The Imitation Game
Based on the real life story of legendary cryptanalyst Alan Turing, the film portrays the nail-biting race against time by Turing and his brilliant team of code-breakers at Britain's top-secret Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park, during the darkest days of World War II.
History movies streaming in the US
The most popular history movies you can stream in the US right now. 2,774 titles in total. Top picks right now: Oppenheimer, The Imitation Game, Hacksaw Ridge, Saving Private Ryan and Killers of the Flower Moon. Use the filters to narrow it down by actor, language, year or rating, and tap any poster for the trailer and where to stream it.
Top 20: History movies streaming in the US
Updated · Ranked by TMDB popularity, which reflects what people are watching and searching for this week · Subscription titles only
- Oppenheimer (2023) · ★ 8.0/10 · Drama, History
The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer's role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II. - The Imitation Game (2014) · ★ 8.0/10 · History, Drama, Thriller
Based on the real life story of legendary cryptanalyst Alan Turing, the film portrays the nail-biting race against time by Turing and his brilliant team of code-breakers… - Hacksaw Ridge (2016) · ★ 8.2/10 · Drama, History, War
WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first Conscientious Objector in American… - 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… - Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) · ★ 7.4/10 · Crime, History, Drama
When oil is discovered in 1920s Oklahoma under Osage Nation land, the Osage people are murdered one by one—until the FBI steps in to unravel the mystery. - Green Book (2018) · ★ 8.2/10 · Drama, Comedy, History
Tony Lip, a bouncer in 1962, is hired to drive pianist Don Shirley on a tour through the Deep South in the days when African Americans, forced to find alternate… - Black Hawk Down (2001) · ★ 7.4/10 · Action, War, History
When U.S. Rangers and an elite Delta Force team attempt to kidnap two underlings of a Somali warlord, their Black Hawk helicopters are shot down, and the Americans… - 1917 (2019) · ★ 8.0/10 · War, Drama, History
At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers. - 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… - 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… - 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… - “Wuthering Heights” (2026) · ★ 6.6/10 · Romance, Drama, History
Tragedy strikes when Heathcliff falls in love with Catherine Earnshaw, a woman from a wealthy family in 18th-century England. - I Swear (2025) · ★ 8.3/10 · Drama, History
Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at 15, John Davidson navigates his way against the odds through troubled teenage years and into adulthood, finding inspiration in the… - Pressure (2026) · ★ 7.7/10 · Thriller, History, War
In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg face an impossible… - 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. - Apocalypto (2006) · ★ 7.7/10 · Action, Drama, History
Set in the Mayan civilization, when a man's idyllic presence is brutally disrupted by a violent invading force, he is taken on a perilous journey to a world ruled by… - 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”. - The Irishman (2019) · ★ 7.6/10 · Crime, Drama, History
Pennsylvania, 1956. Frank Sheeran, a war veteran of Irish origin who works as a truck driver, accidentally meets mobster Russell Bufalino. Once Frank becomes his trusted… - The King's Speech (2010) · ★ 7.7/10 · Drama, History
The King's Speech tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly… - Only the Brave (2017) · ★ 7.5/10 · Drama, History
Members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots battle deadly wildfires to save an Arizona town.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most popular history movies streaming in the US right now?
As of 9 October 2026, the most popular history movies streaming in the US are Oppenheimer (2023, rated 8.0/10), The Imitation Game (2014, rated 8.0/10), Hacksaw Ridge (2016, rated 8.2/10), Saving Private Ryan (1998, rated 8.2/10) and Killers of the Flower Moon (2023, rated 7.4/10).
How many history movies are streaming in the US?
There are 2,774 history movies streaming in the US on subscription streaming services, as of 9 October 2026.
Which streaming service has the most history movies in the US?
Amazon Prime Video has the most, with 844 titles, followed by fuboTV (317), Netflix (165) and Paramount Plus Premium (52).
How is this list made and how often is it updated?
The list is rebuilt every day from The Movie Database (TMDB), with streaming availability supplied by JustWatch. Only titles included with a subscription are listed (no rentals or purchases). Films are ranked by TMDB popularity, which reflects what people are watching and searching for this week. Last updated 9 October 2026.
