History movies on Paramount Plus in the UK

Top 20: History movies on Paramount 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. Saving Private Ryan (1998) · ★ 8.2/10 · War, Drama, History
   As U.S. troops storm the beaches of Normandy, three brothers lie dead on the battlefield, with a fourth trapped behind enemy lines. Ranger captain John Miller and seven…
2. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008) · ★ 7.8/10 · 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…
3. The Untouchables (1987) · ★ 7.8/10 · Crime, History, Thriller
   Elliot Ness, an ambitious prohibition agent, is determined to take down Al Capone. In order to achieve this goal, he forms a group given the nickname “The Untouchables”.
4. Dumb Money (2023) · ★ 6.7/10 · History, Comedy, Drama
   Vlogger Keith Gill sinks his life savings into GameStop stock and posts about it. When social media starts blowing up, so do his life and the lives of everyone following…
5. Coach Carter (2005) · ★ 7.6/10 · Drama, History
   Based on a true story, in which Richmond High School head basketball coach Ken Carter made headlines in 1999 for benching his undefeated team due to poor academic…
6. The Ten Commandments (1956) · ★ 7.8/10 · Drama, History
   Escaping death, a Hebrew infant is raised in a royal household to become a prince. Upon discovery of his true heritage, Moses embarks on a personal quest to reclaim his…
7. Munich (2005) · ★ 7.1/10 · Drama, History, Thriller
   During the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, eleven Israeli athletes are taken hostage and murdered by a Palestinian terrorist group known as Black September. In…
8. Cold Mountain (2003) · ★ 6.9/10 · War, History, Adventure
   In this classic story of love and devotion set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, a wounded Confederate soldier named W.P. Inman deserts his unit and…
9. September 5 (2024) · ★ 7.0/10 · Thriller, Drama, History
   During the 1972 Munich Olympics, an American sports broadcasting crew finds itself thrust into covering the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes.
10. World Trade Center (2006) · ★ 6.1/10 · Drama, History, Thriller
    Two police officers struggle to survive when they become trapped beneath the rubble of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
11. A Mighty Heart (2007) · ★ 6.4/10 · Drama, Thriller, History
    Based on Mariane Pearl's account of the terrifying and unforgettable story of her husband, Wall Street Journal reporter Danny Pearl's life and death.
12. Lady Jane (1986) · ★ 6.9/10 · Drama, Romance, History
    The death of King Henry VIII throws his kingdom into chaos because of succession disputes. His weak son, Edward, is on his deathbed. Anxious to keep England true to the…
13. King David (1985) · ★ 5.7/10 · Action, Adventure, History
    This is a movie about the life of Israel's king David.
14. 1883: The Road West (2022) · ★ 7.5/10 · Documentary, History, Western
15. Amistad (1997) · ★ 7.0/10 · Drama, History, Mystery
    In 1839, the slave ship Amistad set sail from Cuba to America. During the long trip, Cinque leads the slaves in an unprecedented uprising. They are then held prisoner in…
16. Battle of Little Bighorn (2020) · ★ 7.8/10 · Documentary, History
    A comprehensive look at the events leading up to the Battle of the Little Bighorn as well as the myths and legends it spawned, and its impact on history.
17. The Lost Scrolls of Pompeii: New Revelations (2024) · ★ 8.0/10 · Documentary, History
    Professor Alice Roberts uncovers the science being used by computer scientist Professor Brent Seales as he utilises cutting-edge technology to read hundreds of…
18. The Terracotta Army with Dan Snow (2024) · Documentary, History
    Dan Snow embarks on a journey to China, delving into the remarkable story of the Terracotta Army, a vast archaeological treasure lost for over 2,000 years. In 1974, a…
19. Harrods: The Rise & Fall of a British Institution (2025) · Documentary, History
    The history of arguably the most famous shop in the world, which has been based on Brompton Road in London for more than 175 years, employs more than 6,000 people and…
20. The Gunpowder Plot: Countdown to Treason (2023) · Documentary, History, TV Movie
    Xand Van Tulleken and Tracy Borman examine the plot to kill James I by blowing up the House of Lords when the king would be present for the State Opening of Parliament.…

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