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    History Movies

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

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    Oppenheimer
    TMDB4.0
    FF4.8

    Oppenheimer

    2023 · 3h 1m

    country: United Kingdom

    The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer's role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.

    Kingdom of Heaven
    TMDB3.5

    Kingdom of Heaven

    2005 · 2h 24m

    country: United States

    After his wife dies, a blacksmith named Balian is thrust into royalty, political intrigue and bloody holy wars during the Crusades.

    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.

    Saving Private Ryan
    TMDB4.1

    Saving Private Ryan

    1998 · 2h 49m

    country: United States

    As U.S. troops storm the beaches of Normandy, three brothers lie dead on the battlefield, with a fourth trapped behind enemy lines. Ranger captain John Miller and seven men are tasked with penetrating German-held territory and bringing the boy home.

    Schindler's List
    TMDB4.3

    Schindler's List

    1993 · 3h 15m

    country: United States

    The true story of how businessman Oskar Schindler saved over a thousand Jewish lives from the Nazis while they worked as slaves in his factory during World War II.

    Killers of the Flower Moon
    TMDB3.7
    FF5.0

    Killers of the Flower Moon

    2023 · 3h 26m

    country: United States

    When oil is discovered in 1920s Oklahoma under Osage Nation land, the Osage people are murdered one by one—until the FBI steps in to unravel the mystery.

    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.

    The Uprising
    TMDB3.4

    The Uprising

    2026 · 2h 8m

    country: Germany

    As war and plague devastate 14th-century England, a humble peasant ignites a rebellion, uniting an army of commoners to defy the King’s might in a desperate fight for justice and survival.

    Pressure
    TMDB3.8
    FF3.0

    Pressure

    2026 · 1h 41m

    country: United Kingdom

    In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg face an impossible choice—launch the largest and most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether.

    By Any Means
    TMDB3.9
    FF3.5

    By Any Means

    2026 · 1h 47m

    country: United States

    In 1960s Mississippi, a young Black FBI agent is forced to partner with a notorious mafia hitman to investigate a wave of brutal civil rights murders.

    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.

    Black Hawk Down
    TMDB3.7

    Black Hawk Down

    2001 · 2h 25m

    country: United Kingdom

    When U.S. Rangers and an elite Delta Force team attempt to kidnap two underlings of a Somali warlord, their Black Hawk helicopters are shot down, and the Americans suffer heavy casualties, facing intense fighting from the militia on the ground.

    Barreda
    TMDB3.6

    Barreda

    2026 · 1h 45m

    country: Argentina

    A fictionalized drama film based on one of the most shocking crimes in Argentina's history. In 1992, Ricardo Barreda was an unassuming dentist, brutally murdered his wife, mother-in-law, and two adult daughters in their family home. Branding himself as a victim, Ricardo Barreda ignited a media storm and fueled a national scandal.

    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.

    Braveheart
    TMDB4.0

    Braveheart

    1995 · 2h 58m

    country: United States

    Enraged at the slaughter of Murron, his new bride and childhood love, Scottish warrior William Wallace slays a platoon of the local English lord's soldiers. This leads the village to revolt and, eventually, the entire country to rise up against English rule.

    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 Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
    TMDB3.9

    The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

    2008 · 1h 34m

    country: United Kingdom

    When his family moves from their home in Berlin to a strange new house in Poland, young Bruno befriends Shmuel, a boy who lives on the other side of the fence where everyone seems to be wearing striped pajamas. Unaware of Shmuel's fate as a Jewish prisoner or the role his own Nazi father plays in his imprisonment, Bruno embarks on a dangerous journey inside the camp's walls.

    Napoleon
    TMDB3.1
    FF3.0

    Napoleon

    2023 · 2h 38m

    country: United States

    An epic that details the checkered rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his wife, Josephine.

    Apocalypto
    TMDB3.8

    Apocalypto

    2006 · 2h 18m

    country: United Kingdom

    Set in the Mayan civilization, when a man's idyllic presence is brutally disrupted by a violent invading force, he is taken on a perilous journey to a world ruled by fear and oppression where a harrowing end awaits him. Through a twist of fate and spurred by the power of his love for his woman and his family he will make a desperate break to return home and to ultimately save his way of life.

    I Swear
    TMDB4.1

    I Swear

    2025 · 2h 1m

    country: United Kingdom

    Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at 15, John Davidson navigates his way against the odds through troubled teenage years and into adulthood, finding inspiration in the kindness of others to discover his true purpose in life.

    Nuremberg
    TMDB3.8
    FF3.5

    Nuremberg

    2025 · 2h 29m

    country: United States

    In postwar Germany, an American psychiatrist must determine whether Nazi prisoners are fit to go on trial for war crimes, and finds himself in a complex battle of intellect and ethics with Hermann Göring, Hitler's right-hand man.

    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.

    David
    TMDB4.0

    David

    2025 · 1h 49m

    country: United States

    From the songs of his mother’s heart to the whispers of a faithful God, David’s story begins in quiet devotion. When the giant Goliath rises to terrorize a nation, a young shepherd armed with only a sling, a few stones, and unshakable faith steps forward. Pursued by power and driven by purpose, his journey tests the limits of loyalty, love, and courage—culminating in a battle not just for a crown, but for the soul of a kingdom.

    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.

    The Thin Red Line
    TMDB3.7

    The Thin Red Line

    1998 · 2h 51m

    country: United States

    The story of a group of men, an Army Rifle company called C-for-Charlie, who change, suffer, and ultimately make essential discoveries about themselves during the fierce World War II battle of Guadalcanal. It follows their journey, from the surprise of an unopposed landing, through the bloody and exhausting battles that follow, to the ultimate departure of those who survived.

    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.

    Ferrari
    TMDB3.2
    FF4.0

    Ferrari

    2023 · 2h 11m

    country: United States

    Set during the summer of 1957. Ex-racecar driver, Enzo Ferrari, is in crisis. Bankruptcy stalks the company he and his wife, Laura, built from nothing ten years earlier. Their tempestuous marriage struggles with the mourning for one son and the acknowledgement of another.

    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.

    Alexander
    TMDB3.0

    Alexander

    2004 · 2h 56m

    country: France

    Alexander, the King of Macedonia, leads his legions against the giant Persian Empire. After defeating the Persians, he leads his army across the then known world, venturing farther than any westerner had ever gone, all the way to India.

    The Patriot
    TMDB3.6

    The Patriot

    2000 · 2h 45m

    country: Germany

    After proving himself on the field of battle in the French and Indian War, Benjamin Martin wants nothing more to do with such things, preferring the simple life of a farmer. But when his son Gabriel enlists in the army to defend their new nation, America, against the British, Benjamin reluctantly returns to his old life to protect his son.

    Elizabeth: The Golden Age
    TMDB3.4

    Elizabeth: The Golden Age

    2007 · 1h 54m

    country: France

    When Queen Elizabeth's reign is threatened by ruthless familial betrayal and Spain's invading army, she and her shrewd adviser must act to safeguard the lives of her people.

    The Untouchables
    TMDB3.9

    The Untouchables

    1987 · 1h 59m

    country: United States

    Elliot Ness, an ambitious prohibition agent, is determined to take down Al Capone. In order to achieve this goal, he forms a group given the nickname “The Untouchables”.

    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.

    Pearl Harbor
    TMDB3.5

    Pearl Harbor

    2001 · 3h 3m

    country: United States

    The lifelong friendship between Rafe McCawley and Danny Walker is put to the ultimate test when the two ace fighter pilots become entangled in a love triangle with beautiful Naval nurse Evelyn Johnson. But the rivalry between the friends-turned-foes is immediately put on hold when they find themselves at the center of Japan's devastating attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

    Lawrence of Arabia
    TMDB4.0
    FF5.0

    Lawrence of Arabia

    1962 · 3h 48m

    country: United Kingdom

    During World War I, English officer Thomas Edward 'T.E.' Lawrence sets out to unite and lead the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes to fight the Turks.

    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.

    Enemy at the Gates
    TMDB3.7

    Enemy at the Gates

    2001 · 2h 11m

    country: United States

    A Russian and a German sniper play a game of cat-and-mouse during the Battle of Stalingrad in WWII.

    The Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan
    TMDB3.5

    The Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan

    2023 · 2h 1m

    country: Belgium

    D'Artagnan, a spirited young Gascon, is left for dead after trying to save a noblewoman from being kidnapped. Once in Paris, he tries by all means to find his attackers, unaware that his quest will lead him to the very heart of a war where the future of France is at stake. Aided by King's Musketeers Athos, Porthos and Aramis, he faces the machinations of villainous Cardinal Richelieu and Milady de Winter, while falling in love with Constance, the Queen's confidante.

    About History Movies

    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

    Years covered
    1962–2026
    Best reviewed
    Schindler's List (8.6)
    Often also
    Drama, War, Action

    Common questions

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    How is this list ranked?
    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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