Leadership movies and TV shows
The list contains the best, new and most relevant leadership movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out serious, realistic, exciting, captivating, historical drama and epic films and TV shows about / with leadership, heroes, politics, rivalry, state affairs, violence, leader, society, military and struggle plots mostly in Drama, History and Biography genres shot in USA, UK, Germany and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as leadership: Hitler: The Rise of Evil (2003), Maximum Ride (2016), The Last Samurai (2003), The Postman (1997), Empire (2005), John Adams (2008), Che Guevara (2005), The Originals (2013), The Borgia (2006), The Prince of Egypt (1998).
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 186 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, fascism, against humanity, racism, political unrest, dictatorship, nazi, politics, historical character, ruler ...
Time:
1920s, 1930s, 20th century, 1910s
Place:
germany, europe, austria
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Genre: Action, Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: Russia, Germany, Kazakhstan
Duration: 126 min.
Story:
The story recounts the early life of Genghis Khan, a slave who went on to conquer half the world in the 11th century.
Style:
epic, realistic, captivating, visually stunning, stylized ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
conquering, monk, genghis khan, desert, battles, king, leadership, medieval, slave, betrayal, husband wife reunion, rise to the top ...
Time:
middle ages, medieval times, year 2007, ancient times, 12th century
Place:
mongolia, china, soviet union, east asia, asia
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min.
Story:
Six children genetically cross-bred with avian DNA, complete with wings, take flight around the country to discover their origins.
Style:
tense, suspense, exciting, enigmatic, novela ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
experiment, female fighter, supernatural power, martial arts, rescue, heroine, female warrior, mutant, chase, teenage boy, strong female character, teenage girl ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
new york, utah
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Genre: Action, Drama
Country: USA, New Zealand, Japan
Duration: 154 min.
Story:
Nathan Algren is an American hired to instruct the Japanese army in the ways of modern warfare, which finds him learning to respect the samurai and the honorable principles that rule them. Pressed to destroy the samurai's way of life in the ...
Style:
epic, breathtaking, serious, exciting, captivating ...
Audience:
girls' night, manly, adult
Plot:
samurai, sword fight, military, battles, war, japanese history, courage, warrior, katana, self discovery, pride and honor, human spirit ...
Time:
19th century, year 2003, victorian era, 1800s, middle ages ...
Place:
japan, asia, africa, san francisco, tokyo ...
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 177 min.
Story:
In 2013 there are no highways, no I-ways, no dreams of a better tomorrow, only scattered survivors across what was once the Unites States. Into this apocalyptic wasteland comes an enigmatic drifter with a mule, a knack for Shakespeare and something ...
Style:
futuristic, serious, exciting, apocalyptic, suspenseful ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
apocalypse, post apocalypse, dystopic future, end of the world, leadership, dystopian future, postman, post apocalyptic, distopia, vestiges of humanity, post war, survival ...
Time:
future, year 1997, near future, year 2013, 2010s ...
Place:
usa, oregon
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Genre: Action, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 360 min.
TV show
Story:
As Conqueror Julius Caesar is drawing his last breath, he swears Tyrannus—Rome's finest warrior—to an oath to protect his successor, Octavius, his 18-year-old nephew. Tyrannus and Octavius are forced into exile to protect the young man from ...
Style:
realistic, epic, exciting, serious, historical drama
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
ancient rome, gladiator, roman empire, ancient history, julius caesar, leadership, betrayal, assassination, rivalry, ambition, tragic hero, ancient ...
Time:
1st century, 1st century b.c.
Place:
rome italy, italy
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 71 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:
atmospheric, political, period piece, realistic, serious ...
Plot:
american history, president, american revolution, politics, lawyer, freedom, u.s. president, politician, colonial america, leadership, historical character, true love ...
Time:
18th century, 19th century, 2000s, ancient times, year 2008 ...
Place:
usa, massachusetts, boston, america, paris france ...
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Romance, War
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
When he is captured in Bolivia, the "Che" is conducted to prission, when he remembers his life facts, the revolution and the women.
Style:
disturbing, captivating, realistic, serious, contemplative ...
Plot:
revolution, leadership, rebellion, injustice, politics, righting the wronged, fighting the system, folk hero, escapades, state affairs, hopes, rebelliousness ...
Time:
60s, 50s, 20th century, year 1956, year 1960 ...
Place:
bolivia, havana cuba, latin america, cuba, guatemala ...
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147K
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
Country: USA
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
A spin-off from The Vampire Diaries and set in New Orleans, The Originals centers on the Mikaelson siblings, otherwise known as the world's original vampires: Klaus, Elijah, and Rebekah. Now Klaus must take down his protégé, Marcel, who is ...
Style:
exciting, captivating, tense, stylized, gothic ...
Audience:
teens, girls' night, teen drama, adult
Plot:
vampire, supernatural, witch, werewolf, power struggle, immortality, rivalry, supernatural romance, siblings relations, love and romance, dangerous attraction, magical ...
Time:
2010s, 2020s, 21st century
Place:
new orleans, usa
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Genre: Biography, History
Country: Spain, Italy
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
A portrait of the bloody dynasty that spawned a pope, Alexander VI, as well as the role model for Machiavelli's "The Prince," his son Cesare Borgia, and a legend of femme duplicity, daughter Lucrezia Borgia.
Style:
realistic, captivating, disturbing, historical drama, costume drama ...
Plot:
state affairs, leadership, society, dishonesty, betrayal, downfall, biopic, uninhibited rivalry, medieval, royal family, political unrest, ambition ...
Time:
15th century, middle ages, medieval times, ancient times, 16th century
Place:
rome italy, italy
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Genre: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 99 min.
Story:
This is the extraordinary tale of two brothers named Moses and Ramses, one born of royal blood, and one an orphan with a secret past. Growing up the best of friends, they share a strong bond of free-spirited youth and good-natured rivalry. But the ...
Style:
biblical, uplifting, captivating, christian film, exciting ...
Audience:
kids, family friendly, family outing, toddlers, pre-teens ...
Plot:
slavery, religion, ancient egypt, christian, ancient history, desert, freedom, bible, self discovery, pharaoh, prince, egyptian mythology ...
Time:
90s, biblical epic, year 1998
Place:
egypt, africa, north africa
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Genre: Adventure, Drama, Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
The crew of a Royal Naval expedition searching for the Arctic's treacherous Northwest Passage discovers instead a monstrous predator.
Style:
anthology, twist ending, psychological, suspense, bleak ...
Plot:
arctic, cannibalism, expedition, starvation, insanity, violence, animal attack, leadership, mysticism, delusion, desperation, cold ...
Time:
19th century, victorian era, 1840s, 2010s, 20th century ...
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461K
Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 133 min.
Story:
The story of Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane's successful attempt to put together a baseball team on a budget, by employing computer-generated analysis to draft his players.
Style:
inspirational, feel good, realistic, captivating, motivational ...
Plot:
baseball, mathematics, underdog, success, rise to the top, strategy, biopic, motivation, entrepreneur, business, leadership, entrepreneurship ...
Time:
80s, year 2011, 2010s, 70s, 2000s ...
Place:
california, boston, usa, san francisco, bay area ...
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Germany, France, Belgium, South Africa, Italy, UK, Luxembourg
Duration: 118 min.
Story:
The true story of a white South African racist whose life was profoundly altered by the black prisoner he guarded for twenty years. The prisoner's name was Nelson Mandela.
Style:
uplifting, realistic, serious, touching, political ...
Plot:
racism, apartheid, racial violence, leadership, prison life, interracial relations, freedom fighter, friendship, rebellion, human spirit, fighting the system, self discovery ...
Time:
20th century, 80s, 70s, 90s
Place:
south africa, africa
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1.6M
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Country: USA, UK, Malta, Morocco
Duration: 155 min.
Story:
In the year 180, the death of emperor Marcus Aurelius throws the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus is one of the Roman army's most capable and trusted generals and a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus' devious son Commodus ascends to ...
Style:
epic, captivating, breathtaking, emotional, suspense ...
Audience:
boys' night, manly, family friendly, teens, date night ...
Plot:
ancient rome, roman empire, revenge, vengeance, sword fight, ancient history, gladiator, freedom, slavery, courage, warrior, ancient world ...
Time:
year 2000, ancient times, 2000s, y2k, middle ages ...
Place:
rome italy, italy, ancient greece, greece, north africa ...
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min.
Story:
A young girl tries to fit in with a clique of popular middle school girls after moving into the guest house of one of their homes.
Style:
humorous, semi serious, realistic, light, teen ...
Audience:
teens, kids, chick flick, girls' night, teen drama
Plot:
teenage life, popularity, outcast, leadership, bullying, school, teenage girl, group of friends, love and romance, teenage love, teenager, fashion ...
Place:
usa, new york, florida
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591K
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 5445 min.
TV show
Story:
Stripped of everything, the survivors of a horrific plane crash must work together to stay alive. But the island holds many secrets.
Style:
exciting, atmospheric, psychological, enigmatic, mind bending ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
survival, island, stranded, desert island, stranded on an island, human nature, lost, mysterious place, death, air disaster, destiny, plane crash ...
Time:
y2k, 70s, 2000s, 21st century
Place:
fictional island, hawaii, pacific ocean
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, War
Country: USA
Duration: 138 min.
Story:
After an abrupt and violent encounter with a French warship inflicts severe damage upon his ship, a captain of the British Royal Navy begins a chase over two oceans to capture or destroy the enemy, though he must weigh his commitment to duty and ...
Style:
exciting, tense, period piece, serious, suspenseful ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
ship, napoleonic wars, navy, battles, sea battle, sea, military, leadership, friendship, naval battle, heroic mission, expedition ...
Time:
18th century, 19th century, 1800s, year 2003, ancient times ...
Place:
britain, england, america, brazil, europe ...
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
A love story offering an intimate look inside the marriage of Winston and Clementine Churchill during a particularly troubled, though little-known, moment in their lives.
Style:
sincere, realistic, serious, talky, political ...
Plot:
world war two, british history, politics, winston churchill, biopic, state affairs, head of state, rise to the top, society, couple relations, husband wife relationship, world war ...
Time:
1930s, 20th century, year 1934
Place:
england, britain, europe, germany, united kingdom
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1.1M
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: USA
Duration: 178 min.
Story:
Enraged at the slaughter of Murron, his new bride and childhood love, Scottish warrior William Wallace slays a platoon of the local English lord's soldiers. This leads the village to revolt and, eventually, the entire country to rise up against ...
Style:
epic, factual, breathtaking, scenic, inspirational ...
Audience:
boys' night, manly, chick flick, adult
Plot:
freedom, courage, sword fight, war, vengeance, medieval, battles, tragic hero, military, love story, beautiful scenery, warrior ...
Time:
middle ages, medieval times, 14th century, ancient times, 20th century ...
Place:
scotland, england, britain, europe, scottish highlands ...
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Genre: Adventure, Drama, History, War
Country: UK
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
The Hornblower series is based on C.S. Forester's classic maritime adventures - the story of one young man's struggle to become a leader of men. Set against the back drop of the 18th century Anglo-French wars, the bloodiest time in British ...
Style:
serious, exciting, realistic, captivating, suspense ...
Plot:
napoleonic wars, ship, british navy, military, leadership, navy, military life, naval battle, napoleonic era, rebelliousness, uninhibited rivalry, rebel ...
Time:
19th century, 18th century, 1800s
Place:
west indies, jamaica
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA, Mexico
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
At popular South Beach University, filthy rich super-snob Victoria English is the absolute queen of leading Greek student club, Sigma Sigma. In order to achieve her crowning ambition, winning FHM Magazine's annual best sorority, she must ...
Style:
sex comedy, humorous, not serious, realistic, witty ...
Audience:
teens, date night, girls' night
Plot:
sorority, college, university, foot fetish, leadership, looking for sex, friendship, love and romance, buddies, fish out of water, college life, teenage love ...
Time:
2000s
Place:
europe, miami, paris france, usa, florida ...
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Genre: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: Germany, USA
Duration: 266 min.
TV show
Story:
Under Paul ‘Muad'Dib’ Atreides' rule as Emperor, the planet Arrakis has enjoyed a renaissance. However, the revolution that Muad'dib inspired has transformed into a brutal jihad that has plunged all of humanity into a bitter, ...
Style:
futuristic, atmospheric, epic, intense, bleak ...
Audience:
teens, boys' night
Plot:
imaginary kingdom, good versus evil, space travel, space opera, desert, heroic mission, space, imaginary, leadership, escapades, political unrest, space and aliens ...
Time:
future
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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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18K
Genre: Action, Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
The star of a team of teenage crime fighters falls for the alluring villainess she must bring to justice.
Style:
humorous, sexy, not serious, offbeat, exciting ...
Audience:
teens, chick flick, girls' night, teen drama
Plot:
lesbian, lgbt, high school, lesbian love, espionage, female protagonist, feminine wiles, love and romance, hot chick, love affair, female warrior, nymph ...
Time:
year 2004, 1950s, 2000s
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272K
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, emotional, factual, epic ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
president, civil war, politics, american civil war, american history, idealism, slavery, racism, head of state, courage, freedom, abraham lincoln ...
Time:
19th century, 1860s, year 2012, 2010s, 1800s ...
Place:
washington d.c., usa, america
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Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Country: Russia
Duration: 119 min.
Story:
A story, which takes place in 2013, describes the world overflowing with "dangerous" criminals due to the official termination of death penalty. The UN "blue helmets" under the directive from the central authority (i.e., One ...
Style:
exciting, serious, rough, suspenseful, sadistic ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
prison, prison life, survival, friendship, island, confined, life is a bitch, leadership, serial killer, heroic mission, isolation, danger ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
russia
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Genre: Drama, History, Thriller, War
Country: UK, Germany, Canada, USA
Duration: 138 min.
Story:
When Russia's first nuclear submarine malfunctions on its maiden voyage, the crew must race to save the ship and prevent a nuclear disaster.
Style:
suspense, suspenseful, tense, realistic, rough ...
Audience:
manly, boys' night
Plot:
submarine, cold war, navy, nuclear submarine, radiation, sea, underwater, nuclear, radiation sickness, disaster, sea disaster, nuclear threat ...
Time:
60s, year 2002, 20th century, year 1989, 80s ...
Place:
soviet union, russia, nova scotia, moscow russia, atlantic ocean ...
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Genre: Adventure, Drama, History, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 178 min.
Story:
The Bounty leaves Portsmouth in 1787. Its destination: to sail to Tahiti and load bread-fruit. Captain Bligh will do anything to get there as fast as possible, using any means to keep up a strict discipline. When they arrive at Tahiti, it is like a ...
Style:
epic, psychological, suspense, exciting, serious ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
mutiny, ship, ocean, captain, brutality, betrayal, leadership, sea, tyrant, rebelliousness, military, sailing ...
Time:
18th century, year 1962, victorian era, 1780s, georgian era
Place:
tahiti, england, persia, europe
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167K
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 134 min.
Story:
Newly elected President Nelson Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's rugby ...
Style:
uplifting, political, inspirational, sincere, factual ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
racism, rugby, human spirit, president, apartheid, politics, leadership, underdog, biopic, politician, idealism, historical character ...
Time:
year 2009, 90s, 2000s, 20th century, year 1995
Place:
south africa, africa, johannesburg south africa, cape town south africa
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