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Plot Summary:
In 79 A.D., Milo, a slave turned gladiator, finds himself in a race against time to save his true love Cassia, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy merchant who has been unwillingly betrothed to a corrupt Roman Senator. As Mount Vesuvius erupts in a torrent of blazing lava, Milo must fight his way out of the arena in order to save his beloved as the once magnificent Pompeii crumbles around him.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 115000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, History, Romance
Country: Canada, Germany, USA, UK
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: exciting, epic, serious, realistic, stylized, romantic, period piece, costume drama, romantic drama, disgusting
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Pompeii: The Last Day (2003)
Plot Summary:
In 79 AD, one of the infamous natural disasters in human history occurred when Mount Vesuvius erupted. With speculative dramatizations of various inhabitants' final hours along with detailed documentation of the known facts concerning the eruption, the horrific day is vividly brought to life.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, History
Country: UK, USA, Germany, France
Duration: 120 min
Plot tags: rough, bleak, serious, captivating, realistic, suspenseful, psychotronic, semi documentary, period drama, disaster movie
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Pompeii (2007)
Plot Summary:
Forbidden love blossoms in the city of Pompeii, which until the eruption of volcano Vesuvius in 79 AD, is one of the empire's most powerful cities.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 228
Genere: History, Romance
Country: Italy
Duration: 200 min
Plot tags: exciting, epic, serious, suspenseful, realistic, period drama
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The Last Days of Pompeii (1984)
Plot Summary:
This costume series portrays aspects of life in Pompeii, a coastal luxury resort near Naples catering for the very rich of imperial Rome, mainly before but culminating in the eruption of the Vesuvian volcano, which wipes it from the face of the earth. The main characters include Diomed, a common upstart merchant whose self-made riches from trade allow him to consider running for political office against sitting city magistrate Quintus and an impoverished aristocratic marriage for his daughter Julia; the cultivated Greek Glaucus; the gladiator Lydon; the noble-born Antonius and his sister Ione, the evil Isis-priest Arbaces who is after (their) money and power; the persecution-fearing Christian slaves Petrus, his true love Chloe and their secret leader Olinthus.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 608
Genere: Action, Drama, History, Romance
Country: Italy, UK, USA
Duration: 310 min
Plot tags: serious, captivating, realistic
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Titanic (1996)
Plot Summary:
A story of the romances of two couples upon the doomed ship. Isabella Paradine (Catherine Zeta Jones) is a wealthy woman mourning the loss of her aunt, who reignites a romance with old flame, Wynn Park (Peter Gallagher). Meanwhile, a charming ne'er do well named Jamie Perse (Mike Doyle) steals a ticket for the ship, and falls for a sweet innocent Irish girl on board. But their romance is threatened by the villainous Simon Doonan (Tim Curry), who has discovered about the ticket and makes Jamie his unwilling accomplice, as well as having sinister plans for the girl.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Action, Drama, History, Romance
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 173 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, sad, exciting, atmospheric, epic, serious, emotional, realistic, period drama, disaster movie
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47 Ronin (2013)
Plot Summary:
Based on the original 1941 movie from Japan, and from ancient Japan’s most enduring tale, the epic 3D fantasy-adventure 47 Ronin is born. Keanu Reeves leads the cast as Kai, an outcast who joins Oishi (Hiroyuki Sanada), the leader of the 47 outcast samurai. Together they seek vengeance upon the treacherous overlord who killed their master and banished their kind. To restore honor to their homeland, the warriors embark upon a quest that challenges them with a series of trials that would destroy ordinary warriors.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 169000
Genere: Action, Drama, Fantasy
Country: USA, UK, Japan, Hungary
Duration: 128 min
Plot tags: stylized, epic, exciting, fairy tale, rough, suspenseful, tense, mind bending, psychedelic, breathtaking
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The Three Musketeers (1993)
Plot Summary:
D'Artagnan travels to Paris hoping to become a musketeer, one of the French king's elite bodyguards, only to discover that the corps has been disbanded by conniving Cardinal Richelieu, who secretly hopes to usurp the throne. Fortunately, Athos, Porthos and Aramis have refused to lay down their weapons and continue to protect their king. D'Artagnan joins with the rogues to expose Richelieu's plot against the crown.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 58000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Romance
Country: UK, Austria, USA
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: period piece, costume drama, romantic, action packed, epic, exciting, humorous, anamorphic, historical drama, gothic
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The Legend of Hercules (2014)
Plot Summary:
In Ancient Greece 1200 B.C., a queen succumbs to the lust of Zeus to bear a son promised to overthrow the tyrannical rule of the king and restore peace to a land in hardship. But this prince, Hercules, knows nothing of his real identity or his destiny. He desires only one thing: the love of Hebe, Princess of Crete, who has been promised to his own brother. When Hercules learns of his greater purpose, he must choose: to flee with his true love or to fulfill his destiny and become the true hero of his time. The story behind one of the greatest myths is revealed in this action-packed epic - a tale of love, sacrifice and the strength of the human spirit.
IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 56000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: USA, Bulgaria, Germany
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: exciting, serious, stylized, grindhouse, epic, fairy tale, perverse, surprise ending, psychotronic, bad ending
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Noah (2014)
Plot Summary:
A man who suffers visions of an apocalyptic deluge takes measures to protect his family from the coming flood.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 264000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 138 min
Plot tags: apocalyptic, biblical, exciting, captivating, fairy tale, suspense, christian film, controversial, psychedelic, tense
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The Last Legion (2007)
Plot Summary:
As the Roman empire crumbles, young Romulus Augustus flees the city and embarks on a perilous voyage to Britain to track down a legion of supporters.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 37000
Genere: Action, Adventure, History, War
Country: UK, France, Bulgaria
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: epic, exciting, serious, stylized, arthurian, enigmatic, action adventure, psychotronic, costume drama, historical drama
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10,000 BC (2008)
Plot Summary:
A prehistoric epic that follows a young mammoth hunter's journey through uncharted territory to secure the future of his tribe.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 135000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, History
Country: USA, South Africa
Duration: 109 min
Plot tags: epic, exciting, serious, suspenseful, action adventure, historical drama, prehistoric, inspirational, experimental, mythical
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The Legend of Tarzan (2016)
Plot Summary:
Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 185000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: UK, Canada, USA, Australia
Duration: 110 min
Plot tags: scenic, exciting, absurd, visually stunning, fairy tale, tense, romantic, action adventure, thought provoking, captivating
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The Perfect Storm (2000)
Plot Summary:
In October 1991, a confluence of weather conditions combined to form a killer storm in the North Atlantic. Caught in the storm was the sword-fishing boat Andrea Gail. Magnificent foreshadowing and anticipation fill this true-life drama while minute details of the fishing boats, their gear and the weather are juxtaposed with the sea adventure.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 176000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 130 min
Plot tags: serious, realistic, exciting, suspenseful, rough, emotional, factual, bad ending, action adventure, suspense
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The Finest Hours (2016)
Plot Summary:
The Coast Guard makes a daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod after a pair of oil tankers are destroyed during a blizzard in 1952.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 70000
Genere: Action, Drama, History, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 117 min
Plot tags: exciting, realistic, serious, tense, breathtaking, scenic, stylized, suspense, factual, suspenseful
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300: Rise of an Empire (2014)
Plot Summary:
Based on Frank Miller's latest graphic novel Xerxes and told in the breathtaking visual style of the blockbuster "300," this new chapter of the epic saga takes the action to a fresh battlefield--on the sea--as Greek general Themistokles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war. "300: Rise of an Empire" pits Themistokles against the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes and Artemesia, the vengeful commander of the Persian navy.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 313000
Genere: Action, Drama, War
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: epic, heroic, exciting, entertaining, stylized, bloody, rough, serious, visually appealing, visual
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First Knight (1995)
Plot Summary:
The timeless tale of King Arthur and the legend of Camelot are retold in this passionate period drama. Arthur is reluctant to hand the crown to Lancelot, and Guinevere is torn between her loyalty to her husband and her growing love for his rival. But Lancelot must balance his loyalty to the throne with the rewards of true love.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 77000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 134 min
Plot tags: epic, romantic, fairy tale, sentimental, exciting, arthurian, atmospheric, entertaining, historical drama, period piece
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Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)
Plot Summary:
Before Spartacus struck down his first opponent in the arena, there were many gladiators who passed through the gates onto the sand.'Spartacus: Gods of the Arena' tells the story of the original Champion of the House of Batiatus: Gannicus in a more ruthless time before Spartacus' arrival where honor was just finding its way into the arena.
IMDB Rating: 8.5
IMDB Votes: 144000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Biography, Drama, History, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 331 min
Plot tags: exciting, epic, serious, realistic, stylized, rough, suspense, factual, sexy, tense
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King Arthur (2004)
Plot Summary:
The story of the Arthurian legend, based on the 'Sarmatian hypothesis' which contends that the legend has a historical nucleus in the Sarmatian heavy cavalry troops stationed in Britain, and that the Roman-British military commander, Lucius Artorius Castus is the historical person behind the legend.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 174000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, History, War
Country: Ireland, UK, USA
Duration: 126 min
Plot tags: epic, exciting, period piece, costume drama, entertaining, intense, arthurian, rough, serious, stylized
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Ben-Hur (2016)
Plot Summary:
A falsely accused nobleman survives years of slavery to take vengeance on his best friend who betrayed him.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 46000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 123 min
Plot tags: biblical, suspense, intense, exciting, serious, captivating, realistic, christian film, epic, action adventure
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The Eagle (2011)
Plot Summary:
In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila (Tatum) arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore the reputation of his father, the commander of the Ninth. Accompanied only by his British slave Esca (Bell), Marcus sets out across Hadrian's Wall into the uncharted highlands of Caledonia - to confront its savage tribes, make peace with his father's memory, and retrieve the lost legion's golden emblem, the Eagle of the Ninth.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 73000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, War
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 114 min
Plot tags: exciting, absurd, intense, epic, bleak, serious, realistic, suspenseful, period piece, suspense
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Centurion (2010)
Plot Summary:
Britain, A.D. 117. Quintus Dias, the sole survivor of a Pictish raid on a Roman frontier fort, marches north with General Virilus' legendary Ninth Legion, under orders to wipe the Picts from the face of the Earth and destroy their leader, Gorlacon.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 86000
Genere: Action, Drama, History, War
Country: UK, France, USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: brutal, intense, epic, stylized, suspense, scenic, factual, grindhouse, harsh, exciting
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Spartacus (2010)
Plot Summary:
Spartacus is an American television series inspired by the historical figure of Spartacus, a Thracian gladiator who from 73 to 71 BCE led a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic departing from Capua.
IMDB Rating: 8.5
IMDB Votes: 253000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Biography, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 55 min
Plot tags: epic, sexy, sexual, exciting, stylized, heroic, realistic, historical drama, mythical, erotic
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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
Plot Summary:
When the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham murders Robin's father, the legendary archer vows vengeance. To accomplish his mission, Robin joins forces with a band of exiled villagers (and comely Maid Marian), and together they battle to end the evil sheriff's reign of terror.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 205000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 143 min
Plot tags: period piece, exciting, entertaining, scenic, stylized, fairy tale, funny, costume drama, mythical, cult classic
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Robin Hood (2010)
Plot Summary:
When soldier Robin happens upon the dying Robert of Loxley, he promises to return the man's sword to his family in Nottingham. There, he assumes Robert's identity; romances his widow, Marion; and draws the ire of the town's sheriff and King John's henchman, Godfrey.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 280000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, History
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 140 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, epic, entertaining, period piece, stylized, intense, costume drama, factual, serious
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Kingdom of Heaven (2005)
Plot Summary:
After his wife dies, a blacksmith named Balian is thrust into royalty, political intrigue and bloody holy wars during the Crusades.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 307000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, History, War
Country: UK, Germany, Spain, Morocco, USA, Italy, France
Duration: 144 min
Plot tags: epic, serious, exciting, realistic, period piece, scenic, harsh, visually stunning, historical drama, intense
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Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014)
Plot Summary:
The defiant leader Moses rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 400,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 176000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: UK, Spain, USA
Duration: 150 min
Plot tags: biblical, epic, stylized, serious, harsh, action adventure, fairy tale, romantic, breathtaking, controversial
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Immortals (2011)
Plot Summary:
Theseus is a mortal man chosen by Zeus to lead the fight against the ruthless King Hyperion, who is on a rampage across Greece to obtain a weapon that can destroy humanity.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 175000
Genere: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: USA, Canada, UK
Duration: 110 min
Plot tags: dark fantasy, exciting, stylized, epic, serious, heroic, entertaining, visual, visually stunning, fairy tale
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Hercules (2014)
Plot Summary:
Fourteen hundred years ago, a tormented soul walked the earth that was neither man nor god. Hercules was the powerful son of the god king Zeus, for this he received nothing but suffering his entire life. After twelve arduous labors and the loss of his family, this dark, world-weary soul turned his back on the gods finding his only solace in bloody battle. Over the years he warmed to the company of six similar souls, their only bond being their love of fighting and presence of death. These men and woman never question where they go to fight or why or whom, just how much they will be paid. Now the King of Thrace has hired these mercenaries to train his men to become the greatest army of all time. It is time for this bunch of lost souls to finally have their eyes opened to how far they have fallen when they must train an army to become as ruthless and blood thirsty as their reputation has become.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 163000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: USA, Hungary
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: exciting, stylized, serious, epic, entertaining, action packed, psychotronic, absurd, mystic, captivating
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San Andreas (2015)
Plot Summary:
In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey across the state in order to rescue his estranged daughter.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 252000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Thriller
Country: USA, Australia
Duration: 114 min
Plot tags: exciting, suspenseful, suspense, absurd, intense, serious, apocalyptic, romantic, breathtaking, scenic
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Game of Thrones (2011)
Plot Summary:
Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Friction between the houses leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest north. Amidst the war, a neglected military order of misfits, the Night's Watch, is all that stands between the realms of men and icy horrors beyond.
IMDB Rating: 9.2
IMDB Votes: 22000000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 4189 min
Plot tags: epic, captivating, atmospheric, dramatic, stylized, breathtaking, serious, exciting, sexual, heroic
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Gladiator (2000)
Plot Summary:
In the year 180, the death of emperor Marcus Aurelius throws the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus is one of the Roman army's most capable and trusted generals and a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus' devious son Commodus ascends to the throne, Maximus is set to be executed. He escapes, but is captured by slave traders. Renamed Spaniard and forced to become a gladiator, Maximus must battle to the death with other men for the amusement of paying audiences.
IMDB Rating: 8.5
IMDB Votes: 16000000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama
Country: USA, UK, Malta, Morocco
Duration: 155 min
Plot tags: epic, captivating, breathtaking, suspense, emotional, exciting, rough, realistic, atmospheric, period piece