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1. The Message (1976)
PG | 177 min | Biography, Drama, History
This epic historical drama chronicles the life and times of Prophet Muhammad and serves as an introduction to early Islamic history.
Director: Moustapha Akkad | Stars: Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas, Michael Ansara, Johnny Sekka
Votes: 50,972
2. Vinyl (2016)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Music
Richie Finestra, a shrewd record executive from New York, tries to promote American Century, his music label, amidst the changing music scene in the 1970s.
Stars: Bobby Cannavale, Paul Ben-Victor, P.J. Byrne, Max Casella
Votes: 24,977
3. Adolf Hitler: The Greatest Story Never Told (2013)
350 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Adolf Hitler, born in Braunau, a man who will forever change the history of the world.
Director: Dennis Wise | Stars: Eva Braun, Winston Churchill, Charles de Gaulle, Adolf Galland
Votes: 6,266
4. The Message (1976)
PG | 207 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
The story of prophet "Muhammad" and the delivery of the message of God "Allah."
Director: Moustapha Akkad | Stars: Abdallah Gheith, Mona Wassef, Hamdy Gheith, Ali Achmed Taram
Votes: 10,656
5. Night Terrors (1993)
R | 98 min | Horror
A woman visiting her father in Egypt becomes involved with Marquis De Sade's descendant and his terrifying cult.
Director: Tobe Hooper | Stars: Robert Englund, Zoe Trilling, Alona Kimhi, Juliano Mer-Khamis
Votes: 1,564
6. WTF 101 (2019– )
TV-MA | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Afternoon detention with the kooky Ms. Foxtrot leads to magical, educational, and extremely gross and disturbing journeys through the past that teach about the real life dumb and horrific moments from human history.
Stars: Mary Pat Gleason, Zac Oyama, Katie Marovitch, Ally Beardsley
Votes: 275
7. 200 Proofs Earth Is Not a Spinning Ball (2015 Video)
119 min | Documentary, Comedy, Fantasy
Stars: Cabbage, Eric Dubay
Votes: 169
8. Zina (1985)
92 min | Biography, Drama
After Stalin's purges, Zinaida Volkova, daughter of Leon Trotsky, is exiled to Berlin. As the Nazis rise to power, and World War II is approaching, she becomes obsessed with Antigone, the protagonist of a famous Greek tragedy, and loses her mind.
Director: Ken McMullen | Stars: Ian McKellen, Domiziana Giordano, Philip Madoc, Paul Geoffrey
Votes: 128
9. Pirates: Dead Men Tell Their Tales (2006 Video)
58 min | Documentary, History
Step back in time and sort fact from fiction and discover the magic of the real Pirates of the Caribbean - investigating the stories of Blackbeard, Sir Henry Morgan, Captain Kidd, including... See full summary »
Director: Liam Dale | Star: Jack Roberts
Votes: 6
10. Secrets of the Dead (1999– )
Documentary, History, Mystery
The original British series which follows scientists, archaeologists and historians as they explore new evidence and new theories to explain enduring mysteries from human history.
Stars: Stephen Rashbrook, Piers Gibbon, Mark Halliley, Malin Holst
Votes: 50
11. Bahloul (2007– )
40 min | Biography, Comedy, History
A historical series tells the story of Abo Wahb it's a wise man who pretends to be mad.
Stars: Andre Skaff, Qamar Khalaf, Sabah Barakat, Nidal Sigri
Votes: 18
12. Hijazo de mi vidaza (1972)
95 min | Adventure, Comedy
Gordolfo, a self-stylized ladies man, and his doting mother (Naborita) help out a childhood friend claim an inheritance by beating the feared wrestler Tulipan Jones.
Director: Rafael Baledón | Stars: Enrique Cuenca, Eduardo Manzano, María Fernanda, Federico González
Votes: 53
13. Miimu iro iro yume no tabi (1983–1985)
23 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
A little pink genie from a computer, helps two kids learn about important people and events from history by taking them to those times.
Stars: Toshiko Fujita, Ken'ichi Ogata, Sanae Miyuki, Kôzô Shioya
Votes: 145
14. Rayes Korso (2019– )
40 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
The rise of Ottoman sailor Hasan Qorso in Ottoman-Algeria. He started his life as a slave and rose from piracy to commander to the highest rank in the Ottoman-Algerian navy.
Stars: Salah Aougrout, Adel Cheikh, Sid Ahmed Agoumi, Ali Charaf
Votes: 19
16. Dung-aw (1975)
75 min | Drama, Musical
Diego and Gabriela Silang are landed Ilocos natives disaffected with the imposition of the indulto de comercio (a law giving right to Spanish officials to buy rice and tobacco at the price ... See full summary »
Director: Lino Brocka | Stars: Armida Siguion-Reyna, Mario Montenegro, Bey Vito, Ven Medina
17. Autant en emporte le temps (1994)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Thierry Ardisson, Laurent Baffie, Yves Carlevaris, Nathalie Duverne
18. Reelect JFK (1994 Video Game)
E10+ | Adventure, Crime, Drama
FMV game set in a reality in which a different, fictional, assassination attempt on JFK failed. Play as Kennedy and investigate the assassination attempt, deal with Vietnam and other issues, and lead a campaign for your reelection.
Director: Frank Jansen | Stars: John Albertson, Alexis Apostolidis, Alexis C. Apostolidis, David Beahm
19. Mirage (1995 Video Game)
Adventure, Fantasy, Western
Non-explicit FMV game based on 1994 pornographic movie Shame from the same crew. US Cavalry Lt. Shooter is attacked in the Mirage desert and his wife Jenny kidnapped. The player must move through the maze of mirages to save them.
Director: Philip Christian | Stars: Kaitlyn Ashley, Leslie Booth, Michael Bryant, Asia Carrera
20. Young Pocahontas Interactive Storybook (1995 Video Game)
K-A | Adventure, Family
Interactive storybook based on the cartoon short "Young Pocahontas (1997)". The storybook is narrated by the lady bear from the cartoon and features a simple puzzle, interactive illustrations, songs from the short and the short itself.
Star: Mona Marshall