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Movies that are both great and based around true events and/or situated in events that happened in our history. The movies on this list are my preference only; Including, but not limited to: being enjoyable, thought provoking, exciting, technically smart, having fine-honed costuming/props/set pieces, and/or having engaging dialogue. These movies are, for me, the reasons why I keep watching

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33 Historical Movies You Need to Watch at Least Once in Your Life From Apollo 13 to Dunkirk , these popular award-winning films are beloved for a good reason. By Annie O'Sullivan Published: Jun

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46. Dunkirk (2017) This film is perhaps most notable for its anxiety-inducing soundtrack from Hans Zimmer, and a surprising and very well acted cameo from One Direction star Harry Styles. In terms of building the tension of the Dunkirk evacuation, Christopher Nolan's film is a remarkable piece of film making.

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The True Story Behind Schindler's List, One Of The Best Historical Movies Of All Time. Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List is widely considered one of the most impactful history movies ever created. Starring Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes, the 1993 film tells the story of a German industrialist named Oskar Schindler — and how he saved 1,200 Jews during the Holocaust.

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Traudl Junge, the final secretary for Adolf Hitler, tells of the Nazi dictator's final days in his Berlin bunker at the end of WWII. 3. Braveheart. Scottish warrior William Wallace leads his countrymen in a rebellion to free his homeland from the tyranny of King Edward I of England.

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89 Metascore. In 1984 East Berlin, an agent of the secret police conducting surveillance on a writer and his lover finds himself becoming increasingly absorbed by their lives. Director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck Stars Ulrich Mühe Martina Gedeck Sebastian Koch. 7. The Pianist.

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From intense historical thrillers to biographical dramas (with a side of romance), here are 57 of the best historical movies you can stream right now. 1. Frida (2002) Cast: Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina, Geoffrey Rush. Rating: R. This movie tells the captivating life story of surrealist Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo.

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Calling all film buffs and history enthusiasts, get ready to dive into the world of cinema that masterfully brings the past to life. From meticulously accurate depictions of actual events to imaginative interpretations of bygone eras, this comprehensive list features not just the best historical movies, but some of the most engrossing cinematic experiences of all time.

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Titanic (1997) 3. Amadeus (1984) 2. Schindler's List (1993) 1. Lawrence of Arabia (1962) Show 5 more items. A great historical movie is the perfect marriage between reality and fiction, offering

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The 18 Best Historical Films to Dive Into. Powerful stories, reimagined. (Image credit: Alamy) By Angel Madison, Quinci LeGardye. published 25 November 2021. Sometimes, the best (and most exciting

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13. Aguirre, The Wrath of God. Filmverlag der Autoren. "Aguirre, The Wrath of God" was not filmed like a classical epic. Director Werner Herzog used minimalist tactics to create a surreal, chaotic

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5. Disney+. STREAM NOW. You can now watch the Broadway sensation Hamilton from the comfort of your own living room on Disney+. The groundbreaking musical draws from hip hop, R&B, pop, and soul to tell the story of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. STREAM NOW.

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The best historical movies to stream right now. Take a trip back in time with some of history's best films about, well, history. By Xuanlin Tham. 30 May 2023.

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In a time when historical movies revolved around, sword-wielding, leather-clad kings and princes, The Vikings charged in with their swashbucklers in boots, furs, and axes. Based on the 1951 novel

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Historians rejoice! For this list, we'll be looking at the best films that were praised for their historical authenticity. Our countdown includes "Spotlight"

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Here are a few examples of ways you can filter the charts: The Top 10 Historical Films of All Time; The Top 20 Historical Films of All Time; The Top 50 Historical Films of All Time

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List of films about the Basque conflict. List of films about Years of Lead (Italy) List of The Troubles films. List of Soviet-Afghan War films. List of Yugoslav Wars films. List of Chechen Wars films. List of Syrian civil war films. List of Russo-Ukrainian War films.

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If you want a history lesson without the boredom of the classroom, the following is the list of really good historical movies on Netflix. 29. Narvik: Hitler's First Defeat (2022) Image Credits: Eirik Linder Aspelund / Nordisk Film 'Narvik' is a Norwegian war film directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg. Set in April 1940 (World War II), the film

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10. Black Hawk Down. Sony Pictures. Ridley Scott 's 2001 war movie "Black Hawk Down" follows the real-life ill-fated attempt by Task Force Ranger to arrest Mohamed Farrah Aidid, a Somali warlord

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Vote up the historical movies that let the real facts shine. The sheer number of inaccurate films about the past prove that movies aren't history lessons. But every now and then, a historical film comes out that gets the facts right. These films generally stick to the truth because the facts are almost too wild to believe, like the story of a

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Allied prisoners of war plan for several hundred of their number to escape from a German camp during World War II. Director John Sturges Stars Steve McQueen James Garner Richard Attenborough. 8. Gone with the Wind. 1939 3h 58m G. 8.2 (335K) Rate. 97 Metascore. A sheltered and manipulative Southern belle and a roguish profiteer face off in a

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This concludes our list of historical movies on Netflix for you to watch with friends and family. Admittedly, this list is a lot shorter than what is available on Netflix. But that is only because we have chosen well-made films that are relatively recent and well-received by critics. Most of the films we've selected depict real historical

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One of the most pivotal moments in American history was the Apollo 13 mission by astronauts Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise. They attempted to go to the moon in 1970, but an explosion

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Apollo 13 (1995) is a historical drama directed by Ron Howard.The film is based on the true story of the Apollo 13 lunar mission, which encountered a life-threatening crisis in space and became a

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In an essence, 300 is based on historical events.Yes, the Spartans made a pass against the Persian army with 300 men during the Battle of Thermopylae. However, the film left out the fact that they

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When it comes to great natural disaster movies based on true stories, 2015s Everest is a good pick. As the title suggests, the film is based on the 1996 Mount Everest disaster and focuses on the

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Now 50 years old, Chinatown is one of the all-time great crime films - and that's partly because of a potent story based on the real history of California's so-called "water wars".

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"Copa 71" begins with Brandi Chastain, the two-time Olympic gold medalist and legendary U.S. women's soccer player, gawking at a screen. "This is unbelievable," she says, looking at what

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7. Killers of the Flower Moon. 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. 8. Ferrari. Set in the summer of 1957, with Enzo Ferrari's auto empire in crisis, the ex-racer turned entrepreneur pushes himself and his drivers to the edge

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Donald Sutherland, whose ability to both charm and unsettle, both reassure and repulse, was amply displayed in scores of film roles as diverse as a laid-back battlefield surgeon in "M*A*S*H