History Movies
Finding Oscar 7.3 1h 40min 
Bob Marley: One Love 6.3 1h 44min 
20 Days in Mariupol 8.6 1h 34min 
Society of the Snow 7.8 2h 24min 
The Bounty 7.0 2h 12min 
One Life 7.6 1h 49min 
A Call to Spy 6.7 2h 4min 
The Fallen Astronaut 6.2 55min 
The Glorias 6.0 2h 27min 
Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President 7.5 1h 36min This rockumentary-style presidential portrait shows how Jimmy Carter reinvigorated a post-Watergate America—with the music of the counterculture, including the Allman Brothers, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and Jimmy Buffett.
Mrs Lowry & Son 6.7 1h 31min An intimate portrayal of the relationship between one of greatest artists of the 20th century, L.S. Lowry and his unhappy and controlling mother, Elizabeth, whom he lived with all his…
Elcano & Magellan: The First Voyage Around the World 4.5 1h 25min The first journey around the world began under the command of Ferdinand Magellan and was concluded by Juan Sebastián Elcano. Five boats left Seville on September 20, 1519. Storms, famine,…
Sid & Judy 7.4 1h 40min Explore the dramatic career and personal struggles of the talented and tragically short-lived entertainer Judy Garland through rare concert footage, never-heard-before voice recordings and personal photos.
Victoria & Albert: The Royal Wedding 7.6 1h 30min Historian Lucy Worsley restages the 1840 wedding of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Aided by a team of experts, Worsley recreates the most important elements of the ceremony and the…
Brenda Emmanus explores the art collection of Charles I, much of which is being reunited for a unique exhibition for the first time since his execution. Brenda hears the stories…
Le train d’Hitler: bête d’acier 6.3 53min Trace the history of Hitler’s armored private train, a 15-car mobile headquarters boasting state-of-the-art communications and anti-aircraft cannons.
A Return to Grace: Luther’s Life and Legacy 7.3 1h 54min The year 2017 marks the 500th anniversary of one on the most important events in Western civilization: the birth of an idea that continues to shape the life of every…
Der Hauptmann 7.3 1h 58min Germany, 1945. Soldier Willi Herold, become a deserter of the German army, stumbles into a uniform of Nazi captain abandoned during the last and desperate weeks of the Third Reich….
Don’t Take Me Home 7.0 1h 30min Documentary focusing on the wales national football team and their first Major Tournament since 1958 at the Euro’s 2016 in France. going beyond expectations and reaching the Semi Final, Making…
Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical! 8.3 2h 14min The rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a ragged band of teenaged ’newsies,’ who dreams only of a better life far from the hardship of…
Devil’s Bride 6.0 1h 48min Anna’s story takes place on Åland Island in 1666, during the beginning of the most widespread and systematic witch-hunts in Scandinavian history. In all, 16 women were convicted of being…
Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Cyber Attacks 5.5 46min This film details the hacking of the Ashley Madison ”extramarital affairs” website and the fallout from the public release of its users’ emails.
Britain’s Pompeii: A Village Lost in Time 7.3 59min Professor Alice Roberts joins the team excavating a 3,000-year-old Bronze Age village in the Cambridgeshire Fens that’s been called the ’British Pompeii’ due to the remarkable levels of preservation.
The King’s Highway 7.9 1h 38min The King’s Highway is a Documentary film about the untold story of Northeast Philadelphia’s impact on America and the historical significance of this region. The historic buildings and structures along…
Hitler’s Olympics 6.6 44min Hitler, Nazi propaganda and 1936 Berlin Olympics are put under the microscope to uncover hidden truths and the historical legacy of those games.
Manifest Destiny: The Lewis & Clark Musical Adventure 7.2 1h 27min With exaggerated, eye-popping style, this tall tale of Lewis and Clark becomes a romping spoof of American ego. Follow the explorers out on the trail as they discover that destiny…
Hillary’s America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party 4.8 1h 47min A journey into the secret history of the Democratic Party and the contentious rise of presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. In Hillary’s America, New York Times #1 bestselling author and celebrated…
The Son of Raw’s the Roman 3.2 1h 31min The year is 400 AD in what is known now as Western Europe . After an unprovoked battle with local Germainian Barbarians The Roman is wounded and seeks refuge in…
Elvis & Nixon 6.4 1h 26min In 1970, a few days before Christmas, Elvis Presley showed up on the White House lawn seeking to be deputized into the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs by the…
Accidental Courtesy: Daryl Davis, Race & America 7.6 1h 35min Daryl Davis has an unusual hobby. As a musician he has played with legends like Chuck Berry and Little Richard, but in his spare time he likes to meet and…
Churchill’s Secret 6.8 1h 41min British Prime Minister Winston Churchill suffers from a stroke in the summer of 1953 that’s kept a secret from the rest of the world.
Marvel’s Captain America: 75 Heroic Years 7.3 42min A full-length documentary that follows the history of Captain America from 1941 to present and explores how “Cap” has been a reflection of the changing times and the world he…
The Tiger: An Old Hunter’s Tale 7.2 2h 19min In 1925 Korea, Japanese rulers demand the last remaining tiger be killed. The tiger easily defeats his pursuers until a legendary hunter takes him on.
Don’t Blink – Robert Frank 6.8 1h 22min The life and work of Robert Frank—as a photographer and a filmmaker—are so intertwined that they’re one in the same, and the vast amount of territory he’s covered, from The…
Prophet’s Prey 7.2 1h 28min Filmmaker Amy Berg sheds light on the sexual, financial and spiritual abuses heaped upon members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by their former leader, Warren…
America’s Blues 6.8 1h 23min America’s Blues takes a new angle on the Blues, focusing on, not only the musical impact it has had on all forms of Popular American Music, but also the influence…
Love & Mercy 7.4 2h The life of reclusive and eccentric Beach Boys songwriter and musician Brian Wilson.
Lambert & Stamp 6.6 2h In this crazy, chaotic gospel of chance, aspiring filmmakers Chris Stamp and Kit Lambert set out to search for a subject for their underground movie, leading them to discover, mentor,…
My Father’s Vietnam 6.6 1h 19min A personal documentary about a public subject, My Father’s Vietnam personifies the connections made and unmade by the Vietnam War. Featuring never-before-seen photographs and 8mm footage of the era, My…
As good as any Dickens novel, this is the triumphant and tragic story of the greatest architectural dynasty of the 19th century. Dan Cruickshank charts the rise of Sir George…
Yalom’s Cure 6.9 1h 17min Documentary about the psychotherapist Irvin D. Yalom.
That’s Not Funny is an examination of the history of taboo subjects and controversy in comedy, and one comedy fan’s heartfelt and passionate defense of an art form.
The Hornet’s Nest 6.7 1h 33min Armed only with their cameras, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning conflict Journalist Mike Boettcher, and his son, Carlos, provide unprecedented access into the longest war in U.S. history.
Big Charity: The Death of America’s Oldest Hospital 8.1 1h 2min This documentary film includes never-before-seen footage and exclusive interviews to tell the story of Charity Hospital, from its roots to its controversial closing in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. From…
Tim’s Vermeer 7.8 1h 20min Inventor Tim Jenison seeks to understand the painting techniques used by Dutch Master Johannes Vermeer.
It’s Better to Jump 5.8 1h 15min There is a centuries-old seawall in the ancient port of Akka, located on Israel’s northern coast. Today, Akka is a modern city inhabited by Muslims, Christians, Jews, and Baha’i, but…
Beatriz’s War 6.4 1h 41min Beatriz’s young husband disappears during the brutal Kraras massacre by occupying Indonesian forces, sixteen years later she is troubled by his return; is this mysterious stranger her husband, an impostor,…
Good Ol’ Freda 7.4 1h 26min The story of Freda Kelly, a shy Liverpudlian teenager asked to work for a young local band hoping to make it big: The Beatles. Their loyal secretary from beginning to…
Ephraim’s Rescue 5.8 1h 39min From T.C. Christensen, director of the sensational pioneer film, 17 Miracles, comes the heroic true story of a simple man who was called to do the work of angels. Ephraim’s…
The Spirit of ’45 7.1 1h 34min Ken Loach’s 2013 documentary about social change in Britain in the aftermath of the Second World War, including the nationalisation of industries and the formation of the welfare state. Made…
ZIPPER: Coney Island’s Last Wild Ride 7.2 1h 17min A story about greed, politics and the land grab of the century, ZIPPER chronicles the battle over an American cultural icon. Small-time ride operator, Eddie Miranda, proudly operates a carnival…
The Butterfly’s Dream 2h 18min 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.
Can’t Stand Losing You: Surviving the Police 6.9 1h 23min Based on the acclaimed memoir by renowned guitarist Andy Summers, Can’t Stand Losing You: Surviving The Police follows Summers’ journey from his early days in the psychedelic ‘60s music scene,…
The King’s Doctor 7.6 The King’s Doctor is a 2012 South Korean television series, starring Jo Seung-woo and Lee Yo-won. It aired on Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation from October 1, 2012 to March 25, 2013…
Caesar’s Messiah: The Roman Conspiracy to Invent Jesus 6.7 1h 24min Based on the best-selling religious studies book by Joseph Atwill, this documentary shows that Jesus is not a historical figure, the events of Jesus’ life were based on a Roman…
Shackleton’s Captain 7.5 1h 30min In 1914 Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Imperial Trans Antarctic Expedition headed for the South Pole and disaster. Shackleton’s Captain reveals the truth behind the spectacular survival of all the crew and…
Hey, Boo: Harper Lee and ’To Kill a Mockingbird’ 7.4 1h 23min Hey, Boo explores the life of reclusive author Nelle Harper Lee, shedding light on the context and history of her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel To Kill a Mockingbird.
The Legend of Hell’s Gate: An American Conspiracy 4.1 1h 48min In 1870s Texas, a ruthless bounty hunter and an Irish desperado flee the law with a young criminal claiming to possess a treasure more valuable than gold. Crossing paths with…
Nicky’s Family 8.0 1h 36min Nicky’s Family is a gripping documentary from the International Emmy Award winning producers Patrik Pass and Matej Minac about a rescue operation of the “British Schindler” – Sir Nicholas Winton…
Gobeklitepe: The World’s First Temple 7.8 1h 20min While challenging common beliefs on the history of civilization, the film takes the audience back to 12 thousand years ago, to Gobeklitepe, an ancient site recently found in SanliUrfa, Turkiye….
Darwin’s Darkest Hour 7.0 1h 44min In 1858 Charles Darwin struggles to publish one of the most controversial scientific theories ever conceived, while he and his wife Emma confront family tragedy.
Brother’s War 3.1 1h 40min The story is set in the latter days of World War 2, against the backdrop of fierce combat on the eastern front. Brother’s War is based on real events.
Les femmes de l’ombre 6.7 1h 57min May 1944, a group of French servicewomen and resistance fighters are enlisted into the British Special Operations Executive commando group under the command of Louise Desfontaines and her brother Pierre….
Charlie Wilson’s War 7.0 1h 42min The true story of Texas congressman Charlie Wilson’s covert dealings in Afghanistan, where his efforts to assist rebels in their war with the Soviets had some unforeseen and long-reaching effects.
Assembly 7.3 2h 3min Follows a soldier trying to gain recognition for comrades who died in 1948, at a turning point in the civil war between the communists and the nationalist forces of the…
My Enemy’s Enemy 7.3 1h 27min A look at the history of one-time Gestapo commander Klaus Barbie, infamously known as ”The Butcher of Lyon.” This documentary’s main focus will be on Barbie’s post-war activities, in which…
Goya’s Ghosts 6.9 1h 54min Painter Francisco Goya faces a scandal involving his muse, who is labeled a heretic by a monk.
The Crusades: Crescent & the Cross 7.4 3h The Crusades: Crescent & the Cross presents the epic battle between two superpowers of the Middle Ages: the Christian Crusaders and the Muslims. Fought over two centuries, the conflict decided…
The World’s Fastest Indian 7.8 2h 7min The life story of New Zealander Burt Munro, who spent years building a 1920 Indian motorcycle — a bike which helped him set the land-speed world record at Utah’s Bonneville…
The Nazi Officer’s Wife 7.3 1h 30min Edith Han was an young woman that was studying law in Vienna when the German forced Edith and her mother into a Jewish ghetto.
Prendimi l’anima 6.7 1h 30min In the present days, Maria Spielrein and Fraser are in Russia making a research about the life of Sabina Spielrein. In the beginning of the Twentieth Century, this Russian girl…
All the Queen’s Men 4.8 1h 39min A mismatched team of British Special Services agents led by an American must infiltrate, in disguise, a female-run Enigma factory in Berlin and bring back the decoding device that will…
The Cat’s Meow 6.4 1h 54min Semi-true story of the Hollywood murder that occurred at a star-studded gathering aboard William Randolph Hearst’s yacht in 1924.
Pharaoh’s Army 6.6 1h 30min Union soldiers in search of food descend on the farm of a Confederate family and decide to stay until one in their ranks’ wounds have healed. While the war weary…
Schindler’s List 9.0 3h 15min The true story of how businessman Oskar Schindler saved over a thousand Jewish lives from the Nazis while they worked as slaves in his factory during World War II.
What’s Love Got to Do with It 7.3 1h 58min A film about the singer Tina Turner and how she rose to stardom with her abusive husband Ike Turner and how she gained the courage to break free.
Roger & Me 7.5 1h 31min A documentary about the closure of General Motors’ plant at Flint, Michigan, which resulted in the loss of 30,000 jobs. Details the attempts of filmmaker Michael Moore to get an…