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1776 (1972)
11K
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 the most important documents in the History of the United States, the Declaration of Independence.
Style:
humorous, suspense, stylized, patriotic, feel good, realistic, surreal, semi serious, light, inspirational ...
Plot:
independence, broadway, revolution, american revolution, dancing, president, american history, slavery, politics, freedom, medieval, war for independence, revolutionary war, congress, writers, usa president, idealism, debate, time machine, friends, past, journalism, revolutionary, usa history, historical event ...
Time:
1770s, georgian era, 18th century, 1930s, 1700s
Place:
philadelphia, massachusetts, pennsylvania, usa, england, texas, new jersey ...
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The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out realistic, serious, period drama and political films with plots about revolution, society, politics, state affairs, revolutionary war, american history and president mostly in Drama, History and Biography genres. Some movies like 1776: Hamilton (2020), Jesus Christ Superstar (1973), John Adams (2008), The Crossing (2000), April Morning (1988). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 160 min.
Story:
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Style:
costume drama, epic, feel good, period drama, comfort
Audience:
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Genre: Drama, History, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 106 min.
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Oscar-nominated film adaptation of the rock opera of the same name, based on the last weeks before the crucifixion of Jesus. The film was directed by Norman Jewison. Ted Neeley and Carl Anderson were nominated for two 1974 Golden Globe Award for ...
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Audience:
kids, adult
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Time:
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Place:
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
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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, realistic, serious ...
Plot:
american history, president, politics, american revolution, true love, lawyer, u.s. president, independence, colonial america, politician, leader, historical character ...
Time:
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Place:
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
On the glorious battlefields of the American Revolution, two great generals distinguished themselves; George Washington and Benedict Arnold. Washington is remembered as America's founding father, Arnold as America's most notorious traitor. ...
Style:
serious, captivating, realistic, thought provoking, emotional ...
Plot:
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min.
Story:
A made-for-TV dramatization of George Washington's perilous gamble of crossing the Delaware River and attacking the British forces at Trenton.
Style:
tense, realistic, exciting, serious, political ...
Plot:
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Time:
18th century, 1770s, georgian era
Place:
philadelphia, america, usa, delaware, pennsylvania ...
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Duration: 100 min.
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A teenager grows up during the onset of the American revolution.
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Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
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32%
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Country: USA
Duration: 190 min.
Story:
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Plot:
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Time:
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captivating, historical drama, exciting, serious, realistic ...
Plot:
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Country: UK, Norway
Duration: 126 min.
Story:
New York trapper Tom Dobb becomes an unwilling participant in the American Revolution after his son Ned is drafted into the Army by the villainous Sergeant Major Peasy. Tom attempts to find his son, and eventually becomes convinced that he must take ...
Style:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
usa, america, new york
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30%
24K
Genre: Drama, Family, History, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 121 min.
Story:
A week in the life of the exploited, child newspaper sellers in turn-of-the-century New York. When their publisher, Joseph Pulitzer, tries to squeeze a little more profit out of their labours, they organize a strike, only to be confronted with the ...
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Audience:
kids, teens, family friendly, date night, chick flick ...
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30%
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Country: USA
Duration: 254 min.
Story:
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Style:
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Audience:
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Time:
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39K
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Musical
Country: USA, Argentina
Duration: 135 min.
Story:
The hit musical based on the life of Evita Duarte, a B-movie Argentinian actress who eventually became the wife of Argentinian president and dictator Juan Perón, and the most beloved and hated woman in Argentina.
Style:
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Audience:
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Style:
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Country: USA
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Story:
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Style:
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Audience:
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Country: USA
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Story:
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Audience:
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Story:
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Country: USA
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TV show
Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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Country: USA
Duration: 118 min.
Story:
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Country: USA
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Story:
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Audience:
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Plot:
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Time:
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19%
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Country: USA
Duration: 138 min.
Story:
In the run-up to the 1972 elections, Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward covers what seems to be a minor break-in at the Democratic Party National headquarters. He is surprised to find top lawyers already on the defense case, and the discovery of ...
Style:
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Audience:
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Plot:
journalism, newspaper, political conspiracy, politics, conspiracy, political corruption, investigation, american politics, white house, investigative journalism, whistleblower, president ...
Time:
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19%
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