Movies and TvShows featuring "2nd-century" theme.
A former Roman General named Maximus seeks vengeance against Commodus, the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery. Maximus fights his way as a gladiator and gains popularity, eventually leading him to face Commodus in an epic duel. In the end, Maximus defeats Commodus and restores Rome to a Senate-based government.
Hispania, The Legend is a historical drama series set in ancient Iberia during the Roman Republic. It follows the story of a group of rebels fighting against the Roman Empire's control, highlighting their struggles and resistance against the oppressive regime. The series also delves into the political intrigues, alliances, and betrayals that shaped the tumultuous history of the region.
Centurion is a historical action movie set in ancient Rome. It follows a group of Roman soldiers who must survive behind enemy lines after their legion is annihilated by a tribe. Along the way, they encounter betrayal, violence, and the supernatural. Centurion is based on historical events and features intense action scenes and gore.
In 2nd-century Britain, a young Roman soldier embarks on a dangerous mission to retrieve the lost symbol of his father's legion, the golden eagle. Along the way, he faces treacherous tribes, deadly battles, and a race against time.
In the 2nd century, the Roman Empire faces multiple challenges, including internal power struggles, romantic rivalries, and the threat of barbarian invasions. The fate of the empire hangs in the balance as the manipulative Emperor Commodus, dysfunctional relationships, and political unrest contribute to its downfall.
This drama charts the life of Kim Soo Ro, legendary founder of Geumgwan Gaya, the ruling city-state of the Gaya confederacy, which dominated sea trade and iron working during the Three Kingdoms Period. Kim Soo Ro's fiery temperament, charisma and intelligence are his only defense in the extended political struggle, with competition for the throne from his half-brother and lifelong rival, Ijinashi, his former friend Suk Tal Hae, and the dangerous ambitions of Shin Kwi Gan.
The legend of the birth of Shintoism. In Fourth Century Japan, the Emperor's son Ouso expects to succeed his father on the throne, but Otomo, the Emperor's vassal, prefers Ouso's stepbrother, and conspires to have Ouso die on a dangerous mission he has contrived. But Ouso prevails in the mission and returns to his father's castle under a new name, Prince Yamato Takeru. Otomo plots to have the Prince sent into even greater danger, but Otomo is unaware that the gods have favored the Prince and the outcome is far from what any of them expected.
The twins of the recently departed Marcus Aurelius fight it out to see who will become emperor of Rome.
Anna, a young slave girl, is rescued and adopted by Christians in 2ND Century Smyrna, and befriended by their aged bishop, Polycarp. As Anna is taught by Polycarp and her new family, she struggles to reconcile her beliefs with those of the Christians. When the Roman proconsul demands that all citizens worship Caesar to show their allegiance to Rome, Polycarp and the Christians must find courage to stand for their faith against the growing threat of persecution. Anna is forced to come to grips with the truth and choose whom she is willing to live, and die for.
After killing his brother, Prince Yamato is banished from his father's kingdom until he can bring his dangerous powers under control. On his journey, he meets and joins with the magical priestess Oto, and together they go to fight against an evil god that has been ravaging the Earth in the form of an enormous hydra. Will Yamato ever return home to reclaim his rightful place on the throne?
Gautamiputra Satakarni is a historical drama that portrays the life of the warrior king in the 2nd century, known for his valour and his contributions to the history of India.
Sold as slaves to a wealthy Roman, Lea and Esther, two Carthaginian sisters, are offered as gifts to the ambitious daughter of a proconsul and end up involved in spite of themselves in a dangerous game of power.
Androcles, an escaped Christian tailor, is saved from certain death in the Colosseum by a lion that he had removed a thorn from its paw.
Based on Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Diau Charn is a sublime retelling of a familiar tale with iconic actress Linda Lin Dai (Lam Doi) in the titular role of Diau Charn, one of the four storied beauties of ancient China.
The Column is a drama movie set in ancient Rome, exploring the themes of betrayal, battle, and ancient civilization. It follows the story of a Roman soldier who gets caught in a web of intrigue and must navigate the complex politics and power struggles of the time. With stunning visuals and a gripping storyline, The Column takes viewers on a journey through the glories and hardships of the Roman Empire.
Rome, under Commodus: intrigue, fight for power, gladiators, senators, Christians, Barbarians, slaves, Pretorians, battles, wrestles, swords and muscles in by-the-numbers Italian epic.
In order to persuade the Emperor to spare his village, the mighty Ursus is forced to fight the greatest gladiator in Rome in the Roman Arena.
Marcus Numidius, a Roman tribune sent to Armenia to put down a gladiators' revolt, captures the rebels' popular leader, Aselepius. Princess Amira, with ambitions of being Queen and jealous of Asclepius' popularity, plans his death in the arena by substituting a lion for his human opponent
Diaochan (aka Diau Charn and Sable Cicada), one of the Four Beauties of China, is supposed to be so stunningly lovely that the moon was shamed to hide behind clouds. Despite being the only Beauty among the four who is not a real historical figure but one conjured by storytelling imagination and embellished by public fascination, her story was nonetheless incorporated by author Luo Guangzhong into his popular and influential novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Her tale is one of Machiavellian intrigue, in which she schemes with her godfather Wang Yun to restore moral order to the land, sowing discord between the corrupt Minister Dong Zhuo and his adopted son Lu Bu, a man of martial and military prowess.
Explore the fascinating engineering feats of the ancient Romans as they built magnificent structures like the Colosseum and the Pantheon, and face their eventual downfall.