Movies like Quo Vadis
Quo Vadis (1951) is a history movie directed by Mervyn LeRoy. The list below collects the movies that people who loved it enjoyed most, best known first.
1. Ben-Hur (1959)
★ 7.9 · 3,298 votes · History, Drama, Adventure
In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure, tragedy, revenge, and faith.
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2. Spartacus (1960)
★ 7.5 · 2,473 votes · History, Drama, Adventure
The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion. As the rebels move from town to town, their numbers swell as escaped slaves join their ranks. Under the leadership of Spartacus, they make their way to southern Italy, where they will cross the sea and return to their homes.
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3. Risen (2016)
★ 6.3 · 986 votes · Action, Adventure, Drama
Clavius, a powerful Roman military tribune, and his aide, Lucius, are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened to Jesus in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to disprove the rumors of a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in Jerusalem.
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4. Agora (2009)
★ 7.0 · 1,621 votes · Adventure, Drama, History
A historical drama set in Roman Egypt, concerning philosopher Hypatia of Alexandria and her relationship with her slave Davus, who is torn between his love for her and the possibility of gaining his freedom by joining the rising tide of Christianity.
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5. Romeo + Juliet (1996)
★ 6.8 · 5,479 votes · Drama, Romance
In this contemporary take on William Shakespeare's classic tragedy, the Montagues and Capulets have moved their ongoing feud to the sweltering suburb of Verona Beach, where Romeo and Juliet fall in love and secretly wed. Though the film is visually modern, the bard's dialogue remains.
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6. Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages (1916)
★ 7.1 · 390 votes · Drama, History
The story of a poor young woman, separated by prejudice from her husband and baby, is interwoven with tales of intolerance from throughout history.
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7. Paul, Apostle of Christ (2018)
★ 7.6 · 424 votes · Drama, History
Luke risks his life to visit Paul in a Roman prison, where the apostle awaits execution under Nero. As Paul reflects on his past and the Christian community faces persecution, Luke resolves to record the story of the early church.
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8. Endless Love (2014)
★ 6.9 · 1,797 votes · Drama, Romance
A privileged girl and a charismatic boy's instant desire sparks a love affair made only more reckless by parents trying to keep them apart.
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9. City of Angels (1998)
★ 6.8 · 2,474 votes · Drama, Fantasy, Romance
When a guardian angel – who invisibly watches over the citizens of Los Angeles – becomes captivated by a strong-willed heart surgeon, he ponders trading in his pure, otherworldly existence for a mortal life with his beloved. The couple embarks on a tender but forbidden romance spanning heaven and Earth.
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10. Romeo and Juliet (1968)
★ 7.4 · 761 votes · Drama, Romance
Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall in love against the wishes of their feuding families. Driven by their passion, the young lovers defy their destiny and elope, only to suffer the ultimate tragedy.
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11. Suite Française (2015)
★ 7.2 · 1,158 votes · Drama, Romance, War
France, 1940. In the first days of occupation, beautiful Lucile Angellier is trapped in a stifled existence with her controlling mother-in-law as they both await news of her husband: a prisoner of war. Parisian refugees start to pour into their small town, soon followed by a regiment of German soldiers who take up residence in the villagers' own homes. Lucile initially tries to ignore Bruno von Falk, the handsome and refined German officer staying with them. But soon, a powerful love draws them together and leads them into the tragedy of war.
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12. Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
★ 6.7 · 1,348 votes · Drama, History, Romance
When Queen Elizabeth's reign is threatened by ruthless familial betrayal and Spain's invading army, she and her shrewd adviser must act to safeguard the lives of her people.
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