History Movies

5 Most Historically Accurate Courtroom Dramas, Ranked

Courtroom dramas put most of their action within the titular room, but that doesn't mean they're boring. These five are historically accurate, must-watch films.

Whatever Happened To The Cast Of First Knight?

The historical drama First Knight cast seasoned vets and newcomers in its tale of Arthur, Guinevere and the Round Table. Here's what the cast is up to today.

Zatoichi looking serene in Zatoichi with a red custom background

5 Best Samurai Movies Of The 21st Century, Ranked

Samurai culture remains a global fascination, and the film genre it spawned still thrives. These are the best five movies since the turn of the century, ranked.

Captain Jack Aubrey in Master and Commander (2003)

5 Most Historically Accurate Adventure Movies, Ranked

The historical adventure movie offers a glimpse of days past, if through a fictional lens. These five are the most accurate, and yes, the HMS Surprise is there.

5 Most Historically Accurate Space Movies, Ranked

Most movies set in space value cinematic drama above all else, but these five examples went the extra mile to be historically accurate to real life accounts.

Sam Elliot in The Hero looking up solemnly against a bunch of trees (2026)

5 Best Sam Elliott Westerns, Ranked

Picture the face of the Western. It probably looks a bit like Sam Elliott, with his classic mustache and Southern drawl. Now go watch his five best Westerns.

Calypso hugging Odysseus in The Odyssey (1977)

Hallmark Adapted The Odyssey Before Christopher Nolan And It's Actually Great

"The Odyssey" had plenty of media history before Christopher Nolan showed his vision, and Hallmark has a version that's a great use of a movie fan's time.

Burt Lancaster looking serious and wearing a cowboy hat

5 Best Burt Lancaster Western Movies, Ranked

Burt Lancaster was one of the old Hollywood greats, and there's a plethora of terrific Westerns to watch him at his best. These are the top five, ranked.

Henry Hill in Goodfellas, against a red spotlight curtain (1990)

5 Most Historically Accurate Mafia Movies, Ranked

More than just the Italian Mafia, mafia movies cover crime families across the world. These five movies depict those hidden societies with the most accuracy.

Everything Zero Dark Thirty Gets Wrong About The True Story

Kathryn Bigelow's "Zero Dark Thirty" mostly depicts the CIA's hunt for Osama bin Laden true to life. But here's everything it gets wrong about the true story.

John Wayne wearing a cowboy hat and looking serious

5 Worst John Wayne Western Movies, Ranked

John Wayne is the king of the Western, partially because he made dozens of them. That doesn't mean they're all good, and these five, frankly, stink.

Vincent Price in Masque of the Red Death with red tint

5 Best Medieval Movies Nobody Talks About Anymore

Those seeking something grittier than the typical fantasy fare need look no further than these five much darker -- and highly overlooked -- medieval movies.

Extreme close-up of Frank in Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)

5 Best Henry Fonda Western Movies, Ranked

Henry Fonda was one of the old Hollywood greats. A master of often surprisingly modern Westerns, these five remain the very best films he made.

Thomas ready for duty in Down Periscope (1996)

5 Most Realistic Submarine Movies Of All Time

Most viewers never think twice about the accuracy of submarine movies, but these cinematic gems deserve props for going the extra mile for their authenticity.

Edward Teller: What Happened To Benny Safdie's Oppenheimer Character In Real Life?

Benny Safdie portrayed scientist Edward Teller in 2023's "Oppenheimer," but what happened to the physicist and chemical engineer in real life?

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5 Best Western Movie Sequels Of All Time, Ranked

The Western isn't normally a genre that has room for sequels, but when they happen, they can be just as great as the original. These are the five best.

King-Lu standing in front of a background of a wide-open countryside in First Cow (2019)

5 Best Western Movies Of The 2020s, According To Letterboxd

Westerns aren't just old-timey capsules of Hollywood long ago. They're modern and multinational, and these are the five best movies of the 2020s.

Heller stares straight at the camera in The Amateur (2025)

12 Best Movies Like The Amateur

If you've just discovered Rami Malek's "The Amateur" and want more high-tension spy action, here are 12 great movies that will scratch the same espionage itch.

Jesse James looking weary in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

5 Best Western Movies About Jesse James, Ranked

Jesse James was one of the greatest outlaws the Old West ever produced, so there's plenty of good movies about him to watch. These five are the best.

Major Marquis Warren glares over his shoulder in

5 Best Western Movies Of The 21st Century, According To Letterboxd

The Western has endured into the 21st century, and the users at cinephile platform Letterboxd have selected their favorite genre films from this era.

5 Best Kevin Costner Western Movies, Ranked

Kevin Costner is often seen as the king of the Western, but his good cowboy movies are not as common as you'd think. These are his best five, ranked.

Cowboy Evans standing with other Marines in Full Metal Jacket

5 Best War Movies That Define The Genre

War isn't just hell, it's a hell of a good story. But with that comes a discussion about how these five war movies reshaped their own genre over the years.

Seita looking serious in Grave of the Fireflies

5 Best Foreign War Movies Of All Time, Ranked

War is a lot of things, and perspective is necessary to grasp its terrible nuances. Broaden your understanding with five tough but terrific films from overseas.

Dieter Dengler before being captured in Rescue Dawn (2006)

5 Most Historically Accurate Vietnam War Movies, Ranked

War movies don't always have to be wholly accurate to enjoy, but the extra mile these Vietnam War films go to ensure authenticity is thoroughly commendable.

Lauda sitting in his car looking serious in Rush (2013)

5 Most Historically Accurate Sports Movies, Ranked

Sports movies often get a bad rep for exaggerating, but many deliver great entertainment while remaining grounded in the realities of their central sport.

The Greek Mythology Movie Everyone Wrote Off That Became A Classic

Wolfgang Petersen's "Troy," which adapted a Homer epic long before Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" came along, has slowly found a fanbase over the years.

Hans Landa wearing his Nazi uniform in Inglourious Basterds (2009)

5 Best War Movies Of The 21st Century, Ranked

It's easy for war movies to suffer from Hollywood cliches and glamor, but these excellent modern examples demonstrate the true human power of this genre.