Explore 213 Movies About Iconic Historical Figures and Events
212 titles
- 201Persepolis: Re-discovering the Lost Capital of the Persian EmpireMovie · 2009This documentary offers a glimpse into Persepolis, the magnificent capital of the Persian Empire, established in 520 B.C. by King Darius I. The complex began with a 40-acre terrace designed to accommodate its grandeur. Architects Wolfgang Gambke and Kourosh Afhami employ computer animation to virtually reconstruct Persepolis. The film also examines the history and culture of the Persian people during that period.TMDB 8.5
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SelmaMovie · 2014 · 128m · History, Drama"Selma" is the story of a pivotal march in Alabama, a region deeply marked by racial segregation. The march, which ended in violence, prompted President Lyndon B. Johnson to deliver a powerful speech. This event ultimately paved the way for the passage of the Voting Rights Act.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 203
Drums Along the MohawkMovie · 1939 · 100m · Drama, History, WarIn 1776, in the peaceful town of Albany, New York, young Gil and Lana begin building a life on a farm along the Mohawk River. Their tranquility is shattered by the sound of a foreboding drumbeat, heralding the coming revolution and war that threatens their peaceful world.
As tensions rise between the colonies and Britain, Gil and Lana’s new life is challenged. They must face the difficulties and dangers of frontier life during this turbulent period. The film tells a story of love, strength, and bravery against a backdrop of unrest, showing how ordinary people are transformed by extraordinary events.
Atmospheric sound and visuals bring 18th-century America to life, highlighting the struggles and aspirations of those who fought for a better future.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.4 - 204
Mary, Queen of ScotsMovie · 2013 · 120mThis film chronicles the life and death of a Scottish king.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.1 - 205
The DuchessMovie · 2008 · 110m · Drama, History, RomanceThis is the story of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, an 18th-century aristocrat who faced public scorn for her lavish lifestyle and involvement in politics.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.0 - 206Inside Secret Government Warehouses: Shocking RevelationsMovie · 2010 · 78mAlien body parts, powerful religious artifacts, UFO wreckage—what secrets are hidden behind heavily guarded doors? Drawing inspiration from the popular series Warehouse 13, NBC News journalist Lester Holt journeys worldwide to expose the truth about the world's most secretive government warehouses, where highly classified objects are stored. In *Inside Secret Government Warehouses: Shocking Revelations*, Holt gains access to restricted sites, from Area 51 to the Vatican archives featured in Dan Brown’s *Angels and Demons*. He interviews informants, Washington officials, former military personnel, and experts. His discoveries include accounts of vast underground tunnels beneath military bases, victims of secret government experiments, and a former US Air Force pilot ordered to shoot down a UFO in England.IMDb 5.5TMDB 4.0
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Night Will FallMovie · 2014 · 75m · DocumentaryIn 1944-45, as Allied forces liberated Nazi concentration camps, army and newsreel cameramen documented the horrific discoveries, revealing the full extent of the atrocities. Sidney Bernstein of the Ministry of Information (later founder of Granada Television) gathered British, Soviet, and American footage to create a documentary providing lasting proof of the Nazis' crimes. He assembled a team of prominent British figures, including editor Stewart McAllister, writer Richard Crossman (who later became a cabinet minister), and Alfred Hitchcock as a treatment advisor. Despite initial backing from the British and US governments, the film was shelved for decades. Now, 70 years later, the Imperial War Museums have restored and completed it under its original title: "German Concentration Camps Factual Survey."IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.6 - 208
The Last King of ScotlandMovie · 2006 · 123m · DramaAfter completing his medical training, young Scottish doctor Nicholas Garrigan seeks adventure in Uganda. He arrives as President Obote's regime collapses, and soon finds himself offered a position as personal physician to the newly appointed General Idi Amin.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.4 - 209
DefianceMovie · 2008 · 137m · Action, Drama, HistoryDuring World War II, four Jewish brothers flee Nazi-occupied West Belarus in Poland and join the Soviet partisans to fight against the Nazis. The brothers then undertake a mission to rescue approximately 1,200 Jews still confined to ghettos throughout Poland.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8 - 210
GibraltarMovie · 2011 · 84mFor centuries, the Rock of Gibraltar has been a point of intense diplomatic conflict. Spain has sought to reclaim the small British territory for 300 years, but the people of Gibraltar have resisted, choosing to remain British. In the summer of 2010, director Ana Garcia returns to Gibraltar for her wedding. Drawn to the unique territory of her birth, she begins to explore her family history and the history of Gibraltar itself. As she prepares for her wedding, the film follows a personal journey revealing the inspiring story of a community's fight for its homeland and identity. A story that is both humorous and poignant, it’s a surprising tale of perseverance and triumph for home and family.IMDb 7.0 - 211
Alexander NevskyMovie · 1938 · 109m · Drama, History, WarIn medieval Russia, Prince Alexander Nevsky confronts a major threat when German knights invade. He resolves to protect his people and land by uniting them against the strong Teutonic army that has taken over an eastern city. Alexander assembles his forces for a crucial battle on the ice of Lake Chudskoe near Novgorod. The battle tests loyalty, courage, and tradition. During the intense conflict, two soldiers, Vasili and Gavrilo, become involved in a personal struggle for honor and love, adding a human element to the historical event.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.1 - 212
Richard III: The Princes in the TowerMovie · 2015 · 47mThis drama documentary explores one of Britain's most enduring murder mysteries: Did Richard III murder his nephews to seize the throne? Was he a villain unfairly demonized by the Tudors, or something else entirely? On the day before Richard's remains are reburied, leading experts like David Starkey and Philippa Gregory analyze all the evidence. The film examines the possibilities and conflicting theories, aiming to finally uncover the truth about what happened to the princes in the Tower. Was it a story of ruthless ambition and murder?IMDb 7.1
