Independence movies and TV shows

The list contains the best, new and most relevant independence movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out serious, realistic, captivating, touching, period drama and political films and TV shows about / with independence, society, politics, state affairs, revolution, political unrest, revolutionary, violence, military and colonialism plots mostly in Drama, History and War genres shot in USA, India, UK and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as independence: Gandhi (1982), The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem (2021), Either Freedom or Death (2020), 1776 (1972), Existence (2000), Seven Women (2003), The Way He Looks (2014), Jacir (2022), Children of War (2014), The Dawning (1988).

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 8.0
 240K
Gandhi (1982)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK, India, USA, South Africa
Duration: 191 min.
Story: In the early years of the 20th century, Mohandas K. Gandhi, a British-trained lawyer, forsakes all worldly possessions to take up the cause of Indian independence. Faced with armed resistance from the British government, Gandhi adopts a policy of ...
Style: epic, spiritual, inspirational, political, uplifting ...
Audience: kids, teens
Plot: protest, biopic, idealism, life philosophy, politics, independence, freedom, british empire, leadership, human spirit, religious intolerance, indian history ...
Time: 1930s, 1920s, 19th century, victorian era, 1940s ...
Place: india, south africa, britain, los angeles, new delhi ...
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Benedict Arnold: A Question of Honor (2003)
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: american revolution, revolution, independence, treason, political unrest, political conspiracy, assassination, military, state affairs, rebellion, tragic hero, war ...
Time: 18th century, georgian era
Place: usa, america, quebec, philadelphia
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The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem (2021)
Genre: Drama
Country: Israel
Duration: 28 min.
TV show
Story: The loves, heartbreak, jealousy and pain of the three Armoza sisters – Luna, Rachelika, and Becky - their parents, grandparents and children, set during the early-mid 20th century in Jerusalem.
Style: psychological, disturbing, captivating, period drama
Plot: independence, three generations, lifestyle, family life, family secret, female protagonist, high society, beauty queen, family relations, jealousy, settler
Time: 2020s
Place: ottoman empire, israel, jerusalem, palestine
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Either Freedom or Death (2020)
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Turkey
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story: On March 16, 1920, after the Allied Powers invaded Istanbul and disbanded Meclis-i Mebûsan, the Kuvayi Milliye movement, led by Mustafa Kemal Pasha, and the opening adventure of the fully independent assembly to be established in Ankara are ...
Style: captivating, tense, disturbing
Plot: turkish history, independence, power struggle, historical event, war for independence, leader, fight, coup d'etat, society, politics, political leader, independence movement ...
Time: 1900s
Place: istanbul turkey, turkey, united kingdom, ottoman empire
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 7.6
 10K
1776 (1972)
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, patriotic, stylized, surreal, realistic ...
Plot: broadway, revolution, american revolution, independence, president, dancing, american history, slavery, politics, freedom, medieval, war for independence ...
Time: 18th century, georgian era, 1770s
Place: philadelphia, massachusetts, pennsylvania, usa
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 7.3
 799
Existence (2000)
Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 109 min.
Story: Astitva is a bold film with adultery. An ambitious male chauvinist and his loving wife are happily married but the guy is not able to give time to the family as he want to make it big in life. His work is of paramount importance to him. His work ...
Style: realistic, serious, emotional, touching, social ...
Plot: seduction, independence, husband wife relationship, family relations, dysfunctional marriage, family problems, crumbling marriage, love and romance, dishonesty, breakup, infidelity, unsupportive spouse ...
Time: 90s
Place: india, asia
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 8.4
 675
Seven Women (2003)
Genre: Drama, History, Romance, War
Country: Brazil
Duration: 1084 min.
TV show
Story: When the men go to war, the women also battle. This tale takes place in the XIX century, during a terrible civil war. Italy’s revolutionary leader Garibaldi must choose between two loves: a sweet aristocratic lady or a brave woman who leaves her ...
Style: novela, captivating, exciting, sincere, serious ...
Plot: forbidden love, marriage, independence, civil war, empire, women, male nudity, female nudity, novel, female full frontal nudity
Time: 19th century
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The Way He Looks (2014)
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: Brazil
Duration: 96 min.
Story: Leonardo is a blind teenager dealing with an overprotective mother while trying to live a more independent life. To the disappointment of his best friend, Giovana, he plans to go on an exchange program abroad. When Gabriel, a new student in town, ...
Style: touching, cute, sweet, romantic, sexual ...
Audience: teens, chick flick, teen drama
Plot: gay, blindness, lgbt, homosexuality, coming of age, school, gay teenager, friendship, gay love, teenage life, homosexual, youth ...
Time: 21st century
Place: sao paulo, brazil, brazil, sao paulo brazil
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 6.7
 253
Jacir (2022)
Genre: Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min.
Story: A glance at the divided U.S. political system through the eyes of a young Syrian refugee on the streets of Memphis, TN, as he faces the harsh realities of chasing the American dream.
Style: realistic, dramatic, social, captivating, serious
Plot: social injustice, poverty, politics, syrian refugee, independence, refugee, addiction, neighbor, poor, drug addict, social relations, social issues ...
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Children of War (2014)
Genre: Drama, History, War
Country: India
Duration: 160 min.
Story: Children of War is a movie based on the true events of the 1971 Genocide. Can we, in search of power, become animals? A genocide; neglected! The first use of rape as a weapon of war; undocumented! The lives of millions; unaccounted! The culprits; ...
Style: tense, suspense, disturbing, suspenseful, unusual plot structure ...
Plot: brutality, islam, genocide, bangladesh liberation war, cruelty, independence, indo pakistani war, rape victim, women's rights, liberation, multiple storylines, women ...
Time: year 1971, 70s
Place: bangladesh, india
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 6.1
 410
The Dawning (1988)
Genre: Drama, Romance, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 97 min.
Story: A young woman in her late teens is caught up in the political unrest of Southern Ireland in the 1920s in this drama that features an excellent cast. Nancy (Rebecca Pidgeon) befriends the pistol packing stranger she dubs Cassius (Anthony Hopkins) ...
Style: captivating, emotional, serious, realistic, sincere ...
Plot: ira, political unrest, coming of age, society, independence, state affairs, youth, dangerous attraction, mysterious character, teenage boy, friendship, conflict ...
Time: 20th century, 1920s
Place: ireland, europe, dublin ireland
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The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)
Genre: Action, Biography, Drama, History
Country: India
Duration: 155 min.
Story: The Legend of Bhagat Singh is a 2002 Indian historical biographical film about Bhagat Singh, a freedom fighter who fought for Indian independence.It shows in detail how Singh came to develop his views on the British Raj and his struggle for Indian ...
Style: realistic, patriotic, serious, emotional, sincere ...
Plot: revolution, freedom fighter, sikh, police brutality, patriotism, patriot, fighting the system, social decay, indian history, injustice, danger, life is a bitch ...
Time: 1930s, 1920s, 20th century
Place: asia, india
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Viceroy's House (2017)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Romance
Country: UK, India, Sweden
Duration: 106 min.
Story: In 1947, Lord Mountbatten assumes the post of last Viceroy, charged with handing India back to its people, living upstairs at the house which was the home of British rulers, whilst 500 Hindu, Muslim and Sikh servants lived downstairs.
Style: disturbing, factual, sincere, captivating, touching ...
Plot: palace, british raj, servant, democracy, ethnic conflict, independence, economics, british empire, governor, politics, school, promise ...
Time: 1940s, year 1947, year 1945, year 1933
Place: delhi, pakistan, india, new delhi, london
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The Crossing of the Andes (2010)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: Argentina
Duration: 90 min.
Story: 1880, Buenos Aires. In a lost pension, a journalist interviews one of the last living men who crossed the Andes with San Martín. Manuel Esteban Corvalan was 15 years old then, and literacy was one of his secretaries.Your account will allow us to ...
Style: semi autobiographical, realistic, captivating, serious, exciting ...
Plot: revolution, fight for freedom, national hero, war for independence, independence, father son relationship, teenager, moral dilemma, leaving home, inheritance, american history, military ...
Time: 19th century, 1810s, 1880s
Place: andes mountains, chile, spain, argentina, south america
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 7.9
 14K
Hey Ram (2000)
Genre: Crime, Drama, History
Country: India
Duration: 186 min.
Story: Saketh Ram's wife is raped and killed during direct action day riots in Calcutta. He is convinced that Mahatma Gandhi is responsible for all the problems happening in the country. He sets out to kill him.
Style: realistic, serious, bleak, patriotic, exciting ...
Plot: assassination, political unrest, religious intolerance, violence, muslim, danger, destiny, independence, husband wife relationship, revenge, religion, politics ...
Time: 20th century, 1940s
Place: india, pakistan, middle east, asia
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 7.2
 292K
The Patriot (2000)
Genre: Action, Drama, History, War
Country: USA, Germany
Duration: 165 min.
Story: After proving himself on the field of battle in the French and Indian War, Benjamin Martin wants nothing more to do with such things, preferring the simple life of a farmer. But when his son Gabriel enlists in the army to defend their new nation, ...
Style: period piece, dramatic, rough, uplifting, factual ...
Audience: manly, family friendly, kids, boys' night, adult
Plot: american revolution, war, freedom, revolution, military, battles, vengeance, rebellion, human spirit, heroic mission, wartime, combat ...
Time: 18th century, year 2000, georgian era, y2k, 1780s ...
Place: south carolina, america, southern usa, virginia, britain ...
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Michael Collins (1996)
Genre: Biography, Drama, Thriller, War
Country: USA, Ireland, UK
Duration: 133 min.
Story: Michael Collins plays a crucial role in the establishment of the Irish Free State in the 1920s, but becomes vilified by those hoping to create a completely independent Irish republic.
Style: political, brutal, harsh, intense, factual ...
Plot: politics, terrorism, biopic, revolution, civil war, irish history, ira, fighting the system, freedom, british empire, fight, secret service ...
Time: 1920s, 20th century, edwardian era, 90s, 1910s ...
Place: ireland, england, london, northern ireland, europe ...
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The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey (2005)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: India, UK, USA
Duration: 150 min.
Story: The film begins in 1857, when India was ruled by the British East India Company. Mangal Pandey is a sepoy, a soldier of Indian origin, in the army of the East India Company. Pandey is fighting in the Anglo-Afghan Wars and saves the life of his ...
Style: epic, captivating, emotional, serious, patriotic ...
Plot: rebellion, revolution, betrayal, military life, leadership, fighting the system, rebelliousness, battles, political unrest, culture clash, state affairs, society ...
Time: 19th century, victorian era, 1850s, 1800s
Place: india, britain, asia, afghanistan
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Manto Mavrogenous (1971)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Romance, War
Country: Greece
Duration: 95 min.
Story: In Vienna 1820, the Manto Mavrogenous encounters a group of Greek students and talk of revolution to be made. Returning to Greece uncle of the initiates at Friendly Society. Madonna sells its dowry and equip their ships and army to help the ...
Style: romantic
Plot: independence, biopic, battles, lovers, heroes, entity, war for independence, prince, flashback, poor, naval battle, battlefield ...
Time: 1820s, 1800s
Place: ottoman empire, greece
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 5.0
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Lost Dream (2009)
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story: Perry Roberts is about to graduate from a prestigious private college. The son of a corrupt Congressman, Perry has lost faith in all the things he held true - his family, girlfriend, and the American Dream. He finds himself emotionally bereft and ...
Style: serious, touching, psychological, suspenseful, disturbing
Plot: drug abuse, russian roulette, self discovery, rebellion, class differences, friendship, self destructing, frustration, depression, independence, freedom, suicidal thoughts ...
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 7.2
 2K
Lumumba (2000)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: France, Belgium, Germany, Haiti
Duration: 115 min.
Story: The true story of the rise to power and brutal assassination of the formerly vilified and later redeemed leader of the independent Congo, Patrice Lumumba. Using newly discovered historical evidence, Haitian-born and later Congo-raised writer and ...
Style: political, realistic, serious, suspenseful, contemplative ...
Plot: imperialism, politics, assassination, intrigue, colonialism, capitalism, politician, greed, revolution, scapegoat, betrayal, political corruption ...
Time: 20th century, 60s, 1950s
Place: africa, congo, belgium, south africa, brussels belgium
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 6.4
 7K
Tanguy (2001)
Genre: Comedy
Country: France
Duration: 108 min.
Story: No overview found.
Style: semi serious, humorous, cynical, feel good, realistic ...
Plot: mama's boy, psychoanalysis, nothing goes right, living with parents, family life, family problems, breaking point, dark humor, leaving home, parents and children, independence, separation from family ...
Time: year 2001, 2000s
Place: paris france, france, china, beijing china
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If You Were Young: Rage (1970)
Genre: Action, Crime
Country: Japan
Duration: 89 min.
Story: If You Were Young: Rage highlights the other side of post-war Japanese prosperity, focusing on the throngs of young people who missed out on the boom. We follow a group of young men that can't seem to get ahead, despite their willingness to ...
Style: serious, realistic, disturbing, suspenseful, rough ...
Plot: family relations, unemployment, life is a bitch, kids in trouble, social differences, youth, society, hopes, gang, city life, innocence lost, friendship ...
Time: 60s
Place: japan, tokyo, asia
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Indian Summers (2015)
Genre: Drama
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 52 min.
TV show
Story: Epic drama set in the summer of 1932 where India dreams of independence, but the British are clinging to power. Set against the sweeping grandeur of the Himalayas and tea plantations of Northern India, the drama tells the rich and explosive story ...
Style: realistic, epic, serious, captivating, costume drama ...
Plot: class differences, racism, revolution, political unrest, society, state affairs, culture clash, rebellion, british, independence, world war one, interwar period ...
Time: 1930s, 20th century
Place: india, asia, himalaya
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Like Normal People (1979)
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min.
Story: A mentally-challenged man and woman meet, fall in love and are determined to get married, despite the initial objections of their families and friends. Based on a true story.
Style: psychological, thought provoking, romantic, suspense
Plot: husband wife relationship, false accusation, male female relationship, marriage, independence, love, mentally unstable woman, society, dishonesty, forbidden love, love and romance, true love ...
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Redwood Highway (2013)
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story: Marie, a reluctant resident of a retirement community in Southern Oregon, decides to walk 80 miles down the Redwood Highway to see the ocean for the first time in 45 years.
Style: touching, serious, realistic, sentimental, feel good ...
Plot: on the road, family relations, obsessive quest, estrangement, escapades, introspection, haunted by the past, strong female presence, hopes, redemption, parents and children, journey ...
Time: 21st century
Place: usa, pacific ocean, oregon
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 6.6
 990
The Border (2007)
Genre: Drama, History, Romance, War
Country: Finland, Russia
Duration: 114 min.
Story: The young man must set up a clear border between Finland and Russia, white and red, enemy and friend, us and them. While the task seems clear he finds out the execution of his command in concrete situations is very difficult. Right choices turn out ...
Style: touching, captivating, suspense, sad
Plot: border guard, military, military officer, fall in love, violence, teacher, army, independence, civil war, duty, prisoner of war camp, world war one ...
Time: year 1918
Place: finland, soviet union
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 6.9
 3K
Rebellion (2011)
Genre: Action, Drama, History
Country: France
Duration: 136 min.
Story: Dissidents in a French colony attack a police station and take hostages.
Style: serious, tense, sincere, realistic, thought provoking ...
Plot: military, hostage, politics, political unrest, culture clash, injustice, disorder, moral dilemma, life is a bitch, state affairs, confined, society ...
Time: 20th century, 80s
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 7.6
 31K
Gettysburg (1993)
Genre: Drama, History, War
Country: USA
Duration: 271 min.
Story: Summer 1863. The Confederacy pushes north into Pennsylvania. Union divisions converge to face them. The two great armies clash at Gettysburg, site of a theology school. For three days, through such legendary actions as Little Round Top and ...
Style: epic, factual, realistic, captivating, serious ...
Audience: family outing
Plot: american civil war, military, battles, war, civil war, slavery, civil rights, soldier, usa history, battlefield, prejudice, infantry ...
Time: 19th century, 1800s, 1860s
Place: usa, pennsylvania, maryland
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 3.5
 468
She Ball (2020)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min.
Story: On a mission to save his Inglewood community center, Avery Watts enlists a talented basketball player, Shelby, to help him win the grand prize in a street ball tournament. Together, Avery and Shelby challenge local politicians, gangs and their own ...
Style: feel good, inspirational, touching, uplifting, captivating ...
Audience: family outing
Plot: believe in yourself, life philosophy, athlete and trainer, love story, strongman, name calling, independence, hopes, contests and competitions, life changing experience, sports man, lifestyle ...
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