camp, was one of the largest labor camps within the Soviet Gulag system. Established in 1931, it was located in the Karagandy Region of Kazakhstan. The film will explore the hardships faced by people during the 1930s-1950s and the resilience of human dignity despite the daily struggle for survival. The atmosphere of Karlag will be conveyed through costumes, props, and sets created after extensive research in archives and museums.12.12: The Day
2023
12.12: The Day
2023
star 7.5After the assassination of President Park, martial law has been declared. A coup d'état bursts out by Defense Security Commander Chun Doo-gwang and a private band of officers following him. Capital Defense Commander Lee Tae-shin, an obstinate soldier who believes the military should not take political actions, fights against Chun Doo-gwang to stop him. The conflict between the two grows while military leaders are holding their decision and Defense Minister is gone. In the midst of chaos, the spring of Seoul that everyone longed for heads to unexpected direction.Decisive Engagement: The Liaoxi Shenyang Campaign
1991
star 8First part of the Decisive Engagement trilogy. Directed by Pingfen Li et al.Joyeux Noel
2005
Joyeux Noel
2005
star 7.4France, 1914, during World War I. On Christmas Eve, an extraordinary event takes place in the bloody no man's land that the French and the Scots dispute with the Germans…Zulu
1964
Zulu
1964
star 7.4In 1879, during the Anglo-Zulu War, man-of-the-people Lt. Chard and snooty Lt. Bromhead are in charge of defending the isolated and vastly outnumbered Natal outpost of Rorke's Drift from tribal hordes.The Walk
2015
The Walk
2015
star 7The story of French high-wire artist Philippe Petit's attempt to cross the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in 1974.Princess Caraboo
1994
Princess Caraboo
1994
star 5.5Bristol, England, early 19th century. A beautiful young stranger who speaks a weird language is tried for the crime of begging. But when a man claims that he can translate her dialect, it is understood that the woman is a princess from a far away land. She is then welcomed by a family of haughty aristocrats that only wants to heighten their prestige. However, the local reporter is not at all convinced she is what she claims to be and investigates. Is Caraboo really a princess?
