History

The Fencer

Mr Stalin's Opus

Reviewed Jan 30, 2026

Fleeing from the Russian secret police, a young Estonian fencer is forced to return to his homeland, where he becomes a physical education teacher at a local school. The past however catches up and puts him in front of a difficult choice. Genres: Drama, History

Apollo 13

Houston, we have a podcast!

Reviewed May 6, 2025

The true story of technical troubles that scuttle the Apollo 13 lunar mission in 1970, risking the lives of astronaut Jim Lovell and his crew, with the failed journey turning into a thrilling saga of heroism. Drifting more than 200,000 miles from Earth, the astronauts work furiously with the ground crew to avert tragedy. Genres: Drama, History

Snowden

Natural Born Leakers

Reviewed Apr 18, 2025

CIA employee Edward Snowden leaks thousands of classified documents to the press. Genres: Crime, Drama, History, Thriller

Barry Lyndon

Love Means Never Having To Say “Let Me Pay For That, Ho...

Reviewed Dec 27, 2024

An Irish rogue uses his cunning and wit to work his way up the social classes of 18th century England, transforming himself from the humble Redmond Barry into the noble Barry Lyndon. Genres: Drama, History, War

Spartacus

A cinematic feast whether you like snails or oysters

Reviewed Nov 29, 2024

The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion. As the rebels move from town to town, their numbers swell as escaped slaves join their ranks. Under the leadership of Spartacus, they make their way to southern Italy, where they will cross the sea and return to their homes. Genres: Adventure, Drama, History

Killers of the Flower Moon

The Coyote of Wall Street

Reviewed Oct 24, 2023

When oil is discovered in 1920s Oklahoma under Osage Nation land, the Osage people are murdered one by one—until the FBI steps in to unravel the mystery. Genres: Crime, Drama, History

Oppenheimer

…or How I Learned to Start Worrying And Make A Bomb

Reviewed Jul 25, 2023

The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer's role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II. Genres: Drama, History

Tetris

Having a good blockhead for business

Reviewed Apr 25, 2023

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. Genres: Drama, History, Thriller

The Right Stuff

Star Trek: The First Generation 

Reviewed Nov 16, 2021

At the dawn of the Space Race, seven test pilots set out to become the first American astronauts to enter space. However, the road to making history brings momentous challenges. Genres: Drama, History

Schindler’s List

Lost World

Reviewed Nov 12, 2021

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. Genres: Drama, History, War

JFK

The Real Nightmare on Elm Street

Reviewed Nov 20, 2020

Follows the investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy led by New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison. Genres: Drama, History, Thriller

Amadeus

Well, there it is.

Reviewed Jan 17, 2020

Disciplined Italian composer Antonio Salieri becomes consumed by jealousy and resentment towards the hedonistic and remarkably talented young Salzburger composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Genres: Drama, History, Music

The Irishman

Donors get the luck of The Irishman

Reviewed Dec 13, 2019

Pennsylvania, 1956. Frank Sheeran, a war veteran of Irish origin who works as a truck driver, accidentally meets mobster Russell Bufalino. Once Frank becomes his trusted man, Bufalino sends him to Chicago with the task of helping Jimmy Hoffa, a powerful union leader related to organized crime, with whom Frank will maintain a close friendship for nearly twenty years. Genres: Crime, Drama, History

The Untouchables

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Reviewed Jul 23, 2018

Elliot Ness, an ambitious prohibition agent, is determined to take down Al Capone. In order to achieve this goal, he forms a group given the nickname “The Untouchables”. Genres: Crime, History, Thriller

Serpico

Who can trust a cop (or podcaster) who won’t take money?

Reviewed May 18, 2018

New York cop Frank Serpico blows the whistle on the rampant corruption in the force only to have his comrades turn against him. Genres: Crime, Drama, History

The Elephant Man

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Reviewed Nov 22, 2016

A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man being mistreated by his "owner" as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous façade, there is revealed a person of great intelligence and sensitivity. Based on the true story of Joseph Merrick (called John Merrick in the film), a severely deformed man in 19th century London. Genres: Drama, History

Gangs of New York

Lucky, this is Cameron Diaz. Cameron, this is Lucky. Now,...

Reviewed Jan 29, 2010

In early 1860s New York, Irish immigrant Amsterdam Vallon is released from prison and returns to the Five Points, seeking revenge against his father's killer, William Cutting, a powerful anti-immigrant gang leader. He knows that revenge can only be attained by infiltrating Cutting's inner circle. Vallon's journey becomes a fight for personal survival and to find a place for the Irish people. Genres: Crime, Drama, History