What are the best historical movies and period dramas on Netflix? We listed the greatest titles on the streaming service for history fans.

Netflix keeps adding lots of new content to its massive library each day. Thanks to the wide variety of genres, almost anyone can find something that they like. That includes historical movies as well. From licensed titles to original projects, the streaming giant offers some of the best films depicting periods from our history. These movies do not only star very talented actors and actresses but they also offer a window to various times in the past.

Now, let’s dive in and have a look at the best history films on Netflix that you can watch right now.

Starring Chris Pine, The Outlaw King takes viewers to Scotland around the 14th century and tells the story of Robert the Bruce. You might also remember this historical figure from Braveheart. Robert, as the outlaw king of the Scottish, rallies an army and goes into a campaign against the brutal English rule. If you are interested in Scottish history and want to yell and say “freedom” in front of the screen, give this movie a chance.

First They Killed My Father is a movie based on Cambodian human rights activist Loung Ung‘s book with the same. Directed by Angelina Jolie, the adaptation focuses on a 5-year-old girl as she tries to survive during a civil war that resulted in the death of 2 million people. The film is starring Sreymoch Sareum, Socheata Sveng, and Kompheak Phoeung. If you are looking for a harrowing story that will take you to the bloodiest wars in human history,

Mudbound is a brilliant masterpiece that depicts the struggle of two men who return from World War II. They want to set up a farm in the south as the racial struggles and post-war trauma threaten their daily lives.

The Oscar-nominated movie follows the dialogues of Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis while also offering a glimpse of Pope Francis’ past. Alongside this conversation, the history of the Church is also explored.

The Trial of the Chicago takes viewers to one of the most famous trials in American history. The plot of the film revolves around the seven accused ringleaders and their trial after the events that took place in the Democratic Party Convention. The historical drama movie is one of the best on the streaming service.

One of the best films of Quentin Tarantino follows a freed slave and his mission to save his wife from an evil plantation owner. The title is available to watch on Netflix in 30 countries including Netflix USA. The movie also stars Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, and many more.

The 2014 movie Suffragette will invite you to the journey of heroic women who try to fight against male oppression. It is a meaningful tribute to the women at the beginning of the 20th century and their struggle to make their voices heard in society. Starring Carrey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter, Meryl Streep, and many other talented names, Suffragette is an essential movie.

Here are some of the best historical movies on Netflix to watch right now. Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.