best historical fiction movies on netflix

Title: Exploring the Best Historical Fiction Movies on Netflix

Introduction:
When it comes to historical fiction, immersing oneself in a captivating tale of the past has always been a timeless delight. Netflix, the streaming giant, offers an impressive selection of historical fiction movies that bring history to life, blending the essence of the past with the magic of storytelling. In this article, we will explore some of the best historical fiction movies available on Netflix, and provide a brief overview of their plots, authors (if adapted from novels), and suggest additional resources that history enthusiasts and movie lovers may find intriguing.

1. The King (2019):
Based on Shakespearean plays, Henry IV and Henry V, "The King" is a gripping historical drama directed by David Michôd. The film follows the transformation of a young, wayward prince named Hal into the legendary King Henry V of England. With outstanding performances by Timothée Chalamet, Joel Edgerton, and Robert Pattinson, this movie offers a fresh take on the iconic figures and the tumultuous times they lived in.

2. The Other Boleyn Girl (2008):
Adapted from Philippa Gregory's best-selling novel, "The Other Boleyn Girl" explores the captivating story of Anne and Mary Boleyn, sisters competing for the affections of King Henry VIII. Starring Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, and Eric Bana, this historical drama captivates viewers with its depiction of royal intrigue, romance, and the power games that shaped the Tudor era.

3. The Danish Girl (2015):
While not strictly rooted in history, "The Danish Girl" is a poignant biographical drama loosely based on the life of transgender pioneer Lili Elbe. Set in 1920s Copenhagen, the film follows the emotional and physical journey of Danish artist Einar Wegener as he begins to transition into Lili. Starring Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander, this exquisitely crafted film showcases the struggles and triumphs of self-discovery and acceptance.

Additional Resources:
If you're seeking more historical fiction masterpieces beyond the realm of Netflix, consider exploring the following novels and websites:

1. "Wolf Hall" by Hilary Mantel:
For fans of Tudor history, Hilary Mantel's award-winning novel "Wolf Hall" offers a richly detailed and engrossing exploration of the rise of Thomas Cromwell, chief minister to King Henry VIII. This novel provides deeper insights into the era covered by "The Other Boleyn Girl."

2. Goodreads Historical Fiction Recommendations:
Visit Goodreads.com for a plethora of book recommendations suitable for historical fiction enthusiasts. Their dedicated historical fiction category allows you to explore various time periods and genres, providing a treasure trove of reading suggestions.

3. History Extra:
History Extra, the online arm of BBC History Magazine, offers a wealth of historical articles, podcasts, and book recommendations. Dive into their archives to find articles on topics that pique your interest, expanding your knowledge beyond the screen.

Conclusion:
Netflix, with its vast collection of historical fiction movies, serves as a gateway to the past. Whether you're captivated by the royal dynamics during the Tudor era or enthralled by tales of personal journeys set against historical backdrops, these movies provide a visual feast for history lovers. By exploring related novels and websites, you can deepen your understanding and appreciation of historical fiction and transport yourself further into the enchanting realm of the past.
Tyrant Fiction
Tyrant

Feeling overwhelmed by life's pressures? Then become a depraved ruler! Getting judged during job hunt? Then become a depraved ruler! Suffering under an exploitative boss? Then become a depraved ruler! Can't afford skyrocketing housing prices? Then become a depraved ruler! No money to date? Then become a depraved ruler! Stocks plummeting? Then become a depraved ruler! Wife forbidding smoking? Then become a depraved ruler! Our slogan is: as an emperor, do whatever you want as the greatest depraved ruler in history. Support is needed for our new book.

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Death Note Fiction
Death Note

He is a passionate young man with the same dream as most boys - the dream of joining the military. It is his dedication that has earned him a sacred honor - the Chinese Armed Police. Through a chance encounter, he has the opportunity to further his training in a more powerful force - the Snow Leopard Commando. They are invincible warriors. No one has seen their true faces, and their appearance signifies death. They are the ones feared even by the most ruthless. How was such a terrifying force trained? What have they experienced that has nearly stripped them of their humanity? This is a novel that chronicles the growth of contemporary special forces soldiers. Decrypting the most brutal and terrifying invincible warriors in history! The Cold

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Ming Dynasty's Golden Finger Fiction
Ming Dynasty's Golden Finger

Cheat codes, nowadays, essentially mean hacking, but for Zhang Hongbin, who found himself in the late sixth year of Tianqi, it also symbolized the ability to turn everything to gold. Linked to a system called the Counterfeit Trade System in his mind, he could purchase all kinds of counterfeit goods from the future. While the quality might not be guaranteed, they were top-notch products in the sixteenth century. From common grains and oils to daily necessities, from basic iron spearheads to explosive bombs, as long as his level was high enough, he could buy anything he wanted. Oh, but

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The Illegitimate Son of the Yuan Family in the Three Kingdoms Fiction
The Illegitimate Son of the Yuan Family in the Three Kingdoms

Transcending the end of the Han Dynasty and becoming the unrecognized son of Yuan Shao, I defy the heavens, change my destiny, and achieve a hegemony. With goddesses in my embrace and the enchanting beauty by my side, both stunning women and prosperous lands are abundant!

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Contests: 36 battles throughout Chinese history where the weak emerged victoriou Fiction
Contests: 36 battles throughout Chinese history where the weak emerged victoriou

In the countless battles throughout Chinese history, a significant portion of them were won by the weak against the strong. In the book "Struggles: Wars in Chinese History Where the Weak Overcame the Strong," we have selected a collection of classic wars that not only turned the tide and changed the course of history at that time but also had a profound impact on China's future. In these wars, we can see a group of visionary emperors such as Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu; Liu Xiu, Emperor Guangwu of Han; Cao Cao, Emperor Wu of Wei; Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of Tang;

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Assassin Empress: Long Live the Demon Emperor Fiction
Assassin Empress: Long Live the Demon Emperor

A 21st-century top assassin traverses to a different world, transforming from a worthless waste to a genius, defying all odds as a legendary crown princess. With her unparalleled skills, she rises to fame and becomes a renowned figure. "Whether you're a woman or a man, if I like you, I'll like you." Jun Fuxiao trembles as she gazes at him, saying, "...beast...you beast!" He smiles knowingly and nods sincerely, "Yes, even if you're a beast, I'd still only like you." In the end, it's only you, it has always been you!

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Phoenix's Song Lasts for Ages Fiction
Phoenix's Song Lasts for Ages

"The Phoenix's Song Through the Ages" is published by New Moon Publishing in Taiwan, and it is also available for purchase at the Taobao Orange Novel Bookstore under the new title "Thief Star Noble Wife". This is a shameless love story between Ji Qianqiu, a contemporary outstanding female thief, and Han Ziji, the Emperor of Da Jin. Ji Qianqiu is a righteous and courageous thief who stands up for justice, while Han Ziji is an ambitious emperor who desires to rule the world. Despite being two completely different individuals, one from the underworld and the other from the heavens, they unexpectedly encounter the meddling of the Matchmaker, resulting in the entanglement of their fates. The small-time

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Han Dynasty's decline and fall Fiction
Han Dynasty's decline and fall

Tired of the funny scenes with shaking bodies and people coming from all directions! Why not savor the exquisite and beautiful storytelling? There are passionate dreams of Three Kingdoms heroes, as well as the gallant and courageous style of chivalrous young men! The unpredictable situation at the end of the Han Dynasty, the magnificent warlords' wars; the grandeur of intellect ruling the world! A genuine reflection of people's hardships and suffering. This is what he wants to present, different from the ordinary struggle for dominance!

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The glory of the Song Dynasty Fiction
The glory of the Song Dynasty

Yang Wanli envies his drunken encounters with beauties; Lu You slanders his face like the king of the underworld; The beautiful memories burden him, and his dreams break his heart; Xin Qiji mocks his thuggish behavior; When historians write about his life, they shake their heads in silence, unable to put pen to paper... (History as the skeleton, imagination as the wings, the spirit of the Chinese nation, vast and magnificent.) QQ Group: [group number]

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The Great Qing Prime Minister Fiction
The Great Qing Prime Minister

Winner of the Lu Xun Literature Prize; reflecting on history, it describes the ways of officials; most efficient officials are often ruthless, but Chen Tingjing is a compassionate official; most competent officials are often mediocre, but Chen Tingjing is a competent official who is astute and capable; many capable officials are often specialized, but Chen Tingjing is a capable official who follows the path of benevolence. The author creates the image of Chen Tingjing as an upright, compassionate, capable, and resolute official based on historical materials. The story is both lively and profound, offering enlightenment and cautionary tales for contemporary readers.

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The Strongest Veterinarian of the Southern Song Dynasty. Fiction
The Strongest Veterinarian of the Southern Song Dynasty.

Ma Chao, due to a small accident, crossed over to the end of the Southern Song Dynasty and unexpectedly became a lowly veterinarian within the territory of the Jin Dynasty. In this world dominated by bandits and foreign invaders, Ma Chao, relying on his identity as a veterinarian, skillfully deals with enemies, fearlessly facing danger with both wisdom and courage. With his own wisdom, Ma Chao carves out his own territory. By chance, Ma Chao meets Xin Qiji and takes control of the Fei Hu Army. When news reaches the capital, he is immediately summoned and suppressed. However, Ma Chao quietly breaks free from the whirlpool of power by relying on a veterinary clinic. No one could have imagined that this small veterinarian is changing the fate of the entire Southern Song Dynasty...

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Iron-blooded Great Ming Fiction
Iron-blooded Great Ming

To prevent future troubles, Wang Pu eliminated the Manchu invaders! In order to pacify the border regions, Wang Pu conquered the entire vast desert. To train his army, Wang Pu needed a lot of silver. To make money, Wang Pu had to resort to every means possible, which inevitably led to entanglements with the famous beauties of the Qinhuai River. To maintain the unity of the empire, Wang Pu exterminated Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong, and flayed and dismembered the notorious traitor Wu Sangui, using his skin to make lanterns. ... This book is purely fictional, please do not take it seriously.

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Zhu Yuanzhang Fiction
Zhu Yuanzhang

Zhu Yuanzhang treated power with instincts similar to how a wild beast treats its prey: a strong desire, dreadful patience, long periods of laying low, remaining vigilant in chaos, discerning real opportunities, baring its fangs, and striking a deadly blow. This power-hungry founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty left behind a prosperous era known as the "Hongwu reign of governance." This is a comprehensive account of Zhu Yuanzhang's strategies and struggles in obtaining power, manipulating power, seizing power, and wielding power throughout his life.

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Rise up Australia. Fiction
Rise up Australia.

On a high-speed train heading home, there was an unprecedented thunderstorm. Two airplanes were inexplicably caught in it, turning back time 200 years to Australia in the year. In this still wild continent, how will these modern people survive?

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I am Han Fu, the hero of the Three Kingdoms. Fiction
I am Han Fu, the hero of the Three Kingdoms.

Fu Gui time-traveled to become Han Fu in the world of Three Kingdoms heroes, and then Han Fu time-traveled again with the Three Kingdoms heroes! (System flow) The third volume is even more exciting! PS: Important notice for the third volume, viewers under the age of 18 should watch with their parents, and older viewers should watch with their children! QQ Group: [group number]

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Jungle God of War Fiction
Jungle God of War

Border jungle, private garden, urban jungle, it's all the same, fierce as ever. Amazon river, a bit of a challenge. In the battle of the jungle, who can compete? Only me, the jungle war god. Author's custom tag: hot-blooded special forces.

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Lost in the Boudoir Fiction
Lost in the Boudoir

A powerful aristocrat, Zhao Zhiyun, was enjoying himself when Chu Wunian became his personal maidservant. She stayed by his side day and night, assisting him in grooming and dressing. He had expected her to be by his side, to see each other candidly, but he never expected her to betray him! Zhao Zhiyun, his eyes red with anger, said, "I taught you the art of manipulation, the art of scheming against others, and you use what I taught you against me?" Chu Wunian, with a smile on her face, said, "But I am just your plaything." He turned around and only uttered one word: "Get out." From now on, we are each our own masters, and when we meet again, I

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The Glorious Era Fiction
The Glorious Era

Glory of the Golden Age, the magnificent empire! The Great Ming Empire, which has ruled the world for hundreds of years, is gradually declining, and unrest is brewing everywhere. Let's witness how Zhang Cheng from the 21st century rides through battles and reshapes the empire's glory with unmatched valor and determination! In this prosperous and everlasting age, the glory of the Middle Kingdom shines brightly. Everything is within the realm of brilliance.

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Invincible Strong Soldiers in the Resistance against Japan Fiction
Invincible Strong Soldiers in the Resistance against Japan

Modern special forces soldier Sun Weiguo, with the spirit of his country, traveled through time to the battlefield against the Japanese invaders. He fought against the devils and eliminated the traitors, becoming an unbeatable warrior. "We hold guns in our hands, swords at our waists, why should we allow the mere Japanese dogs from the three islands to destroy our China? Even if our skulls are shattered, we shall reclaim our mountains and rivers!" - Sun Weiguo.

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Steel and Flames Fiction
Steel and Flames

Once you break through the barrier that mortals cannot transgress, you can become something different, right? Of course not! So the unlucky Lolin had to participate in an even unluckier experiment, only to experience another time travel in the end! Belonging to Lolin's era, a different history will be changed by him, and the tale of Lolin Taylor, marked by steel and flames, will resonate through time and space until the end.

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