Schindler's List
Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley
In German-occupied Poland during World War II, industrialist Oskar Schindler gradually becomes concerned for his Jewish workforce after witnessing their persecution by the Nazis.
Why you'll love it
A powerful depiction of the Holocaust and the impact of one man's efforts to save Jewish lives during World War II.
Gladiator
Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen
A former Roman General sets out to exact vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery.
Why you'll love it
Set in ancient Rome, it tells the story of a betrayed general who seeks revenge against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family.
12 Years a Slave
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Kenneth Williams, Michael Fassbender
In the antebellum United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery.
Why you'll love it
Based on the true story of Solomon Northup, a free man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the 19th century.
The King's Speech
Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter
The story of King George VI, his unexpected ascension to the throne of the British Empire in 1936, and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch overcome his stammer.
Why you'll love it
The story of King George VI's efforts to overcome his speech impediment with the help of a speech therapist.
Dunkirk
Fionn Whitehead, Barry Keoghan, Mark Rylance
Allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Commonwealth and Empire, and France are surrounded by the German Army and evacuated during a fierce battle in World War II.
Why you'll love it
A gripping portrayal of the Dunkirk evacuation during World War II, showcasing the bravery of soldiers and civilians.