Sometimes, we don’t want to escape into fantasy worlds or lose ourselves in animation; sometimes, we want reality from movies.
These historical movies on Netflix will transport you back in time and show you stories of some of history’s unsung heroes and darkest moments.
The Imitation Game
Set during WWII, The Imitation Game showcases how a group of mathematicians and scientists came together to solve the enigma code, a breakthrough crucial to the Allies’ victory. Leading the team was Alan Turing, a genius mathematician, forced to hide his true personality due to England’s laws against homosexuality.
The King’s Speech
It’s easy to see all leaders and monarchs as self-absorbed, confident figures (and most are), but The King’s Speech tells the story of King George VI, who ruled England from 1936 – 1952, and his life struggles with a bad stammer. The film details how, with the help of speech therapist Lionel Logue, George grew to overcome his stammer and help lead the country through WWII.
The Death of Stalin
From the brilliant minds of the Coen Brothers, The Death of Stalin is about… well the death of Stalin. With a killer cast, The Death of Stalin features the Coen’s signature style of quirky humor mixed with the interweaving plot lines and incredible endings we love them for.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
When his family can no longer afford the fees, a 13-year-old boy is thrown out of the school he adores. Still enamored with education, every day, he would sneak into the village library to learn how to build windmills to protect his village from famine.
Dunkirk
Directed by Christopher Nolan, Dunkirk depicts the historic evacuation of Allied soldiers from the French beach. The film shows the evacuations from three key viewpoints: the soldiers on the beach, the civilian sailors traveling to rescue them, and the air force pilots protecting the trapped soldiers from the sky.
Apollo 101/2: A Space Age Childhood
The world was gripped in 1969 when Neil Armstrong first walked on the moon, and Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood captures that inspiration through animation. The film sees a grown man recounting his childhood observing the moon landing and how it shaped the rest of his life.
The Dig
Set in the late 1930s, a woman discovers unusual mounds on her plot of land. When she reaches out to an amateur archaeologist, the site turns out to be a groundbreaking discovery when he finds a ship from the Dark Ages.
Gladiator
One of Ridley Scott’s best, Gladiator is one of the most emotional historical action films ever made. After Maximus Decimus Meridius’ family is murdered, he works his way through the fighting pits to the Colosseum of Rome to confront the corrupt Caesar who betrayed him.
Little Women
Adapted from the book of the same name, Greta Gerwig’s Little Women is a coming-of-age tale set during the 1860s. As the March sisters each enter womanhood, they begin to make difficult decisions, navigating the challenges of adulthood, that shape the future of their lives.
12 Years a Slave
Once a free man and renowned musician, Solomon Northup was kidnapped and sold into slavery, where he spent 12 years working under the boot of cruel and malicious cotton field owners. 12 Years a Slave is based on a true story.
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