Historian movies and TV shows
The list contains the best, new and most relevant historian movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out captivating, humorous, thought provoking, serious, disturbing and political films and TV shows about / with historian, female protagonist, politics, satire, husband wife relationship, murder, revenge, family relations, adaptation and storytelling plots mostly in Drama, Comedy and Thriller genres shot in USA, UK, France and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as historian: Denial (2016), Undine (2020), Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung (2019), The Librarians (2014), Marathon Man (1976), The Thanksgiving House (2013), Murder on Omaha Beach (2018), Cunk on Britain (2016), Passato e Presente (2017), The Stronghold (2017).
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Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: UK, USA, Poland
Duration: 109 min.
Story:
Acclaimed writer and historian Deborah E. Lipstadt must battle for historical truth to prove the Holocaust actually occurred when David Irving, a renowned denier, sues her for libel.
Style:
costume drama, factual, thought provoking, captivating, disturbing ...
Audience:
girls' night
Plot:
holocaust, courtroom, holocaust survivor, historian, courtroom drama, shoah, anti semitism, lawyer, auschwitz, court, justice, professor ...
Time:
year 2000, year 2016, year 1994, year 1998, year 1996 ...
Place:
london, germany, atlanta georgia, australia, england ...
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10K
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
Country: Germany, France
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
Undine works as a historian lecturing on Berlin's urban development. When the man she loves leaves her, the ancient myth catches up with her. But falling in love anew, Undine reworks the myth of the mysterious water spirit as a modern ...
Style:
serious, emotional, lyrical, romantic, scenic ...
Plot:
nymph, cafe, murder, love affair, mystery woman, love triangle, vengeance, female ghost, museum, swimming, accident, train ...
Place:
berlin germany, germany
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 35 min.
TV show
Story:
The story takes place at the beginning of the 19th century. Goo Hae-Ryung is a historian who tries to fight gender stereotypes as her work is often looked down on. She meets Prince Yi Rim.
Style:
romantic drama, dorama, touching, entertaining, emotional ...
Plot:
joseon dynasty, novelist, female sexism, monarchy, historian, justice, social problems, society, social relations, meeting, female protagonist, sexism ...
Place:
thailand
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 42 min.
TV show
Story:
A group of librarians set off on adventures in an effort to save mysterious, ancient artifacts. Based on the series of "The Librarian" movies.
Style:
captivating, breathtaking, humorous, exciting, mythical ...
Audience:
teens, family outing
Plot:
librarian, archaeologist, artifact, magic, library, good versus evil, treasure hunt, friendship, magical, knowledge, historian, heroes ...
Time:
2010s, 21st century
Place:
oregon, portland oregon
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 131 min.
Story:
Mike Nichols’ film from Edward Albee's play brought new themes to the film industry. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton have never been more brilliant together as they portray an experienced married couple who love each other yet verbally ...
Style:
cerebral, psychological, black and white, black comedy, retro ...
Plot:
battle of the sexes, guest, humiliation, conversation, couples, adultery, dysfunctional marriage, night, love hate relationship, childlessness, alcoholism, drinking ...
Time:
20th century, year 1966, 60s, 1930s
Place:
new england, usa
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 125 min.
Story:
A graduate student and obsessive runner in New York is drawn into a mysterious plot involving his brother, a member of the secretive Division.
Style:
psychological, suspense, suspenseful, tension, intense ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
conspiracy, dentist, paranoia, espionage, revenge, torture, murder, chase, world war two, attempted murder, nazi, violent ...
Time:
20th century, year 1976, 70s
Place:
new york, manhattan new york city, uruguay, paris france, persia ...
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Genre: Drama, Family, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
Boston lawyer Mary Ross inherits a house in Plymouth, Mass., from her great-aunt and plans to sell it. But soon has a change of heart, which is complicated by local historian, Everett Mather who's research indicates that the houses location ...
Style:
emotional, romantic, touching, realistic, semi serious ...
Plot:
thanksgiving, holiday, christmas, autumn, historian, legacy, house, love and romance, family relations, family life, suburban life, holiday romance ...
Place:
massachusetts
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: France, Belgium
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
Captain Eloïse Gentil, of Caen police, hasn't been on speaking terms with her father Robert, an expert on WWII, for twenty years. But the two are brought together to investigate the death of James Crawley, a 91 year-old former GI, found tied ...
Style:
tense, suspenseful, detective, bleak, melancholic ...
Plot:
murder, police inspector, police captain, crime investigation, mayor, world war two, historian, police officer, death, witness, gendarmerie, suspect ...
Place:
france, normandy
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Genre: Comedy, History
Country: UK
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
Landmark mockumentary-maker Philomena Cunk traces the history of Britain and Earth.
Style:
parody, mockumentary, sitcom, entertaining, humorous ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
satire, british history, historian, female protagonist, female reporter, investigative reporter, investigation, investigative journalism, female journalist, irreverent, deadpan, interview ...
Time:
20th century, 21st century
Place:
britain, united kingdom
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Genre: Documentary, Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
A thirteen hour series which focuses on the Germanic, Britannic and other barbarian tribal wars with Rome which ultimately led to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire. This series is centered on the campaigns and battles with the barbarian ...
Style:
epic, exciting, captivating, realistic, serious ...
Plot:
roman soldier, ancient rome, julius caesar, barbarian, rebellion, chivalry, emperor, corruption, betrayal, invasion, murder, historian ...
Place:
rome italy, england
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Genre: History
Country: Italy
TV show
Story:
Program about historical dissemination, presented by Paolo Mieli. Each episode sees a historian interacting with the presenter and three young university students.
Style:
thought provoking, educational, captivating, serious, informative ...
Plot:
world history, storytelling, historical event, past, historical character, historian, european history, historical figure, debate, conversation, italian history, politics ...
Time:
20th century, 21st century
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Genre: Comedy
Country: Mexico
TV show
Story:
Tv Show Drunk History
Style:
feel good, light, humorous, funny, satirical ...
Plot:
historical event, satire, historical character, historian, american history, humour, historical figure, spanish history
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Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Ukraine
Duration: 111 min.
Story:
A solar eclipse activates a magic time portal, and a regular schoolboy Vit'ko from the 21st century goes a thousand years back in time. It doesn’t take Vitya long to recognize the legendary bogatyrs in young Oleshko, powerful Ilya and severe ...
Style:
captivating, stylized, atmospheric
Audience:
teens, family outing
Plot:
time travel, boy, boy girl relationship, courage, witchcraft, troops, slavic mythology, strong man, sword fight, magical, school, ancient history ...
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Genre: Adventure, Thriller
Country: Spain
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Young diplomat Álex Ventura teams with a combative public official and a brilliant American lawyer to recover treasure stolen by Frank Wild, who travels the world plundering historic items from the ocean.
Style:
tense, disturbing, captivating, serious, suspenseful ...
Plot:
adventurer, treasure hunter, treasure hunt, hidden treasure, relic, legal battle, sunken ship, diplomat, historian, shipwreck, international law, moral dilemma ...
Place:
madrid, spain
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Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min.
Story:
A charitable and spirited Newport socialite in 1905 finds out her father intends for her to become engaged to a man she’s never met at the upcoming Christmas Eve ball. When she wishes for a different life, a man appears — and she somehow ...
Style:
feel good, historical romance, emotional, period drama
Plot:
christmas eve, travel, holiday romance, female protagonist, fish out of water, nostalgia, self discovery, paradox, second chance, culture clash, socialite, sailing ...
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Genre: Romance
Country: Canada, USA
Story:
A real estate developer's plans hit a snag when she discovers that the small Christmas tree farm that she bought once raffled off deeds to local families. To save her project, she must work with a local historian to track down each family and ...
Style:
feel good, christmas special, captivating, thrilling, sentimental ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
christmas, christmas spirit, holiday, winter, snow, heartwarming, small town, land developer, christmas romance, male female relationship, relationships, problem ...
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
A family comedy narrated by Katie, a strong-willed mother, raising her flawed family in a wealthy town filled with perfect wives and their perfect offspring.
Style:
feel good, funny, entertaining, humorous, thought provoking ...
Plot:
housewife, optimism, marriage, woman, humour, life, lifestyle, province, social problems, family life, women, nerd ...
Time:
2020s, 2010s, 21st century
Place:
connecticut
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Genre: Comedy, Mystery
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
An aimless ne'er-do-well becomes a tour guide in a historic estate and winds up befriending the manor's resident ghost.
Style:
sincere, satirical, entertaining, humorous, funny ...
Audience:
family outing
Plot:
haunted castle, estate, ghost, inheritance, spirit, tour guide, female ghost, female friendship, undercover, female protagonist, marijuana, heiress ...
Time:
1800s, 19th century
Place:
savannah georgia
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Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: UK, France
Duration: 108 min.
Story:
An amateur historian defies the academic establishment in her efforts to find King Richard III's remains, which were lost for over 500 years.
Style:
captivating, thought provoking, f word
Plot:
archaeologist, king of england, archeological dig, female protagonist, historical figure, direction and purpose, hidden treasure, ambitious woman, treasure hunter, coping, lost treasure, apparition ...
Time:
2010s, year 2012
Place:
britain, edinburgh scotland, united kingdom, scotland, england
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Genre: Comedy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
Shaina lives 600 years in the future. War, greed, prejudice, poverty, pollution, violence, loneliness, depression – these are things that she’s read about in history books. When an accident in a physics experiment sends her on a time-travel ...
Style:
captivating, satirical, psychological
Plot:
time traveler, time travel, history lesson, satire, time warp, social issues, time machine, time jump, social problems, stranded, historian, hopes ...
Time:
year 2015, 2010s
Place:
new york
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Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 84 min.
Story:
With Christmas approaching in New York City, historian Jessica is hired to create an exhibition honoring the history of Christmas at The Plaza Hotel. When she is paired with Nick, a handsome decorator, they wind up enjoying a host of holiday ...
Style:
captivating, semi serious, melancholic, humorous, sincere ...
Plot:
christmas, christmas romance, christmas time, couples, youth, new year, businessman, family relations, couple relations, friends, love and romance, christmas eve ...
Place:
manhattan new york city, new york
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: New Zealand, USA, China, Japan
Duration: 128 min.
Story:
Set in a world many thousands of years in the future. Earth’s cities now roam the globe on huge wheels, devouring each other in a struggle for ever diminishing resources. On one of these massive Traction Cities, Tom Natsworthy has an unexpected ...
Style:
futuristic, captivating, exciting, dark fantasy, apocalyptic ...
Audience:
teens, family friendly, adult
Plot:
steampunk, post apocalypse, revenge, female warrior, chase, dystopia, good versus evil, capitalism, resistance, tough girl, post apocalyptic, danger ...
Time:
future, 2010s, near future
Place:
london, big ben london, europe, asia
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Genre: Horror
Country: Italy, Spain
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
Count Karnstein sends for a doctor to help his sick daughter Laura. Her nurse believes she is possessed by the spirit of a dead ancestor;Carmilla. A young woman becomes intrigued by the mysterious deaths surrounding Laura after a carriage accident ...
Style:
gothic horror, gothic, classic horror, suspense, cult classic ...
Plot:
castle, vampire, female vampire, witch, crypt, family curse, supernatural power, curse, isolated place, evil, hanging, historian ...
Time:
19th century, 17th century
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK
Duration: 180 min.
TV show
Story:
Elizabeth I may be remembered as the greatest monarch to rule England, but during her lifetime she was beset by enemies and hers was a life of constant battling.
Style:
disturbing, exciting, realistic, serious, captivating ...
Plot:
queen elizabeth i, british history, queen, ambition, rivalry, power, palace intrigue, royal family, monarch, throne, war, royalty ...
Time:
16th century
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 73 min.
Story:
Two friends reunite in after ten years and one has a secret waiting to come out.
Style:
captivating, entertaining, romantic, light, independent film
Plot:
lesbian daughter, best friend, lesbian friend, closeted lesbian, love and romance, relationships, friends, lesbian romance, in love, romantic relationship, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, reunited friends ...
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, War
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min.
Story:
Through the eyes of a British "documentary", this film takes a satirically humorous, and sometimes frightening, look at the history of an America where the South won the Civil War.
Style:
mockumentary, disturbing, satirical, political, independent film ...
Plot:
racism, american civil war, politics, alternate reality, slavery, civil war, african american, alternate history, runaway, satire, interracial relations, journalism ...
Time:
year 1912, 1930s
Place:
canada, south america, kansas city, montreal, new york ...
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Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Country: UK, Ireland, Soviet Union, USA
Duration: 89 min.
Story:
Ireland will never be the same after Rawhead Rex, a particularly nasty demon, is released from his underground prison by an unwitting farmer. The film follows Rex's cross country rampage, while a man struggles to stop it.
Style:
suspenseful, rough, bleak, demonic, atmospheric ...
Plot:
supernatural, curse, monster, scarecrow, mind control, demon, folk horror, legend, loss of son, deadly creature, danger, curses spells and rituals ...
Time:
80s, year 2016
Place:
ireland, europe
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Genre: Adventure, Drama, Western
Country: USA
Duration: 139 min.
Story:
Jack Crabb, looking back from extreme old age, tells of his life being raised by Indians and fighting with General Custer.
Style:
epic, humorous, sentimental, captivating, disturbing ...
Plot:
native american, cowboy, racism, revenge, culture clash, voice over narration, massacre, interview, orphan, old west, american history, bigotry ...
Time:
19th century, 1870s, 1860s, year 1970, 70s ...
Place:
montana, south dakota, usa
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 124 min.
Story:
Set in contemporary Moscow and the frozen northern town of Archangel, the drama revisits the stark landscape of Communist Russia and takes place over four days in the life of academic Fluke Kelso. His fateful meeting with a former Stalinist ...
Style:
tense, serious, realistic, suspenseful, sensual ...
Plot:
josef stalin, conspiracy, college professor, murder, murder witness, uncover truth, obsession, investigation, intrigue, soldier, politics, state affairs ...
Time:
year 1953
Place:
russia, moscow russia
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 229 min.
TV show
Story:
Three part miniseries about Gerald Middleton, an aging historian, who reflects on his youth, relationships (especially the one with his best friend's girl), career (shadowed by a scandal), and current issues, like his marriage and kids.
Style:
reflective, melancholic, bleak, period drama, moody
Plot:
aging, scandal, infidelity, character study, midlife crisis, mature, regret, guilt, intimate, domestic drama, nostalgia, literary ...
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