Period Drama Movies

The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer’s role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.

In this high-octane sequel directed by Prashanth Neel, the story continues to follow the rise of Rocky, played by Yash, as he consolidates his power and influence in the gold…

In 1948 Palestine, as the British forces depart, conflicts intensify between the Arab and Jewish communities. Amidst this turmoil, Farha, the intelligent daughter of a village mayor, remains oblivious to…

At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers, Schofield and Blake are given a seemingly impossible mission. In a race against time, they must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers—Blake’s own brother among them.

American car designer Carroll Shelby and the British-born driver Ken Miles work together to battle corporate interference, the laws of physics, and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford Motor Company and take on the dominating race cars of Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966.

Set in the early 1960s, this film follows the unlikely friendship between Tony Lip, an Italian-American bouncer played by Viggo Mortensen, and Dr. Don Shirley, an African-American classical pianist portrayed…

Directed by Mel Gibson, this gripping war drama tells the true story of Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector who served as a medic during World War II. Despite refusing to…

Set in the early 19th century, this gripping tale follows frontiersman Hugh Glass, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio, as he embarks on a relentless quest for survival and vengeance after being…

Directed by Tom McCarthy, this gripping drama follows the investigative journalism team at The Boston Globe as they uncover a massive scandal involving child molestation and cover-ups within the local…

Directed by S.S. Rajamouli, this epic Indian film follows the journey of a young man named Shivudu, who discovers his roots and his connection to the ancient kingdom of Mahishmati….

Set during World War II, this film follows the life of mathematician and cryptanalyst Alan Turing, portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch, as he works to crack the German Enigma code. Keira…

Directed by Steve McQueen, this powerful historical drama follows the harrowing journey of Solomon Northup, a free African-American man who is kidnapped and sold into slavery in the pre-Civil War…

Directed by Ron Howard, this thrilling biographical sports drama delves into the intense rivalry between two Formula One drivers, James Hunt and Niki Lauda, during the 1976 racing season. Starring…

Set in the antebellum South, this film follows the journey of a freed slave, Django, who teams up with a German bounty hunter, Dr. King Schultz, to rescue his wife…

Aibileen Clark is a middle-aged African-American maid who has spent her life raising white children and has recently lost her only son; Minny Jackson is an African-American maid who has often offended her employers despite her family’s struggles with money and her desperate need for jobs; and Eugenia ”Skeeter” Phelan is a young white woman who has recently moved back home after graduating college to find out her childhood maid has mysteriously disappeared. These three stories intertwine to explain how life in Jackson, Mississippi revolves around ”the help”; yet they are always kept at a certain distance because of racial…

Set in the 1930s, this historical drama follows the journey of Prince Albert, Duke of York, who struggles with a debilitating speech impediment. With the help of an unorthodox speech…

Set during World War II, this film weaves together multiple storylines, including a group of Jewish-American soldiers known for their brutal tactics against Nazis and a young French woman seeking…

In this gripping Argentine-Spanish thriller, a retired legal counselor revisits a haunting unresolved case from his past, intertwining themes of justice, love, and memory. The film stars Ricardo Darín and…

Set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this film follows the ambitious and ruthless oil prospector Daniel Plainview, portrayed by Daniel Day-Lewis, as he seeks wealth and power…

This animated film, co-directed by Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud, is a poignant coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of the Iranian Revolution. It follows the life of a young…

Set in the late 19th century, this film follows the intense rivalry between two magicians, Robert Angier and Alfred Borden, whose competitive obsession with creating the ultimate stage illusion leads…

Set in post-Civil War Spain, this dark fantasy film follows a young girl named Ofelia, played by Ivana Baquero, who discovers a mysterious labyrinth and meets a faun who sets…

Set during the Great Depression, this film tells the inspiring true story of James J. Braddock, a once-promising boxer who is forced to give up the sport after a string…

Directed by Steven Spielberg, this 2002 film is a captivating cat-and-mouse chase between a young con artist and an FBI agent. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, the story is…

Set against the harrowing backdrop of World War II, this film follows the true story of Władysław Szpilman, a gifted Polish-Jewish pianist, as he struggles to survive the Nazi occupation…

This 2001 film, directed by Ron Howard, follows the life of John Nash, a brilliant but asocial mathematician, portrayed by Russell Crowe. The narrative delves into Nash’s groundbreaking work in…

Set in the late 19th century during the British Raj, this film follows the story of a small Indian village burdened by oppressive taxes. The villagers, led by the charismatic…

Set in the grandeur of ancient Rome, this epic historical drama follows the journey of Maximus Decimus Meridius, a once-powerful general who is betrayed and reduced to slavery. As a…

Set in the 1930s, this film follows the lives of death row guards at a penitentiary, focusing on the supernatural events that unfold after the arrival of a mysterious inmate,…

Directed by Steven Spielberg, this acclaimed World War II film follows a group of U.S. soldiers as they embark on a perilous mission to find and bring home a paratrooper…

Set against the harrowing backdrop of World War II, this poignant film follows the journey of Guido, a charming and imaginative Jewish-Italian man, who uses humor and creativity to shield…

Set in 1950s Los Angeles, this film delves into the intertwining lives of three LAPD officers as they navigate a web of corruption, murder, and intrigue. The narrative explores themes…

Set in the late 13th century, this epic historical drama follows the life of William Wallace, a Scottish warrior who leads his countrymen in a rebellion against English rule. The…

In this 1994 film directed by Frank Darabont, the story follows Andy Dufresne, a banker sentenced to life in Shawshank State Penitentiary for the murder of his wife and her…

Set during the harrowing period of World War II, this film follows the true story of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who becomes an unlikely hero by saving the lives…

Directed by Jim Sheridan, this gripping drama stars Daniel Day-Lewis as Gerry Conlon, a man wrongfully convicted of a bombing he did not commit. The film explores themes of justice…

Set in the late 19th century, this Western drama follows the story of a retired gunslinger, played by Clint Eastwood, who is reluctantly drawn back into his old life for…

Set during the American Civil War, this film follows Lieutenant John J. Dunbar, played by Kevin Costner, who also directed the movie. Dunbar is assigned to a remote western outpost,…

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this poignant animated film follows the harrowing journey of two siblings, Seita and Setsuko, as they struggle to survive in war-torn Japan….

Directed by Stanley Kubrick, this 1987 war film offers a gritty and unflinching look at the Vietnam War through the eyes of a group of U.S. Marines. The narrative is…

Set against the harrowing backdrop of World War II, this Soviet war drama follows a young boy named Florya as he experiences the brutal realities of conflict in Nazi-occupied Belarus….

Set in the opulent world of 18th-century Vienna, this film explores the tumultuous relationship between the prodigious composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his envious contemporary, Antonio Salieri. The narrative unfolds…

Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, this epic crime drama follows the lives of a group of Jewish friends from their childhood in New York’s Lower East Side…

In the early years of the 20th century, Mohandas K. Gandhi, a British-trained lawyer, forsakes all worldly possessions to take up the cause of Indian independence. Faced with armed resistance…

Set in the late 19th century, this poignant drama follows the life of John Merrick, a man with severe physical deformities who is discovered by Dr. Frederick Treves in a…

In the Eighteenth Century, in a small village in Ireland, Redmond Barry is a young farm boy in love with his cousin Nora Brady. When Nora engages to the British Captain John Quin, Barry challenges him for a duel of pistols. He wins and escapes to Dublin, but is robbed on the road. Without any other alternative, Barry joins the British Army to fight in the Seven Years War.

Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, this iconic spaghetti western follows the intersecting paths of three gunslingers, each driven by their own motives to find a hidden…

A tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey becomes a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children, and brings a new love of life and music…

Set during World War II, this classic film follows a group of Allied prisoners of war as they plan a daring escape from a German POW camp. The ensemble cast…

Set in the racially charged atmosphere of 1930s Alabama, this film follows the story of a young girl named Scout Finch and her brother Jem as they navigate the complexities…

In this classic 1961 film, a wandering ronin, played by the iconic Toshiro Mifune, arrives in a small town torn apart by two rival gangs. With his cunning and swordsmanship,…

Judah Ben-Hur, a Palestinian Jew, is battling the Roman empire at the time of Christ. His actions send him and his family into slavery, but an inspirational encounter with Jesus…

Set in 16th-century Japan, this classic film follows a group of villagers who hire seven ronin, or masterless samurai, to protect them from marauding bandits. The story intricately weaves themes…

Set in feudal Japan, this cinematic masterpiece explores the subjective nature of truth through the recounting of a crime from multiple perspectives. The film is directed by the legendary Akira…

This groundbreaking film, directed by Orson Welles, follows the life of a wealthy newspaper magnate, Charles Foster Kane, as journalists attempt to uncover the meaning behind his enigmatic last word,…

The spoiled daughter of a well-to-do plantation owner is forced to use every means at her disposal to claw her way out of poverty, following Maj. Gen. William Sherman’s destructive…