Movies About Kingdoms

From Ridley Scott, starring Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed
Rated R

Gladiator is a 2000 historical epic film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe. It tells the story of Maximus Decimus Meridius, a powerful Roman general who is betrayed by the Emperor's treacherous son Commodus and forced into slavery as a gladiator. Maximus rises through the ranks of the gladiator arena to avenge the murder of his family and his emperor. Along the way, he forms a bond with Emperor Marcus Aurelius and falls in love with Lucilla, Commodus' sister. The film features intense action sequences and an emotional story of revenge, loyalty, and honor. It was a commercial and critical success, winning five Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

From Zack Snyder, starring Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham, Dominic West
Rated R

300 is a 2006 epic war film directed by Zack Snyder, based on the comic series of the same name. The film follows the story of King Leonidas and his 300 Spartan warriors who, against all odds, battle the Persian army at the Battle of Thermopylae. In the battle, they are betrayed by Ephialtes, a deformed Spartan, who reveals a secret path leading to their defeat. Despite the overwhelming odds, the Spartans fight courageously and die heroically, inspiring all of Greece to unite against the Persian army and ultimately lead to their victory. The film features incredible battle sequences, intense drama, and a cast of powerful performances. The film is an action-packed, visually stunning retelling of the events that shaped history.

From Kenneth Branagh, starring Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Simon Shepherd, James Larkin
Rated PG-13

Henry V is a 1989 British historical drama film adapted for the screen and directed by Kenneth Branagh, based on William Shakespeare's play of the same name about King Henry V of England. It stars Branagh in the title role with Paul Scofield, Derek Jacobi, Ian Holm, Emma Thompson, Alec McCowen, Judi Dench, Robbie Coltrane, and Christian Bale in supporting roles. The film follows the young King Henry V of England as he embarks on a quest to unite his country and gain the French crown. Despite his own doubts, Henry rallies the English army to face a much larger French force. After a grueling battle, the English forces triumph, and Henry's claim to the French throne is solidified. In the end, Henry is able to unite both countries and marry the French princess, fulfilling his dream of a lasting peace between England and France.

From Wolfgang Petersen, starring Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, Julian Glover
Rated R

From David Michôd, starring Tom Glynn-Carney, Gábor Czap, Tom Fisher, Edward Ashley
Rated R

From Ridley Scott, starring Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, Liam Neeson, Martin Hancock
Rated R

From Sergei Bodrov, starring Tadanobu Asano, Amadu Mamadakov, Khulan Chuluun, Honglei Sun
Rated R

From Brian Helgeland, starring Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell, Shannyn Sossamon
Rated PG-13

From Guy Ritchie, starring Charlie Hunnam, Astrid Bergès-Frisbey, Jude Law, Djimon Hounsou
Rated PG-13

From Lucrecia Martel, starring Daniel Giménez Cacho, Lola Dueñas, Matheus Nachtergaele, Juan Minujín
Rated Unrated

From Ridley Scott, starring Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, Matthew Macfadyen, Max von Sydow
Rated PG-13

From Directors: John McTiernan, Michael Crichton, starring Antonio Banderas, Diane Venora, Dennis Storhøi, Vladimir Kulich
Rated R

From Christopher Smith, starring Eddie Redmayne, Sean Bean, Carice van Houten, Kimberley Nixon
Rated R

From Luc Besson, starring Milla Jovovich, John Malkovich, Rab Affleck, Stéphane Algoud
Rated R

From Neil Marshall, starring Michael Fassbender, Dominic West, Olga Kurylenko, Andreas Wisniewski
Rated R

From Antoine Fuqua, starring Clive Owen, Stephen Dillane, Keira Knightley, Ioan Gruffudd
Rated PG-13

From Kevin Reynolds, starring Joseph Fiennes, Tom Felton, Peter Firth, Cliff Curtis
Rated PG-13

From Kevin Macdonald, starring Channing Tatum, Jamie Bell, Donald Sutherland, István Göz
Rated PG-13

From Noam Murro, starring Sullivan Stapleton, Eva Green, Lena Headey, Hans Matheson
Rated R

From Arnaud des Pallières, starring Mads Mikkelsen, Mélusine Mayance, Delphine Chuillot, David Kross
Rated Unrated

From Jonathan English, starring Paul Giamatti, Jason Flemyng, Brian Cox, James Purefoy
Rated R

From Kazuaki Kiriya, starring Clive Owen, Morgan Freeman, Aksel Hennie, Payman Maadi
Rated R

From Michael O. Sajbel, starring Tiffany Dupont, Luke Goss, John Noble, Omar Sharif
Rated PG

From Daniel Lee, starring Jackie Chan, John Cusack, Adrien Brody, Si Won Choi
Rated R

From Sturla Gunnarsson, starring Hringur Ingvarsson, Spencer Wilding, Stellan Skarsgård, Ingvar Sigurdsson
Rated R