Popular History Movies - Page 59
Anonymous
2011
Anonymous
2011
star 6.4Set against the backdrop of the succession of Queen Elizabeth I, and the Essex Rebellion against her, the story advances the theory that it was in fact Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford who penned Shakespeare's plays.Asura
2012
Asura
2012
star 7.2Abandoned in the barren wasteland of Kyoto, a savage, enraged orphan does whatever it takes to survive in the wild. When he crosses paths with civilization, he must learn to tame the beast within.Our Friend, Martin
1999
Our Friend, Martin
1999
star 7.1Two teens are sent back in time to meet Martin Luther King Jr. at several points during his life.Napoleon
1927
Napoleon
1927
star 7.8A biopic of Napoleon Bonaparte, tracing the Corsican's career from his schooldays (where a snowball fight is staged like a military campaign) to his flight from Corsica, through the French Revolution (where a real storm is intercut with a political storm) and the Terror, culminating in his triumphant invasion of Italy in 1797.Arn: The Kingdom at Road's End
2008
star 6.3Arn has served his term in the Holy land and returns home to be reunited with his beloved Cecilia. When he returns home, he discovers that political forces tries to separate him and Cecilia - but thanks to queen Blanka they can finally get married. Arn knows that war is looming and with his martial knowledge he starts to build an army at his new home at Forsvik.The Luckiest Man in America
2025
star 6.31984; Michael Larson, an unemployed ice-cream truck driver from Ohio, steps onto the game show "Press Your Luck" harboring a secret: the key to endless amounts of money. But his winning streak is threatened when the executives in the control room start to uncover his real motivations.The Clan
2015
The Clan
2015
star 6.8In Argentina, between 1982 and 1985, the Puccios, a well-established family of San Isidro, an upper-class suburb of Buenos Aires, kidnap several people and hold them as hostages for a ransom.Sahel: Pátria ou Morte
2025
For decades, the countries of the African Sahel region have been targets of colonialism and exploitation by France and other Western powers. This documentary addresses the popular resistance and new paths of development forged by Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali after experiencing civil and military uprisings in recent years. The film explores the popular resistance that sustains the revolution in the three Sahel countries and was made after extensive coverage of the ongoing social dynamics and geopolitical disputes.The Virgin Spring
1960
The Virgin Spring
1960
star 7.9Devout Christians Töre and Märeta send their only daughter, the virginal Karin, and their foster daughter, the unrepentant Ingeri, to deliver candles to a distant church. On their way through the woods, the girls encounter a group of savage goat herders who brutally rape and murder Karin as Ingeri remains hidden. When the killers unwittingly seek refuge in the farmhouse of Töre and Märeta, Töre plots a fitting revenge.Last Days in the Desert
2016
star 5.7On his way out of the wilderness, Jesus struggles with the Devil over the fate of a family in crisis, setting himself up for a dramatic test.The Round Up
2010
The Round Up
2010
star 7.5A faithful retelling of the 1942 "Vel' d'Hiv Roundup" and the events surrounding it.Ranapati Shivray Swari Agra
2026
A captive king turns the tables on his Mughal captors, engineering an ingenious escape from Agra that will echo through centuries of Indian history.Get On Up
2014
Get On Up
2014
star 6.8A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.Babette's Feast
1987
Babette's Feast
1987
star 7.2A French housekeeper with a mysterious past brings quiet revolution in the form of one exquisite meal to a circle of starkly pious villagers in late 19th century Denmark.The Battle at Lake Changjin II: Water Gate Bridge
2022
star 6.3Commander Wu Qianli leads the 7th Infantry Company soldiers to Funchilin Pass where they are tasked to destroy a bridge to stop enemy troops from retreating.A KNIGHT
2023
A KNIGHT
2023
Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during XVII century. The mysterious Knight arrives at the Nobleman's manor. His unexpected visit provokes a confrontation between two different visions of human rights.When Boris Met Dave
2009
When Boris Met Dave
2009
A docudrama about the early lives of politicians Boris Johnson and David Cameron.Andersonville
1996
Andersonville
1996
star 6.5This lengthy docudrama records the harrowing conditions at the Confederacy's most notorious prisoner-of-war camp. The drama unfolds through the eyes of a company of Union soldiers captured at the Battle of Cold Harbor, VA, in June 1864, and shipped to the camp in southern Georgia. A private, Josiah Day, and his sergeant try to hold their company together in the face of squalid living conditions, inhumane punishments, and a gang of predatory fellow prisoners called the Raiders.Three Kingdoms: Starlit Heroes
2025
star 6.6At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the world was in chaos. Cao Cao defeated Dong Zhuo, welcomed the emperor, and fought at Guandu, becoming a great hero.
