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[lightless_shado]

Usually around the holidays I watch at least one good historical epic. Last year I didn't watch one, but the year before I watched spartacus and Ben Hur. This year I'm going to watch Lawrence of Arabia. What are some other movies I might like?

 

[iamaustrian]

unbelievable it's a 1956 movie

 

[Discotheque]

lawrence of arabia is good.

Check out Bridge on River Kwai too

 

[Dead]

I recently watched Bridge on the River Kwai on blu-ray, definitely recommend seeing it if you haven't.

Might as well make it a David Lean double feature, since you are watching Lawrence.

 

[Dresden]

Kingdom of Heaven? DC

 

[Salazar]

Kingdom of Heaven? DC

Nar, The Mummy.

OP, watch MUSA and A Battle of Wits.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Why not try Master and Commander?

 

[Dead Man]

I'm often conflicted about historical epics. They always take massive liberties with the actual events, which I do not admire, but I find myself enjoying most of them anyway. I could rattle off a list, but are you looking for new films, older films, any particular setting?

 

[leroidys]

check out Sergei Eisenstein

 

[caffeinated]

I recommend Clash of the Titans for its historical accuracy.

 

[John Dunbar]

I recommend Clash of the Titans for its historical accuracy.

Personally, I found Lord of the Rings to give a more accurate feel of its era.

 

[speedpop]

Mongol is pretty snazzy, and Tadanobu Asano kicks arse no matter what movie he's in.

Problem is I feel that Mongol would truly be epic once the other two movies come out for it.

 

[Snuggles]

 

[Fritz]

I'm not sure if this one fits your viewing habits but it's certainly a great historical epic. Just not in the sense of big ancient armies colliding.

Queen Margot

It basically retells the story of the massacre on St. Bartholomew's day during the French Wars of Religions. Here, have a trailer:
Queen Margot/La Reine Margot

 

[MrHicks]

unbelievable it's a 1956 movie

i would classify that as "fantasy" rather then historic

 

[pieatorium]

i would classify that as "fantasy" rather then historic

Probably as real as most hollywood true stories.

 

[Mystery-white-boy]

I really enjoyed Agora from last year. It doesn't necessarily fit the mold of your traditional 'historical epic', but it's a damn good film however you split it.

Spoiler

Plus, if you're a straight guy (and sane), Rachel Weisz. Hell, I'm gay, but she'd make me have second thoughts.

 

[CrankyJay]

Far and Away with Cruise/Kidman.

 

[titiklabingapat]

Red Cliff was a pretty epic if you want to get a taste for your Eastern palette.

 

[Cereal KiIIer]

Patton.

 

[Erico]

The best movie about the French and Indian War ever made.

Soundtrack is tops, too.

 

[teruterubozu]

I just watched Christopher Columbus (1949). Not bad.

 

[markot]

Downfall >.<

Not a traditional 'epic' but as far as historical stuff goes its pretty damn awesome.

 

[Anasui Kishibe]

Gandhi and The leopard

 

[Fritz]

Oh, and what about

The New World

Fantastic movie, though apparently not for everyone. It's really quiet and slow-paced which some people don't like.

trailer

 

[guidop]

I would recommend Gallipoli, Paths of Glory and The Battle of Algiers.

 

[iamaustrian]

i would classify that as "fantasy" rather then historic

so same genre as Spartacus, Ben Hur, Lawrence
i don't see a problem

 

[Kozak]

There needs to be more of these movies

 

[Machine]

Nicholas and Alexandra is an interesting one

 

[Leunam]

I recently watched Bridge on the River Kwai on blu-ray, definitely recommend seeing it if you haven't.

How is the picture quality on this?

 

[aparisi2274]

 

[Count of Monte Sawed-Off]

El Cid? If you watch one Charleton Heston epic might as well watch them all.

 

[Solo]

Barry Lyndon

 

[Megadragon15]

Cleopatra (1963)

 

[XiaNaphryz]

Damn, beaten.

 

[Battersea Power Station]

Why not try Master and Commander?

Listen to the doctor.

I love this movie.

"This is the second time he's done this to me [no pause] there will not be a third."

 

[Veidt]

OP is my twin. I recently watched The Ten Commandments, and now I want to watch Lawrence of Arabia and Ben Hur.

Go for The Ten Commandments or Ben Hur.

unbelievable it's a 1956 movie

Fuck yeah, list more films like this please. I think OP wants more films like this one here.

 

[Megadragon15]

You could always watch Gone With The Wind or The Good Earth. :lol

 

[RiZ III]

I recently rewatched kingdom of heaven (dir cut) and I have to say it's an awesome movie.

 

[WillyFive]

Forrest Gump should count here, I think.

 

[Az987]

I don't know how far back you want to go and they are not movies but Band of Brothers and The Pacific are pretty epic IMO.

Also Gladiator

 

[jett]

I will also nominate Master and Commander

Probably the manliest movie ever made. I consider M&C to be a truly flawless film.

Check out the Director's Cut of Kingdom of Heaven as well. Actually nearly every recommendation in this thread is great.

 

[crazy monkey]

 

[Nappuccino]

i guess this is more historical fiction but

Seven samurai

 

[Sn4ke_911]

GLADIATOR

I stopped counting how many times i've seen this masterpiece.

One of the best movies of all time.

 

[(._.)]

The Alamo (classic)
Lawrence of Arabia
How the West Was Won
Patton
Apocalypse Now
The Last Emperor
Dances with Wolves

 

[BitchTits]

unbelievable it's a 1956 movie

:lol Historical?

 

[aparisi2274]

Kingdom of Heaven (The directors cut)

 

[Fritz]

Fuck yeah, list more films like this please. I think OP wants more films like this one here.

Where's the OP anyway?

 

[yacobod]

ROME hbo tv series

i actually watched the director's cut of alexander a couple of weekends ago, i think its pretty interesting to watch, the movie is very ambitious and looks great, but it feels more like a text book and is really dry, the movie isnt very entertaining and the dramatic arc is sort of meh.