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John Adams (2008)
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
The life of one of the USA's Founding Fathers, its second President, and his role in the nation's first 50 years.
Style:
period piece, costume drama, political, sentimental, sincere, serious, realistic, atmospheric, historical drama, inspirational ...
Plot:
american history, president, politics, american revolution, true love, lawyer, u.s. president, independence, colonial america, leader, politician, historical character, leadership, marriage, biopic, father son relationship, first lady, revolutionary war, head of state, state affairs, family relations, ambition, determination, supportive spouse, idealism ...
Time:
18th century, 19th century, ancient times, 2000s, year 2008, 1770s, 1790s ...
Place:
usa, boston, massachusetts, america, england, paris france, france ...
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The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out serious, realistic, political and period drama films and TV series with plots about politics, biopic, american history, state affairs, president, intrigue and usa president mostly in Drama, History and Biography genres. Some movies like John Adams: Sons of Liberty (2015), TURN: Washington's Spies (2014), Lincoln (2012), Truman (1995), Elizabeth I (2005). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
TV show
Story:
The story of a group of very different men fighting in the American Colonies for freedom, and how they will shape the future for the United States of America.
Style:
captivating, historical drama, exciting, serious, realistic ...
Plot:
american revolution, human spirit, battles, politics, rebelliousness, political unrest, heroes, state affairs, rebellion, military, revolution, american history ...
Time:
18th century, future, 1770s, georgian era
Place:
boston, massachusetts, usa
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Genre: Drama, History, War
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
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The story of New York farmer, Abe Woodhull, who bands together with a group of childhood friends to form The Culper Ring, an unlikely group of spies who turn the tide in America’s fight for independence.
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period piece, captivating, serious, suspenseful, realistic ...
Audience:
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american revolution, spy, colonial america, american history, george washington, espionage, political unrest, treason, rebelliousness, ambition, undercover, rivalry ...
Time:
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Place:
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: USA, India
Duration: 150 min.
Story:
A revealing drama that focuses on the 16th President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish ...
Style:
political, period piece, thought provoking, costume drama, factual ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
president, politics, civil war, american civil war, american history, idealism, historical character, slavery, politician, racism, head of state, abraham lincoln ...
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19th century, 1860s, ancient times, 1800s, victorian era ...
Place:
washington d.c., usa, america, california
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Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 135 min.
Story:
Biographical account of America's President for the latter part of WWII. Shows Truman's rise from small-town nobody to leader of the USA, his decision to use the Atomic Bomb against Japan, and subsequent election as the US' post-war ...
Style:
political, historical drama, serious, realistic, sincere ...
Plot:
world war two, president, politics, world war one, usa president, politician, u.s. president, world war, world history, north american history, great war, intrigue ...
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Romance
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 112 min.
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HBO miniseries about the the public and private lives of the later years of Queen Elizabeth I.
Style:
historical drama, costume drama, realistic, sincere, captivating ...
Plot:
queen elizabeth i, queen, monarchy, royal family, couple relations, british history, medieval, politics, monarch, tudors, renaissance, queen of england ...
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Place:
england, britain, europe, london, portugal ...
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 155 min.
Story:
In 1839, the slave ship Amistad set sail from Cuba to America. During the long trip, Cinque leads the slaves in an unprecedented uprising. They are then held prisoner in Connecticut, and their release becomes the subject of heated debate. Freed ...
Style:
emotional, period piece, touching, epic, inspirational ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
slavery, slave trade, rebellion, african american, legal, courtroom, politics, freedom, court, lawyer, president, male nudity ...
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Place:
africa, cuba, washington d.c., america, massachusetts ...
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Romance, War
Country: UK
Duration: 50 min.
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Based on Winston Churchill's biography of his ancestors.
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historical drama, captivating, serious, realistic, stylized ...
Plot:
politics, royalty, time machine, historical event, british monarchy, love, historical figure, british politics, biopic, family relations, leadership, ambition ...
Time:
18th century, 17th century, georgian era
Place:
britain, england
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100%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK
Duration: 50 min.
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Tracing the lives of several Roman emperors, this is an epic of ruthless ambition, shocking debauchery and murderous intrigue set in one of history's most fascinating eras. Bearing witness to the saga is Claudius, whose stutter and limp have ...
Style:
costume drama, political thriller, historical drama, clever, political ...
Plot:
roman empire, ancient, ancient rome, political intrigue, ancient history, intrigue, roman emperor, emperor, antiquity, ancient world, medieval, roman soldier ...
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rome italy, italy, europe
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67%
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 50 min.
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Story:
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Style:
anthology, historical drama, inspirational, saga, costume drama ...
Plot:
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Time:
1930s, 1950s, 60s, 1910s, 1900s ...
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100%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK, France, South Africa
Duration: 141 min.
Story:
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emotional, inspirational, serious, realistic, political ...
Plot:
rebellion, apartheid, prison, prison life, civil rights, political repression, racism, biopic, politics, brutality, human spirit, courage ...
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Place:
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Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: Italy, Poland, USA
Duration: 87 min.
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Following the death of his mother, Karol Wojtyla is brought up by his father in the Polish city of Krakow during the first half of the 20th century. When his homeland is invaded by the Nazis in 1939, he secretly opposes the systematic persecution of ...
Style:
exciting, realistic, serious, spiritual
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Genre: Drama, History, War
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min.
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An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave sold to America and his descendants.
Style:
historical drama, captivating, rough, suspense, sincere ...
Plot:
slavery, plantation, mentor protege relationship, slave, black, african american, black history, parent child relationship, civil war, civil rights, slave trade, humiliation ...
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victorian era, 18th century, 19th century, georgian era
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
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Style:
captivating, thrilling, political, serious, atmospheric ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
biopic, colonial america, politics, revolutionary war, american revolution, based on real people, american history, diplomacy, political intrigue, politician, historical figure, historical event ...
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Place:
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Country: USA
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 190 min.
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Plot:
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min.
Story:
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Time:
18th century, 1770s, georgian era
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philadelphia, america, usa, delaware, pennsylvania ...
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Genre: Adventure, Drama, History, Western
Country: Canada
Duration: 60 min.
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The chaotic and violent struggle to control wealth and power in the North American fur trade in late 18th century Canada. Told from multiple perspectives, Frontier takes place in a world where business negotiations might be resolved with ...
Style:
suspense, atmospheric, harsh, exciting, historical drama ...
Plot:
medieval, trafficking, native american, rivalry, intrigue, competitor, showdown, fight for supremacy, society, rivals, struggle for survival, combat ...
Time:
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Place:
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Similarity:
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA, Canada, UK
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
A revelatory reframing of American leadership through the lens of the First Ladies. Exploring everything from their journeys to Washington, family life, and world-changing political contributions, the impact of the White House's women is no ...
Style:
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Plot:
first lady, politics, feminism, women, politician, life, female protagonist, american politics, american history, historical character, president, lgbtq ...
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: USA
Duration: 480 min.
TV show
Story:
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Plot:
american revolution, president, u.s. president, revolution, french and indian war, medieval, american politics, war for independence, usa history, independence, freedom, fictional history ...
Time:
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Place:
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 93 min.
Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
politics, relationships, head of state, greed, manipulation, biopic, friends, corruption, character study, president, american history, twists and turns ...
Time:
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Place:
london, north america, england, europe, usa ...
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 271 min.
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Style:
captivating, thought provoking, serious, realistic, sincere ...
Plot:
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Time:
60s, 1950s, 70s, 20th century, 50s
Place:
memphis, america, usa
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34%
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Genre: Drama, Family, History, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 141 min.
Story:
The film focuses on the representatives of the Thirteen original colonies who participated in the Second Continental Congress. 1776 depicts the three months of deliberation (and, oftentimes, acrimonious debate) that led up to the signing of one of ...
Style:
humorous, suspense, patriotic, stylized, surreal ...
Plot:
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Time:
1770s, georgian era, 18th century, 1930s
Place:
philadelphia, massachusetts, pennsylvania, usa, new jersey ...
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 60 min.
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England in the 1520s is a heartbeat from disaster. If the King dies without a male heir, the country could be destroyed by civil war. Henry VIII wants to annul his marriage of twenty years and marry Anne Boleyn. The Pope and most of Europe oppose ...
Style:
costume drama, captivating, period piece, serious, stylized ...
Plot:
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Time:
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england, britain, europe, london
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Romance
Country: USA, France
Duration: 139 min.
Story:
His wife having recently died, Thomas Jefferson accepts the post of United States ambassador to pre-revolutionary France, though he finds it difficult to adjust to life in a country where the aristocracy subjugates an increasingly restless ...
Style:
costume drama, dramatic, historical drama, romantic drama, political ...
Plot:
slavery, biopic, president, interracial romance, revolution, french revolution, u.s. president, american revolution, politics, renaissance, african american, slave ...
Time:
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Place:
france, paris france, europe, versailles, tokyo ...
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Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama, History
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 94 min.
Story:
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Style:
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Audience:
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president, royalty, cousin cousin relationship, king of england, queen, u.s. president, disability, hot dog, polio, biopic, king, storytelling ...
Time:
1930s, year 1939, year 2012, 20th century
Place:
usa, north america, new york state, new york, england ...
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Genre: Drama, History, War
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
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Style:
serious, realistic, bleak, disturbing, emotional ...
Plot:
american revolution, american history, revolutionary war, coming of age, war for independence, freedom, struggle, soldier, independence, tragic hero, death of father, father son relationship ...
Time:
18th century, 1770s
Place:
america, massachusetts, usa, north america, new england
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33%
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
The story of Queen Victoria, who came to the throne at a time of great economic turbulence and resurgent republicanism – and died 64 years later the head of the largest empire the world had ever seen, having revitalised the throne’s public image ...
Style:
historical drama, romantic, costume drama, period piece, realistic ...
Plot:
royal family, british history, royalty, monarchy, queen victoria, queen of england, british monarchy, european history, queen, british politics, female protagonist, british empire ...
Time:
victorian era, 19th century, future, 1800s, 1830s
Place:
britain, england, london, united kingdom, buckingham palace
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK, France, USA
Duration: 128 min.
Story:
"Selma," as in Alabama, the place where segregation in the South was at its worst, leading to a march that ended in violence, forcing a famous statement by President Lyndon B. Johnson that ultimately led to the signing of the Civil Rights ...
Style:
thought provoking, sincere, political, period piece, factual ...
Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
alabama, birmingham alabama, indiana, usa, southern usa ...
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA, UK, France
Duration: 122 min.
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For three years after being forced from office, Nixon remained silent. But in summer 1977, the steely, cunning former commander-in-chief agreed to sit for one all-inclusive interview to confront the questions of his time in office and the Watergate ...
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clever, tense, political, period piece, tricky ...
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Time:
70s, year 2008, 90s, 2000s, year 1977 ...
Place:
california, new york, washington d.c., north america, usa ...
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Romance
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 118 min.
Story:
The true story of William Wilberforce's courageous quest to end the British slave trade. Although meeting intense opposition, his minister, John Newton, urges him to see the cause through.
Style:
emotional, inspirational, period piece, costume drama, factual ...
Audience:
teens, family outing
Plot:
slavery, politics, politician, mentor, civil rights, slave trade, friendship, freedom, christian, british empire, religion, biopic ...
Time:
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Place:
england, london, britain, paris france, france ...
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