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Cinema transports us to different worlds and narratives. He leads us to discover new universes and learn about never-before-seen stories. Going beyond fiction, cinema also has the power to connect us with our own history. Currently, there are countless films that recreate historical events with precision and mastery, providing an immersive and authentic vision of crucial moments in our past. As we delve deeper into these productions, we are invited not just to witness, but to feel the complexity and importance of events that shaped the course of humanity. 1b2b71

Today, we will explore together some of the best films that faithfully and impactfully captured historical events that changed humanity forever — be sure to check it out!

No News on the Front (1930) 4p633y

Rotten Tomatoes: 98% | Metacritic: 76 | IMDB: 7.8

Original title: All Quiet on the Western Front

No News on the Front It's an epic film war inspired by the book of the same name by Erich Maria Note. Directed by Lewis milestone, the film features the participation of Louis Wolheim, Lew Ayres, John Wray, Arnold Lucy e Ben alexander in the main cast. In of historical moment, the work portrays the brutality of the First World War, focusing on the perspective of a young German soldier.

Synopsis: A group of German students are convinced by an overly nationalistic teacher to enlist in the Army during World War I. As they witness death and mutilation, heroism gives way to the horrors and tragedies of war.

Watch right now No News on the Front, available on Prime Video.

The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) 1c545m

Rotten Tomatoes: 96% | Metacritic: 87 | IMDB: 8.1

Original title: The Bridge on the River Kwai

Continuing with our list, we present another film from war: The Bridge on the River Kwai. Directed by David Lean, the film is based on the novel of the same name by Pierre Boullé and is set during the Japanese occupation of Burma during World War II.

Synopsis: In the plot, British prisoners of war are forced to build a railway bridge over the River Kwai. However, British and American officials devise a plan to detonate the structure as part of a boycott upon its completion.

Watch right now The Bridge on the River Kwai, available at Apple TV.

Spartacus (1960) 2c1d15

Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | Metacritic: 87 | IMDB: 7,9

Original title: Spartacus

Spartacus is a historical film war e romance directed by Stanley Kubrick based on the novel of the same name by Howard Fast. The film, starring Kirk Douglas, depicts the Third Servile War, also known as the Revolt of Spartacus, the most successful slave rebellion in the history of Rome. The success of the work took it to the Oscars in 1961, where it won awards for Best ing Actor, Art direction, Photography e Costume.

Synopsis: In Ancient Rome, Spartacus, originally from Thrace, is bought by a gladiator trainer and taken to participate in combat in arenas. After weeks of being trained to kill, his courage and determination inspire a revolt among the slaves.

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Lawrence of Arabia (1962) 19501c

Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | Metacritic: 100 | IMDB: 8,3

Original title: Lawrence of Arabia

Lawrence of Arabia it's a movie drama e war directed by David Lean and starring Peter O'Toole. The film is based on the biography of TE Lawrence, a British military officer who played a key role in coordinating Arab forces during the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire.

Synopsis: Thanks to his understanding of the Bedouins, TE Lawrence is sent to Arabia with the aim of locating Prince Faisal. His mission is to act as an intermediary between the Arabs and the British during the fight against the Turks. Defying the orders of his superiors, Lawrence teams up with Sheriff Ali and sets out on a daring journey across the desert with the aim of attacking a heavily fortified Turkish port.

Watch right now Lawrence of Arabia, available at Apple TV.

The Battle of Britain (1969) 2ha6f

Rotten Tomatoes: 67% | Metacritic: 75 | IMDB: 6,9

Original title: Battle of Britain

The Battle of Britain is a historical film war directed by Guy Hamilton. The film addresses the Battle of Britain, which took place between July and October 1940, during the Second World War.

Synopsis: The film takes place at the height of the Second World War, when the British Air Forces face the imminent threat of an invasion by German forces into English territory. With an intense aerial battle for control of the skies and dedicated efforts to prevent the invasion of England and ensure the country's security, the fate of the nation hangs in the balance.

Watch right now The Battle of Britain, available on Prime Video.

Log! Log! Log! (1970) 1t6h3p

Rotten Tomatoes: 55% | Metacritic: 46 | IMDB: 7,5

Original title: Tora! Tora! Tora!

Tora! Tora! Tora! it's a movie war e action directed by Richard Fleischer, Kinji Fukasaku e Toshio Masuda. The film, starring Tatsuya Mihashi, depicts the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II.

Synopsis: Japanese commander Genda leads a surprise operation against the Americans at the strategic Pearl Harbor base. This bold act by Japanese troops results in the United States' entry into World War II, triggering a series of dramatic events that will shape the course of the global conflict.

Watch right now Tora! Tora! Tora!, available on Star +.

All the President's Men (1976) 2e2149

Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | Metacritic: 84 | IMDB: 7,9

Original title: All the President's Men

All the President's Men it's a movie mystery based on the book of the same name by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward. The film, directed by Alan J Pakula, depicts a tumultuous episode in the political history of the United States during the 1970s: the Watergate scandal.

Synopsis: Rival Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein unravel the intricate details of the Watergate scandal. With the help of a mysterious source, the journalistic duo makes a connection between the thieves and a White House official, along the way exposing the illicit practices that would eventually lead to President Nixon's resignation.

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A Bridge Too Far (1977) 3d4m1z

Rotten Tomatoes: 59% | Metacritic: 63 | IMDB: 7,4

Original title: A Bridge Too Far

A Bridge Too Far it's a movie war e action directed by Richard Attenborough and starring Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Anthony Hopkins e Gene Hackman. The film is based on the book of the same name by Cornelius Ryan and chronicles Operation Market Garden, an ambitious Allied military operation to capture strategic bridges in the Nazi-occupied Netherlands.

Synopsis: In September 1944, after the successful invasion of Normandy, the Allies began Operation Market Garden to hasten the end of World War II, invading and destroying the Nazi war industries. However, political and intelligence failures, bad luck and adverse weather conditions lead the operation to disaster.

Watch right now A Bridge Too Far, available on Prime Video.

Gandhi (1982) 4z2z1k

Rotten Tomatoes: 89% | Metacritic: 79 | IMDB: 8,0

Original title: Gandhi

Gandhi it's a movie drama e time starring Ben Kingsley and directed by Richard Attenborough. The film, based on real events, highlights the life and significant contributions of Mahatma Gandhi to India's independence. At the 1983 Oscars, the film was awarded Best Film, Actor, Direction, Original Screenplay, Photography, Art Direction, Costume Design e Assembly.

Synopsis: The film chronicles the life and journey of Gandhi, one of the greatest political leaders and thinkers of the XNUMXth century. The plot portrays everything from his resistance to discriminatory policies in South Africa to his crucial role in India's path towards independence.

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Go and See (1985) 382n3i

Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | Metacritic: TBD | IMDB: 8,4

Original title: Go and have a look

Go and See is a Soviet film war e drama directed by Elem Klimov and starring Aleksei Kravchenko, Olga Mironova e Luibomiras Laucevitchuis. Although the story is fictional, the film portrays the horrors of World War II, specifically the Nazi invasion of Belarus.

Synopsis: Follow the trajectory of Florya, a young man separated from his commanders in a confrontation with the Germans during the Second World War in Belarus in 1943. Upon returning to his village, he comes across the scene of a massacre. Disturbed, he starts to wander aimlessly, witnessing increasingly traumatizing scenes.

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JFK – The Question That Doesn't Want to Shut Up (1991) 2z28u

Rotten Tomatoes: 84% | Metacritic: 72 | IMDB: 8,0

Original title: JFK

JFK – The Question That Doesn’t Want to Be Silenced is an historical drama directed by Oliver Stone and starring Kevin Costner. The film portrays the assassination of the President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, which took place on November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas.

Synopsis: New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison discovers that Kennedy's assassination goes beyond the official story.

Watch right now JFK – The Question That Doesn’t Want to Be Silenced, available on Star + and HBO Max.

Schindler's List (1993) 712t5b

Rotten Tomatoes: 98% | Metacritic: 95 | IMDB: 9,0

Original title: Schindler's List

Schindler's List it's a movie war e drama made by Steven Spielberg together with Gerald R. Molen e Branko Lustig. starring Liam Neeson, the film addresses the Holocaust and is centered on the humanitarian actions of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved the lives of more than a thousand Jews during the Second World War. At the 1994 Oscars, the film won in the categories of Best Film, Direction, Adapted Screenplay, Photography, Art Direction, Editing e Original Soundtrack and also competed in the categories of Best Actor, Best ing Actor, Costume Design, Sound and Makeup.

Synopsis: The film's plot is based on the biography of Oskar Schindler, a German with strong influence within the Nazi party, who sacrificed his wealth and used his privileges to open a factory and save the lives of more than a thousand Jews from concentration camps in the midst of fighting. against German extermination.

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Apollo 13 – From Disaster to Triumph (1995) 4d6c4a

Rotten Tomatoes: TBD | Metacritic: 77 | IMDB: 7,7

Original title: Apollo 13

Apollo 13 it's a movie drama e adventure starring Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon and directed by Ron Howard. The film is based on the real events of NASA's Apollo 13 space mission which, despite technical problems and not having achieved its initial objective of landing on the Moon, became a milestone in space exploration, as it contributed to the technological development of systems. security for future missions.

Synopsis: The plot takes place in 1970 during the third manned mission to the Moon, led by American astronauts Jim Lovell, Fred Haise and Jack Swigert. What initially appears to be a routine mission turns into a fight for survival when an explosion aboard the spacecraft leaves the crew on the brink of disaster.

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Life is Beautiful (1997) 4392n

Rotten Tomatoes: 81% | Metacritic: TBD | IMDB: 8,6

Original title: Life Is Beautiful

Life is Beautiful is a film that mixes elements of comedy e drama. The film, directed and starring Roberto Benigni, is set during World War II and explores events related to the Holocaust.

Synopsis: The film takes place in Italy during World War II, when Guido, a Jew, and his son Giosué are taken to a Nazi concentration camp. Separated from his wife, Guido uses his imagination to make his son believe that they are involved in a great game, seeking to protect him from the horrors and violence that surround them.

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Titanic (1997) 4j1k2w

Rotten Tomatoes: 88% | Metacritic: 75 | IMDB: 7,9

Original title: Titanic

Titanic it's a movie romance e drama starring Leonardo DiCaprio e Kate Winslet, directed and produced by James Cameron. The film depicts the tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic during its maiden voyage in 1912, accompanied by a fictional love story between protagonists Jack Dawson and Rose DeWitt Bukater. The film raised more than $2,195 billion at the worldwide box office and became the third highest grossing film in cinema history.

Synopsis: The plot of the film is a fictional story based on the real events of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. It tells the story of Jack and Rose, a young couple from a different social class who meet and fall in love during a trip on the Titanic, a luxurious transatlantic liner said to be unsinkable. They just didn't count on the fact that a collision with an iceberg could bring about the end of this beautiful story.

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Friendship (1997) 6u1p2m

Rotten Tomatoes: 78% | Metacritic: 63 | IMDB: 7,3

Original title: Friendship

Friendship is an historical drama starring Djimon Hounsou, Morgan Freeman e David paymerDirected by Steven Spielberg. The film addresses the legal case of the Spanish schooner “La Amistad” and the legal struggles that significantly involved the fight against slavery and the promotion of human rights. The Amistad incident can be seen as the starting point of the first moves towards the abolition of slavery in the United States.

Synopsis: The film takes place in 1839, when a group of smuggled Africans aboard the slave ship La Amistad rebel against their Spanish captors and take control of the vessel. Later, when the US Navy seizes the ship, the group faces criminal charges and undergoes a crucial trial to determine whether the Africans will be treated as property or recognized as individuals with legal rights.

Friendship is not available on any streaming service at this time.

Saving Private Ryan (1998) 3c5n3u

Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | Metacritic: 91 | IMDB: 8,6

Original title: Saving Private Ryan

O Resgate do Soldado Ryan it's a movie war e action starring Tom Hanks e Matt Damon, under the direction of Steven Spielberg. This acclaimed film follows a team of American soldiers during the Battle of Normandy, a pivotal event of World War II that unfolded on D-Day, June 6, 1944. The D-Day operation was one of the most significant actions of the conflict, representing the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi rule.

Synopsis: The film begins with the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944, when Allied forces land in Normandy. Amid the tumult of battle, Captain John Miller commands a team with the aim of locating Private James Francis Ryan, whose three brothers were killed on the field, and ensuring his return home.

Watch right now O Resgate do Soldado Ryan, available at Netflix and balloon play.

Pearl Harbor (2001) 3zd2t

Rotten Tomatoes: 24% | Metacritic: 44 | IMDB: 6,2

Original title: Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor it's a movie romance e war directed by Michael Bay. The film, starring Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett e Kate Beckinsale, depicts the Japanese attack on the Pearl Harbor naval base in Hawaii during World War II.

Synopsis: In the midst of a love triangle, two pilots are faced with greater challenges when the Pearl Harbor naval base is attacked by the Japanese on December 7, 1941. Now, they must overcome their personal rivalries and forces to face the consequences of this devastating attack. .

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The Pianist (2002) 4s1j4x

Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | Metacritic: 85 | IMDB: 8,5

Original title: The Pianist

The pianist it's a movie war e drama directed and produced by Roman Polanski together with Robert Bermussa e Alain Sarde. The film, starring Adrien Brody, portrays the events related to the Second World War and the Holocaust. At the 2003 Oscars, he won in the categories of Best Actor, Direction e Adapted Roap.

Synopsis: The film tells the true story of Szpilman, a Polish pianist who through music found a way to survive the Holocaust. In a fight to survive during World War II, Szpilman will need to hide in several locations among the ruins of Warsaw.

Watch right now The pianist, available on Prime Video.

Goodbye Lenin (2003) 2v4w72

Rotten Tomatoes: 91% | Metacritic: 85 | IMDB: 7,7

Original title: Good Bye Lenin!

Goodbye Lenin is a German film comedy e romance starring Daniel Brühl e directed by Wolfgang Becker. The film addresses the fall of the Berlin Wall and the political and social changes that occurred in after reunification.

Synopsis: The story takes place in 1989, during the last days of the German Democratic Republic and follows young Alex Kerner who, after the collapse of the communist regime, discovers that his mother, Christiane, is in a deep coma. Christiane wakes up eight months later and misses the entire historic transition, including the fall of the Berlin Wall and German reunification. Fearing that the shock of the new reality will harm her health, Alex creates an elaborate facade to make her believe that East still exists.

Watch right now Goodbye Lenin, available on HBO Max.

The fall! Hitler's Last Hours (2004) 3d1k28

Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | Metacritic: 82 | IMDB: 8,2

Original title: Downfall

The fall! Hitler's Last Hours it's a movie war e drama starring Bruno Ganz and directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel. The plot unfolds in the final moments of the Second World War, more precisely during the Battle of Berlin, when is about to be defeated, portraying the last days of Adolf Hitler.

Synopsis: The narrative is told through the eyes of Traudl Junge, Hitler's young secretary, amid the events of the last days of April 1945, when Allied forces approach Berlin. Follow the last moments of dictator Adolf Hitler, sheltered in his bunker, surrounded by loyal followers and senior of the Nazi regime.

The fall! Hitler's Last Hours is not available on any streaming service at this time.

Hotel Rwanda (2004) 3z14q

Rotten Tomatoes: 91% | Metacritic: 79 | IMDB: 8,1

Original title: Hotel Rwanda

Hotel Rwanda is a British-Italian-South African film war e drama starring Don cheadle and directed by Terry George. The film portrays the story of the civil war in Rwanda, which lasted from January to December 1994 and left almost a million people dead. In it, we can follow the real story of Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager in the city, who sheltered and protected hundreds of refugees during the genocide.

Synopsis: Amid the political clashes between Hutus and Tutsis that resulted in the loss of almost a million lives in Rwanda in 1994, Paul Rusesabagina, manager of the Hotel des Milles Collines in the country's capital, makes a courageous choice by offering shelter to more than 1.200 refugees .

Watch right now Hotel Rwanda, available on Prime Video.

Olga (2004) 1z3w53

Rotten Tomatoes: TBD | Metacritic: TBD | IMDB: 6,5

Original title: Olga

Olga is a brazilian movie romance e war, based on the biography written by Fernando Morais about the German, Jewish and communist Olga Benário Prestes. Directed by Jayme Monjardim and starring Camila Morgado, the film portrays communist militancy in Brazil in the 1930s and 1940s, culminating in the episode known as Intentona Comunista.

Synopsis: The film tells the true story of German activist Olga Benário, who fell in love with Brazilian communist leader Luís Carlos Prestes.

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Letters from Iwo Jima (2006) f3r2c

Rotten Tomatoes: 91% | Metacritic: 89 | IMDB: 7,8

Original title: Letters from Iwo Jima

Letters from Iwo Jima it's a movie war which covers the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. Directed by Clint Eastwood, the film features a cast made up of Ken Watanabe, Kazunari Ninomiya, Tsuyoshi Ihara e Ryo Kase.

Synopsis: Long-buried letters reveal heartbreaking stories of Japanese soldiers who died during World War II.

Watch right now Letters from Iwo Jima, available at Apple TV.

The Lives of Others (2006) 4b631w

Rotten Tomatoes: 92% | Metacritic: 89 | IMDB: 8,4

Original title: Das Leben der Anderen

The Life of Others it's a movie drama e suspense directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck. The film, starring Ulrich Muhe, Martina Gedeck, Sebastian Koch e Ulrich tukur, portrays the moments of East during the Cold War period.

Synopsis: During the 80s, the East German Minister of Culture shows interest in Christa, an actress romantically involved with a renowned playwright. Under suspicion of disloyalty to communism, the couple becomes the target of surveillance by a secret service captain, who finds himself fascinated by their lives.

The Life of Others is not available on any streaming service at this time.

United Flight 93 (2006) 3a3v70

Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | Metacritic: 90 | IMDB: 7,6

Original title: United 93

United Flight 93 is a historical film drama directed by Paul Greengrass and starring David alan basche, Khalid abdalla e Lewis Alsamari. The film, in a respectful and realistic way, portrays the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 in the United States and narrates the events aboard United Airlines Flight 93, which was hijacked by Al-Qaeda terrorists.

Synopsis: On a fateful day on September 11, 2001, terrorists hijack United Airlines Flight 93, along with three other planes. Upon realizing what was happening, the engers on board Flight 93 made the courageous decision to confront the criminals in an attempt to save their lives.

Watch right now United Flight 93, available at Apple TV.

The Year My Parents Went on Vacation (2006) 32a52

Rotten Tomatoes: 81% | Metacritic: 67 | IMDB: 7,4

Original title: The Year My Parents Went on Vacation

The Year My Parents Went on Vacation is a national film drama directed and written by dog hamburger and starring Michel Joelsas, Germano Haiut, Daniela Piepszyk, Caio Blat e Paulo Autran. The film takes place in 1970, a period marked by significant events in the history of Brazil, such as the World Cup and the Military Dictatorship in Brazil.

Synopsis: The plot takes place in 1970, and tells the story of Mauro, a 12-year-old boy who loves soccer and button games. His life changes completely when, unexpectedly, his parents “go on vacation”. What actually happens is that the boy's parents were forced to flee because they were leftist militants who were being persecuted during the military dictatorship. As the only way out, the couple decides to leave the boy with his paternal grandfather, who ends up dying on the same day he arrives in São Paulo. Thus, Mauro ends up staying with his neighbor, Shlomo, an old and lonely Jew.

The Year My Parents Went on Vacation is not available on any streaming service at this time.

The Social Network (2010) 2v5f4t

Rotten Tomatoes: 96% | Metacritic: 95 | IMDB: 7,8

Original title: The Social Network

The social network it's a movie drama starring Jesse Eisenberg and directed by David Fincher. This work takes us to discover the initial stages of the development of one of the platforms that forever changed the digital world: Facebook.

Synopsis: From its explosive creation in 2003, when Mark Zuckerberg, a Harvard student, launched Facebook, to the meteoric rise that made him the youngest billionaire in history in just six years, this film chronicles the dizzying journey of the creator of this revolutionary social network. However, rapid success brings with it a series of challenges, including intense legal conflicts and disputes with notable colleagues such as the Winklevoss brothers and Eduardo Saverin, revealing the highs and lows of Zuckerberg's unique trajectory.

Watch right now The social network, available at HBO Max and Netflix.

Lincoln (2012) 224ht

Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | Metacritic: 87 | IMDB: 7,3

Original title: Lincoln

Lincoln it's a movie war e drama starring Daniel Day-Lewis and directed by Steven Spielberg, which engagingly portrays the life and historical achievements of the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln.

Synopsis: In the midst of the devastating American Civil War, which culminated in the victory of the North, President Abraham Lincoln faces an even more challenging battle in the corridors of Washington. Along with his party colleagues, Lincoln will need to face the difficult task of promoting an amendment to the United States Constitution that puts an end to slavery, triggering an intense political struggle that would shape the nation's destiny at a crucial period in its history.”

Lincoln is not available on any streaming service at this time.

The Impossible (2012) 5114k

Rotten Tomatoes: 82% | Metacritic: 73 | IMDB: 7,5

Original title: The Impossible

O Impossível it's a movie drama starring Naomi Watts e Ewan McGregor, under the direction of JA Bayona. Inspired by a true story, the film portrays a family's journey during the tsunami that hit the Indian Ocean in 2004.

Synopsis: The film's plot depicts the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami that hit Thailand on December 26, 2004. María, Henry and their three children will have to fight to survive one of the greatest tragedies of all time.

Watch right now O Impossível, available on Prime Video, Netflix e balloon play.

The Book Thief (2013) 6u2b5v

Rotten Tomatoes: 49% | Metacritic: TBD | IMDB: 7,5

Original title: The Book Thief

Although the main characters and story are fictional, The book Thief takes place during World War II in Nazi and portrays real events, such as the persecution of Jews and other marginalized groups by the Nazi regime. The film, based on the novel by Markus Zusak, was directed by brian percival and starring Sophie Nélisse, Geoffrey Rush e Emily Watson.

Synopsis: Liesel Meminger, a young girl from Munich, finds reading a way of survival. Stealing books and counting on the of her adoptive father, she not only learns to read, but also shares this skill with her friends, including a Jew who lives clandestinely in her home.

Watch right now The book Thief, available on Star +.

Dallas Buyers Club (2013) 4r4j47

Rotten Tomatoes: 92% | Metacritic: 00 | IMDB: 7,9

Original title: D

Dallas Shopping Club it's a movie drama based on the true story of Ron Woodroof. The film, starring Matthew McConaughey, portrays the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the United States during the 1980s.

Synopsis: In 1986, during one of the darkest phases of the AIDS epidemic, Ron Woodroof, a straight electrician from Dallas, was diagnosed with the disease. Defying the grim prediction of his doctors, who gave him only a few months to live, Woodroof refused to accept that prognosis. In his search for alternative treatments, he began smuggling illegal drugs from Mexico.

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12 Years a Slave (2013) 1b1z6r

Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | Metacritic: 00 | IMDB: 8,1

Original title: X

12 years of slavery it's a movie time e drama based on the book of the same name written by Solomon Northup. Directed by Steve McQueen and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, the film seeks to portray the brutal reality of slavery in the United States during the first half of the XNUMXth century.

Synopsis: The film's plot takes place in 1841 and tells the story of Solomon Northup, a freed slave who lives in peace with his family. One day, after accepting a job in another city, he is kidnapped and sold as if he were a slave to work on a plantation in the Louisiana region, in the United States. Now, for the next 12 years, he will need to overcome physical and emotional humiliation to survive and find a way to return to his family.

Watch right now 12 years of slavery available on Star +.

Selma (2014) 2tt22

Rotten Tomatoes: 99% | Metacritic: 00 | IMDB: 7.5

Original title: Selma

Selma is a historical film, starring David Oyelowo and directed by Ava DuVernay. The film portrays the civil rights movement in the United States, highlighting mainly the march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1965, which aimed to ensure equal voting rights for African-Americans in the United States. southern United States.

Synopsis: The plot follows the valiant battle led by Martin Luther King Jr. to ensure the right to vote for people of African descent in the United States. The story describes a courageous and terrifying campaign that reached its climax in the landmark march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama that not only galvanized American public opinion but was also crucial in convincing President Johnson to enact the historic Voting Rights Act. in 1965, marking a decisive moment in the fight for civil rights in the country.

Selma is not available on any streaming service at this time.

Pompeii (2014) 284c3x

Rotten Tomatoes: 27% | Metacritic: 00 | IMDB: 5,5

Original title: Pompeii

Pompeii it's a movie action e adventure starring Kit Harington and directed by Paul WS Anderson. Unlike other films, which address real historical events with a focus on social and political issues, “Pompeii” is a work that falls more on the side of fiction. The film portrays the events that led to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD and the subsequent destruction of the Roman city of Pompeii, one of the best-known natural catastrophes in history that ended up burying Pompeii under volcanic ash and pumice.

Synopsis: Milo, a former slave turned gladiator, finds himself caught up in a race against time. After the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, he embarks on a quest to rescue Cassia, the daughter of a prosperous merchant whom he loves deeply. However, Cassia is promised to a corrupt Roman senator, and Milo will need to overcome all challenges and dangers to save his great love amid the chaos that threatens all of Pompeii.

Watch right now Pompeii, available at Netflix.

Spotlight – Secrets Revealed (2015) 2l5s3l

Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | Metacritic: 00 | IMDB: 8,1

Original title: Spotlight

Spotlight – Secrets Revealed is an historical-biographical drama directed by Tom McCarthy and starring Michael Keaton e Liev Schreiber. The film portrays the sexual abuse scandals in the Catholic Church in Boston, following the investigative journalism team at The Boston Globe, known as Spotlight.

Synopsis: A group of journalists investigates the abuse of children by Catholic priests, covered up by the Church. They manage to gather documents that can prove the crimes committed and the involvement of religious leaders who tried to hide the cases.

Watch right now Spotlight – Secrets Revealed, available on Prime Video.

Son of Saul (2015) 6bk36

Rotten Tomatoes: 96% | Metacritic: 00 | IMDB: 7,4

Original title: Son of Saul

son of Saul it's a movie war e drama directed by László Nemes. The film, starring Géza Rohrig, depicts historical events related to the Holocaust during World War II. In 2016, it won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

Synopsis: During World War II, a Jew is forced to work in the Auschwitz concentration camp and tries to save the body of a young man so that he can have a fair burial by a rabbi.

Watch right now son of Saul, available at Apple TV.

Stars Beyond Time (2016) 4n5o6u

Rotten Tomatoes: 93% | Metacritic: 00 | IMDB: 7,8

Original title: Hidden Figures

Stars Beyond Time it's a movie biographical de drama which depicts the Cold War space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. The film, based on the book of the same name by Margot Lee Shetterley, was directed by Theodore Melphi and starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer e Janelle Monáe.

Synopsis: At the height of the space race between the United States and Russia during the Cold War, a team of NASA scientists, made up exclusively of African-American women, proved to be the crucial missing element in the equation for the victory of the United States, leading one of the largest technological operations recorded in American history and becoming true heroes of the nation

Watch right now Stars Beyond Time, available on Disney +.

Dunkirk (2017) 1p7323

Rotten Tomatoes: 92% | Metacritic: 00 | IMDB: 7,8

Original title: Dunkirk

Dunkirk is a war film starring Tom Hardy, Mark Rylance and Fionn WhiteheadDirected by Christopher Nolan. Unlike other films, the film does not follow a conventional narrative, but rather a non-linear approach, exploring three different timelines: land (beach), sea (civil vessels and warships) and air (air).

Synopsis: Amid the brutality of World War II, German forces advance towards , trapping Allied troops on the beaches of Dunkirk. In a race against time, British and French forces mount a desperate evacuation operation. Under intense air and ground attacks, Allied troops face the cruel reality of enemy siege as they seek salvation in the imminent evacuation of Dunkirk.

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The Post – The Secret War (2017) 4u621u

Rotten Tomatoes: 88% | Metacritic: 00 | IMDB: 7,2

Original title: The Post

The Post – The Secret War it's a movie drama e suspense directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Sarah Paulson, Bob Odenkirk, Tracy Letts e Bradley Whitford. The film portrays the role of the press in publicizing the Pentagon Papers and addresses the real case in which journalists from The Washington Post and The New York Times published secret United States government documents related to the Vietnam War.

Synopsis: In 1971, Washington Post editors Katharine Graham and Ben Bradlee risk their careers and freedom to expose government secrets spanning three decades and four U.S. presidents.

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1917 (2019) 1d3h1b

Rotten Tomatoes: 89% | Metacritic: 00 | IMDB: 8,2

Original title: 1917

1917 it's a movie war e action directed by Sam Mendes and starring George MacKay e Dean Charles Chapman. The film takes place during the First World War and the horrors and challenges faced by British soldiers during that conflict.

Synopsis: The film takes place during the First World War, following the perspective of two British soldiers tasked with a practically impossible mission. In a race against time, they face challenges and dangers as they cross enemy territory, with the crucial mission of delivering a message capable of saving more than 1.600 of their battle companions.

Watch right now 1917, available at Apple TV.

Little Women (2019) 43644e

Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | Metacritic: 00 | IMDB: 7,8

Original title: Little Women

Lovely Women is a film that mixes elements of drama e romance, based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott, published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. The feature, directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson e Florence Pugh, takes place during the American Civil War and post-war, reflecting historical and social elements of the time.

Synopsis: In the years following the American Civil War, sisters Jo, Beth, Meg and Amy navigate the transition from adolescence to adulthood. While the United States deals with the consequences of the conflict, Jo March and her two sisters need to return home to take care of Beth, their shy youngest sister, who fell tragically ill, forever changing the course of their lives.

Watch right now Lovely Women, available at Netflix.

Chernobyl (2019) m685i

Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | Metacritic: 00 | IMDB: 9,3

Original title: Chernobyl

Although it is not a film, Chernobyl could not be left out of this list. The miniseries, starring Jared Harris and directed by Johan Renck, portrays the events of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986, which occurred in the Soviet Union, currently Ukraine, and its consequences.

Synopsis: Brave men and women act heroically to mitigate catastrophic damage when the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant suffers a nuclear accident on April 25, 1986.

Watch right now Chernobyl, available at HBO Max.

Midway – Battle on the High Seas (2019) 4u3l3a

Rotten Tomatoes: 42% | Metacritic: 00 | IMDB: 6,7

Original title: Midway

Midway – Battle on the High Seas it's a movie war e action directed by Roland Emmerich, starring Ed Skrein, Patrick Wilson, Luke Evans, Woody Harrelson e Dennis Quaid. Although the film contains fictional elements, its plot is based on the historic Battle of Midway, a crucial confrontation between the naval forces of the United States and Japan in the Pacific Theater, which took place in June 1942.

Synopsis: On July 4, 1942, the Japanese navy prepared to launch devastating attacks against American ships in the Pacific. Over the next three days, a squadron of fearless combat pilots courageously faces the enemy in one of the most crucial and decisive battles of World War II.

Watch right now Midway – Battle on the High Seas, available on Prime Video.

The Chicago 7 (2020) 3g5h5e

Rotten Tomatoes: 89% | Metacritic: 00 | IMDB: 7,7

Original title: The Trial of the Chicago 7

The Chicago 7 is a historical film drama e suspense directed by Aaron Sorkin, starring Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne, Mark Rylance e Joseph Gordon-Levitt. The film portrays the trial of the Chicago Seven in 1969, following protests during the Democratic Party National Convention in Chicago.

Synopsis: A peaceful protest against the Vietnam War in Chicago in 1968 turned into a violent confrontation with the police. The following year, seven people were charged with conspiracy by the United States federal government.

Watch right now The Chicago 7, available at Netflix.

Judas and the Black Messiah (2021) 1b5936

Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | Metacritic: 00 | IMDB: 7,4

Original title: Judas and the Black Messiah

Judas and the Black Messiah it's a movie drama directed by Shaka King and starring Daniel Kaluya and Lakeith Stanfield. The film, critically acclaimed due to its approach, portrays the life of Fred Hampton, leader of the Black Panther Party, and the FBI's infiltration of this movement.

Synopsis: Offered a plea deal by the FBI, William O'Neal infiltrates the Illinois Black Panthers to gather information on President Fred Hampton.

Watch right now Judas and the Black Messiah, available on Prime Video.

Argentina, 1985 (2022) 2w2y1c

Rotten Tomatoes: 96% | Metacritic: 00 | IMDB: 7,6

Original title: Argentine, 1985

Argentine, 1985 it's a movie drama directed by Santiago Miter and starring Ricardo Darin e Peter Lanzani. The film, based on real events, portrays the Judgment of the Juntas, a judicial process carried out in Argentina in 1985, in which the military leaders who were part of the Military Juntas responsible for the 1976 coup d'état were tried.

Synopsis: Follow public prosecutors Julio Strassera and Luis Moreno Ocampo, who challenged the shadows of the Argentine military dictatorship, in an investigation and legal process that revealed the horrors of a regime that tried to hide the bloodiest crimes in Argentine history.

Watch right now Argentine, 1985, available on Prime Video.

BlackBerry (2023) 3v5z4i

Rotten Tomatoes: 98% | Metacritic: 00 | IMDB: 7,4

Original title: BlackBerry

BlackBerry it's a movie drama which portrays the rise and fall of the Canadian company Research in Motion (RIM) and its iconic BlackBerry smartphone that revolutionized the mobile communications scene. The film was directed by Matt Johnson (III) and starring Jay Baruchel, Glenn Howerton e Michael ironside.

Synopsis: Follow the rise and collapse of the world's first smartphone and how it crushed big companies.

BlackBerry is not available on any streaming service at this time.

Tetris (2023) 15l68

Rotten Tomatoes: 82% | Metacritic: 00 | IMDB: 7,4

Original title: Tetris

Tetris it's a movie drama which tells the story of one of the most influential and popular games in the history of video games: Tetris. The film was directed by Jon S. Baird and starring Taron Egerton, Roger Allam e Toby Jones.

Synopsis: In 1988, Henk Rogers, a Dutch-Japanese businessman and entrepreneur, discovers Tetris and decides to risk everything by traveling to the Soviet Union, where he s forces with inventor Alexey Pajitnov to popularize the game worldwide, transforming it into a global phenomenon.

Watch right now Tetris, available at Apple TV.

Oppenheimer (2023) g705b

Rotten Tomatoes: 93% | Metacritic: 00 | IMDB: 8,5

Original title: Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer, the film that tells the story of the creation of the atomic bomb, is a war and drama film starring Cillian Murphy, star of the series Peaky Blinders. The film, based on the biography of Kai Bird e Martin Sherwin call American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer, was written and directed by Christopher Nolan, same director of Dunkirk (2017), cited previously in this text, and Interstellar (2014)   

Synopsis: The film takes place during World War II and tells the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the chief physicist at the Los Alamos Laboratory in Mexico, in charge of developing the atomic bomb. You will be able to follow the entire construction process and ethical debates related to the Manhattan Project, a research program that produced the first atomic bombs in a race against during World War II.

Watch right now Oppenheimer, available at Apple TV.

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Text proofread by: Pedro Bomfim (29 / 11 / 23)