History Movies That Have Won Oscars and Golden Globes



The Most Prestigious Awards for History Films: Oscars & Golden Globes

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1963-06-12 Approved Movie Poster of Cleopatra
Cleopatra

"The motion picture the world has been waiting for!" Directed by , starring .

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2008-09-05 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Duchess
The Duchess

"Based on the incredible true story." Directed by Saul Dibb , starring Keira Knightley .

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2006-09-15 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Queen
The Queen

"Our Leaders. Ourselves." Directed by Stephen Frears , starring Helen Mirren .

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2001-05-21 PG-13 Movie Poster of Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor

"It takes a moment to change history. It takes love to change lives." Directed by , starring Ben Affleck .

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2006-10-18 R Movie Poster of Flags of Our Fathers
Flags of Our Fathers

"A single shot can end the war." Directed by Clint Eastwood , starring Ryan Phillippe .

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2003-12-24 R Movie Poster of Cold Mountain
Cold Mountain

"Find your way home." Directed by Anthony Minghella , starring Jude Law .

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1998-12-11 R Movie Poster of Shakespeare in Love
Shakespeare in Love

"Love is the only inspiration." Directed by John Madden , starring Joseph Fiennes .

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1995-12-22 R Movie Poster of Nixon
Nixon

"Triumphant in Victory, Bitter in Defeat. He Changed the World, But Lost a Nation." Directed by Oliver Stone , starring Anthony Hopkins .

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