History Movies

Cardinal Richelieu

64/100

The cunning Cardinal Richelieu must save King Louis XIII from treachery within his inner circle.

The Outsider

70/100

A young American man joins the IRA in Ireland but soon finds out that he is being used for political purposes and propaganda.

Ramanujan

70/100

'Ramanujan' is a historical biopic set in early 20th century British India and England, and revolves around the life and times of the mathematical prodigy, Srinivasa Ramanujan. Directed by ... See full summary »

Prince Ehtejab

68/100

Prince Ehtejab, one of the last remaining heirs of the Qajar royal family, is suffering from tuberculosis, which he knows is fatal. He spends his last days alone in the magnificent rooms of... See full summary »

Heat Wave

68/100

The events that led to the 1965's racial riots in Watts, Los Angeles, are covered by a black messenger-turned-reporter at the L.A. Times, as he was one of the first correspondents to arrive... See full summary »

Kanije Kalesi

57/100

Sieben Lieder aus der Tundra

65/100

Fürs Vaterland erschossen

78/100

Ripples of Desire

53/100

The height of gaiety on Piao Dao. Merchants and pirates may have their treasures but the biggest prizes are the sensational twin singing courtesans, who are ripe for deflowering. Known as ... See full synopsis »

Fabiola

68/100

In ancient Rome a love story blossoms between Fabiola, daughter of a senator, and Rhual, a gallic gladiator. When Fabiola's father is killed, the Romans blame the Christians and the ... See full summary »

The Gamble

51/100

A young man joins a feisty runaway as he flees from the noblewoman who won him in a wager.

The Holy Land of Tyrol

67/100

The film tells the story of Katharina who has to escape from Bavaria to Tyrol together with her husband. Of all the times in the year of 1809. There she faces these tough times of the ... See full summary »

Don't Tell

77/100

With help from a local lawyer, a young abuse survivor finds the courage to speak out when having a voice is her only option.

The Incredible Sarah

63/100

The life of the great actress, Sarah Bernhardt.

Smierc jak kromka chleba

71/100

The violence and high drama of this film is taken directly from recent Polish history. On December 13, 1981 national security forces swoop down on unsuspecting workers of the Wujek mine and... See full summary »

Kubilay

42/100

Herod the Great

47/100

Herod, King of Judea, is made a prisoner by the Romans. Convinced the King is dead, his faithful lieutenant, Aaron, is nevertheless unable to keep his promise to kill the Queen if something untoward happened to the King. He leads the young woman out into the desert. Herod's pleas to Augustus are successful and he returns to his palace. His son, Antipater, informs Herod that Aaron has betrayed him.

The Scarlet Tunic

55/100

The spectacular scenery of Wessex and the Dorset coast provides the backdrop for this adaptation of a Thomas Hardy short story. Set in nineteenth century rural England, this is the story of... See full summary »

Nuremberg: Goering's Last Stand

77/100

The Nuremberg trials, 1946 Goering and the Nazi high command stand trial. Within the prison a dangerous mind game is being conducted by Goering and the prison guards who stand watch over the perpetrators of the Holocaust.

Punishment Committe

72/100

In Tehran 1916 during first world war a group of patriots make a punishment committee to punish the traitors. With the lead of Abolfatooh Mirza, Reza Tofangchi begins the assassinations.

Kampf um den Alcazar

64/100

Set during the Spanish civil war, the story of a commander of a fort Alcazar in Toledo, faithful to general Franco.

Little Old New York

66/100

Steamboat inventor Robert Fulton shows up in New York in 1807. Tavern keeper believes in him, but her boyfriend doesn't. All seems lost when sailors afraid of losing their jobs burn his boat.

Kent State

72/100

Based on the true story of the student protests at Kent State University in Ohio. This film focuses on the four students who were killed when the National Guard attempted to quell the riots... See full summary »

Agnes

68/100

Agnes, the beautiful housekeeper of the sheriff of a small Icelandic county sees a chance to get herself and her young daughter away from her brutal employer when she falls in love with the... See full summary »

El invierno de las anjanas

62/100

A young worker enjoying an affair with an upper class beauty, Adelaida, is drafted by the Spanish Army to fight in the Cuban War of Independence. After Adelaida receives an unusual ... See full summary »