Rise to power movies and TV shows
The list contains the best, new and most relevant rise to power movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out captivating, serious, realistic, tense, epic and stylized films and TV shows about / with rise to power, murder, ambition, betrayal, husband wife relationship, death, rivalry, politics, battles and father son relationship plots mostly in Drama, History and Biography genres shot in USA, South Korea, UK and other countries.
rise to power
TOP 10 movies tagged as rise to power: The Godfather (1972), Medici (2016), Arthdal Chronicles (2019), Evita (1996), The Take (2009), The Great Queen Seondeok (2009), Limitless (2011), The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021), Mahaan (2022), Guru (2007).
Best films
List of rise to power movies
1.9M
Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 175 min.
Story:
Spanning the years 1945 to 1955, a chronicle of the fictional Italian-American Corleone crime family. When organized crime family patriarch, Vito Corleone barely survives an attempt on his life, his youngest son, Michael steps in to take care of the ...
Style:
serious, epic, atmospheric, dramatic, captivating ...
Audience:
boys' night, chick flick
Plot:
mafia, organized crime, gangsters, greed, revenge, betrayal, crime family, pride and honor, corruption, murder, wedding, gang war ...
Time:
1940s, 50s, 20th century, post world war two
Place:
italy, new york, bronx new york city, europe, sicily ...
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20K
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
Country: Italy, UK, France
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
The story of the Medici family of Florence, their ascent from simple merchants to power brokers sparking an economic and cultural revolution. Along the way, they also accrue a long list of powerful enemies.
Style:
exciting, atmospheric, realistic, enigmatic, erotic ...
Plot:
renaissance, wealth, aristocracy, husband wife relationship, european history, politics, political unrest, rise to power, secret, ambition, betrayal, medieval ...
Time:
15th century, future
Place:
florence, venice, tuscany, italy
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Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 80 min.
TV show
Story:
In a mythical land called Arth, the inhabitants of the ancient city of Arthdal and its surrounding regions vie for power as they build a new society.
Style:
tense, political, epic, enigmatic, exciting ...
Plot:
prophecy, rise to power, ancient world, politics, fictional country, suspense, leader, power struggle, secret, culture clash, ancient history, native ...
Time:
prehistory, prehistoric times, ancient times
Place:
korea
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36K
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Musical
Country: USA
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:
intense, lyrical, emotional, serious, sentimental ...
Audience:
girls' night
Plot:
politics, dancing, rise to power, political unrest, music, redemption, ambition, female protagonist, hopes, rise to the top, love and romance, folk hero ...
Time:
1940s, 1930s, 50s, 20th century, year 1952 ...
Place:
argentina, latin america, buenos aires argentina, italy, spain ...
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 180 min.
TV show
Story:
Freddie Jackson is just out of prison. He's done his time, made the right connections and now he's ready to use them. His wife Jackie dreams of having her husband home but she's forgotten the rows and the girls Freddie can't ...
Style:
serious, captivating, rough, bleak, realistic ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
gangsters, mob boss, mafia, respect, british, criminal heroes, power struggle, relatives, crime boss, betrayal, ex convict, prison ...
Time:
80s, 20th century, 90s
Place:
england, london, east end london
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Queen Seondeok is a 2009 South Korean historical drama, starring Lee Yo-won, Go Hyun-jung, Uhm Tae-woong, Park Ye-jin, Kim Nam-gil and Yoo Seung-ho. It chronicles the life of Queen Seondeok of Silla. It aired on MBC from May 25 to December 22, 2009 ...
Style:
epic, psychological, captivating, tense, atmospheric
Plot:
power struggle, political intrigue, royal family, murder, political leader, prophecy, palace, queen, empire, cross dressing, rise to power, sword fight ...
Time:
ancient times, 7th century
Place:
korea
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584K
Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min.
Story:
A paranoia-fueled action thriller about an unsuccessful writer whose life is transformed by a top-secret "smart drug" that allows him to use 100% of his brain and become a perfect version of himself. His enhanced abilities soon attract ...
Style:
clever, thought provoking, philosophical, intellectual, captivating ...
Audience:
chick flick, teens
Plot:
intelligence, success, ambition, rise to the top, creativity, life turned upside down, experimental drug, prodigy, rags to riches, superhuman powers, resourceful, overnight success ...
Time:
future, 21st century
Place:
usa, new york, manhattan new york city
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Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min.
Story:
Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself.
Style:
captivating, tense, disturbing, suspenseful, breathtaking ...
Plot:
murder, treason, ambition, rise to power, shakespeare, king, suspense, betrayal, royal family, intrigue, couples, life & death ...
Time:
middle ages, future
Place:
scotland
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16K
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 163 min.
Story:
A man's family leaves him when he strays from the path of ideological living in his search for personal freedom. However, as he realizes his ambitions, he also misses the presence of his son in his life. Having fulfilled his dream of becoming a ...
Style:
surprise ending, epic, cult film
Plot:
gang, fight, father son relationship, violence, mercilessness, betrayal, friendship, revenge, drugs, patriarch, crime family, brutality ...
Time:
90s
Place:
india
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24K
Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 162 min.
Story:
Gurukant Desai hails from Idhar, a small village in Gujarat, but dreams of setting up his own business in Mumbai. After he returns from Turkey, he marries Sujatha for getting the dowry and arrives in Mumbai to start his business. This film ...
Style:
realistic, captivating, touching, serious, motivational ...
Plot:
society, research, family relations, couples, ambition, idealism, industrialist, rise to power, newspaper, success, doubts and hesitations, businessman ...
Time:
60s, 50s, 70s, 20th century
Place:
india, asia, istanbul turkey, mumbai india, turkey
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
This 100-episode epic drama vividly depicts the life of King Dae Jo-yeong and other heroes of the Balhae Kingdom, which dates back 1300 years ago.
Style:
serious, captivating, realistic, exciting
Plot:
ancient korea, leader, rise to power, political intrigue, battles, warlord, ambition, kingdom, political unrest, marriage of convenience, korean history, castle ...
Time:
7th century
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 130 min.
TV show
Story:
A unique slant, profiling the life of Adolf Hitler as a child and his rise through the ranks of the National German Workers' Party prior to World War II.
Style:
serious, captivating, realistic, bleak, disturbing ...
Plot:
world war two, hitler, nazism, against humanity, racism, political unrest, fascism, dictatorship, nazi, politics, war, historical character ...
Time:
1920s, 1930s, 20th century, 1910s
Place:
germany, europe, austria
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Genre: Drama, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
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Story:
This drama portrays the life of the 19th king of Goguryeo, Hwanwoong, who was sent from the heavens to make the world a better place. He falls in love with Saeoh and gives her the joojak necklace; however, Kajin becomes jealous since Saeoh has given ...
Style:
tense, epic, serious, exciting, romantic ...
Plot:
sorcerer, power struggle, rivalry, supernatural power, magic, reincarnation, curse, heir to the throne, beast, good versus evil, warrior, destiny ...
Time:
prehistory, 5th century
Place:
korea
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Genre: Drama, History, War
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Three Kingdoms is a Chinese television series based on the events in the late Eastern Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period. The plot is based on Luo Guanzhong's classical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the historical text Records of ...
Style:
captivating, psychological, tense, factual
Plot:
civil war, chinese, politics, hypocrisy, combat, rise to power, envy, duel, mercenary, heroes, battles, political conflict ...
Place:
ancient china
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min.
TV show
Story:
Queen Insoo focuses on the fierce power struggle among three women in the royal court of the Joseon Dynasty.
Style:
tense, captivating, disturbing
Plot:
historical figure, power struggle, royal court, rise to power, ruler, throne, crown, dynasty, palace intrigue, fight for supremacy, women, competitor ...
Place:
korea
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Genre: Action, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story:
The Princess' Man is a 2011 South Korean television series, starring Park Si-hoo, Moon Chae-won, Kim Yeong-cheol, Song Jong-ho, Hong Soo-hyun, and Lee Soon-jae. It is a period drama about the forbidden romance between the daughter of King Sejo ...
Style:
exciting, captivating, serious, tense
Plot:
forbidden love, star crossed lovers, nobility, rise to power, princess, throne, political conflict, father daughter relationship, betrayal, prince, love and romance, fall in love ...
Time:
15th century
Place:
korea
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45K
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 55 min.
TV show
Story:
Carnivàle is an American television series set in the United States during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl. In tracing the lives of two disparate groups of people, its overarching story depicts the battle between good and evil and the struggle ...
Style:
atmospheric, captivating, serious, surreal, erotic ...
Plot:
prophecy, healing power, god or devil, circus, surrealism, evil, supernatural, clergy, self discovery, supernatural ability, good versus evil, psychic ...
Time:
1930s, 20th century, year 1934, year 1935
Place:
california, usa
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Genre: Biography, Drama, War
Country: UK
Duration: 157 min.
Story:
This historical drama is an account of the early life of British politician Winston Churchill, including his childhood years, his time as a war correspondent in Africa, and culminating with his first election to Parliament.
Style:
epic, serious, realistic, tense, exciting ...
Plot:
military, soldier, parliament, society, ambition, politics, war, rise to the top, rise to power, imperialism, british empire, election ...
Time:
19th century, turn of the century, victorian era, 1890s, future ...
Place:
england, africa, south africa, europe, sudan
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Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story:
This drama charts the life of Kim Soo Ro, legendary founder of Geumgwan Gaya, the ruling city-state of the Gaya confederacy, which dominated sea trade and iron working during the Three Kingdoms Period. Kim Soo Ro's fiery temperament, charisma ...
Style:
captivating, tense, psychological, atmospheric, family saga
Plot:
rivalry, conspiracy, love, love triangle, historical event, sword fight, slavery, legend, emperor, rise to power, murder, betrayal ...
Time:
1st century
Place:
korea
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Genre: Biography, History
Country: Spain
Duration: 75 min.
TV show
Story:
Charting the life of Isabella I of Castile, one of the most important women in Spain’s history, Isabel follows her passionate story from childhood to being crowned Queen. From her political struggles within King Henry IV's court to her ...
Style:
serious, realistic, captivating, stylized, sensual ...
Plot:
queen, royal family, royalty, spanish history, unfaithful husband, aristocracy, conquering, historical figure, throne, heir, state affairs, religions or cults ...
Time:
15th century, middle ages
Place:
spain, portugal, europe
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228K
Genre: Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, War
Country: USA, Romania
Duration: 114 min.
Story:
Based on the true story of two young men, David Packouz and Efraim Diveroli, who won a $300 million contract from the Pentagon to arm America's allies in Afghanistan.
Style:
realistic, intense, funny, humorous, factual ...
Plot:
corruption, arms dealer, smuggling, friendship, rise and fall, gunrunner, military, betrayal, heist, suspense, business, kidnapping ...
Time:
2000s, year 2008, year 2005, 21st century
Place:
iraq, las vegas, middle east, baghdad iraq, albania ...
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175K
Genre: Action, Drama, Romance, War
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 52 min.
TV show
Story:
A down-to-earth account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans set in the last days of the Roman Republic.
Style:
epic, exciting, stylized, captivating, sexual ...
Plot:
roman empire, ancient rome, emperor, historical character, ancient history, intrigue, power struggle, warrior, rivalry, antiquity, roman soldier, betrayal ...
Time:
1st century b.c., 1st century, ancient times
Place:
rome italy, italy, ancient greece, alexandria egypt, europe ...
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: Turkey
Duration: 120 min.
TV show
Story:
Anastasia a young Greek woman in Ahmed I's harem takes on the name 'Kosem' (leader, pioneer). In a world of men, she rules of the Ottoman Empire through her sons and grandson.
Style:
emotional, captivating, stylized, realistic
Plot:
palace intrigue, strong female lead, sultan, power struggle, strongman, strong female character, royal family, intrigue, bossy woman, rise to the top, conspiracy, destiny ...
Time:
17th century, georgian era
Place:
ottoman empire, istanbul turkey, constantinople, turkey
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Italy, France
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
The newly elected Pope suffers a panic attack just as he is about to greet the faithful who have gathered to see him. His advisors, unable to convince him he is the right man for the job, call on a renowned therapist who also happens to be an ...
Style:
psychological, realistic, witty, clever, humorous ...
Plot:
religion, cardinal the priest, identity crisis, catholic church, human nature, self discovery, catholic, introspection, self involved, self fulfillment, society, lifestyle ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
vatican, rome italy, europe, italy
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Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Country: Australia
Duration: 55 min.
TV show
Story:
Set in 1985, the series will follow the exploits of a country bloke from outback Queensland. On the run from a troubled past, he blows into Sydney where he lands a job as a bouncer at an illegal casino. A classic fish out of water who is desperate ...
Style:
suspenseful, tense, realistic, disturbing, psychological ...
Plot:
nightclub, police, fight, troubled past, gangsters, casino, police officer, beefcake, bouncer, mafia, organized crime, mercilessness ...
Time:
80s, year 1985
Place:
sydney australia
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14K
Genre: Drama, History
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 140 min.
Story:
A ruthlessly ambitious Scottish lord siezes the throne with the help of his scheming wife and a trio of witches.
Style:
disturbing, atmospheric, bleak, sexy, brutal ...
Plot:
shakespeare, murder, medieval, guilt, witch, prophecy, betrayal, desert island, ambition, ghost, nude, female nudity ...
Time:
11th century, middle ages, 70s
Place:
scotland, england, europe
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Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 140 min.
Story:
A fictionalized account of the lives of 1980s Tamil Nadu political icons M. G. Ramachandran and M. Karunanidhi, continuing the tryst between Tamil cinema and Dravidian politics.
Style:
political
Plot:
friendship, mission, politician, husband wife relationship, poet, grief, poetry, political leader, widower, ambition, rise to power, death of friend ...
Time:
70s, 50s, 60s
Place:
india
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Jumong examines the life of Jumong Taewang, founder of the kingdom of Goguryeo. Few details have been found in the historical record about Jumong, so much of the series is fictionalized. The fantastic elements surrounding the original Jumong ...
Style:
family saga, captivating, serious, epic
Plot:
ancient korea, archer, power struggle, royal palace, partisan, redemption, family secret, rescue mission, emperor, love triangle, treason, friendship ...
Time:
1st century b.c.
Place:
korea
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21K
Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 145 min.
Story:
Sakthivelu Nayakar (Kamal Hassan), the protagonist, is born to an anti-government union leader. The child Velu is tricked by the police into locating his father...
Style:
intense, epic, sad, serious, realistic ...
Plot:
gangsters, criminal heroes, corruption, loss of son, childhood, loss of wife, father son relationship, rise to power, power, respect, moral ambiguity, father daughter relationship ...
Time:
80s
Place:
india, asia
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK
Duration: 669 min.
TV show
Story:
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:
clever, controversial, political, stylized, atmospheric ...
Plot:
ancient, ancient rome, political intrigue, roman empire, ancient history, intrigue, antiquity, royal family, emperor, politics, power struggle, incest ...
Time:
1st century b.c., 1st century, ancient times, 50s
Place:
rome italy, italy, europe
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