Movies like Paul, Apostle of Christ
Paul, Apostle of Christ (2018) is a history movie directed by Andrew Hyatt. The list below collects the movies that people who loved it enjoyed most, best known first.
1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. Silence (2016)
★ 7.1 · 3,432 votes · Drama, History
In the 17th century, two Portuguese Jesuit priests travel to Japan in an attempt to locate their mentor, who is rumored to have committed apostasy, and to propagate Catholicism.
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5. 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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6. Cleopatra (1963)
★ 7.1 · 896 votes · Drama, History, Romance
Determined to hold on to the throne, Cleopatra seduces the Roman emperor Julius Caesar. When Caesar is murdered, she redirects her attentions to his general, Marc Antony, who vows to take power—but Caesar’s successor has other plans.
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7. The Two Popes (2019)
★ 7.5 · 3,245 votes · Drama, History
Frustrated with the direction of the church, Cardinal Bergoglio requests permission to retire in 2012 from Pope Benedict. Instead, facing scandal and self-doubt, the introspective Pope Benedict summons his harshest critic and future successor to Rome to reveal a secret that would shake the foundations of the Catholic Church.
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8. Munich - The Edge of War (2021)
★ 6.9 · 690 votes · Drama, History
At the tense 1938 Munich Conference, former friends who now work for opposing governments become reluctant spies racing to expose a Nazi secret.
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9. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008)
★ 7.8 · 7,880 votes · Drama, War, History
When his family moves from their home in Berlin to a strange new house in Poland, young Bruno befriends Shmuel, a boy who lives on the other side of the fence where everyone seems to be wearing striped pajamas. Unaware of Shmuel's fate as a Jewish prisoner or the role his own Nazi father plays in his imprisonment, Bruno embarks on a dangerous journey inside the camp's walls.
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10. 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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11. Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013)
★ 6.9 · 594 votes · Drama, History
A chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa.
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