10 Best Historical Movies Of All Time

Outlaw King (2018)

Following his coronation as King of Scotland, famed warrior Robert the Bruce is sent into exile by the English and leads a gang of outlaws to assist him in reclaiming the kingdom.

Kingdom of Heaven (2005)

Balian, a blacksmith, journeys to Jerusalem in the twelfth century, a city rife with religious strife. He transforms into a defender, saving the city and its people.

Schindler's List (1993)

The historical story of Oskar Schindler, a German industrialist who rescued the lives of over a thousand Jewish refugees during the Holocaust, is told in Steven Spielberg's powerful and moving film. It is largely regarded as a historical filmmaking masterpiece.

Valkyrie (2008)

During World War II, a group of Nazi commanders devises a plan to assassinate Hitler and bring down the Nazi regime via Operation Valkyrie.

Troy (2004)

After having an affair with Menelaus' wife, Helen, Paris, a Trojan prince, intends to take her with him. Later, Menelaus' brother uses this as a reason to launch an attack against Troy.

Lincoln (2012)

During the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln utilises his authority as President of the United States of America to abolish slavery and reunite his country.

The Last Samurai (2003)

Captain Nathan Algren is tasked with training the Japanese army to combat a Samurai revolt. He does, however, end up embracing Samurai culture after being abducted by them.

The Last of the Mohicans (1992)

When a British officer's daughter, Cora, is caught in the crossfire during the French and Indian War, Hawkeye, a Mohican adopted son, must rescue her.

The Woman King (2022)

After instigating the Oyo empire's fury by rescuing imprisoned women, General Nanisca prepared to face the wrath with her own all-women army.

American Sniper (2014)

Chris Kyle, a SEAL sniper, is unable to forget the horrors he witnessed in Iraq, even after returning home. This begins to have an impact on his marriage and his life.

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