Apocalypto
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 fear and oppression where a harrowing end awaits him. Through a twist of fate and spurred by the power of his love for his woman and his family he will make a desperate break to return home and to ultimately save his way of life.
History movies on Hulu in the US
The most popular history movies streaming on Hulu in the US right now. 44 titles in total. Top picks right now: Apocalypto, Dumb Money, House of Gucci, The Promised Land and The Woman King. 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 on Hulu in the US
Updated · Ranked by TMDB popularity, which reflects what people are watching and searching for this week · Subscription titles only
- 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… - 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… - House of Gucci (2021) · ★ 6.6/10 · Drama, Crime, History
When Patrizia Reggiani, an outsider from humble beginnings, marries into the Gucci family, her unbridled ambition begins to unravel the family legacy and triggers a… - The Promised Land (2023) · ★ 7.7/10 · Action, Drama, History
Denmark, 1755. Captain Ludvig Kahlen sets out to conquer a Danish heath reputed to be uncultivable, with an impossible goal: to establish a colony in the name of the… - The Woman King (2022) · ★ 7.6/10 · Action, Drama, History
The story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world… - 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… - William Tell (2025) · ★ 6.2/10 · Action, Adventure, Drama
The narrative unfolds in the 14th Century, when the European nations vie for supremacy within the Holy Roman Empire. The ambitious Austrian Empire, desiring more land,… - Desert Warrior (2026) · ★ 6.0/10 · History, War, Action
In 7th-century Arabia, Princess Hind becomes a warrior to defy the ruthless Emperor Kisra. Forged into a warrior and aided by legendary bandit Hanzala, Hind unites… - The Voice of Hind Rajab (2025) · ★ 8.1/10 · Drama, History
January 29, 2024. Red Crescent volunteers receive an emergency call. A five-year old girl is trapped in a car under fire in Gaza, pleading for rescue. While trying to… - Big George Foreman (2023) · ★ 7.6/10 · History, Drama
Fueled by an impoverished childhood, George Foreman channeled his anger into becoming an Olympic Gold medalist and World Heavyweight Champion, followed by a near-death… - The Duke (2021) · ★ 6.9/10 · Comedy, Drama, History
In 1961, a 60-year-old taxi driver steals Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. It was the first (and remains the only) theft in… - Lee (2024) · ★ 6.9/10 · History, Drama, War
The true story of photographer Elizabeth "Lee" Miller, a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II. - Black Death (2010) · ★ 6.1/10 · Drama, History, Horror
As the plague decimates medieval Europe, rumours circulate of a village immune from the plague. There is talk of a necromancer who leads the village and is able to raise… - The Testament of Ann Lee (2025) · ★ 6.3/10 · History, Drama, Music
The extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee, founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers, who preached gender and social equality and was revered by her followers… - Swiped (2025) · ★ 6.6/10 · History, Drama
Whitney Wolfe uses extraordinary grit and ingenuity to break into the male-dominated tech industry. - Mr. Jones (2019) · ★ 6.7/10 · Thriller, Drama, History
In 1933, Welsh journalist Gareth Jones travels to Ukraine, where he experiences the horrors of a famine. Everywhere he goes he meets henchmen of the Soviet secret… - Call Jane (2022) · ★ 6.5/10 · Drama, History
A married woman with an unwanted pregnancy lives in a time in America where she can't get a legal abortion and works with a group of suburban women to find help. - The Secrets We Keep (2020) · ★ 6.0/10 · Thriller, History, Drama
In post-World War II America, a woman, rebuilding her life in the suburbs with her husband, kidnaps her neighbor and seeks vengeance for the heinous war crimes she… - The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021) · ★ 6.5/10 · Music, Drama, History
Billie Holiday spent much of her career being adored by fans. In the 1940s, the government targeted Holiday in a growing effort to racialize the war on drugs, ultimately… - Ip Man 3 (2015) · ★ 7.0/10 · Action, Drama, History
When a band of brutal gangsters led by a crooked property developer make a play to take over the city, Master Ip is forced to take a stand.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most popular history movies on Hulu in the US right now?
As of 9 October 2026, the most popular history movies on Hulu in the US are Apocalypto (2006, rated 7.7/10), Dumb Money (2023, rated 6.7/10), House of Gucci (2021, rated 6.6/10), The Promised Land (2023, rated 7.7/10) and The Woman King (2022, rated 7.6/10).
How many history movies are on Hulu in the US?
There are 44 history movies on Hulu in the US included with a Hulu subscription, as of 9 October 2026.
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.
