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History movies

Period pieces that transport you back in time, recreating the events and figures that shaped our past.

Subgenres include: Historical Event, Biographical History, Political History.

Big George Foreman

1. Big George Foreman

History Drama Biographical History Sports Biography
6.6
20232h 9min

Overview

Fueled by an impoverished childhood, George Foreman channeled his anger into becoming an Olympic Gold medalist and World Heavyweight Champion, followed by a near-death experience that took him from the boxing ring to the pulpit. But when he sees his community struggling spiritually and financially, Foreman returns to the ring and makes history by reclaiming his title, becoming the oldest and most improbable World Heavyweight Boxing Champion ever.

Themes

Family pressure, Infidelity consequences, Comeback under pressure, Poverty to opportunity, Spiritual awakening, Mentorship and discipline, Faith and community

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Chevalier

2. Chevalier

Music Drama History
6.5
20231h 44min

Overview

The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Joseph Bologne rises to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer, complete with an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette and her court.


Air

3. Air

Drama History Historical Drama
7.4
20231h 51min

Overview

Discover the game-changing partnership between a then undiscovered Michael Jordan and Nike's fledgling basketball division which revolutionized the world of sports and culture with the Air Jordan brand.

Themes

Basketball division partnership, Shoe driven partnership, Partnership dynamics, Nba level talent pursuit, Budgetary risk management, Partnership vs rival offers

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan

4. The Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan

Adventure Action Drama History Adventure Epic
6.7
20232h 1min

Overview

D'Artagnan, a spirited young Gascon, is left for dead after trying to save a noblewoman from being kidnapped. Once in Paris, he tries by all means to find his attackers, unaware that his quest will lead him to the very heart of a war where the future of France is at stake. Aided by King's Musketeers Athos, Porthos and Aramis, he faces the machinations of villainous Cardinal Richelieu and Milady de Winter, while falling in love with Constance, the Queen's confidante.

Themes

Duty vs loyalty, Romance under surveillance, Court intrigue and danger, Rebellion and allegiance, Honor under political pressure, Deception and political plots

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Sisi & I

5. Sisi & I

Drama History
6.4
20232h 12min

Overview

After an elaborate application process, Empress Elisabeth of Austria hires Countess Irma as her new lady-in-waiting and takes her to her summer residence on Corfu. As the two women become closer there, this soon leads to tensions back in Vienna.


Tetris

6. Tetris

Thriller History Drama Historical Event Political Thriller
7.4
20231h 58min

Overview

In 1988, American video game salesman Henk Rogers discovers the video game Tetris. When he sets out to bring the game to the world, he enters a dangerous web of lies and corruption behind the Iron Curtain.

Themes

Lies and corruption, Ethical ambiguity under pressure, Political pressure and coercion, International dealmaking under threat, Loyalty and friendship across borders, Rights licensing struggle

Available on

Apple TV
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Flamin' Hot

7. Flamin' Hot

Drama History Historical Drama Biographical History
6.8
20231h 39min

Overview

The inspiring true story of Richard Montañez, the Frito Lay janitor who channeled his Mexican American heritage and upbringing to turn the iconic Flamin' Hot Cheetos into a snack that disrupted the food industry and became a global pop culture phenomenon.

Themes

Based on true story framing, Biography authenticity aspiration, Janitor mobility through opportunity, Woman director leadership dynamics, Mexican american heritage leverage, Branding through multicultural marketing

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Prime Video
Hulu
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Mixed by Erry

8. Mixed by Erry

Comedy History Music Satire Historical Event
7.1
20231h 53min

Overview

The rise and fall of the pirate mixtape empire of three brothers from Naples, Italy, during the '80s.

Themes

Family dynamics under pressure, Illegal markets under scrutiny, Illicit entrepreneurship through piracy, Risk and reward through crime, Copyright infringement consequences, Enforcement pressure and asset seizure

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Jesus Revolution

9. Jesus Revolution

Drama History
7.1
20232h

Overview

In the 1970s, aimless teenager Greg Laurie searches for all the right things in all the wrong places until he meets Lonnie Frisbee, a charismatic hippie/street preacher. Together with local pastor Chuck Smith, they open the doors of a languishing church to an unexpected revival.


BlackBerry

10. BlackBerry

Comedy Drama History Historical Drama Satire
7.3
20232h

Overview

Two mismatched entrepreneurs – egghead innovator Mike Lazaridis and cut-throat businessman Jim Balsillie – joined forces in an endeavour that was to become a worldwide hit in little more than a decade. The story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone.

Themes

Ambition and collaboration, Workplace culture under pressure, Tech startup dynamics, Market disruption risk, Leadership and governance, Legacy of innovation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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