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 critically acclaimed historical drama that won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, telling the story of Oskar Schindler's efforts to save Jews during the Holocaust.
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
An epic historical drama that won multiple Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and is known for its grand scale and powerful performances.
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
This film won five Academy Awards and is celebrated for its portrayal of the Scottish fight for independence, led by William Wallace.
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, which won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Ben-Hur
Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd
A Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend in 1st-century Jerusalem, but it's not long before he regains his freedom and comes back for revenge.
Why you'll love it
A classic epic that won a record 11 Academy Awards, known for its chariot race scene and the story of a Jewish prince betrayed into slavery.