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1. Dirilis: Ertugrul (2014–2019)
TV-14 | 120 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The heroic story of Ertugrul Ghazi, the father of Osman (Uthman) who founded the Ottoman Empire.
Stars: Engin Altan Düzyatan, Hülya Darcan, Cengiz Coskun, Nurettin Sönmez
Votes: 39,958
2. The Message (1976)
PG | 177 min | Biography, Drama, History
This epic historical drama chronicles the life and times of Prophet Muhammad and serves as an introduction to early Islamic history.
Director: Moustapha Akkad | Stars: Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas, Michael Ansara, Johnny Sekka
Votes: 50,952
3. The Last Legion (2007)
PG-13 | 101 min | Action, Adventure, History
As the Roman empire crumbles, young Romulus Augustus flees the city and embarks on a perilous voyage to Britain to track down a legion of supporters.
Director: Doug Lefler | Stars: Colin Firth, Ben Kingsley, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Peter Mullan
Votes: 37,134 | Gross: $5.93M
4. Attila (2001)
Unrated | 89 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
In 400 AD, the Roman Empire is the greatest power in the world. But to the east a fierce people arose: the Huns. They believe in a prophecy about a great king who will unite the tribes and challenge Rome for control of the world.
Stars: Pauline Lynch, Steven Berkoff, Andrew Pleavin, Tommy Flanagan
Votes: 11,120
5. Farouk Omar (2012)
Approved | 45 min | Biography, Drama, History
The life of Umar Ibn Al-Khattab, the second Caliph of Rashidun Caliphate, before and after he embraces in Islam.
Stars: Samer Ismail, Assad Khalifa, Mehmet Sah Celik, Mehyar Khaddour
Votes: 8,933
6. Viking (2016)
Not Rated | 142 min | Action, Drama, History
Kievan Rus, late 10th century. After the death of his father, the young Viking prince Vladimir of Novgorod is forced into exile across the frozen sea.
Director: Andrey Kravchuk | Stars: Danila Kozlovskiy, Svetlana Khodchenkova, Maksim Sukhanov, Igor Petrenko
Votes: 5,075
7. The Message (1976)
PG | 207 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
The story of prophet "Muhammad" and the delivery of the message of God "Allah."
Director: Moustapha Akkad | Stars: Abdallah Gheith, Mona Wassef, Hamdy Gheith, Ali Achmed Taram
Votes: 10,649
8. Barbarians Rising (2016)
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary, Action, Drama
Rome. The greatest empire the world has ever known. This docudrama tells the story of Rome through the eyes of the empire's many adversaries who battled to see its destruction.
Stars: Michael Ealy, Barry Strauss, Richard Riddell, Julian Kostov
Votes: 2,256
9. The Maidens' Conspiracy (2006)
122 min | Adventure, Romance
Tirante the knight is as committed to fighting the Turks in Constantinople as he is to relieving Carmesina, the heiress to the Byzantine Empire, of her virginity.
Director: Vicente Aranda | Stars: Caspar Zafer, Esther Nubiola, Leonor Watling, Ingrid Rubio
Votes: 1,021
10. Khalid ibn al-Walid (2006–2007)
Biography, History
Khalid ibn al-Walid was a companion of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). He is noted for his military tactics and prowess. It was under his military leadership that Arabia, for the first time in history, was united under the Caliphate.
Stars: Samer al Masri, Suzan Najm Aldeen, Bassem Yakhour, Fethi Haddaoui
Votes: 94
11. Imam (2017)
Biography, Drama, History
The series tells the full biography of the four imams of the Muslims from the Sunnis and the community Ahmad ibn Hanbal and the events that took place from the beginning of his family and ... See full summary »
Stars: Akef Najem, Miriana Maalouly, Mahmood Khalili, Rana Jammoul
Votes: 388
12. Al Hajjaj (2003)
Action, Biography, Drama
This is the biography of Al Hajjaj Bin Youssef AL Thaqafi, the distinguished character whom a lot controversy was raised around him during one of history's most turbulent eras.
Stars: Fethi Haddaoui, Eyad Nassar, Abed Fahed, Nahed Halaby
Votes: 413
13. Bir Fetih Ülküsü Kizilelma (2023– )
History
When Aksemseddin accepts the tutorship of Sehzade Mehmed, the epic story of both Mehmed and Aksemseddin will begin.
Stars: Miraç Sözer, Larissa Lara Türközer, Ali Karadagli, Efe Yesilay
Votes: 379
14. Conquest 1453 (2012)
Not Rated | 162 min | Action, Drama, History
After the death of his father Murat II, Mehmet II ascends to the Ottoman throne. After braving internal and external enemies, he decides to complete what he was destined to do - conquer Constantinople.
Director: Faruk Aksoy | Stars: Devrim Evin, Ibrahim Celikkol, Dilek Serbest, Cengiz Coskun
Votes: 59,121 | Gross: $0.07M
15. The Last Roman (1968)
Not Rated | 103 min | Adventure, Drama, History
Cethegus, leader of the Roman nobility, travels to Bizantium and its leader Justinian, in an attempt to raise an army to march on the Goths under Narses. Cethegus would like to set the two ... See full summary »
Directors: Robert Siodmak, Andrew Marton, Sergiu Nicolaescu | Stars: Laurence Harvey, Orson Welles, Sylva Koscina, Honor Blackman
Votes: 447
16. Sign of the Pagan (1954)
Approved | 92 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
With the Roman Empire divided, Attila the Hun hopes to conquer. In his way are a brave centurion, a beautiful princess...and Christianity.
Director: Douglas Sirk | Stars: Jeff Chandler, Jack Palance, Ludmilla Tchérina, Rita Gam
Votes: 768
17. Salah Al-deen Al-Ayyobi (2001– )
Biography, History
A Syrian series about the crusades and the Muslim leader Saladin and his conquest of Jerusalem.
Stars: Qays Sheikh Najib, Jamal Soliman, Suzan Najm Aldeen, Khaled Taja
Votes: 346
18. Knyaz Vladimir. Film pervyy (2006)
Not Rated | 78 min | Animation, Action, Drama
The film is about those times and events as a result of which the semi-military alliance of the heathen Slavic breeds have become Rus from the Baltic to the Black Sea. This transformation ... See full summary »
Directors: Yuriy Batanin, Yuri Kulakov | Stars: Sergey Bezrukov, Aleksandr Barinov, Lev Durov, Igor Yasulovich
Votes: 963
19. Fatih Sultan Mehmed: Yeni Çag (2023 TV Movie)
History
Director: Ekrem Arslan | Stars: Can Sipahi, Emin Gürsoy, Bülent Alkis, Ali Efe Altunbas
Votes: 23
20. Islam: Empire of Faith (2000)
160 min | Documentary, History
Islam: Empire of Faith is a documentary series, made in 2000, that details the history of Islam, from the birth of the Islamic Prophet, Muhammad to the Ottoman Empire.
The first episode ... See full synopsis »
Director: Robert H. Gardner | Stars: Esin Atil, Ben Kingsley, Michael Sells
Votes: 766
21. Khalid ibn el Walid (1958)
142 min | Drama, History, War
The story of Khalid Ibn Al-Walid (592-642) the greatest military leader in the dawn of Islam during the life of prophet Muhammad and his caliphs Abu Bakr and Omar.
Director: Husain Sidqi | Stars: Husain Sidqi, Maryam Fakhruddin, Madihah Yusri, Umar El-Hariri
Votes: 33
22. Kampf um Rom II - Der Verrat (1969)
94 min | Adventure, Drama, History
Cethegus starts the war between the Ostrogoths and their queen, Amalasuntha, and the Byzantine Empire, but when the Byzantine army invades Italy to reconquer Rome, romance prevails and threatens to ruin the plans for Cethegus.
Directors: Robert Siodmak, Andrew Marton, Sergiu Nicolaescu | Stars: Laurence Harvey, Orson Welles, Sylva Koscina, Robert Hoffmann
Votes: 259
23. Rytsarskiy roman (2000 TV Movie)
135 min | Drama
The action of the movie is set in the late 11th century Constantinople during the time of the 1st Crusade. The crusaders need the help of the emperor Alexius to get to Jerusalem while the ... See full summary »
Director: Aleksandr Inshakov | Stars: Sergey Bezrukov, Irina Bezrukova, Aleksandr Inshakov, Vasiliy Lanovoy
Votes: 44
24. Total War: Attila (2015 Video Game)
Action, History, War
The player has an opportunity to become a witness and participant in the colossal fall of the Roman Empire.
Directors: Gaspar Janos, Iskender Bingol | Stars: Pano Masti, Manolis Emmanouel
Votes: 298
25. Rus iznachalnaya (1986)
149 min | Drama, History, War
Action of a picture happens in Ancient Russia (Rus) - in those days when the Slavs who have united in army under leadership of Ratibor, the son Vseslav managed to win the first victories over tribes of nomads.
Director: Gennadiy Vasilev | Stars: Lyudmila Chursina, Boris Nevzorov, Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy, Margarita Terekhova
Votes: 201
26. Faris Bany Marawan (2004– )
History
The series deals with the biography of the knight and scholar Maslama ibn Abd al-Malik, nicknamed the Knight of Bani Marwan, who led fierce battles against the Romans and defeated them in several battles.
Stars: Assaad Feddah, Nedal Najm, Jamal Soliman
Votes: 15
27. Fares Bani Hemdan (1966)
History
A historical film about Abu Firas al-Hamdani and his cousin Saif al-Dawla al-Hamdani
Director: Niazi Mostafa | Stars: Adel Adham, Nadia El Gendy, Shams El-Barudy, Layla Fawzi
Votes: 33
28. Imru Al Qais (2002– )
Drama, History
The story of the poet king who says at hearing of his father's death, "He wasted me when I was a kid and now he burdens me with his blood", so he decides to avenge his death.
Stars: Norman Asa'ad, Rashid Melhas
Votes: 7
29. Byzance (1964)
11 min | Short, History
The fall and pillaging of the once ancient Greek and later Roman city of Byzantium (also known as Constantinople and later Istanbul) by the Ottoman Empire in 1453.
Director: Maurice Pialat | Star: André Reybaz
Votes: 113
31.
Once Upon a Time... Man (1978–1981)
Episode:
Les conquêtes de l'Islam
(1978)
TV-PG | 26 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
The conquests of Islam.
Director: Albert Barillé | Stars: Annie Balestra, Albert Barillé, Yves Barsacq, Claude Bertrand
Votes: 73
32.
Heroes and Villains (2007–2008)
Episode:
Attila the Hun
(2008)
59 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
Attila the Hun. A warrior whose name is a byword for ferocity and terror and whose exploits are the stuff of legend. After murdering his brother, Attila leads the Germanic warrior tribes against the Romans.
Director: Gareth Edwards | Stars: Kevin Eldon, Mick Walter, Rory McCann, Nicholas Boulton
Votes: 172
33.
Secrets of the Dead (2000– )
Episode:
The End of the Romans
(2022)
TV-PG | 55 min | Documentary, History, War
What if climate change and pandemics caused the decline of the Roman Empire?
Director: Frédéric Wilner | Star: Jay O. Sanders
Votes: 22
34.
Farouk Omar (2012)
Episode:
During His Youth
(2012)
Approved | Biography, Drama, History
The life of Umar Ibn Al-Khattab, the second Caliph of Islamic State, before and after he embraces in Islam.
Director: Hatem Ali | Stars: Samer Ismail, Jay Abdo, Yasir Abdullatif, Mohamed Hassan Al Joundi
Votes: 209
35.
Attila (2001)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2001)
TV-14 | 89 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
Episode 2: After much fighting, intrigues and political maneuvering, Attila and the Hun army finally prepare to battle the Romans and Visigoths in Gaul. At stake: control of the civilized world!
Director: Dick Lowry | Stars: David Bailie, Jolyon Baker, Steven Berkoff, Powers Boothe
Votes: 96