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    2010s History Movies

    The 40 most popular 2010s history movies, ranked. Click any film for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.

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    The Imitation Game
    TMDB4.0

    The Imitation Game

    2014 · 1h 53m

    country: United States

    Based on the real life story of legendary cryptanalyst Alan Turing, the film portrays the nail-biting race against time by Turing and his brilliant team of code-breakers at Britain's top-secret Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park, during the darkest days of World War II.

    Hacksaw Ridge
    TMDB4.1

    Hacksaw Ridge

    2016 · 2h 19m

    country: Australia

    WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first Conscientious Objector in American history to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.

    Green Book
    TMDB4.1

    Green Book

    2018 · 2h 10m

    country: United States

    Tony Lip, a bouncer in 1962, is hired to drive pianist Don Shirley on a tour through the Deep South in the days when African Americans, forced to find alternate accommodations and services due to segregation laws below the Mason-Dixon Line, relied on a guide called The Negro Motorist Green Book.

    Ford v Ferrari
    TMDB4.0
    FF5.0

    Ford v Ferrari

    2019 · 2h 33m

    country: United States

    American car designer Carroll Shelby and the British-born driver Ken Miles work together to battle corporate interference, the laws of physics, and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford Motor Company and take on the dominating race cars of Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966.

    Hidden Figures
    TMDB4.0

    Hidden Figures

    2016 · 2h 7m

    country: United States

    The untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – brilliant African-American women working at NASA and serving as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history – the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.

    1917
    TMDB4.0
    FF4.0

    1917

    2019 · 1h 59m

    country: United States

    At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers.

    The King's Speech
    TMDB3.9

    The King's Speech

    2010 · 1h 58m

    country: United Kingdom

    The King's Speech tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stutter and considered unfit to be king, Bertie engages the help of an unorthodox speech therapist named Lionel Logue. Through a set of unexpected techniques, and as a result of an unlikely friendship, Bertie is able to find his voice and boldly lead the country into war.

    The Irishman
    TMDB3.8

    The Irishman

    2019 · 3h 29m

    country: United States

    Pennsylvania, 1956. Frank Sheeran, a war veteran of Irish origin who works as a truck driver, accidentally meets mobster Russell Bufalino. Once Frank becomes his trusted man, Bufalino sends him to Chicago with the task of helping Jimmy Hoffa, a powerful union leader related to organized crime, with whom Frank will maintain a close friendship for nearly twenty years.

    Sully
    TMDB3.6

    Sully

    2016 · 1h 36m

    country: United States

    On 15 January 2009, the world witnessed the 'Miracle on the Hudson' when Captain 'Sully' Sullenberger glided his disabled plane onto the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 souls aboard. However, even as Sully was being heralded by the public and the media for his unprecedented feat of aviation skill, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his reputation and career.

    13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
    TMDB3.6

    13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi

    2016 · 2h 24m

    country: United States

    An American Ambassador is killed during an attack at a U.S. compound in Libya as a security team struggles to make sense out of the chaos.

    The Founder
    TMDB3.6

    The Founder

    2016 · 1h 55m

    country: Greece

    The true story of how Ray Kroc, a salesman from Illinois, met Mac and Dick McDonald, who were running a burger operation in 1950s Southern California. Kroc was impressed by the brothers’ speedy system of making the food and saw franchise potential. He maneuvered himself into a position to be able to pull the company from the brothers and create a billion-dollar empire.

    First Man
    TMDB3.5

    First Man

    2018 · 2h 21m

    country: United States

    A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.

    Utøya: July 22
    TMDB3.6

    Utøya: July 22

    2018 · 1h 32m

    country: Norway

    A teenage girl fights for survival and to locate her young sister during the 2011 terrorist attack at a political summer camp on the Norwegian island of Utøya.

    The Impossible
    TMDB3.7

    The Impossible

    2012 · 1h 53m

    country: Spain

    In December 2004, close-knit family Maria, Henry and their three sons begin their winter vacation in Thailand. But the day after Christmas, the idyllic holiday turns into an incomprehensible nightmare when a terrifying roar rises from the depths of the sea, followed by a wall of black water that devours everything in its path. Though Maria and her family face their darkest hour, unexpected displays of kindness and courage ameliorate their terror.

    Les Misérables
    TMDB3.6

    Les Misérables

    2012 · 2h 38m

    country: United Kingdom

    An adaptation of the successful stage musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel set in 19th-century France. Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.

    Only the Brave
    TMDB3.7

    Only the Brave

    2017 · 2h 13m

    country: United States

    Members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots battle deadly wildfires to save an Arizona town.

    Patriots Day
    TMDB3.5

    Patriots Day

    2016 · 2h 13m

    country: Hong Kong

    In the aftermath of an unspeakable act of terror, Police Sergeant Tommy Saunders joins courageous survivors, first responders and investigators in a race against the clock to hunt down the Boston Marathon bombers before they strike again.

    Robin Hood
    TMDB3.2

    Robin Hood

    2010 · 2h 20m

    country: United States

    When soldier Robin happens upon the dying Robert of Loxley, he promises to return the man's sword to his family in Nottingham. There, he assumes Robert's identity; romances his widow, Marion; and draws the ire of the town's sheriff and King John's henchman, Godfrey.

    Midway
    TMDB3.5

    Midway

    2019 · 2h 18m

    country: Canada

    The story of the Battle of Midway, and the leaders and soldiers who used their instincts, fortitude and bravery to overcome massive odds.

    Black Mass
    TMDB3.3

    Black Mass

    2015 · 2h 3m

    country: United Kingdom

    The true story of Whitey Bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of South Boston, who became an FBI informant to take down a Mafia family invading his turf.

    Darkest Hour
    TMDB3.7

    Darkest Hour

    2017 · 2h 5m

    country: United Kingdom

    In May 1940, the fate of World War II hangs on Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler or fight on knowing that it could mean the end of the British Empire.

    12 Years a Slave
    TMDB4.0

    12 Years a Slave

    2013 · 2h 14m

    country: United Kingdom

    In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty as well as unexpected kindnesses Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist will forever alter his life.

    Spotlight
    TMDB3.9

    Spotlight

    2015 · 2h 9m

    country: United States

    The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.

    12 Strong
    TMDB3.2

    12 Strong

    2018 · 2h 10m

    country: United States

    A team of special forces head into Afghanistan in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks in an attempt to dismantle the Taliban.

    The Favourite
    TMDB3.7

    The Favourite

    2018 · 2h

    country: Ireland

    England, early 18th century. The close relationship between Queen Anne and Sarah Churchill is threatened by the arrival of Sarah's cousin, Abigail Hill, resulting in a bitter rivalry between the two cousins to be the Queen's favourite.

    The Treacherous
    TMDB3.0

    The Treacherous

    2015 · 2h 13m

    country: South Korea

    The story of Joseon's tyrant king Yeonsan who exploits the populace for his own carnal pleasures, his seemingly loyal retainer who controls him and all court dealings, and a woman who seeks vengeance.

    Just Mercy
    TMDB3.9

    Just Mercy

    2019 · 2h 17m

    country: United States

    The powerful true story of Harvard-educated lawyer Bryan Stevenson, who goes to Alabama to defend the disenfranchised and wrongly condemned — including Walter McMillian, a man sentenced to death despite evidence proving his innocence. Bryan fights tirelessly for Walter with the system stacked against them.

    Everest
    TMDB3.4

    Everest

    2015 · 2h 1m

    country: Iceland

    Inspired by the incredible events surrounding a treacherous attempt to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain, "Everest" documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind. Their mettle tested by the harshest of elements found on the planet, the climbers will face nearly impossible obstacles as a lifelong obsession becomes a breathtaking struggle for survival.

    In the Heart of the Sea
    TMDB3.4

    In the Heart of the Sea

    2015 · 2h 2m

    country: Spain

    In the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex is assaulted by something no one could believe—a whale of mammoth size and will, and an almost human sense of vengeance.

    A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
    TMDB3.5

    A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

    2019 · 1h 49m

    country: China

    An award-winning cynical journalist, Lloyd Vogel, begrudgingly accepts an assignment to write an Esquire profile piece on the beloved television icon Fred Rogers. After his encounter with Rogers, Vogel's perspective on life is transformed.

    The Walk
    TMDB3.5

    The Walk

    2015 · 2h 3m

    country: United States

    The story of French high-wire artist Philippe Petit's attempt to cross the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in 1974.

    Vice
    TMDB3.5

    Vice

    2018 · 2h 12m

    country: United States

    George W. Bush picks Dick Cheney, the CEO of Halliburton Co., to be his Republican running mate in the 2000 presidential election. No stranger to politics, Cheney's impressive résumé includes stints as White House chief of staff, House Minority Whip and Defense Secretary. When Bush wins by a narrow margin, Cheney begins to use his newfound power to help reshape the country and the world.

    Dallas Buyers Club
    TMDB4.0

    Dallas Buyers Club

    2013 · 1h 57m

    country: United States

    Loosely based on the true-life tale of Ron Woodroof, a drug-taking, women-loving, homophobic man who in 1986 was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and given thirty days to live.

    War Horse
    TMDB3.7

    War Horse

    2011 · 2h 26m

    country: United States

    On the brink of the First World War, Albert's beloved horse Joey is sold to the Cavalry by his father. Against the backdrop of the Great War, Joey begins an odyssey full of danger, joy, and sorrow, and he transforms everyone he meets along the way. Meanwhile, Albert, unable to forget his equine friend, searches the battlefields of France to find Joey and bring him home.

    BlacKkKlansman
    TMDB3.7

    BlacKkKlansman

    2018 · 2h 16m

    country: United States

    Colorado Springs, late 1970s. Ron Stallworth, an African American police officer, and Flip Zimmerman, his Jewish colleague, run an undercover operation to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan.

    The Lost City of Z
    TMDB3.2

    The Lost City of Z

    2017 · 2h 21m

    country: United States

    A true-life drama in the 1920s, centering on British explorer Col. Percy Fawcett, who discovered evidence of a previously unknown, advanced civilization in the Amazon and disappeared whilst searching for it.

    Straight Outta Compton
    TMDB3.9
    FF5.0

    Straight Outta Compton

    2015 · 2h 27m

    country: United Kingdom

    In 1987, five young men, using brutally honest rhymes and hardcore beats, put their frustration and anger about life in the most dangerous place in America into the most powerful weapon they had: their music. Taking us back to where it all began, Straight Outta Compton tells the true story of how these cultural rebels—armed only with their lyrics, swagger, bravado and raw talent—stood up to the authorities that meant to keep them down and formed the world’s most dangerous group, N.W.A. And as they spoke the truth that no one had before and exposed life in the hood, their voice ignited a social revolution that is still reverberating today.

    Silence
    TMDB3.6

    Silence

    2016 · 2h 41m

    country: Mexico

    In the 17th century, two Portuguese Jesuit priests travel to Japan in an attempt to locate their mentor, who is rumored to have committed apostasy, and to propagate Catholicism.

    Eddie the Eagle
    TMDB3.6

    Eddie the Eagle

    2016 · 1h 46m

    country: United Kingdom

    The feel-good story of Michael 'Eddie' Edwards, an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself—even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach, Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics.

    Hostiles
    TMDB3.5

    Hostiles

    2017 · 2h 14m

    country: United States

    A legendary Native American-hating Army captain nearing retirement in 1892 is given one last assignment: to escort a Cheyenne chief and his family through dangerous territory back to his Montana reservation.

    About 2010s History Movies

    The 2010s

    The 2010s belonged to the franchise: shared universes, legacy sequels, and a superhero cycle at peak cultural saturation. It was simultaneously a strong decade for independent film, as streaming money found the margins.

    History

    Historical films reconstruct the past, whether faithfully or as deliberate myth-making. The genre attracts big budgets and big performances, and it reveals as much about the era that produced the film as the one on screen.

    In this list

    Best reviewed
    Green Book (8.2)
    Often also
    Drama, War, Adventure

    Common questions

    What are the best 2010s history movies?
    By popularity across Flickfolio and TMDB, the top picks right now are The Imitation Game, Hacksaw Ridge, and Green Book. The full ranked list of 40 sits above — open any movie for ratings, reviews, and streaming availability.
    How is this list ranked?
    2010s history movies are ordered by overall popularity, which blends how often a title is viewed, searched, and logged. It updates as viewing habits shift, so the list reflects what people are actually watching rather than a fixed critical canon.
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