History movies on Disney Plus in the UK

Top 20: History movies on Disney Plus in the UK

Updated 9 October 2026 · Ranked by TMDB popularity, which reflects what people are watching and searching for this week · Subscription titles only

1. Kingdom of Heaven (2005) · ★ 7.1/10 · Drama, Action, Adventure
   After his wife dies, a blacksmith named Balian is thrust into royalty, political intrigue and bloody holy wars during the Crusades.
2. Braveheart (1995) · ★ 7.9/10 · Drama, History, War
   Enraged at the slaughter of Murron, his new bride and childhood love, Scottish warrior William Wallace slays a platoon of the local English lord's soldiers. This leads…
3. Hidden Figures (2016) · ★ 8.0/10 · Drama, History
   The untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – brilliant African-American women working at NASA and serving as the brains behind one of the…
4. Ford v Ferrari (2019) · ★ 8.0/10 · Drama, History, Action
   American car designer Carroll Shelby and the British-born driver Ken Miles work together to battle corporate interference, the laws of physics, and their own personal…
5. The Last Duel (2021) · ★ 7.4/10 · Drama, History, Thriller
   King Charles VI declares that Knight Jean de Carrouges settle his dispute with his squire, Jacques Le Gris, by challenging him to a duel.
6. King Arthur (2004) · ★ 6.3/10 · Adventure, War, History
   The story of the Arthurian legend, based on the 'Sarmatian hypothesis' which contends that the legend has a historical nucleus in the Sarmatian heavy cavalry troops…
7. The Thin Red Line (1998) · ★ 7.4/10 · Drama, History, War
   The story of a group of men, an Army Rifle company called C-for-Charlie, who change, suffer, and ultimately make essential discoveries about themselves during the fierce…
8. The Favourite (2018) · ★ 7.5/10 · History, Comedy, Drama
   England, early 18th century. The close relationship between Queen Anne and Sarah Churchill is threatened by the arrival of Sarah's cousin, Abigail Hill, resulting in a…
9. Flamin' Hot (2023) · ★ 8.0/10 · Drama, History
   The inspiring true story of Richard Montañez, the Frito Lay janitor who channeled his Mexican American heritage and upbringing to turn the iconic Flamin' Hot Cheetos…
10. Cinderella Man (2005) · ★ 7.6/10 · Romance, Drama, History
    The true story of boxer Jim Braddock who, following his retirement in the 1930s, makes a surprise comeback in order to lift his family out of poverty.
11. Mary Queen of Scots (2018) · ★ 6.5/10 · Drama, History
    In 1561, Mary Stuart, widow of the King of France, returns to Scotland, reclaims her rightful throne and menaces the future of Queen Elizabeth I as ruler of England,…
12. Young Woman and the Sea (2024) · ★ 7.9/10 · History, Drama
    This is the extraordinary true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel. Through the steadfast support of her older sister and…
13. The 13th Warrior (1999) · ★ 6.7/10 · Adventure, History, Action
    A Muslim ambassador exiled from his homeland joins a group of Vikings, initially offended by their behavior but growing to respect them. As they travel together, they…
14. The Finest Hours (2016) · ★ 6.6/10 · Action, Drama, History
    The Coast Guard makes a daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod after a pair of oil tankers are destroyed during a blizzard in 1952.
15. The Monuments Men (2014) · ★ 6.1/10 · War, Drama, History
    Based on the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history, The Monuments Men is an action drama focusing on seven over-the-hill, out-of-shape museum directors,…
16. A Hidden Life (2019) · ★ 7.2/10 · History, Drama, War
    Austrian farmer Franz Jägerstätter faces the threat of execution for refusing to fight for the Nazis during World War II.
17. JFK (1991) · ★ 7.6/10 · Drama, Thriller, History
    Follows the investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy led by New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison.
18. Invincible (2006) · ★ 7.0/10 · Drama, History
    Inspired by the true story of Vince Papale, a man with nothing to lose who ignored the staggering odds and made his dream come true. When the coach of Papale's beloved…
19. Chariots of Fire (1981) · ★ 6.8/10 · Drama, History
    In the class-obsessed and religiously divided UK of the early 1920s, two determined young runners train for the 1924 Paris Olympics. Eric Liddell, a devout Christian…
20. Hamilton (2025) · ★ 7.8/10 · History, Drama
    Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America then, told by America…

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