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Historical drama film stories are based upon historical events and famous people. Some historical dramas are docudramas, which attempt an accurate portrayal of a historical event or biography, to the degree that the available historical research will allow.
This list of historical fiction is designed to provide examples of notable works of historical fiction (in literature, film, comics, etc.) organized by time period.
Language links are at the top of the page across from the title.
This category has the following 17 subcategories, out of 17 total. Depictions of people on film (32 C, 4 P) Films by period of setting (24 C, 3 P) Historical films by century (10 C) Historical films by country (74 C) Historical films by decade (22 C) Historical films by genre (12 C) History of countries on film (31 C)
Apr 9, 2024 · Immersing oneself in the world of historical movies based on books is akin to taking a time machine through history, shedding new light on gripping stories that have left indelible marks on society. These films capture the essence of historical fiction, blending cinematic artistry with accurate portrayals of events and people from days gone by.
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- Schindler’s List (1993) 1993’s Best Picture Academy Award winner – and the winner of History Hit’s best historical film of the last 50 years – tells the story of Oskar Schindler, an industrialist and war profiteer who staffs his Krakow factory with Jews, thus protecting more than 1,000 people from almost certain death in Auschwitz.
- Saving Private Ryan (1998) An incredible D-Day opening sequence sees American troops landing to stiff resistance on Omaha Beach, which has been cited as one of the most terrifyingly realistic World War Two battle scenes in cinema.
- Gladiator (2000) The film that made Russell Crowe into a superstar (and a Best Actor Oscar winner) has possibly the best revenge line in cinema history: ‘My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions and loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius.
- Last of the Mohicans (1992) Daniel Day-Lewis spent time living as an 18th Century indigenous American in preparation for his starring role in this epic drama set amidst the Seven Years War, or French Indian War.
