8 Historical Movies That Are Also Historically Accurate

Schindler's List (1993)

Tells the true story of Oskar Schindler, who saved over a thousand Jews during the Holocaust.

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12 Years a Slave (2013)

Based on Solomon Northup's memoir, it portrays his abduction into slavery and eventual freedom.

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Apollo 13 (1995)

Depicts the real-life crisis of the Apollo 13 space mission and the efforts to bring the astronauts safely back to Earth.

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Lincoln (2012)

Focuses on Abraham Lincoln's political maneuvering to pass the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery.

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The King's Speech (2010)

Chronicles King George VI's struggle to overcome his speech impediment amidst World War II.

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Selma (2014)

Highlights the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches led by Martin Luther King Jr. for voting rights.

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Saving Private Ryan (1998)

Follows a group of soldiers on a perilous mission to save a paratrooper during WWII.

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Munich (2005)

Details the aftermath of the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre and Israel's response.

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