5th century movies and TV shows
The list contains the best, new and most relevant 5th century movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out epic, exciting, serious, stylized, historical drama and arthurian films and TV shows about / with medieval, sword, rivalry, ancient, warrior, betrayal, battles, heroes, king and sword and sorcery plots mostly in Drama, Adventure and History genres shot in USA, UK, Italy and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as 5th century: The Last Legion (2007), Attila (2001), Arthur of the Britons (1972), Camelot (2011), King Arthur (2004), Revenge of the Gladiators (1964), 300: Rise of an Empire (2014), Little Big Soldier (2010), The Book of Esther (2013), Sri Siddhartha Gautama (2013).
Best films
List of 5th century movies
Genre: Action, Adventure, History, War
Country: UK, France, Slovakia, Tunisia, Italy, Bulgaria, USA
Duration: 101 min.
Story:
As the Roman empire crumbles, young Romulus Augustus flees the city and embarks on a perilous voyage to Britain to track down a legion of supporters.
Style:
epic, serious, exciting, stylized, arthurian ...
Audience:
boys' night, girls' night, teens
Plot:
roman empire, ancient rome, king arthur, emperor, medieval, barbarian, child in peril, sword, ancient, boy, female warrior, mythology ...
Time:
middle ages, 5th century, 1st century, ancient times, year 2007 ...
Place:
rome italy, greece, europe, england, italy ...
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11K
Genre: Action, Adventure, Biography, Drama, History, Romance, War
Country: USA, Lithuania
Duration: 89 min.
TV show
Story:
A romanced story of Attila the Hun, since his childhood, when he lost his parents until his death. Attila is disclosed as a great leader, strategist and lover and the movie shows his respect to the great Roman strategist Flavius Aetius, his loves ...
Style:
exciting, captivating, touching, historical drama, inspirational ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
roman empire, ancient history, ancient rome, battlefield, antiquity, barbarian, medieval, roman, battles, war, ancient, heroic mission ...
Time:
middle ages, 5th century
Place:
rome italy, constantinople, greece, europe
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Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: UK
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
This series strips away the elaborate medieval view of Camelot, and presents Arthur as the chief of a small Celt tribe in Dark-Ages Britain, a century or two after the withdrawal of Rome. Arthur struggles to weave the scattered tribes of Celts, ...
Style:
historical drama, costume drama, bleak, arthurian, period drama
Audience:
adult
Plot:
medieval, king arthur, arthurian legend, leadership, ethnic conflict, political intrigue, brotherhood, survival, foster home, guerilla warfare, survivalist, family drama ...
Time:
5th century, middle ages, medieval times
Place:
britain, europe
Is relevant?
25K
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Country: Ireland, USA, UK, Canada
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Camelot is a historical-fantasy-drama television series based on the Arthurian legend, was produced by Graham King, Morgan O'Sullivan and Michael Hirst.
Style:
captivating, stylized, sexual, serious, costume drama ...
Audience:
teens, adult
Plot:
king arthur, royal family, legends and myths, medieval, knight, imaginary kingdom, wizards and magicians, camelot, love triangle, brother sister incest, illusion, throne ...
Time:
middle ages, 5th century, future, 6th century, medieval times
Place:
ireland, europe, england
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182K
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, War
Country: Ireland, UK, USA
Duration: 126 min.
Story:
The story of the Arthurian legend, based on the 'Sarmatian hypothesis' which contends that the legend has a historical nucleus in the Sarmatian heavy cavalry troops stationed in Britain, and that the Roman-British military commander, ...
Style:
exciting, period piece, costume drama, epic, entertaining ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
king arthur, knight, medieval, king, arthurian legend, sword fight, military, combat, battles, sword and shield, roman empire, swords and armor ...
Time:
middle ages, medieval times, 5th century, ancient times, year 2004 ...
Place:
britain, scotland, england, europe, rome italy ...
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Genre: Action, Adventure, History
Country: UK
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
King Arthur returns home after fighting the Roman Empire. His illegitimate son has corrupted the throne of Camelot and King Arthur must reunite with the wizard Merlin and the Knights of the Round Table to fight to get back his crown.
Style:
exciting, epic, captivating, humorous, semi serious ...
Audience:
teens, family outing
Plot:
camelot, king arthur, knight, female prisoner, wizards and magicians, legends and myths, medieval, arthurian legend, state affairs, friendship, master servant relationship, young heroes ...
Time:
middle ages, 5th century
Place:
england, europe
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Gwanggaeto, The Great Conqueror is an alternate title for King Gwanggaeto the Great, a historical drama based on the life of the nineteenth monarch of Goguryeo, Gwanggaeto the Great. The drama was based on two sources, Gwanggaeto the Great by Jeong ...
Style:
historical drama, tense, serious, captivating, exciting ...
Plot:
power struggle, ancient korea, royal palace, king, warlord, intrigue, cruelty, korean history, biopic, leadership, recovery, ambition ...
Time:
5th century
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Genre: Adventure
Country: Italy
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
In 454 A.D. barbarians led by the Vandal king, Genseri, besiege Rome which is ruled by the ineffectual Valentinian III and his wife, Calpurnia. The Roman general Ezio manages to temporarily halt the Vandals' advance. Now arriving on the scene ...
Style:
serious, realistic, exciting
Plot:
peplum, gladiator, ancient rome, ancient, battles, wedding, roman empire, ancient history, dishonesty, rebelliousness, vengeance, heroes ...
Time:
5th century
Place:
rome italy
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy
Country: USA, Bulgaria
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
Based on Frank Miller's latest graphic novel Xerxes and told in the breathtaking visual style of the blockbuster "300," this new chapter of the epic saga takes the action to a fresh battlefield--on the sea--as Greek general ...
Style:
epic, entertaining, bloody, heroic, exciting ...
Audience:
boys' night, teens
Plot:
sword fight, ancient history, greek, mythology, survival, king, ancient, medieval, sword and shield, warrior, antiquity, swords and armor ...
Time:
middle ages, ancient times, year 2014, 5th century, 2010s
Place:
ancient greece, greece, middle east, europe, persia ...
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, History, War
Country: China, Hong Kong
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
The story of a farmer forced into conscription, who has been looking to get out of the army ever since. His great chance arrives when he stumbles upon a wounded general from an enemy state, and he kidnaps him, intending to claim credit for the ...
Style:
humorous, stylized, exciting, semi serious, realistic ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
martial arts, medieval, ancient history, pow, ancient, dark hero, survival, rivalry, chinese army, barbarian, kung fu, tragic hero ...
Time:
middle ages, ancient times, 5th century
Place:
china, asia, ancient china
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
When Ester becomes King Xerxes’ queen, her Cousin Mordecai and that despicable Haman engage in a dangerous game of intrigue for control of the young Persian King Xerxes.
Style:
biblical, epic, tense, captivating, realistic ...
Plot:
religions or cults, danger, betrayal, self discovery, genocide, heroic mission, bible, eunuch, female protagonist, palace intrigue, christian, ancient history ...
Time:
5th century
Place:
persia
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration: 115 min.
Story:
Sri Siddhartha Gautama is a Sinhala movie released on 24 January, 2013. The movie is directed by Saman Weeraman and featured Anchal Singh and Gagan Malik as lead characters.
Style:
historical drama, sinhala, inspirational, contemplative, philosophical ...
Plot:
buddhism, buddha, enlightenment, meditation, spiritual journey, biopic, religious, sacrifice, self discovery, prince, legend, faith ...
Time:
6th century, 5th century
Place:
sri lanka, asia, india
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Italy, Germany, Poland
Duration: 200 min.
Story:
Augustine is a two-part, Italian-made mini-series about the influential theologian and church father Augustine of Hippo. The piece tells the story of his life from a teenager to his death at the age of 69.Much of the content for the scenes of him as ...
Style:
sincere, captivating, psychological, biblical, christian film
Plot:
catholic, saint, faith, christianity, religion, ancient, christian, bible, historical character, religious, life, historical figure ...
Time:
ancient times, 5th century
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Genre: Adventure, History
Country: Turkey
Duration: 86 min.
Story:
Tarkan Versus the Vikings, Turkey’s answer to the Italian sword and sandal films, is more fun than the proverbial barrel of monkeys and just as crazed. Everything in this movie is energetic, outsized, colorful and wacky, from Tarkan’s mighty ...
Style:
perverse, grindhouse
Plot:
viking, barbarian, medieval, kaiju, human sacrifice, monster, ancient, sword and sorcery, torture, chained man, rescue, swashbuckler ...
Time:
medieval times, middle ages, 5th century
Place:
turkey
Is relevant?
Genre: Comedy, History
Country: Italy
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
The misadventures of Attila and his band of barbarians as they take up arms against the Roman Empire in their native Milano
Style:
parody, lighthearted, slapstick, buddy comedy, period piece ...
Plot:
barbarian, ancient rome, sorcery, satire, irreverent, misadventure, female nudity, fish out of water, adult humor, political satire, roman empire, social commentary ...
Time:
80s, 5th century
Place:
milan italy
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 165 min.
Story:
During the Kadamba reign, King Vijayendra, the ruler of the fictional feudatory land of Bangra, meets his final fate while venturing into the mystical forest of Kantara. Witnessing this, his son Rajashekara seals the borders of their realm. Later, ...
Style:
period piece, historical drama, epic, dark, grim ...
Plot:
legendary hero, dynasty, folk hero, folklore, slavery, mysticism, mythology, resistance, religious conflict, oppression, supernatural, violence ...
Time:
5th century
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story:
This is the story of Su Baek-hyang, born as the elder daughter of King Mu-ryeong but unable to retain her title of princess due to her ambitious younger sister, Sol-hui. Humble and hard-working, she was taught never to want or to desire beyond what ...
Style:
touching, romantic, captivating, political, harsh ...
Plot:
ancient korea, princess, royal family, battles, marriage, exile, korean history, love, family relations, palace intrigue, palace, ambitious woman ...
Time:
5th century, 6th century
Place:
korea
Is relevant?
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Genre: Action, Drama, Music
Country: France
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
A romanced story of Attila the Hun, from when he lost his parents in childhood until his death. Attila is disclosed as a great leader, strategist and lover and the movie shows his respect to the great Roman strategist Flavius Aetius, his loves and ...
Style:
dramatic, tense, captivating, emotional, epic ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
roman empire, ancient history, conquering, ancient rome, opera, warrior, woman, war, pretty girl, bloodlust, political intrigue, tragedy ...
Time:
5th century
Place:
rome italy
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Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Country: USA, UK
TV show
Story:
In the fifth century, long before Britain was united, in a brutal land of warring factions and tribes where lives were often fleeting, Arthur Pendragon evolves from outcast to legendary warrior and leader.
Style:
arthurian, dramatic, exciting, suspenseful, captivating ...
Plot:
medieval, king arthur, power struggle, historical figure, european history, historical event, ancient history, world history, historical character, british history, monk, warrior ...
Time:
5th century
Place:
england, europe
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
In the fifth century, constant civil war scars western China. To escape death, Ti, a young scout, jumps through a crevice in the Zu mountains where he meets and becomes the apprentice of Ting Yin, a spiritual man with great fighting powers. They ...
Style:
cult classic, serious, surreal, stylized, suspenseful ...
Plot:
martial arts, wuxia, kung fu, eternal love, mountain, kung fu master, ancient, swashbuckler, cannon, soldier, good versus evil, ghost ...
Time:
year 1983, 5th century
Place:
asia, china, hong kong, ancient china
Is relevant?
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA, France, Luxembourg, Germany, Canada, UK
Duration: 86 min.
Story:
During the times of King Arthur, Kayley is a brave girl who dreams of following her late father as a Knight of the Round Table. The evil Ruber wants to invade Camelot and take the throne of King Arthur, and Kayley has to stop him.
Style:
humorous, cute, stylized, arthurian, semi serious ...
Audience:
kids, family outing, teens, preschool
Plot:
dragon, king arthur, medieval, blindness, female warrior, happy ending, arthurian legend, siege, sword and sorcery, blind man, mythology, princess ...
Time:
medieval times, 90s, middle ages, year 1998, 5th century ...
Place:
england
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 134 min.
Story:
The timeless tale of King Arthur and the legend of Camelot are retold in this passionate period drama. Arthur is reluctant to hand the crown to Lancelot, and Guinevere is torn between her loyalty to her husband and her growing love for his rival. ...
Style:
romantic, fairy tale, sentimental, period piece, exciting ...
Audience:
kids, teens, chick flick, girls' night
Plot:
knight, king arthur, medieval, love triangle, sword fight, ancient, arthurian legend, betrayal, love, camelot, beauty, love story ...
Time:
middle ages, medieval times, ancient times, 90s, 1900s ...
Place:
england, britain, europe
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance, War
Country: China
TV show
Story:
Brilliant strategist Bai Ping Ting and prince-general Chu Bei Jie of rival kingdoms find themselves torn between loyalty to the country and their passionate love for each other.
Style:
sweet, sentimental, uplifting, touching, romantic ...
Audience:
girls' night, chick flick
Plot:
palace intrigue, love triangle, korean history, enemies to lovers, warlord, rivalry, love and romance, couple relations, love, destiny, hopes, couples ...
Time:
5th century
Place:
china, ancient china
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Genre: Adventure, Drama
Country: Denmark, Iceland, Sweden
Duration: 92 min.
Story:
The mountain slopes of Iceland are shown to excellent advantage in the Scandinavian epic Hagbard and Signe. The story, based on an ancient legend, concerns Hagbard (Oleg Vidov), the son of a slain Norse king. Seeking revenge against the rival clan ...
Style:
saga
Plot:
medieval, viking, chess, king, time machine, man dressed as woman, sauna, youth, horse, sword, hunting, river ...
Time:
middle ages, medieval times, 5th century
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
TV show
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, exciting, epic, serious, scenic ...
Plot:
warrior, power struggle, magic, supernatural power, ancient korea, black magic, reincarnation, nobility, good versus evil, deity, rise to power, politics ...
Time:
prehistory, 5th century
Place:
korea
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Genre: Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
Rebellious teen Amy defies her parents by going to a trashy carnival that has pulled into town. In tow are her boyfriend, Buzz, and their friends Liz and Richie. Thinking it would be fun to spend the night in the campy "Funhouse" horror ...
Style:
suspense, bloody, scary, slasher, sexy ...
Audience:
teens, adult
Plot:
carnival, violence, halloween, murder, killer clown, amusement park, clown, serial killer, runaway, blood, teenager, danger ...
Time:
80s, 70s, 5th century, year 1975, 15th century
Place:
usa, texas
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Genre: Adventure, History
Country: Turkey
Duration: 81 min.
Story:
Attila the Hun raiders Tarkan Mars is about the struggle with the Romans and vandals to get a magic sword.
Style:
dark, suspenseful
Audience:
adult
Plot:
turk, conquering, epic battle, power struggle, bravery, barbarian, gladiator, violent, sword and sorcery, destiny, extreme violence, revenge ...
Time:
5th century
Place:
turkey
Is relevant?
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, History
Country: Turkey
Duration: 82 min.
Story:
Vandal king Attila's trying to save his son kidnapped by Tarkan and stories of friends.
Style:
grindhouse
Plot:
turk, barbarian, kidnapping, warrior, violence, bloodbath, blood, snake, prostitute, nun, resurrection, black magic ...
Time:
medieval times, 5th century
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Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA, Japan, Taiwan, UK, Hong Kong, Canada
Duration: 79 min.
Story:
Fa Mulan gets the surprise of her young life when her love, Captain Li Shang asks for her hand in marriage. Before the two can have their happily ever after, the Emperor assigns them a secret mission, to escort three princesses to Chang'an, ...
Style:
humorous, feel good, semi serious, colorful, light ...
Audience:
kids, family friendly, family outing, toddlers, chick flick ...
Plot:
princess, female warrior, dragon, female protagonist, disney princess, rescue, friends, arranged marriage, wedding planning, heroine, emperor, friendship ...
Time:
5th century
Place:
china, asia, ancient china
Is relevant?
24K
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 61 min.
TV show
Story:
The legendary wizard tells his story of his war against Queen Mab of the Sidhe and his creation of Camelot.
Style:
fairy tale, epic, atmospheric, exciting, light ...
Audience:
kids, pre-teens, family outing
Plot:
king arthur, witch, magic, good versus evil, wizards and magicians, knight, sorcerer, dragon, mythology, medieval, supernatural, sword and sorcery ...
Time:
medieval times, middle ages, 6th century, 5th century
Place:
london
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