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1. The Ten Commandments (1956) The Ten Commandments (1956)
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The Egyptian Prince, Moses, learns of his true heritage as a Hebrew and his divine mission as the deliverer of his people. Dir: Cecil B. DeMille With: Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter Adventure | Biography | Drama | History 220 mins.
2. Spotlight (2015) Spotlight (2015)
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The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core. Dir: Tom McCarthy With: Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams Biography | Drama | History 128 mins.
3. Legend (2015) Legend (2015)
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The film tells the story of the identical twin gangsters Reggie and Ronnie Kray, two of the most notorious criminals in British history, and their organised crime empire in the East End of London during the 1960s. Dir: Brian Helgeland With: Tom Hardy, Emily Browning, Taron Egerton Biography | Crime | Drama | History | Thriller 132 mins.
4. In the Heart of the Sea (2015) In the Heart of the Sea (2015)
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A recounting of a New England whaling ship's sinking by a giant whale in 1820, an experience that later inspired the great novel Moby-Dick. Dir: Ron Howard With: Chris Hemsworth, Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson Action | Adventure | Biography | Drama | History | Thriller 122 mins.
5. Straight Outta Compton (2015) Straight Outta Compton (2015)
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The group NWA emerges from the mean streets of Compton in Los Angeles, California, in the mid-1980s and revolutionizes Hip Hop culture with their music and tales about life in the hood. Dir: F. Gary Gray With: O'Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell Biography | Crime | Drama | History | Music 147 mins.
6. Everest (2015) Everest (2015)
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A climbing expedition on Mt. Everest is devastated by a severe snow storm. Dir: Baltasar Kormákur With: Jason Clarke, Ang Phula Sherpa, Thomas M. Wright Adventure | Biography | Drama | History | Thriller 121 mins.
7. Schindler's List (1993) Schindler's List (1993)
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In Poland during World War II, Oskar Schindler gradually becomes concerned for his Jewish workforce after witnessing their persecution by the Nazis. Dir: Steven Spielberg With: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley Biography | Drama | History 195 mins.
8. Ip Man 3 (2015) Ip Man 3 (2015)
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When a band of brutal gangsters led by a crooked property developer make a play to take over the city, Master Ip is forced to take a stand. Dir: Wilson Yip With: Donnie Yen, Lynn Hung, Jin Zhang Action | Biography | Drama | History 105 mins.
9. American Sniper (2014) American Sniper (2014)
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Navy S.E.A.L. sniper Chris Kyle's pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home to his wife and kids after four tours of duty, however, Chris finds that it is the war he can't leave behind. Dir: Clint Eastwood With: Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Kyle Gallner Action | Biography | Drama | History | Thriller | War 133 mins.
10. Argo (2012) Argo (2012)
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Acting under the cover of a Hollywood producer scouting a location for a science fiction film, a CIA agent launches a dangerous operation to rescue six Americans in Tehran during the U.S. hostage crisis in Iran in 1980. Dir: Ben Affleck With: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, John Goodman Biography | Drama | History | Thriller 120 mins.
11. 12 Years a Slave (2013) 12 Years a Slave (2013)
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In the antebellum United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Dir: Steve McQueen With: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Kenneth Williams, Michael Fassbender Biography | Drama | History 134 mins.
12. Braveheart (1995) Braveheart (1995)
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When his secret bride is executed for assaulting an English soldier who tried to rape her, William Wallace begins a revolt against King Edward I of England. Dir: Mel Gibson With: Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan Biography | Drama | History | War 178 mins.
13. The 33 (2015) The 33 (2015)
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Based on the real-life event, when a gold and copper mine collapses, it traps 33 miners underground for 69 days. Dir: Patricia Riggen With: Antonio Banderas, Rodrigo Santoro, Juliette Binoche Biography | Drama | History 127 mins.
14. Lincoln (2012) Lincoln (2012)
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As the Civil War continues to rage, America's president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves. Dir: Steven Spielberg With: Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn Biography | Drama | History | War 150 mins.
15. Suffragette (2015) Suffragette (2015)
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The foot soldiers of the early feminist movement, women who were forced underground to pursue a dangerous game of cat and mouse with an increasingly brutal State. Dir: Sarah Gavron With: Carey Mulligan, Anne-Marie Duff, Helena Bonham Carter Biography | Drama | History 106 mins.
16. Testament of Youth (2014) Testament of Youth (2014)
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A British woman recalls coming of age during World War I - a story of young love, the futility of war, and how to make sense of the darkest times. Dir: James Kent With: Alicia Vikander, Kit Harington, Taron Egerton Biography | Drama | History | War 129 mins.
17. Amadeus (1984) Amadeus (1984)
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The incredible story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, told by his peer and secret rival Antonio Salieri - now confined to an insane asylum. Dir: Milos Forman With: F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, Elizabeth Berridge Biography | Drama | History | Music 160 mins.
18. The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015) The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015)
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Twenty-four male students out of seventy-five were selected to take on randomly assigned roles of prisoners and guards in a mock prison situated in the basement of the Stanford psychology building. Dir: Kyle Patrick Alvarez With: Ezra Miller, Tye Sheridan, Billy Crudup Biography | Drama | History | Thriller 122 mins.
19. Public Enemies (2009) Public Enemies (2009)
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The Feds try to take down notorious American gangsters John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson and Pretty Boy Floyd during a booming crime wave in the 1930s. Dir: Michael Mann With: Christian Bale, Johnny Depp, David Wenham Biography | Crime | Drama | History | Romance 140 mins.
20. Spartacus (1960) Spartacus (1960)
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The slave Spartacus leads a violent revolt against the decadent Roman Republic. Dir: Stanley Kubrick With: Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons Adventure | Biography | Drama | History | War 197 mins.
21. Downfall (2004) Downfall (2004)
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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. Dir: Oliver Hirschbiegel With: Bruno Ganz, Alexandra Maria Lara, Ulrich Matthes Biography | Drama | History | War 156 mins.
22. The King's Speech (2010) The King's Speech (2010)
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The story of King George VI of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch become worthy of it. Dir: Tom Hooper With: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter Biography | Drama | History 118 mins.
23. Tombstone (1993) Tombstone (1993)
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A successful lawman's plans to retire anonymously in Tombstone, Arizona, are disrupted by the kind of outlaws he was famous for eliminating. Dir: George P. Cosmatos With: Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliott Action | Biography | Drama | History | Romance | Western 130 mins.
24. Saving Mr. Banks (2013) Saving Mr. Banks (2013)
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Author P.L. Travers reflects on her childhood after reluctantly meeting with Walt Disney, who seeks to adapt her Mary Poppins books for the big screen. Dir: John Lee Hancock With: Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks, Annie Rose Buckley Biography | Comedy | Drama | History | Music 125 mins.
25. Hollywoodland (2006) Hollywoodland (2006)
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A detective examines the mysterious death of George Reeves, the star of the television series Adventures of Superman. Dir: Allen Coulter With: Adrien Brody, Ben Affleck, Diane Lane Biography | Crime | Drama | History | Mystery | Romance | Thriller 126 mins.
26. Woman in Gold (2015) Woman in Gold (2015)
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Maria Altmann, an octogenarian Jewish refugee, takes on the Austrian government to recover artwork she believes rightfully belongs to her family. Dir: Simon Curtis With: Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds, Daniel Brühl Biography | Drama | History 109 mins.
27. Airlift (2016) Airlift (2016)
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When Iraq invades Kuwait in August, 1990, a callous Indian businessman becomes the spokesperson for more than 170,000 stranded countrymen. Dir: Raja Menon With: Akshay Kumar, Nimrat Kaur, Taranjit Kaur Action | Biography | Drama | History | Thriller 130 mins.
28. Selma (2014) Selma (2014)
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A chronicle of Martin Luther King's campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in 1965. Dir: Ava DuVernay With: David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Tim Roth Biography | Drama | History 128 mins.
29. Lawrence of Arabia (1962) Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
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The story of TE Lawrence, the English officer who successfully united and lead the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes during World War 1 in order to fight the Turks. Dir: David Lean With: Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn Adventure | Biography | Drama | History | War 216 mins.
30. Son of God (2014) Son of God (2014)
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The life story of Jesus is told from his humble birth through his teachings, crucifixion and ultimate resurrection. Dir: Christopher Spencer With: Diogo Morgado, Amber Rose Revah, Sebastian Knapp Biography | Drama | History 138 mins.
31. Marie Antoinette (2006) Marie Antoinette (2006)
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The retelling of France's iconic but ill-fated queen, Marie Antoinette. From her betrothal and marriage to Louis XVI at 15 to her reign as queen at 19 and to the end of her reign as queen and ultimately the fall of Versailles. Dir: Sofia Coppola With: Kirsten Dunst, Jason Schwartzman, Rip Torn Biography | Drama | History 123 mins.
32. Alexander (2004) Alexander (2004)
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Alexander, the King of Macedonia and one of the greatest military leaders in the history of warfare, conquers much of the known world. Dir: Oliver Stone With: Colin Farrell, Anthony Hopkins, Rosario Dawson Action | Adventure | Biography | Drama | History | Romance | War 175 mins.
33. The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
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Two sisters contend for the affection of King Henry VIII. Dir: Justin Chadwick With: Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana Biography | Drama | History | Romance 115 mins.
34. Pride (2014) Pride (2014)
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U.K. gay activists work to help miners during their lengthy strike of the National Union of Mineworkers in the summer of 1984. Dir: Matthew Warchus With: Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Dominic West Biography | Comedy | Drama | History 119 mins.
35. A Royal Affair (2012) A Royal Affair (2012)
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A young queen, who is married to an insane king, falls secretly in love with her physician - and together they start a revolution that changes a nation forever. Dir: Nikolaj Arcel With: Alicia Vikander, Mads Mikkelsen, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard Biography | Drama | History | Romance 137 mins.
36. The New World (2005) The New World (2005)
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The story of the English exploration of Virginia, and of the changing world and loves of Pocahontas. Dir: Terrence Malick With: Colin Farrell, Q'orianka Kilcher, Christopher Plummer Biography | Drama | History | Romance 135 mins.
37. The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)
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Robert Ford, who's idolized Jesse James since childhood, tries hard to join the reforming gang of the Missouri outlaw, but gradually becomes resentful of the bandit leader. Dir: Andrew Dominik With: Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Sam Shepard Biography | Crime | Drama | History | Western 160 mins.
38. Charlie Wilson's War (2007) Charlie Wilson's War (2007)
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A drama based on a Texas congressman Charlie Wilson's covert dealings in Afghanistan, where his efforts to assist rebels in their war with the Soviets have some unforeseen and long-reaching effects. Dir: Mike Nichols With: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Philip Seymour Hoffman Biography | Comedy | Drama | History 102 mins.
39. All the President's Men (1976) All the President's Men (1976)
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"The Washington Post" reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the details of the Watergate scandal that leads to President Richard Nixon's resignation. Dir: Alan J. Pakula With: Dustin Hoffman, Robert Redford, Jack Warden Biography | Drama | History | Thriller 138 mins.
40. Elizabeth (1998) Elizabeth (1998)
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A film of the early years of the reign of Elizabeth I of England and her difficult task of learning what is necessary to be a monarch. Dir: Shekhar Kapur With: Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Christopher Eccleston Biography | Drama | History 124 mins.
41. Ip Man 2 (2010) Ip Man 2 (2010)
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Centering on Ip Man's migration to Hong Kong in 1949 as he attempts to propagate his discipline of Wing Chun martial arts. Dir: Wilson Yip With: Donnie Yen, Xiaoming Huang, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung Action | Biography | Drama | History | Sport 108 mins.
42. Cleopatra (1963) Cleopatra (1963)
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Historical epic. The triumphs and tragedy of the Egyptian queen, Cleopatra. Dir: Joseph L. Mankiewicz With: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Rex Harrison Biography | Drama | History | Romance 192 mins.
43. Gandhi (1982) Gandhi (1982)
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Gandhi's character is fully explained as a man of nonviolence. Through his patience, he is able to drive the British out of the subcontinent. And the stubborn nature of Jinnah and his commitment towards Pakistan is portrayed. Dir: Richard Attenborough With: Ben Kingsley, John Gielgud, Candice Bergen Biography | Drama | History 191 mins.
44. Invictus (2009) Invictus (2009)
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Nelson Mandela, in his first term as the South African President, initiates a unique venture to unite the apartheid-torn land: enlist the national rugby team on a mission to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Dir: Clint Eastwood With: Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Tony Kgoroge Biography | Drama | History | Sport 134 mins.
45. The Last King of Scotland (2006) The Last King of Scotland (2006)
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Based on the events of the brutal Ugandan dictator Idi Amin's regime as seen by his personal physician during the 1970s Dir: Kevin Macdonald With: James McAvoy, Forest Whitaker, Gillian Anderson Biography | Drama | History | Thriller 121 mins.
46. The Way Back (2010) The Way Back (2010)
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Siberian gulag escapees travel 4,000 miles by foot to freedom in India. Dir: Peter Weir With: Jim Sturgess, Ed Harris, Colin Farrell Adventure | Biography | Drama | History 133 mins.
47. Milk (2008) Milk (2008)
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The story of Harvey Milk, and his struggles as an American gay activist who fought for gay rights and became California's first openly gay elected official. Dir: Gus Van Sant With: Sean Penn, Josh Brolin, Emile Hirsch Biography | Drama | History 128 mins.
48. The Young Victoria (2009) The Young Victoria (2009)
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A dramatization of the turbulent first years of Queen Victoria's rule, and her enduring romance with Prince Albert. Dir: Jean-Marc Vallée With: Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany Biography | Drama | History | Romance 105 mins.
49. In the Name of the Father (1993) In the Name of the Father (1993)
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A man's coerced confession to an IRA bombing he did not commit results in the imprisonment of his father as well. An English lawyer fights to free them. Dir: Jim Sheridan With: Daniel Day-Lewis, Pete Postlethwaite, Alison Crosbie Biography | Drama | History 133 mins.
50. W. (2008) W. (2008)
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A chronicle of the life and presidency of George W. Bush. Dir: Oliver Stone With: Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Banks, Ioan Gruffudd Biography | Drama | History 129 mins.
51. The Duchess (2008) The Duchess (2008)
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A chronicle of the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life. Dir: Saul Dibb With: Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes, Dominic Cooper Biography | Drama | History | Romance 110 mins.
52. Malcolm X (1992) Malcolm X (1992)
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Biographical epic of the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader, from his early life and career as a small-time gangster, to his ministry as a member of the Nation of Islam. Dir: Spike Lee With: Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Delroy Lindo Biography | Drama | History | Romance 202 mins.
53. Miracle (2004) Miracle (2004)
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Miracle tells the true story of Herb Brooks (Russell), the player-turned-coach who led the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team to victory over the seemingly invincible Russian squad. Dir: Gavin O'Connor With: Kurt Russell, Patricia Clarkson, Nathan West Biography | Drama | History | Sport 135 mins.
54. Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
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A mature Queen Elizabeth endures multiple crises late in her reign including court intrigues, an assassination plot, the Spanish Armada, and romantic disappointments. Dir: Shekhar Kapur With: Cate Blanchett, Clive Owen, Geoffrey Rush Biography | Drama | History | War 114 mins.
55. Mr. Turner (2014) Mr. Turner (2014)
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An exploration of the last quarter century of the great, if eccentric, British painter J.M.W. Turner's life. Dir: Mike Leigh With: Timothy Spall, Paul Jesson, Dorothy Atkinson Biography | Drama | History 150 mins.
56. The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999) The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999)
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A young girl receives a vision that drives her to rid France of its oppressors. Dir: Luc Besson With: Milla Jovovich, John Malkovich, Rab Affleck Adventure | Biography | Drama | History | War 148 mins.
57. The Last Emperor (1987) The Last Emperor (1987)
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The story of the final Emperor of China. Dir: Bernardo Bertolucci With: John Lone, Joan Chen, Peter O'Toole Biography | Drama | History 163 mins.
58. Seven Years in Tibet (1997) Seven Years in Tibet (1997)
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True story of Heinrich Harrer, an Austrian mountain climber who became friends with the Dalai Lama at the time of China's takeover of Tibet. Dir: Jean-Jacques Annaud With: Brad Pitt, David Thewlis, BD Wong Adventure | Biography | Drama | History | War 136 mins.
59. Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005) Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005)
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Broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow looks to bring down Senator Joseph McCarthy. Dir: George Clooney With: David Strathairn, George Clooney, Patricia Clarkson Biography | Drama | History 93 mins.
60. Evita (1996) Evita (1996)
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The hit musical based on the life of Evita Duarte, a B-picture Argentinian actress who eventually became the wife of Argentinian president Juan Perón, and the most beloved and hated woman in Argentina. Dir: Alan Parker With: Madonna, Jonathan Pryce, Antonio Banderas Biography | Drama | History | Musical 135 mins.
61. Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013) Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013)
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A chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa. Dir: Justin Chadwick With: Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Terry Pheto Biography | Drama | History 141 mins.
62. The Iron Lady (2011) The Iron Lady (2011)
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An elderly Margaret Thatcher talks to the imagined presence of her recently deceased husband as she struggles to come to terms with his death while scenes from her past life, from girlhood to British prime minister, intervene. Dir: Phyllida Lloyd With: Meryl Streep, Jim Broadbent, Richard E. Grant Biography | Drama | History 105 mins.
63. Breach (2007) Breach (2007)
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FBI upstart Eric O'Neill enters into a power game with his boss, Robert Hanssen, an agent who was put on trial for selling secrets to the Soviet Union. Dir: Billy Ray With: Chris Cooper, Ryan Phillippe, Dennis Haysbert Biography | Crime | Drama | History | Thriller 110 mins.
64. Che: Part One (2008) Che: Part One (2008)
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In 1956, Ernesto 'Che' Guevara and a band of Castro-led Cuban exiles mobilize an army to topple the regime of dictator Fulgencio Batista. Dir: Steven Soderbergh With: Julia Ormond, Benicio Del Toro, Oscar Isaac Biography | Drama | History | War 134 mins.
65. Silkwood (1983) Silkwood (1983)
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The story of Karen Silkwood, a metallurgy worker at a plutonium processing plant who was purposefully contaminated, psychologically tortured and possibly murdered to prevent her from exposing blatant worker safety violations at the plant. Dir: Mike Nichols With: Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell, Cher Biography | Drama | History | Thriller 131 mins.
66. Reds (1981) Reds (1981)
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A radical American journalist becomes involved with the Communist revolution in Russia and hopes to bring its spirit and idealism to the United States. Dir: Warren Beatty With: Warren Beatty, Diane Keaton, Edward Herrmann Biography | Drama | History | Romance 195 mins.
67. The Legend Is Born: Ip Man (2010) The Legend Is Born: Ip Man (2010)
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Yip Man's resistance against invading foreigners, along with his romantic relations while under the tutelage of three Wing Chun masters. Dir: Herman Yau With: Yu-Hang To, Yi Huang, Biao Yuen Action | Biography | Drama | History | Sport 100 mins.
68. Ned Kelly (2003) Ned Kelly (2003)
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An innocent man becomes one of the most wanted criminals the world has ever known. Dir: Gregor Jordan With: Heath Ledger, Orlando Bloom, Geoffrey Rush Action | Adventure | Biography | Crime | History | Romance | Western 110 mins.
69. Amazing Grace (2006) Amazing Grace (2006)
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The idealist William Wilberforce maneuvers his way through Parliament, endeavoring to end the British transatlantic slave trade. Dir: Michael Apted With: Ioan Gruffudd, Albert Finney, Michael Gambon Biography | Drama | History | Romance 118 mins.
70. The Lion in Winter (1968) The Lion in Winter (1968)
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1183 AD: King Henry II's three sons all want to inherit the throne, but he won't commit to a choice. They and his wife variously plot to force him. Dir: Anthony Harvey With: Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins Biography | Drama | History 134 mins.
71. A Man for All Seasons (1966) A Man for All Seasons (1966)
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The story of Thomas More, who stood up to King Henry VIII when the King rejected the Roman Catholic Church to obtain a divorce and remarriage. Dir: Fred Zinnemann With: Paul Scofield, Wendy Hiller, Robert Shaw Biography | Drama | History 120 mins.
72. Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan (2007) Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan (2007)
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The story recounts the early life of Genghis Khan who was a slave before going on to conquer half the world including Russia in 1206. Dir: Sergey Bodrov With: Tadanobu Asano, Amadu Mamadakov, Khulan Chuluun Adventure | Biography | Drama | History | War 126 mins.
73. Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002)
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In 1931, three aboriginal girls escape after being plucked from their homes to be trained as domestic staff and set off on a trek across the Outback. Dir: Phillip Noyce With: Everlyn Sampi, Tianna Sansbury, Kenneth Branagh Adventure | Biography | Drama | History 94 mins.
74. The Message (1976) The Message (1976)
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This must-see epic depicts the birth of Islam. In the 7th century Mohammed is visited by Angel Gabriel... Dir: Moustapha Akkad With: Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas, Michael Ansara Adventure | Biography | Drama | History | War 177 mins.
75. The Madness of King George (1994) The Madness of King George (1994)
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A meditation on power and the metaphor of the body of state, based on the real episode of dementia experienced... Dir: Nicholas Hytner With: Nigel Hawthorne, Helen Mirren, Rupert Graves Biography | Comedy | Drama | History 104 mins.
76. In the Realm of the Senses (1976) In the Realm of the Senses (1976)
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A passionate telling of the story of Sada Abe, a woman whose affair with her master led to a sexual obsession which then came to a violent end. Dir: Nagisa Ôshima With: Tatsuya Fuji, Eiko Matsuda, Aoi Nakajima Biography | Drama | History | Romance 109 mins.
77. Henry V (1989) Henry V (1989)
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In the midst of the Hundred Years' War in 1415, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France. Dir: Kenneth Branagh With: Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Simon Shepherd Action | Biography | Drama | History | Romance | War 137 mins.
78. Into the White (2012) Into the White (2012)
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Norway, WWII: A group of British and German soldiers find themselves stranded in the wilderness after an aircraft battle. Finding shelter in the same cabin, they realize the only way to survive the winter is to place the rules of war aside. Dir: Petter Næss With: Florian Lukas, David Kross, Lachlan Nieboer Biography | Drama | History | War 104 mins.
79. A Mighty Heart (2007) A Mighty Heart (2007)
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Mariane Pearl embarks on a frantic search to locate her journalist husband, Daniel, when he goes missing in Pakistan. Dir: Michael Winterbottom With: Angelina Jolie, Dan Futterman, Irrfan Khan Biography | Drama | History | Thriller | War 108 mins.
80. Andrei Rublev (1966) Andrei Rublev (1966)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.4/10 X  
The life, times and afflictions of the fifteenth-century Russian iconographer. Dir: Andrei Tarkovsky With: Anatoliy Solonitsyn, Ivan Lapikov, Nikolay Grinko Biography | Drama | History 205 mins.
81. 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992)
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Christopher Columbus' discovery of the Americas and the effect this has on the indigenous people. Dir: Ridley Scott With: Gérard Depardieu, Armand Assante, Sigourney Weaver Adventure | Biography | Drama | History 154 mins.
82. Nixon (1995) Nixon (1995)
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A biographical story of former U.S. president Richard Milhous Nixon, from his days as a young boy to his eventual presidency which ended in shame. Dir: Oliver Stone With: Anthony Hopkins, Joan Allen, Powers Boothe Biography | Drama | History 192 mins.
83. Made in Dagenham (2010) Made in Dagenham (2010)
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A dramatization of the 1968 strike at the Ford Dagenham car plant, where female workers walked out in protest against sexual discrimination. Dir: Nigel Cole With: Sally Hawkins, Bob Hoskins, Andrea Riseborough Biography | Comedy | Drama | History 113 mins.
84. Queen Margot (1994) Queen Margot (1994)
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Young Queen Margot finds herself trapped in an arranged marriage amidst a religious war between Catholics and Protestants. She hopes to escape with a new lover, but finds herself imprisoned by her powerful and ruthless family. Dir: Patrice Chéreau With: Isabelle Adjani, Daniel Auteuil, Jean-Hugues Anglade Biography | Crime | Drama | History | Romance 159 mins.
85. Che: Part Two (2008) Che: Part Two (2008)
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In 1967, Ernesto 'Che' Guevara leads a small partisan army to fight an ill-fated revolutionary guerrilla war in Bolivia, South America. Dir: Steven Soderbergh With: Demián Bichir, Rodrigo Santoro, Benicio Del Toro Biography | Drama | History | War 135 mins.
86. Mrs Brown (1997) Mrs Brown (1997)
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Queen Victoria is deeply depressed after the death of her husband, disappearing from public. Her servant Brown... Dir: John Madden With: Judi Dench, Billy Connolly, Geoffrey Palmer Biography | Drama | History | Romance 105 mins.
87. Goya's Ghosts (2006) Goya's Ghosts (2006)
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Painter Francisco Goya faces a scandal involving his muse, who is labeled a heretic by a monk. Dir: Milos Forman With: Javier Bardem, Natalie Portman, Stellan Skarsgård Biography | Drama | History 113 mins.
88. Max Manus: Man of War (2008) Max Manus: Man of War (2008)
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The true story about one of the most brilliant saboteurs during World War II and his battle to overcome his inner demons. Dir: Joachim Rønning, Espen Sandberg With: Aksel Hennie, Agnes Kittelsen, Nicolai Cleve Broch Action | Biography | Drama | History | War 118 mins.
89. Luther (2003) Luther (2003)
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During the early 16th Century idealistic German monk Martin Luther, disgusted by the materialism in the church, begins the dialogue that will lead to the Protestant Reformation. Dir: Eric Till With: Joseph Fiennes, Bruno Ganz, Peter Ustinov Biography | Drama | History 123 mins.
90. Kundun (1997) Kundun (1997)
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From childhood to adulthood, Tibet's fourteenth Dalai Lama deals with Chinese oppression and other problems. Dir: Martin Scorsese With: Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Gyurme Tethong, Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin Biography | Drama | History | War 134 mins.
91. Cyrano de Bergerac (1990) Cyrano de Bergerac (1990)
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Embarrassed by his large nose, a romantic poet/soldier romances his cousin by proxy. Dir: Jean-Paul Rappeneau With: Gérard Depardieu, Anne Brochet, Vincent Perez Biography | Comedy | Drama | History | Romance 137 mins.
92. The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928) The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928)
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A chronicle of the trial of Jeanne d'Arc on charges of heresy, and the efforts of her ecclesiastical jurists to force Jeanne to recant her claims of holy visions. Dir: Carl Theodor Dreyer With: Maria Falconetti, Eugene Silvain, André Berley Biography | Drama | History 110 mins.
93. Sophie Scholl: The Final Days (2005) Sophie Scholl: The Final Days (2005)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X  
A dramatization of the final days of Sophie Scholl, one of the most famous members of the German World War II anti-Nazi resistance movement, The White Rose. Dir: Marc Rothemund With: Julia Jentsch, Fabian Hinrichs, Alexander Held Biography | Crime | Drama | History | Thriller | War 120 mins.
94. Heaven & Earth (1993) Heaven & Earth (1993)
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The final movie in Oliver Stone's Vietnam trilogy follows the true story of a Vietnamese village girl... Dir: Oliver Stone With: Hiep Thi Le, Tommy Lee Jones, Haing S. Ngor Action | Biography | Drama | History | War 140 mins.
95. Becket (1964) Becket (1964)
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An English king comes to terms with his affection for his close friend and confidant, who finds his true honor by observing God's divine will rather than the king's. Dir: Peter Glenville With: Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud Biography | Drama | History 148 mins.
96. Wilde (1997) Wilde (1997)
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The story of Oscar Wilde, genius, poet, playwright and the First Modern Man. The self-realization of... Dir: Brian Gilbert With: Stephen Fry, Jude Law, Vanessa Redgrave Biography | Drama | History | Romance 118 mins.
97. Sergeant York (1941) Sergeant York (1941)
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A hillbilly sharpshooter drafted in WW1 despite his claim to be a pacifist, who ends up becoming a war hero. Dir: Howard Hawks With: Gary Cooper, Walter Brennan, Joan Leslie Biography | Drama | History | Romance | War 134 mins.
98. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.3/10 X  
The truth behind the ascension of Milkha "The Flying Sikh" Singh who was scarred because of the India-Pakistan partition. Dir: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra With: Farhan Akhtar, Sonam Kapoor, Pavan Malhotra Action | Biography | Drama | History | Sport 186 mins.
99. The Butterfly's Dream (2013) The Butterfly's Dream (2013)
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In a small Turkish town, two young tuberculous poets try to survive while publishing their poems. As they both fall in love, their life would never be the same. Dir: Yilmaz Erdogan With: Kivanç Tatlitug, Mert Firat, Belçim Bilgin Biography | Drama | History | Romance 138 mins.
100. Once Upon a Time in China (1991) Once Upon a Time in China (1991)
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Set in late 19th century Canton this martial arts film depicts the stance taken by the legendary martial... Dir: Hark Tsui With: Jet Li, Biao Yuen, Rosamund Kwan Action | Adventure | Biography | Drama | History 134 mins.
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