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1. 01History·Drama·AdventureBen-Hur1959In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure, tragedy, revenge, and faith.7.9
2. 02Adventure·Drama·HistoryThe Count of Monte Cristo2002Young sailor Edmond Dantès is wrongfully imprisoned, escapes, finds treasure, and reinvents himself as the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo to exact revenge on those who betrayed him.7.7
3. 03Drama·Adventure·History·ActionHero2002During China's Warring States period, a district prefect arrives at the palace of Qin Shi Huang, claiming to have killed the three assassins who had made an attempt on the king's life three years ago.7.5
4. 04History·Drama·Adventure·WarSpartacus1960The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus.7.5
5. 05Adventure·Drama·History·ActionThe Mission1986When a Spanish Jesuit goes into the South American wilderness to build a mission in the hope of converting the Indians of the region, a slave hunter is converted and joins his mission.7.4
6. 06History·Adventure·Drama·WarWar Horse2011On the brink of the First World War, Albert's beloved horse Joey is sold to the Cavalry by his father.7.3
7. 07Adventure·Drama·HistorySeven Years in Tibet1997Austrian mountaineer Heinrich Harrer journeys to the Himalayas without his family to head an expedition in 1939.7.2
8. 08Drama·History·Adventure·ComedyEddie the Eagle2016The feel-good story of Michael 'Eddie' Edwards, an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself—even as an entire nation was counting him out.7.2
9. 09Drama·Adventure·History·ActionKingdom of Heaven2005After his wife dies, a blacksmith named Balian is thrust into royalty, political intrigue and bloody holy wars during the Crusades.7.1
10. 10Drama·Adventure·HistoryThe Way Back2010A small band of multicultural convicts stages a daring escape from a WWII-era Siberian gulag, and embarks on a treacherous journey across five countries in a desperate race for freedom and survival.7.0
11. 11Adventure·Drama·HistoryAgora2009A historical drama set in Roman Egypt, concerning philosopher Hypatia of Alexandria and her relationship with her slave Davus, who is torn between his love for her and the possibility of gaining his freedom by joining…7.0
12. 12History·Drama·AdventureThe Walk2015The story of French high-wire artist Philippe Petit's attempt to cross the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in 1974.7.0
13. 13Drama·History·Adventure·WesternHostiles2017A legendary Native American-hating Army captain nearing retirement in 1892 is given one last assignment: to escort a Cheyenne chief and his family through dangerous territory back to his Montana reservation.6.9
14. 14Adventure·Drama·History·ActionThe Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan2023D'Artagnan, a spirited young Gascon, is left for dead after trying to save a noblewoman from being kidnapped.6.9
15. 15Adventure·Drama·HistoryAlive1993The amazing true story of a Uruguayan rugby team's plane that crashed in the middle of the Andes mountains, and their immense will to survive and pull through alive, forced to do anything and everything they could to…6.9
16. 16Adventure·Drama·HistoryEverest2015Inspired by the incredible events surrounding a treacherous attempt to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain, "Everest" documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their…6.8
17. 17Drama·Adventure·History·ThrillerIn the Heart of the Sea2015In the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex is assaulted by something no one could believe—a whale of mammoth size and will, and an almost human sense of vengeance.6.8
18. 18Adventure·Drama·History·ActionThe Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc1999In 1429, a French teenager stood before her King with a message she claimed came from God; that she would defeat the world's greatest army and liberate her country from its political and religious turmoil.6.4

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