Movies and TvShows featuring "historical-figure" theme.
**1810:** Renata Plancher, cousin of Napoleon, Jean Plancher, and their son Baptiste run an inn, "Chez Bonaparte," in Paris, Faubourg Saint-Honoré. Jean complains that the Emperor has shown them no regard since coming to power. **1695:** Count Philippe Honoré de Roche Saint-Pierre, cousin of Louis XIV, was dismissed from Versailles by the king. He lives with his wife Marie-Louise at the Château de La Croûtinière, 250 kilometers from Versailles. **1430:** François d'Arc is the cousin of Joan of Arc. He lives in Domrémy, Joan's birthplace, with his wife Ysabeau and Gaspard, a sheep breeder. François tries by all means to free his cousin, who is imprisoned by the Burgundians. **1:** Yorik is the cousin of Vercingetorix. He lives at the salt mine of Marsal, in Gallo-Roman Moselle, with his wife Maëlle, his son Briac, his daughter Gwénola, Burgal, Maëlle's brother, and Lena, Yorik's mother.
Epic Rap Battles of History is a comedy web series that features rap battles between various historical figures. The show combines music, comedy, and history to create entertaining and informative content. Each episode portrays a fictional rap battle between two iconic characters, with clever insults and witty rhymes. The series has gained popularity for its unique concept and creative execution.
Taejo Wang Geon was a 200-episode Korean drama starring Choi Soo Jong in the title role. It became very successful, reaching very high ratings, around 60%.
Sleepy Hollow follows a detective from the 18th century who wakes up in the 21st century to battle supernatural forces with the help of a modern-day sheriff.
Horrible Histories is a long-running TV show that uses comedy sketches and musical numbers to teach history to audiences. It is known for its dark humor, ensemble cast, and educational content. Each episode focuses on a different period or historical figure, making it a fun and informative watch for viewers of all ages.
Join Mr. Peabody and Sherman in their wacky adventures as they navigate through time with their incredible time machine, meeting historical figures and facing hilarious challenges along the way.
Depicting Date clan’s internal strife that occurred during a peaceful Edo period governed by the 4th Tokugawa shogun.
Based on the life of Hideyoshi Toyotomi (February 2, 1537 – September 18, 1598) a Sengoku period daimyo who unified Japan.
Fate/Zero is a Japanese dark fantasy anime television series based on the Fate/stay night visual novel by Type-Moon, set a decade before the events of Fate/stay night. The story revolves around a deadly battle for the Holy Grail, a powerful artifact that grants any wish to its possessor. Seven mages, known as Masters, summon legendary heroes called Servants to fight on their behalf. As the battle unfolds, deep secrets are revealed and alliances are tested, all leading to a climactic showdown for the ultimate prize. Fate/Zero explores themes of morality, ambition, and the nature of heroism in the face of overwhelming darkness.
Based on events in 7th and 8th-century Tang dynasty and starring producer Fan Bingbing as the titular character Wu Zetian, The Empress of China is the story of the only woman in Chinese history to rule as an emperor.
Empress Ki is a historical drama set in 14th-century China during the Yuan Dynasty. It tells the story of Ki Seung-nyang, a Goryeo woman who disguises herself as a man to survive and eventually becomes the empress of the Yuan Dynasty. The series explores themes of power struggle, politics, love, and court intrigue.
Sisi (2021) is a TV show that delves into the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, also known as Sisi. Set in the 19th century, it explores the struggles and challenges faced by Sisi as she navigates the aristocracy and royalty of Austria. With a focus on her unhappy life and the complexities of being an empress, the show provides a fascinating glimpse into the historical figure's biography. Through its captivating costume drama and portrayal of her estate, viewers are transported to the captivating world of the Habsburg dynasty.
Justice Bao is a 236-episode television series from Taiwan, first airing on Chinese Television System from February 1993 to January 1994. The show stars Jin Chao-chun as the Chinese official Bao Zheng in the Song Dynasty. It was hugely popular in Greater China as well as many other countries in the Far East. The series was originally scheduled for just 15 episodes. However, the show garnered high ratings when the initial episodes aired. Due to its popularity, CTS expanded the show to 236 episodes. The TVB and ATV Home networks in Hong Kong both bought the series in an attempt to gain viewers. Competition between the two networks during the showing of the series was so severe that identical episodes were shown on both channels on the same night. It was also one of the first dramas that used NICAM technology.
Isabel is a TV show that tells the story of Queen Isabella I of Castile, exploring her rise to power, her struggles as a female ruler in a patriarchal society, and her role in shaping Spanish history. The show delves into court intrigue, political alliances, and the conflicts Isabella faced with the Inquisition, among other historical events. It presents a gripping narrative of her life, achievements, and personal relationships.
In Fate/stay night, high school student Shirou Emiya finds himself drawn into a deadly game where seven mages summon heroic spirits to fight for the ultimate prize: the Holy Grail. With the help of his servant Saber, Shirou must navigate the treacherous world of magic and face powerful foes to protect his friends and uncover the truth behind the ancient ritual.
Based on the life of Empress Myeongseong (1851 - 1895), the first official wife of King Gojong, the 26th king of the Joseon dynasty. She was killed on October 8, 1895 by Japanese assassins.
Towards the end of the Warring States Era, the States of Qin and Zhao are engaged in a lengthy battle. Li Hao Lan, daughter of the Censor-in-chief of Zhao, is forced out of her own home after being set up by her stepmother. Having nothing to her name, she is sold as a slave and purchased by Lu Buwei, who is cleverly able to marry Hao Lan to Ying Yiren, a Qin royal who resides in Zhao as a hostage. However, Hao Lan and Buwei's presence in the Zhao palace ignites a dangerous battle, as they rely on their wits to evade Princess Ya’s devious schemes.
"Ako Roshi" is a group of 47 former retainers of Lord Asano. Lord Asano was forced to commit suicide after attempting to kill Lord Kira. Once the retainers hear about their Lord's death, they sacrifice their lives to regain the honor of their former master.
Orphaned when he was not yet ten, Musashi grows up skilled in the martial arts. During the Battle of Sekigahara, he fights on the side of the losing Toyotomi forces, but eludes the enemy as they hunt down the vanquished soldiers. He then spends years wandering the countryside mastering the sword. As his fame spreads throughout the nation, men seek him out to test their skills against him--most notably Sasaki Kojiro who faces Musashi in the ultimate duel at Ganryujima.
Fate/Apocrypha is set in a parallel world to Fate/stay night, where the Greater Grail was removed from Fuyuki after the Third Holy Grail War and disappeared for many years. Around the 2000s, at the turning point of the millennium, the Greater Grail mysteriously resurfaced in Romania. The Yggdmillennia, a Romanian Mage Clan, forcefully took over the relic. The Association sends fifty magi to retrieve it, and all but one are instantly slaughtered by a mysterious Servant. The one remaining manages to activate the reserve system of the Greater Grail, allowing for the summoning of fourteen Servants in total. This marks the start of the Great Holy Grail War in Trifas, featuring two factions battling each other for the control of the wish-granting relic.