Nov 26, 2023, 12:08 AM IST

10 must-watch Hollywood historical films

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Hacksaw Ridge unfolds the true story of Desmond Doss, an American combat medic in World War II, who refused to bear arms.

Hacksaw Bridge

During World War II, soldiers from the British Empire, Belgium and France try to evacuate from the town of Dunkirk during an arduous battle with German forces.

Dunkrik

Abraham Lincoln uses his powers as the president of the United States of America  Lincoln as he strives to abolish slavery and reunite his country during the Civil War.

Lincoln

The film is based on true events wherein Argo follows CIA specialist Tony Mendez's mission to rescue six Americans during the Iran hostage crisis

Agro

Betrayed Roman General Maximus seeks revenge after transforming into a gladiator for his family’s murders. The film is inspired from true events in second century Roman Empire

Gladiator

Oscar Schindler, a successful and narcissistic German businessman, slowly starts worrying about the safety of his Jewish workforce after witnessing their persecution in Poland during World War II

Schindler's List

Apollo 13 tells the story of Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert and Fred Haise who are on a mission to the moon in 1970. However, they find themselves stranded when their spacecraft gets damaged.

Apollo 13

Elizabeth follows the story of how Care Blanchett who plays Queen Elizabeth I navigates challenges, and romantic intrigue to establish authority.

Elizabeth

The film uncovers the Catholic Church abuse scandal through the Boston Globe team’s investigation.

Spotlight

Hugh Glass, a legendary frontiersman, is severely injured in a bear attack and is abandoned by his hunting crew. He uses his skills to survive and take revenge on his companion, who betrayed him.

The Revenant