Historical films are a popular genre. The best ones bring history to life and transport us to a time and place, so we can ...

To understand the term "historical epic," one must first understand the definitions of the words as they pertain to the world of film. "Historical" obviously means the movie takes place during some ...

Vincent Canby of The New York Times called it “another fascinating challenge from one of our most remarkable, ...

There have been many great historical epics throughout cinema's history, but in just the last 40 years, some of the best ...

Christopher Columbus is in the Bad Place, and the historical drama that Ridley Scott directed about him was a massive flop ...

The historical epic has been a staple of film since cinema’s inception, and Peacock subscribers can now stream one of the best.

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook History lovers, take heart: over the next year and change, there are a slew of historical movies ...

Our critic Peter Howell picks his favourite films, from an intimate historical drama to a scorching satire starring Leonardo DiCaprio.