Movies and TvShows featuring "fictionalized-history" theme.

During the United States' 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, a group of female soldiers posing as medical relief are sent back in to rescue a group of kidnapped teenagers caught between ISIS and the Taliban.

In a fictional world, a flawed family comprised of humans, gods, and monsters come together to lead and manage the operations of one of the world's earliest cities. They face numerous challenges, attempting to navigate the complexities of city life while striving to maintain harmony among themselves and avoid resorting to violence.

Sequel to the 1981 film, History of the World: Part I. In this comedic TV show, the story continues with hilarious sketches and fictionalized historical events.

A historian named Benjamin Gates embarks on a mission to find the famous Templar Treasure. With the clue given by his grandfather, Ben sets out to locate the national treasure hidden by the Founding Fathers of the United States and Freemasons during the American Revolutionary War. He must outsmart a team of mercenaries led by Ian Howe who are also after the treasure. Alongside his friend Riley and Dr. Abigail Chase, Ben deciphers ancient clues and navigates through dangerous obstacles to protect the family name and ultimately uncover the hidden treasure.

Having recently served a suspension for gambling online while on duty, Circle Inspector Vivek Gopinath rejoins the police force and is looking to reclaim his lost honour. Awaiting him is a 40-year-old, unresolved murder mystery with a faceless victim.

Benjamin Gates, the great-great-grandson of Thomas Gates, tries to clear his ancestor's name in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln by following a clue in John Wilkes Booth's diary. With the help of his team and a book of secrets, they embark on a globetrotting adventure to find the hidden City of Gold and unravel the conspiracy surrounding the assassination.

The Accursed Kings is a captivating TV show set in medieval France that delves into the palace intrigue, power struggles, and murders within the royal family. It follows the story of the Knight Templar and the dramatic events leading to the overthrow of the monarchy.

Set in 18th-century Spain, "Goya's Ghosts" tells the story of Francisco Goya, a renowned painter caught in the web of the Spanish Inquisition. The film explores his struggles with art, religion, and politics, as well as his relationship with a young muse. Goya's life takes a dramatic turn when the Inquisition targets him for heresy and corruption. The movie delves into the themes of power, injustice, and the impact of the Inquisition on Spanish society.

From legendary John Ward, immortalized in fiction as Jack Sparrow, and English explorer Francis Drake; branded Pirates by their enemies but heroes by their comrades, to the notorious Pirates of the Caribbean shrouded in myth.

Debika Chatterjee, an Indian immigrant mother living in Norway, fights against the Norwegian foster care system and local legal machinery to regain custody of her children. She discovers a scam within the Velfred organization, which snatches children away from their parents. With no support from her husband, Debika steals her children from their foster parents but gets arrested at the Sweden border.

Fictionalized account of how Clement C. Moore came to write "A Visit from St. Nicholas." His young daughter, stricken with pneumonia, asks for a Santa Claus story for Christmas. No such story had been written, so Moore writes his famous poem, set to Ken Darby's music and sung by The Norman Luboff Choir.

Since its release in 1968, Planet of the Apes, the masterful film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and starring Charlton Heston, and its subsequent sequels have asked its viewers challenging questions about contemporary society under the guise of a bold science fiction saga: a fascinating look at a hugely successful pop culture phenomenon.

A fictionalized biography on John Dall who was in two great movies - Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope (1948) and Joseph H. Lewis’ Gun Crazy (1950).

Jay-Z aims to unite the new and older generations of rap fans, while also reflecting on his own infidelity.

Last Year in Dachau is a thought-provoking documentary short that delves into the fictionalized history of Dachau concentration camp. It explores the concept of cinema-on-cinema, providing a unique perspective on the atrocities of the past. Through a gripping video-essay style, the film reveals a fictional-biography of a filmmaker who attempts to understand the horrors that unfolded in Dachau.

Rock Hudson's Home Movies is a biographical documentary that explores the life of actor Rock Hudson, focusing on topics such as his career, his battle with AIDS, and the prejudice he faced as a closeted homosexual.

In post Civil War West Virginia, 9 year old Jamie's life is forever changed when he unexpectedly meets his Uncle Vernon.

The film follows the life of social reformer and writer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule.