SettingsFilms set in the 16th century
A Man for All Seasons (1966 film)
A Man for All Seasons is a 1966 film based on Robert Bolt's play A Man for All Seasons about Sir Thomas More.
A Man for All Seasons is a 1966 film based on Robert Bolt's play A Man for All Seasons about Sir Thomas More.
Aguirre, the Wrath of God
Aguirre, the Wrath of God is a 1972 West German adventure film written and directed by Werner Herzog.
Aguirre, the Wrath of God is a 1972 West German adventure film written and directed by Werner Herzog.
Anarkali (1953 film)
Anarkali is a 1953 film based on the historical legend of the Mughal emperor Jahangir.
Anarkali is a 1953 film based on the historical legend of the Mughal emperor Jahangir.
Anarkali (1966 film)
Anarkali (അനാർക്കലി) is a 1966 Malayalam romance film based on the historical love story between Prince Salim and Anarkali.
Anarkali (അനാർക്കലി) is a 1966 Malayalam romance film based on the historical love story between Prince Salim and Anarkali.
Aztec Massacre
Aztec Massacre is a 2008 television documentary produced by Thirteen/WNET New York and ITVS International and broadcast as part of PBS’s Secrets of the Dead series.
Aztec Massacre is a 2008 television documentary produced by Thirteen/WNET New York and ITVS International and broadcast as part of PBS’s Secrets of the Dead series.
Bathory (2008 film)
Báthory is a European co-production film written and directed by the Slovak filmmaker Juraj Jakubisko.
Báthory is a European co-production film written and directed by the Slovak filmmaker Juraj Jakubisko.
Blades of Blood
Blades of Blood (Goo-reu-meul beo-seo-nan dal-cheo-reom 구르믈 버서난 달처럼) is a 2010 South Korean action drama film directed by Lee Joon-ik.
Blades of Blood (Goo-reu-meul beo-seo-nan dal-cheo-reom 구르믈 버서난 달처럼) is a 2010 South Korean action drama film directed by Lee Joon-ik.
Camões (film)
Camões is a 1946 Portuguese drama film directed by José Leitão de Barros.
Camões is a 1946 Portuguese drama film directed by José Leitão de Barros.
Das Herz der Königin
Das Herz der Königin is a 1940 German historical film, making selective use of the life story of Mary, Queen of Scots and her execution by Queen Elizabeth I for anti-British propaganda purpo...
Das Herz der Königin is a 1940 German historical film, making selective use of the life story of Mary, Queen of Scots and her execution by Queen Elizabeth I for anti-British propaganda purpo...
Desmundo
Desmundo is a 2003 Brazilian film by Alain Fresnot, based on a novel by Ana Miranda.
Desmundo is a 2003 Brazilian film by Alain Fresnot, based on a novel by Ana Miranda.
Diary of Korean-Japanese War
Diary of Korean-Japanese War (난중일기, Nanjung Ilgi) is a 1978 South Korean war drama film directed by Jang Il-ho.
Diary of Korean-Japanese War (난중일기, Nanjung Ilgi) is a 1978 South Korean war drama film directed by Jang Il-ho.
Die Blutgräfin (film)
Die Blutgräfin (The Bloody Countess) is a German-Austrian film about Elizabeth Báthory.
Die Blutgräfin (The Bloody Countess) is a German-Austrian film about Elizabeth Báthory.
Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall (film)
Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall is a 1924 silent historical drama directed by Marshall Neilan.
Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall is a 1924 silent historical drama directed by Marshall Neilan.
El Greco (2007 film)
El Greco is a Greek biographical film about the life of the Greek painter of the Spanish Renaissance, Domenicos Theotokopoulos, known worldwide as El Greco.
El Greco is a Greek biographical film about the life of the Greek painter of the Spanish Renaissance, Domenicos Theotokopoulos, known worldwide as El Greco.
Heaven's Soldiers
Heaven's Soldiers is a 2005 film from South Korea, directed by Min Joon Gi. It is an action and humorous movie shifting back and forth between high tension and comedy, and combining elements...
Heaven's Soldiers is a 2005 film from South Korea, directed by Min Joon Gi. It is an action and humorous movie shifting back and forth between high tension and comedy, and combining elements...
Highlander (film)
Highlander is a 1986 fantasy action film directed by Russell Mulcahy and based on a story by Gregory Widen.
Highlander is a 1986 fantasy action film directed by Russell Mulcahy and based on a story by Gregory Widen.
In the Palace of the King
In the Palace of the King is a 1923 silent film historical drama based on the novel by F. Marion Crawford and was directed by Emmett J. Flynn.
In the Palace of the King is a 1923 silent film historical drama based on the novel by F. Marion Crawford and was directed by Emmett J. Flynn.
Intolerance (film)
Intolerance is a 1916 American silent film directed by D. W. Griffith and is considered one of the great masterpieces of the Silent Era.
Intolerance is a 1916 American silent film directed by D. W. Griffith and is considered one of the great masterpieces of the Silent Era.
Ivan the Terrible (film)
Ivan the Terrible is a two-part historical epic film about Ivan IV of Russia made by Russian director Sergei Eisenstein.
Ivan the Terrible is a two-part historical epic film about Ivan IV of Russia made by Russian director Sergei Eisenstein.
Ivan Vasilievich: Back to the Future
Ivan Vasilievich Changes Profession is a Soviet comedy film produced by Mosfilm in 1973.
Ivan Vasilievich Changes Profession is a Soviet comedy film produced by Mosfilm in 1973.
King Naresuan (film)
The Legend of King Naresuan (ตำนานสมเด็จพระนเรศวรมหาราช, Tamnan Somdej Phra Naresuan Maharaj) is a Thai biographical historical drama film about King Naresuan the Great, who ruled Siam f...
The Legend of King Naresuan (ตำนานสมเด็จพระนเรศวรมหาราช, Tamnan Somdej Phra Naresuan Maharaj) is a Thai biographical historical drama film about King Naresuan the Great, who ruled Siam f...
La Conjura de El Escorial
La Conjura de El Escorial is a 2008 Spanish historical drama film directed by Antonio del Real and starring Jason Isaacs, Julia Ormond, Jordi Mollà, Pilar Bastardés and Jürgen Prochnow.
La Conjura de El Escorial is a 2008 Spanish historical drama film directed by Antonio del Real and starring Jason Isaacs, Julia Ormond, Jordi Mollà, Pilar Bastardés and Jürgen Prochnow.
La Reine Margot (1954 film)
La Reine Margot is a 1954 French drama film directed by Jean Dréville, scripted by Abel Gance from the novel of the same name by Alexandre Dumas.
La Reine Margot is a 1954 French drama film directed by Jean Dréville, scripted by Abel Gance from the novel of the same name by Alexandre Dumas.
La Reine Margot (1994 film)
La Reine Margot is a 1994 French period film directed by Patrice Chéreau, based on the 1845 historical novel of the same name by Alexandre Dumas, père.
La Reine Margot is a 1994 French period film directed by Patrice Chéreau, based on the 1845 historical novel of the same name by Alexandre Dumas, père.
Lucrèce Borgia
Lucrèce Borgia (also known as Lucretia Borgia or Sins of the Borgias) is a 1953 French drama film starring Martine Carol and Pedro Armendáriz.
Lucrèce Borgia (also known as Lucretia Borgia or Sins of the Borgias) is a 1953 French drama film starring Martine Carol and Pedro Armendáriz.
Mad Love (2001 film)
Mad Love is a 2001 period drama film written and directed by Vicente Aranda starring Pilar López de Ayala and Daniele Liotti.
Mad Love is a 2001 period drama film written and directed by Vicente Aranda starring Pilar López de Ayala and Daniele Liotti.
Man of La Mancha (film)
Man of La Mancha is a 1972 film adaptation of the Broadway musical Man of La Mancha by Dale Wasserman, with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion.
Man of La Mancha is a 1972 film adaptation of the Broadway musical Man of La Mancha by Dale Wasserman, with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion.
Mary of Scotland (film)
Mary of Scotland is a 1936 RKO film starring Katharine Hepburn as the 16th century ruler, Mary, Queen of Scots.
Mary of Scotland is a 1936 RKO film starring Katharine Hepburn as the 16th century ruler, Mary, Queen of Scots.
Mary, Queen of Scots (film)
Mary, Queen of Scots is a 1972 Universal Pictures biographical film based on the life of Mary, Queen of Scots.
Mary, Queen of Scots is a 1972 Universal Pictures biographical film based on the life of Mary, Queen of Scots.
Mihai Viteazul (film)
Mihai Viteazul is a Romanian historic movie, created by the film director Sergiu Nicolaescu.
Mihai Viteazul is a Romanian historic movie, created by the film director Sergiu Nicolaescu.
Mughal-e-Azam
Mughal-E-Azam is a 1960 Bollywood historical epic film directed by K. Asif and produced under the banner of Sterling Investment Corporation Pvt Ltd. The film re-tells a popular Indian tale, ...
Mughal-E-Azam is a 1960 Bollywood historical epic film directed by K. Asif and produced under the banner of Sterling Investment Corporation Pvt Ltd. The film re-tells a popular Indian tale, ...
Nederland en Oranje
Nederland en Oranje is a 1913 Dutch silent historical drama film directed by Louis H. Chrispijn.
Nederland en Oranje is a 1913 Dutch silent historical drama film directed by Louis H. Chrispijn.
Red Riding Hood (2011 film)
Red Riding Hood is an American/Canadian Dark fantasy film directed by Catherine Hardwicke, produced by Leonardo DiCaprio and starring Amanda Seyfried as the title role, from a screenplay by ...
Red Riding Hood is an American/Canadian Dark fantasy film directed by Catherine Hardwicke, produced by Leonardo DiCaprio and starring Amanda Seyfried as the title role, from a screenplay by ...
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto
Miyamoto Musashi (released in the United States as Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto) is a 1954 color (Eastmancolor) Japanese film by Hiroshi Inagaki starring Toshirō Mifune.
Miyamoto Musashi (released in the United States as Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto) is a 1954 color (Eastmancolor) Japanese film by Hiroshi Inagaki starring Toshirō Mifune.
Sauna (film)
Sauna, also known as Filth or Evil Rising, is a 2008 Finnish horror film directed by Antti-Jussi Annila.
Sauna, also known as Filth or Evil Rising, is a 2008 Finnish horror film directed by Antti-Jussi Annila.
Seven Samurai
Seven Samurai is a 1954 Japanese adventure drama film co-written, edited, and directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Seven Samurai is a 1954 Japanese adventure drama film co-written, edited, and directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Shakespeare in Love
Shakespeare in Love is a 1998 British-American romantic comedy-drama film directed by John Madden, written by Marc Norman and playwright Tom Stoppard.
Shakespeare in Love is a 1998 British-American romantic comedy-drama film directed by John Madden, written by Marc Norman and playwright Tom Stoppard.
Taras Bulba (1962 film)
Taras Bulba is a 1962 film loosely based on Nikolai Gogol's short novel, Taras Bulba, starring Yul Brynner in the title role, and Tony Curtis as his son, Andrei, leaders of a Cossack cla...
Taras Bulba is a 1962 film loosely based on Nikolai Gogol's short novel, Taras Bulba, starring Yul Brynner in the title role, and Tony Curtis as his son, Andrei, leaders of a Cossack cla...
The Agony and the Ecstasy (film)
The Agony and the Ecstasy is a 1965 film directed by Carol Reed, starring Charlton Heston as Michelangelo and Rex Harrison as Pope Julius II. The film was partly based on Irving Stone's biog...
The Agony and the Ecstasy is a 1965 film directed by Carol Reed, starring Charlton Heston as Michelangelo and Rex Harrison as Pope Julius II. The film was partly based on Irving Stone's biog...
The Assassination of the Duke of Guise
The Assassination of the Duke of Guise (1908) (original French title: La Mort du duc de Guise; often referred to as L'Assassinat du duc de Guise) is a French historical f...
The Assassination of the Duke of Guise (1908) (original French title: La Mort du duc de Guise; often referred to as L'Assassinat du duc de Guise) is a French historical f...
The Cardinal (1936 film)
The Cardinal is a 1936 British historical drama film directed by Sinclair Hill and starring Matheson Lang, Eric Portman and Robert Atkins.
The Cardinal is a 1936 British historical drama film directed by Sinclair Hill and starring Matheson Lang, Eric Portman and Robert Atkins.
The Fighting Prince of Donegal
The Fighting Prince of Donegal is a 1966 Disney adventure film starring Peter McEnery and Susan Hampshire, based on the novel Red Hugh: Prince of Donegal by Robert T. Reilly.
The Fighting Prince of Donegal is a 1966 Disney adventure film starring Peter McEnery and Susan Hampshire, based on the novel Red Hugh: Prince of Donegal by Robert T. Reilly.
The Fountain
The Fountain is a 2006 American romantic drama film, which blends elements of fantasy, history, religion, and science fiction.
The Fountain is a 2006 American romantic drama film, which blends elements of fantasy, history, religion, and science fiction.
The Legend of Suriyothai
The Legend of Suriyothai is a 2001 Thai film directed by Chatrichalerm Yukol, telling the story of Queen Suriyothai, who died in a battle in 1548 against Burmese invaders.
The Legend of Suriyothai is a 2001 Thai film directed by Chatrichalerm Yukol, telling the story of Queen Suriyothai, who died in a battle in 1548 against Burmese invaders.
The Man Who Saw Tomorrow
The Man Who Saw Tomorrow is a 1981 documentary-style movie about the predictions of French astrologer and physician Michel de Notredame (Nostradamus).
The Man Who Saw Tomorrow is a 1981 documentary-style movie about the predictions of French astrologer and physician Michel de Notredame (Nostradamus).
The Other Boleyn Girl (2008 film)
The Other Boleyn Girl is a 2008 drama film directed by Justin Chadwick.
The Other Boleyn Girl is a 2008 drama film directed by Justin Chadwick.
The Other Conquest
The Other Conquest (Spanish: La Otra Conquista) is a 1998 Mexican feature film (re-released theatrically in 2007) written and directed by Salvador Carrasco, produced by Alvaro Domingo, a...
The Other Conquest (Spanish: La Otra Conquista) is a 1998 Mexican feature film (re-released theatrically in 2007) written and directed by Salvador Carrasco, produced by Alvaro Domingo, a...
The Princess of Montpensier
The Princess of Montpensier is a 2010 French period romance film directed by Bertrand Tavernier, inspired by the eponymous short story by Madame de La Fayette.
The Princess of Montpensier is a 2010 French period romance film directed by Bertrand Tavernier, inspired by the eponymous short story by Madame de La Fayette.
The Rebel Son
The Rebel Son, The Barbarian and the Lady or The Rebel Son of Taras Bulba is a 1938 British film, notable as the first film appearance of Patricia Roc.
The Rebel Son, The Barbarian and the Lady or The Rebel Son of Taras Bulba is a 1938 British film, notable as the first film appearance of Patricia Roc.
The Return of Martin Guerre
The Return of Martin Guerre (Le Retour de Martin Guerre) is a 1982 French film directed by Daniel Vigne and based on historical events in France during the 16th century.
The Return of Martin Guerre (Le Retour de Martin Guerre) is a 1982 French film directed by Daniel Vigne and based on historical events in France during the 16th century.
The Road to El Dorado
The Road to El Dorado is a 2000 animated adventure comedy film produced by DreamWorks.
The Road to El Dorado is a 2000 animated adventure comedy film produced by DreamWorks.
The Royal Hunt of the Sun (film)
The Royal Hunt of the Sun is a 1969 British-American film based on the Peter Shaffer play of the same name.
The Royal Hunt of the Sun is a 1969 British-American film based on the Peter Shaffer play of the same name.
Thomas Muentzer (film)
Thomas Muentzer is a 1956 East German film about the life of the 16th-Century Protestant theologian and peasant leader Thomas Muentzer, directed by Martin Hellberg.
Thomas Muentzer is a 1956 East German film about the life of the 16th-Century Protestant theologian and peasant leader Thomas Muentzer, directed by Martin Hellberg.
Thomas Müntzer (film)
Thomas Müntzer is a 1956 East German film about the life of the 16th-Century Protestant theologian and peasant leader Thomas Müntzer, directed by Martin Hellberg.
Thomas Müntzer is a 1956 East German film about the life of the 16th-Century Protestant theologian and peasant leader Thomas Müntzer, directed by Martin Hellberg.
Tsar (film)
Tsar (Царь) is a 2009 Russian drama film directed by Pavel Lungin.
Tsar (Царь) is a 2009 Russian drama film directed by Pavel Lungin.
Urumi (film)
Urumi (ഉറുമി) also known as Urumi: The Warriors Who Wanted to Kill Vasco Da Gama is a 2011 Malayalam historical fantasy film directed and co-produced by Santosh Sivan and written b...
Urumi (ഉറുമി) also known as Urumi: The Warriors Who Wanted to Kill Vasco Da Gama is a 2011 Malayalam historical fantasy film directed and co-produced by Santosh Sivan and written b...
Vishwanatha Nayakudu
Vishwanatha Nayakudu is a Telugu Historical film of 1987 directed by Dasari Narayana Rao.
Vishwanatha Nayakudu is a Telugu Historical film of 1987 directed by Dasari Narayana Rao.
Wara Wara
Wara Wara is a Bolivian feature film, directed by José Maria Velasco Maidana, combining historical drama and romance.
Wara Wara is a Bolivian feature film, directed by José Maria Velasco Maidana, combining historical drama and romance.