In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty as well as unexpected kindnesses Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist will forever alter his life.
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Rating: 7.4 | | 845 * | Not Seen 🔒 | ♡ 🔒
Movie (2012) | Drama | History | Thriller
Network: Netflix (IT) | Sky Go, NOW
Air-Date: December 19, 2012 | Runtime: 2h 37m
Director: Kathryn Bigelow | Writers: Mark Boal
Cast: Jessica Chastain | Joel Edgerton | Chris Pratt
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A chronicle of the decade-long hunt for al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden after the September 2001 attacks, and his death at the hands of the Navy S.E.A.L. Team 6 in May, 2011.
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Rating: 7.5 | | 740 * | Not Seen 🔒 | ♡ 🔒
Movie (2012) | Adventure | Drama | History
Air-Date: September 9, 2012 | Runtime: 1h 54m
Director: J.A. Bayona
Writers: Sergio G. Sánchez | María Belón
Cast: Naomi Watts | Ewan McGregor | Tom Holland
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In December 2004, close-knit family Maria, Henry and their three sons begin their winter vacation in Thailand. But the day after Christmas, the idyllic holiday turns into an incomprehensible nightmare when a terrifying roar rises from the depths of the sea, followed by a wall of black water that devours everything in its path. Though Maria and her family face their darkest hour, unexpected displays of kindness and courage ameliorate their terror.
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In 1988, Chilean military dictator Augusto Pinochet, due to international pressure, is forced to call a plebiscite on his presidency. The country will vote ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to Pinochet extending his rule for another eight years. Opposition leaders for the ‘No’ vote persuade a brash young advertising executive, René Saavedra, to spearhead their campaign. Against all odds, with scant resources and while under scrutiny by the despot’s minions, Saavedra and his team devise an audacious plan to win the election and set Chile free.
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Rating: 7.5 | | 740 * | Not Seen 🔒 | ♡ 🔒
Movie (2012) | Drama | History | Romance
Network: HBO Max (SE) | Netflix (SE) | Prime Video (SE)
Air-Date: March 29, 2012 | Runtime: 2h 17m
Director: Nikolaj Arcel
Writers: Bodil Steensen-Leth | Nikolaj | Rasmus Heisterberg
Cast: Alicia Vikander | Mads Mikkelsen | Mikkel Boe Følsgaard
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A young queen falls in love with her physician, and they start a revolution that changes their nation forever.
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Rating: 8.0 | | 840 * | Not Seen 🔒 | ♡ 🔒
Movie (2010) | Biography | Drama | History
Network: Other (SE) | Prime Video (IT)
Air-Date: September 6, 2010 | Runtime: 1h 51m
Director: Tom Hooper | Writer: David Seidler
Cast: Colin Firth | Geoffrey Rush | Helena Bonham Carter
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The King's Speech tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stutter and considered unfit to be king, Bertie engages the help of an unorthodox speech therapist named Lionel Logue. Through a set of unexpected techniques, and as a result of an unlikely friendship, Bertie is able to find his voice and boldly lead the country into war.
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Rating: 7.3 | | 735 * | Not Seen 🔒 | ♡ 🔒
Movie (2009) | Biography | Drama | History
Air-Date: December 10, 2009 | Runtime: 2h 14m
Director: Clint Eastwood
Writers: Anthony Peckham | John Carlin
Cast: Morgan Freeman | Matt Damon | Tony Kgoroge
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Newly elected President Nelson Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's rugby team as they make their historic run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship match.
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Rating: 7.2 | | 680 * | Not Seen 🔒 | ♡ 🔒
Movie (2009) | Biography | Drama | History
Network: Other (SE)
Air-Date: March 4, 2009 | Runtime: 1h 45m
Director: Jean-Marc Vallée | Writer: Julian Fellowes
Cast: Emily Blunt | Rupert Friend | Paul Bettany
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As the only legitimate heir of England's King William, teenage Victoria gets caught up in the political machinations of her own family. Victoria's mother wants her to sign a regency order, while her Belgian uncle schemes to arrange a marriage between the future monarch and Prince Albert, the man who will become the love of her life.
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Rating: 6.9 | | 665 * | Not Seen 🔒 | ♡ 🔒
Movie (2008) | Drama | History | Romance
Network: Other (SE) | Prime Video (IT)
Air-Date: September 5, 2008 | Runtime: 1h 50m
Director: Saul Dibb
Writers: Jeffrey Hatcher | Anders Thomas Jensen | Saul Dibb
Cast: Keira Knightley | Ralph Fiennes | Dominic Cooper
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A chronicle of the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life.
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