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 poignant tale of a German businessman who saves the lives of more than a thousand Polish Jews during the Holocaust.
Saving Private Ryan
Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Tom Sizemore
Following the Normandy Landings, a group of U.S. soldiers go behind enemy lines to retrieve a paratrooper whose comrades have been killed in action.
Why you'll love it
A harrowing depiction of the D-Day invasion and a group of soldiers' mission to bring home a paratrooper.
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
A gripping portrayal of a Roman general's fall from grace and his subsequent fight for freedom and revenge.
Braveheart
Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan
Scottish warrior William Wallace leads his countrymen in a rebellion to free his homeland from the tyranny of King Edward I of England.
Why you'll love it
A stirring account of Scottish warrior William Wallace's fight for Scotland's independence.
Lawrence of Arabia
Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn
The story of T.E. Lawrence, the English officer who successfully united and led the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes during World War I in order to fight the Turks.
Why you'll love it
An epic portrayal of T.E. Lawrence's experiences in the Arabian Peninsula during World War I.