Movies like Amistad
Amistad (1997) is a history movie directed by Steven Spielberg. The list below collects the movies that people who loved it enjoyed most, best known first.
1. 12 Years a Slave (2013)
★ 7.9 · 12,286 votes · Drama, History
In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty as well as unexpected kindnesses Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist will forever alter his life.
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2. The Bounty (1984)
★ 6.8 · 675 votes · Action, Drama, History
An idyllic voyage to Tahiti in 1789 turns a crew aboard the H.M.S. Bounty against its captain when they find a tropical paradise.
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3. Lincoln (2012)
★ 6.8 · 4,174 votes · History, Drama
The revealing story of the 16th US President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.
