Explore the best history films in our collection.
Relive pivotal moments that shaped the world. History films combine factual storytelling with cinematic drama to bring the past to life.
Whether you're a die-hard history fan or exploring this genre for the first time, we've got something for everyone.
Popular movies in this genre are Schindler's List, The Pianist, and Braveheart!
Looking for hidden gems? Browse our underrated history movies ranked by TML Score.
Starring
Sam Waterston
Haing S. Ngor
John Malkovich
Julian Sands

Starring
Hugo Weaving
James Frecheville
Stephen Rea
Freddie Fox

Starring
Benedict Cumberbatch
Merab Ninidze
Rachel Brosnahan
Vladimir Chuprikov

Starring
Jon Finch
Francesca Annis
Martin Shaw
Terence Bayler

Starring
David Arquette
Velizar Binev
David Chandler
Michael Stuhlbarg

Starring
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
Tang Wei
Joan Chen
Leehom Wang

Starring
Christian Bale
Bill Pullman
Robert Duvall
Ann-Margret

Starring
Carey Mulligan
Ralph Fiennes
Lily James
Johnny Flynn

Starring
Henry Fonda
Jane Darwell
John Carradine
Charley Grapewin

Starring
Maria Falconetti
Eugene Silvain
André Berley
Maurice Schutz

Starring
Joseph Fiennes
Tom Felton
Peter Firth
Cliff Curtis

Starring
Ryan Gosling
Claire Foy
Jason Clarke
Kyle Chandler