🎬 Genre: history — Page 1
Discover all history movies, TV shows, and documentaries released so far across all major platforms.
📅 Week of Jun 29, 2025
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A Bridge Too Far
Prime VideoMovie | Jul 1, 2025
Paratroopers drop, radios fail, and one Dutch bridge proves a mile too many for Allied plans. Heroism meets hard math.
🎬 War, History, Drama | 📍 United Kingdom | 🗣️ English
🎥 Directed by: Richard Attenborough
🎭 Cast: Sean Connery, Ryan O'Neal, Michael Caine, Dirk Bogarde, James Caan, Robert RedfordOur Take
★★★★☆ 4.5/5Three-hour runtime flies by for me. The sheer logistical chaos feels almost documentary.
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Hidden Figures
Prime VideoMovie | Jul 1, 2025
Slide-rule heroes at NASA crunch numbers faster than the IBM down the hall. Three women shoulder the math and shove history forward.
🎬 Biography, Drama, History | 📍 United States | 🗣️ English
🎥 Directed by: Theodore Melfi
🎭 Cast: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kevin Costner, Kirsten Dunst, Jim ParsonsOur Take
★★★★★ 5/5I left the theater floating—pure rocket fuel for the soul, and not a single corny note in sight.
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Hoodlum
Prime VideoMovie | Jul 1, 2025
Numbers racket wars light up ’30s Harlem: Bumpy’s cool strategy vs. Dutch Schultz’s bulldozer tactics, with Lucky Luciano lurking in the smoke.
🎬 Crime, Drama, History | 📍 United States | 🗣️ English
🎥 Directed by: Bill Duke
🎭 Cast: Laurence Fishburne, Tim Roth, Vanessa Williams, Andy GarcíaOur Take
★★★☆☆ 3/5Fishburne owns every frame; the script, not so much. Still, I dig its swagger-in-zoot-suits vibe.
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Saving Private Ryan
Prime VideoMovie | Jul 1, 2025
Beaches run red, a small squad trudges inland to bring one brother home—a needle in war’s haystack.
🎬 War, Drama, Action, History | 📍 United States | 🗣️ English
🎥 Directed by: Steven Spielberg
🎭 Cast: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Tom Sizemore, Edward Burns, Barry PepperOur Take
★★★★★ 5/5First 20 minutes left me shaking the popcorn out of my lap. Still unmatched.
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The Great Train Robbery
Prime VideoMovie | Jul 1, 2025
Victorian masterminds plot the first gold heist from a moving train—top hats, lock-picks, and real rooftop peril.
🎬 Adventure, Crime, Drama, History, Thriller | 📍 United Kingdom | 🗣️ English
🎥 Directed by: Michael Crichton
🎭 Cast: Sean Connery, Donald Sutherland, Lesley-Anne DownOur Take
★★★★☆ 4/5Connery suave, Sutherland sly, and Crichton’s clockwork script makes thievery a gentleman’s game.
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The Horse Soldiers
Prime VideoMovie | Jul 1, 2025
Union cavalry ride deep behind Confederate lines to wreck a railroad—and clash over duty versus humanity.
🎬 Adventure, History, War, Western | 📍 United States | 🗣️ English
🎥 Directed by: John Ford
🎭 Cast: John Wayne, William Holden, Constance TowersOur Take
★★★☆☆ 3.5/5Ford panoramas, Wayne granite, Holden moral fire. Classic studio war adventure.
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Attack on London: Hunting The 7/7 Bombers
NetflixDocumentary | Jul 1, 2025
Minute-by-minute account of 2005’s tube attacks and the fevered hunt that followed.
🎬 Documentary, History, Crime | 📍 United Kingdom | 🗣️ English
🎥 Directed by: Liza Williams
🎭 Cast: Survivors, Victims' families, Police investigators, Government officialsOur Take
★★★★☆ 4/5Looks harrowing yet vital—eyewitness testimony anchoring a nation’s darkest commute.
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Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel
NetflixDocumentary | Jul 1, 2025
Sex-sells brand rockets skyward, implodes under toxic charisma of founder Dov Charney.
🎬 Documentary, Biography, History | 📍 United Kingdom | 🗣️ English
🎥 Directed by: Sally Rose Griffiths
🎭 Cast: Former American Apparel employees, Fashion industry insidersOur Take
★★★★☆ 4/5Expect juicy boardroom gossip and cautionary fashion fairy-tale gone wrong.
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King Arthur
HuluMovie | Jul 1, 2025
A gritty, Roman-era spin on Arthur and his Sarmatian knights’ last mission.
🎬 Action, Adventure, Drama, History, War | 📍 United States | 🗣️ English
🎥 Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
🎭 Cast: Clive Owen, Keira Knightley, Ioan Gruffudd, Stellan Skarsgård, Stephen Dillane, Ray Winstone, Hugh Dancy, Mads MikkelsenOur Take
★★★☆☆ 3.5/5Less myth, more mud—solid battles and a bow-wielding Knightley make it watchable.
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Kingdom Of Heaven
HuluMovie | Jul 1, 2025
A blacksmith becomes Jerusalem’s reluctant defender on the eve of Saladin’s siege.
🎬 Action, Adventure, Drama, History, War | 📍 United States | 🗣️ English
🎥 Directed by: Ridley Scott
🎭 Cast: Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, Jeremy Irons, David Thewlis, Brendan Gleeson, Liam NeesonOur Take
★★★★☆ 4/5Watch the director’s cut—Scott’s Crusades epic gains depth and political nuance.
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Lost Treasures of Egypt
Disney+Documentary | Jul 1, 2025
Cameras tag along while dig teams pry open tombs in the Valley of the Kings and scan mummies with 3-D gear.
🎬 Documentary, History | 📍 United Kingdom | 🗣️ English
🎥 Directed by: Unknown
🎭 Cast: Julian BarrattOur Take
★★★★☆ 4.5/5Every sand-covered artifact reveal gives me goosebumps. Easy to binge on a lazy Sunday.
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Defiance
Paramount+Movie | Jul 1, 2025
Three Jewish brothers carve a hidden forest camp to shelter refugees and fight Nazis.
🎬 Action, Drama, History, War | 📍 United States | 🗣️ English
🎥 Directed by: Edward Zwick
🎭 Cast: Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber, Jamie Bell, Alexa DavalosOur Take
★★★★☆ 4/5Craig and Schreiber make the snow feel twice as cold. Inspiring without syrup.
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Glory
Paramount+Movie | Jul 1, 2025
Story of the 54th Massachusetts: free Black soldiers fighting Confederates and their own army’s prejudice all the way to Fort Wagner.
🎬 Biography, Drama, History, War | 📍 United States | 🗣️ English
🎥 Directed by: Edward Zwick
🎭 Cast: Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes, Morgan FreemanOur Take
★★★★★ 5/5Washington’s tear during the flogging wrecks me every time. Absolute gut punch.
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Saving Private Ryan
Paramount+Movie | Jul 1, 2025
Squad crosses a shattered France to drag one paratrooper home after his brothers fall on D-Day.
🎬 War, Drama, Action, History | 📍 United States | 🗣️ English
🎥 Directed by: Steven Spielberg
🎭 Cast: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Tom Sizemore, Edward Burns, Barry Pepper, Adam Goldberg, Vin Diesel, Giovanni RibisiOur Take
★★★★★ 5/5Omaha Beach opener rattled my bones. Spielberg at full power—masterpiece.
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Seabiscuit
Paramount+Movie | Jul 1, 2025
Tiny, banged-up racehorse drags three equally bruised men out of the Depression gutter and into headlines.
🎬 Drama, Sport, History | 📍 United States | 🗣️ English
🎥 Directed by: Gary Ross
🎭 Cast: Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, Chris Cooper, Elizabeth Banks, William H. MacyOur Take
★★★★☆ 4/5Gets me misty every rewatch. Sure, it ladles on syrup, but when Biscuit noses ahead I’m cheering like I’m track-side.
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The Aviator
Paramount+Movie | Jul 1, 2025
Howard Hughes burns cash, breaks speed records, and slowly unravels under spotlights he built himself.
🎬 Biography, Drama, History | 📍 United States | 🗣️ English
🎥 Directed by: Martin Scorsese
🎭 Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Kate Beckinsale, John C. Reilly, Alec Baldwin, Alan Alda, Jude LawOur Take
★★★★☆ 4.5/5Glorious old-Hollywood sheen. I itch to wash my hands every time Leo’s Hughes spirals.
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The Patriot
Paramount+Movie | Jul 1, 2025
Reluctant farmer turns swamp-fox avenger after redcoats torch his family—history book optional.
🎬 Action, Drama, History, War | 📍 United States | 🗣️ English
🎥 Directed by: Roland Emmerich
🎭 Cast: Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, Chris Cooper, Tchéky KaryoOur Take
★★★☆☆ 3/5Cannonballs and melodrama fly in equal measure. Fun, if you ignore the footnotes.
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Titanic
Paramount+Movie | Jul 1, 2025
Star-crossed lovers meet on an ‘unsinkable’ ship—iceberg handles the rest.
🎬 Romance, Drama, History | 📍 United States | 🗣️ English
🎥 Directed by: James Cameron
🎭 Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Frances Fisher, Gloria Stuart, Bill Paxton, Bernard HillOur Take
★★★★★ 5/5I still mumble ‘draw me like one of your French girls’ at random. Grandeur that actually earns its run-time.
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World Trade Center
Paramount+Movie | Jul 1, 2025
True tale of two Port Authority cops buried alive beneath 9/11 rubble, clinging to hope and each other.
🎬 Drama, History, Thriller | 📍 United States | 🗣️ English
🎥 Directed by: Oliver Stone
🎭 Cast: Nicolas Cage, Michael Peña, Maria Bello, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Stephen Dorff, Jay Hernandez, Michael ShannonOur Take
★★★☆☆ 3.5/5Stone dials back politics, focuses on human grit. Not easy viewing, but respectful and earnest.
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Zero Dark Thirty
Paramount+Movie | Jul 1, 2025
Decade-long intel slog funnels into one black-ops raid in Abbottabad, night-vision and nerves blazing.
🎬 Drama, History, Thriller, War | 📍 United States | 🗣️ English
🎥 Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow
🎭 Cast: Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Ehle, Mark Strong, Kyle Chandler, Edgar Ramirez, Chris PrattOur Take
★★★★☆ 4.5/5Procedural so tense I forget to blink. Chastain’s final close-up says more than any flag-wave.
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Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print
HBO MaxDocumentary | Jul 2, 2025
Archives, battle-scarred typewriters, and sharp memories trace how Ms. Magazine lit a fuse in 1972. Editors talk about the backlash, the breakthroughs, and the late nights spent rewriting history on deadline.
🎬 Documentary, History | 📍 United States | 🗣️ English
🎥 Directed by: Salima Koroma, Alice Gu, Cecilia Aldarondo
🎭 Cast: UnknownOur Take
★★★★☆ 4.5/5Fifty years shrink to ninety tight minutes. I walked away both fired up and weirdly nostalgic for offset printing.
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761st Tank Battalion: The Original Black Panthers: Complete Season 1
HuluDocumentary | Jul 3, 2025
The series rides with the all-Black 761st as they fight Nazis abroad while catching racism at every turn back home.
🎬 Documentary, History, War | 📍 United States | 🗣️ English
🎥 Directed by: Unknown
🎭 Cast: Morgan FreemanOur Take
★★★★☆ 4.5/5Freeman’s calm narration over raw combat clips really got me. I learned stories school skipped.
📅 Week of Jun 22, 2025
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The Gilded Age, Season 3
HBO MaxTV Series | Jun 22, 2025
The social stakes in New York’s upper circles continue to climb. Bertha Russell, fresh off her victory with the opera, now turns her sights on the Academy of Music. Meanwhile, Marian struggles with the expectations placed on her and the life she actually wants. The Astor family still casts a long shadow, and tensions between legacy and ambition keep building. Expect more lavish sets, intricate politics, and unspoken rules that demand to be followed.
🎬 Drama, History | 📍 United States | 🗣️ English
🎥 Directed by: Michael Engler, Salli Richardson-Whitfield
🎭 Cast: Carrie Coon, Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Morgan SpectorOur Take
★★★★☆ 4/5I’ve always had a thing for historical dramas, but this season just feels extra sharp. Bertha Russell is even more ruthless than before, and I kind of love it. The old-money vs new-money tension is way more interesting now that the characters are all fully in play. And the clothes? The sets? Honestly, half the fun is just soaking in how good it all looks. If you like your drama rich, both literally and figuratively, this one's for you.
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Enigma
HBO MaxDocumentary | Jun 24, 2025
April Ashley lived a life that few at the time could even imagine. Growing up in Liverpool, she later became one of the first British people to undergo gender confirmation surgery, then carved out a career in fashion and film. This documentary reflects on her courage in the face of public scrutiny, showing how she kept moving forward when the world made it difficult to simply exist. With rare photographs and honest conversations, her story is both intimate and groundbreaking.
🎬 Documentary, Biography, History | 📍 United States | 🗣️ English
🎥 Directed by: Charles Sturridge
🎭 Cast: April Ashley, Amanda LearOur Take
★★★★☆ 4.5/5This documentary hit me in a way I didn’t expect. April Ashley’s story is beautiful and painful at the same time. I didn’t know much about her before, but by the end I felt like I’d known her forever. The way she kept pushing forward, even when the world gave her every reason not to, honestly left me speechless. If you care at all about queer history—or just human strength—you need to watch this.
📅 Week of Jun 15, 2025
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The Chosen: Last Supper Season 5
Prime VideoTV Series | Jun 15, 2025
Season 5 of 'The Chosen' continues the multi-season exploration of the life of Jesus Christ. As the series approaches the culmination of Jesus' earthly ministry, the new season delves deeper into the escalating tension and conflict surrounding His growing influence. Viewers will witness the events leading up to the Last Supper, including the political and religious turmoil, the personal struggles of His disciples, and the profound teachings that challenged the status quo. The season aims to bring to life the emotional and spiritual depth of these pivotal biblical narratives, offering a fresh perspective on the most famous story ever told.
🎬 Drama, Family, History | 📍 United States | 🗣️ English
🎥 Directed by: Dallas Jenkins
🎭 Cast: Jonathan Roumie, Elizabeth Tabish, Luke Dimyan, Joey Vahedi, Vanessa Benavente, Paul Ben-VictorOur Take
★★★★☆ 4/5This series continues to be one of the most thoughtful and moving takes on the Gospels I’ve seen. If you’re already a fan, this season is a must. The performances feel grounded and real, and the emotional weight behind the key moments really comes through. I think the way it focuses on the characters as people, not just symbols, is what makes it so powerful.
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SALLY
Disney+Documentary | Jun 17, 2025
This National Geographic documentary tells the story of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, through rare home videos, diaries, and extensive interviews. It explores her pioneering career as an astronaut, her groundbreaking journey, and her private life. The film delves into the challenges she faced and her enduring legacy in science and space exploration.
🎬 Documentary, Biography, History | 📍 United States | 🗣️ English
🎥 Directed by: Cristina Costantini
🎭 Cast: Tam O'Shaughnessy, Sally RideOur Take
★★★★☆ 4/5This is a deeply personal and moving documentary that I think everyone should see. It offers an intimate look not only at her public accomplishments but also at the private struggles she faced along the way. For me, it’s a powerful and honest portrait of someone who truly shaped history.
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The Buccaneers Season 2
Apple TV+TV Series | Jun 18, 2025
Season 2 of 'The Buccaneers' continues the story of a group of vibrant young American heiresses navigating the rigid social circles of 1870s London. After the dramatic events of the first season, the girls find themselves facing new challenges and complexities in their pursuit of love, independence, and belonging. As they contend with societal expectations, romantic entanglements, and family secrets, their bonds of friendship are tested. The series promises more period drama, sharp wit, and a modern sensibility as these rebellious 'new money' Americans continue to shake up the aristocratic world of old England.
🎬 Drama, Romance, History | 📍 United Kingdom | 🗣️ English
🎥 Directed by: William McGregor, Rachel Leiterman, John Hardwick, Charlie Manton
🎭 Cast: Kristine Frøseth, Alisha Boe, Aubri Ibrag, Josie Totah, Imogen Waterhouse, Matthew Broome, Guy Remmers, Christina Hendricks, Leighton Meester, Josh Dylan, Barney Fishwick, Jacob IfanOur Take
★★★☆☆ 3/5I still love the styling and modern twist of this series, but this season didn’t quite work for me. It goes in a darker direction, and I felt like some of the characters made choices that didn’t add up. That said, if you’re already invested in the story, there’s still plenty to enjoy. It just doesn’t have the same charm as the first season.
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Expedition Unknown, Season 15
HBO MaxTV Series | Jun 19, 2025
Adventurer Josh Gates is back, traveling the globe to investigate history's most compelling mysteries. This season, he continues his quest to uncover the truth behind legendary stories, lost artifacts, and enigmatic figures. From archaeological digs to deep-sea explorations, Josh combines his wit and expertise to bring viewers along on thrilling and educational journeys.
🎬 Reality, Adventure, History, Mystery | 📍 United States | 🗣️ English
🎥 Directed by: Brea Tisdale Brumels, Douglas Segal, Mark Marinaccio, Steve Beim, Lee Farber
🎭 Cast: Josh GatesOur Take
★★★★☆ 4/5I think Josh Gates is one of the best adventure hosts out there. His enthusiasm really drives the show, and every episode feels like a mini expedition into the unknown. Sure, they rarely find anything huge, but I’m more into the ride than the result. It’s one of my favorite comfort watches.
📅 Week of Jun 8, 2025
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The Gold
BBC iPlayerTV Series | Jun 8, 2025
Inspired by the real-life 1983 Brink’s-Mat robbery, this gripping crime drama dives deeper into one of the most notorious gold heists in history. Season 2 expands the story beyond Britain's borders, following the tangled efforts to move and clean millions in stolen gold. With investigators closing in and new players drawn into the web, the stakes are higher than ever. The series offers a layered look at greed, loyalty, and the far-reaching fallout of a single criminal act.
🎬 Crime, Drama, History | 📍 United Kingdom | 🗣️ English
🎥 Directed by: Aneil Karia, Lawrence Gough
🎭 Cast: Hugh Bonneville, Dominic Cooper, Charlotte Spencer, Jack Lowden, Tom Cullen, Emun Elliott, Sean Harris, Stefanie Martini, Sam Spruell, Peter Davison, Amanda Drew, Silas Carson, James Nelson-Joyce, Tom Hughes, Stephen Campbell Moore, Joshua McGuire, Tamsin Topolski, Joshua Samuels, Rochelle Neil, Antonia DesplatOur Take
★★★★☆ 4/5The first season was one of the smartest crime dramas I’ve seen in a while. It was tense without being flashy. The acting was excellent across the board. I’m really hoping season two keeps that same grounded tone. If you like stories about heists that go beyond the surface, this one’s worth following.
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Titan: The OceanGate Disaster
NetflixDocumentary | Jun 11, 2025
This investigative documentary explores the tragic implosion of the Titan submersible during its mission to the site of the Titanic wreck. With a careful breakdown of the timeline, expert insights, and firsthand accounts, the film examines the technical and human factors behind the fatal incident. It sheds light on safety warnings that went unheeded, the race to rescue the crew, and the lasting impact of the tragedy on deep-sea exploration. The result is a sobering and informative portrait of one of the most shocking maritime events in recent history.
🎬 Documentary, History, Thriller | 📍 United States | 🗣️ English
🎥 Directed by: Mark Monroe
🎭 Cast: Interviewees, ExpertsOur Take
★★★★☆ 4.5/5This is one of the most compelling documentaries I’ve seen in a while. Even though we all know how it ends, the way it builds tension is incredibly effective. I was struck by how carefully it lays out the warning signs and expert concerns that were ignored. For me, it’s not just about the tragedy itself but about the mindset that led to it. I think anyone interested in technology, risk, or human ego needs to see this.
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