Mary Shelley 2017

Spartacus 2010

8.5/10

A Thracian man is condemned to a brutal death in the arena, only to outlast his executioners and be reborn as the enslaved gladiator Spartacus.

Run Time: na’ | MMPA: TV-MA | Release: 22 Jan 2010

Actors: Daniel Feuerriegel , Peter Mensah , Andy Whitfield , Liam McIntyre

Alexander: Theatrical Cut 2004

5.8/10

Director Oliver Stone takes on the saga of Alexander the Great, the Macedonian conqueror who became legendary for his military prowess.

Run Time: 2h48m’ | MMPA: R | Release: 24 Nov 2004

Actors: Anthony Hopkins , Angelina Jolie

The Danish Girl 2015

7.1/10

In 1920s Denmark, married artists embark on a journey of unconditional love when the husband announces his intentions to live life as a woman.

Run Time: 1h59m’ | MMPA: R | Release: 22 Jan 2016

Directors: Tom Hooper

Actors: Matthias Schoenaerts , Alicia Vikander , Amber Heard , Ben Whishaw , Eddie Redmayne , Sebastian Koch , Tusse Silberg , Adrian Schiller

J. Edgar 2011

6.5/10

Leonardo DiCaprio stars as J. Edgar Hoover, the longtime FBI director notorious for, among other things, his overzealous methods of law enforcement.

Run Time: 2h16m’ | MMPA: R | Release: 11 Nov 2011

Directors: Clint Eastwood

Actors: Zach Grenier , Jeffrey Donovan , Denis O'Hare , Armie Hammer , Naomi Watts , Stephen Root , Judi Dench , Leonardo DiCaprio , Josh Lucas , Dermot Mulroney , Josh Hamilton , Geoff Pierson , Cheryl Lawson

The Other Boleyn Girl 2008

7/10

Ambitious Boleyn sisters Anne and Mary compete for the heart of powerful but intemperate King Henry VIII in this opulent historical drama.

Run Time: 1h55m’ | MMPA: PG-13 | Release: 29 Feb 2008

Actors: Natalie Portman , Scarlett Johansson , Eric Bana , Jim Sturgess

Marie Antoinette 2006

6.3/10

The film explores the effects of a luxurious yet terribly confining lifestyle on the young queen and ultimately led to her undoing.

Run Time: 2h2m’ | MMPA: PG-13 | Release: 20 Oct 2006

Actors: Kirsten Dunst

Malcolm X 1992

7.7/10

Spike Lee's Oscar-nominated film illuminates the life of black nationalist Malcolm X, following him from his early days to his conversion to Islam.

Run Time: 3h13m’ | MMPA: PG-13 | Release: 18 Nov 1992

Actors: Michael Imperioli , Spike Lee , Angela Bassett , Denzel Washington , Ossie Davis , Giancarlo Esposito , Delroy Lindo , Al Freeman Jr.

The Duchess 2008

7.3/10

To compensate for her unhappy marriage, young duchess Georgiana Spencer begins a scandalous affair with politician Charles Grey.

Run Time: 1h49m’ | MMPA: PG-13 | Release: 10 Oct 2008

Directors: Saul Dibb

Actors: Keira Knightley , Patrick Godfrey , Hayley Atwell , Alistair Petrie , Charlotte Rampling , Aidan McArdle , John Shrapnel , Simon McBurney , Dominic Cooper , Ralph Fiennes

Da Vinci's Demons 2013

8.2/10

This historical fantasy series portrays Leonardo da Vinci in his 20s, already renowned as a genius but yearning for even deeper knowledge.

Run Time: na’ | MMPA: N/A | Release: N/A

Actors: Gregg Chillin , Lara Pulver , Elliot Cowan , Alexander Siddig , Blake Ritson , Tom Riley , Tom Bateman , Hera Hilar , James Faulkner , Eros Vlahos , Laura Haddock

Agora 2009

7.1/10

In the twilight of fourth-century Roman Egypt, a young slave weighs his desire for freedom against his growing love for his philosopher mistress.

Run Time: 2h6m’ | MMPA: R | Release: 09 Oct 2009

Directors: Alejandro Amenabar

Actors: Rachel Weisz , Max Minghella , Richard Durden , Oshri Cohen , Homayoun Ershadi , Oscar Isaac , Manuel Cauchi , Sami Samir , Omar Mostafa , Charles Thake , Ashraf Barhom , Rupert Evans , Michael Lonsdale