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1. Detroit: Become Human (2018 Video Game)
M | Action, Adventure, Drama
Take control of three androids in their quest to discover who they really are.
Director: David Cage | Stars: Valorie Curry, Bryan Dechart, Jesse Williams, Audrey Boustani
Votes: 23,073
2. Thirteen Days (2000)
PG-13 | 145 min | Drama, History, Thriller
In October 1962, the Kennedy administration struggles to contain the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Director: Roger Donaldson | Stars: Kevin Costner, Bruce Greenwood, Shawn Driscoll, Drake Cook
Votes: 62,771 | Gross: $34.59M
3. Seven Days in May (1964)
Approved | 118 min | Drama, Thriller
United States military leaders plot to overthrow the President because he supports a nuclear disarmament treaty and they fear a Soviet sneak attack.
Director: John Frankenheimer | Stars: Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Fredric March, Ava Gardner
Votes: 17,379 | Gross: $7.96M
4. Suburra (2015)
130 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A gangster known as "Samurai" wants to turn the waterfront of Rome into a new Las Vegas. All the local mob bosses have agreed to work for this common goal. But peace is not to last long.
Director: Stefano Sollima | Stars: Pierfrancesco Favino, Elio Germano, Claudio Amendola, Alessandro Borghi
Votes: 21,874
5. This Place Rules (2022)
TV-MA | 82 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Follows events and characters surrounding the January 6th, 2021 insurrection of the U.S. Capital Building in the days preceding the attack.
Director: Andrew Callaghan | Stars: Andrew Callaghan, Joker Gang, Gum Gang, Brittany
Votes: 6,545
6. Against All Enemies (2023)
106 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama
A documentary feature film that explores the critical role of military veterans in domestic violent extremist groups.
Director: Charlie Sadoff | Stars: Michael Breen, Eric Braden, Kristofer Goldsmith, Kathleen Belew
Votes: 271
7. The Century of the Self (2002)
59 min | Documentary
A documentary about the rise of psychoanalysis as a powerful means of persuasion for both governments and corporations.
Stars: Adam Curtis, Robert Reich, Ann Bernays, Alfred Pritz
Votes: 6,368
8. Dante (2024)
TV-14 | 113 min | Documentary
DANTE: Inferno to Paradise chronicles the life, work and legacy of the great 14th century Florentine poet, Dante Alighieri, and his epic masterpiece, The Divine Comedy, one of the greatest achievements in the history of Western Literature.
Stars: Catherine Adoyo, Alan Cox, Dikran Tulaine, Fattori Fraser
Votes: 105
9. Cold War (1998)
47 min | Documentary, History
A 24-part series which deals with the relations between the United States, the Soviet Union and their respective allies between the end of World War II to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.
Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Anatoli Dobrynin, Robert McNamara, Vladimir Yerofeyev
Votes: 1,039
10. Even the Rain (2010)
Not Rated | 103 min | Drama, History
As a director and his crew shoot a controversial film about Christopher Columbus in Cochabamba, Bolivia, local people rise up against plans to privatize the water supply.
Director: Icíar Bollaín | Stars: Gael García Bernal, Luis Tosar, Karra Elejalde, Juan Carlos Aduviri
Votes: 14,232 | Gross: $0.56M
11. The Missiles of October (1974 TV Movie)
150 min | Drama, History, Thriller
In October 1962, the Kennedy administration struggles to contain the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Director: Anthony Page | Stars: William Devane, Ralph Bellamy, Howard Da Silva, James Hong
Votes: 1,127
12. The Most Canceled Man in America (2022)
47 min | Documentary, Crime
A young political activist is openly targeted by the US Government for his involvement in nationwide protests and the events of January 6th, 2021. With his money seized and no ability to board a plane, he leads a movement to new heights.
Director: Paul Escandon | Stars: Matt Evans, Nick Fuentes, Vincent James, Tyler Russell
Votes: 347
13. King Charles III (2017 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 88 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
Prince Charles' fictional accession to the throne following the Queen's death. When he refuses to sign a controversial bill into law, political chaos ensues: a constitutional crisis, street riots and a tank in front of Buckingham Palace.
Director: Rupert Goold | Stars: Tim Pigott-Smith, Oliver Chris, Richard Goulding, Charlotte Riley
Votes: 1,816
14. Four Hours at the Capitol (2021)
TV-MA | 92 min | Documentary, Crime
A chronicle of the incursion at the U.S. Capitol, when thousands of citizens from across the country gathered in Washington D.C., many with the intent of disrupting the certification of Joe Biden's presidency.
Director: Jamie Roberts | Stars: Eddie Block, Buddy Carter, Jim McGovern, Leah Han
Votes: 3,857
15. January 6th (2022)
TV-MA | 150 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Follows the events of the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th of 2021, told by those who witnessed the chaos firsthand.
Directors: Gédéon Naudet, Jules Naudet | Stars: Liz Cheney, Nancy Pelosi, Steven Sund
Votes: 515
16. The Edge of Democracy (2019)
TV-14 | 121 min | Documentary, History
Political documentary and personal memoir collide in this exploration into the complex truth behind the unraveling of two Brazilian presidencies.
Director: Petra Costa | Stars: Dilma Rousseff, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Marisa Letícia Lula da Silva, Sergio Moro
Votes: 15,742
17. Unprecedented (II) (2022)
TV-MA | 148 min | Documentary, Biography
A ground-breaking documentary series with exclusive access to President Donald J. Trump and the First Family as he launches his 2020 re-election campaign, disputes the results of the ... See full summary »
Stars: Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump
Votes: 701
18. Behind Enemy Lines II: Axis of Evil (2006 Video)
R | 96 min | Action, Thriller
Navy SEALS, headed by Lt. Bobby James, are dispatched to North Korea on a covert mission, all in an effort to take out a missile site...
Director: James Dodson | Stars: Nicholas Gonzalez, Matthew Bushell, Keith David, Denis Arndt
Votes: 5,778
19. The Real Story of January 6 (2022)
102 min | Documentary, Crime
The "Real Story of January 6", a feature documentary by the Epoch Times reveals the truth that has been hidden from the American people.
Director: Joshua Philipp | Stars: Luke Coffee, Joseph M. Hanneman, Jake Lang, Kash Patel
Votes: 264
20. Thor & Loki: Blood Brothers (2011– )
TV-14 | 19 min | Animation, Action, Drama
A serious motion comic drama about Loki, who becomes the ruler of Asgard after a successful coup, only to realize that even gods must deal with hard political choices. But does anything matter if even fate itself is against you?
Stars: David Blair, Daniel Thorn, Robin Goldsmith, Jennifer Spriggs
Votes: 919
21. Le président (1961)
110 min | Thriller
At 73, France's ex-president, Emile Beaufort, faces declining health, but he still plays a vigorous role behind the scenes as a philosopher and, potentially, as a power broker. In ... See full summary »
Director: Henri Verneuil | Stars: Jean Gabin, Bernard Blier, Renée Faure, Henri Crémieux
Votes: 1,071
22. Day of Rage: How Trump Supporters Took the U.S. Capitol (2021)
40 min | Documentary, Short, Crime
As part of a six-month investigation, The Times synchronized and mapped thousands of videos and police audio of the U.S. Capitol riot to provide the most complete picture to date of what happened - and why.
Directors: David Botti, Malachy Browne | Stars: Malachy Browne, Haley Willis, Zachary Alam, Ashli Babbitt
Votes: 174
23. Down the Rabbit Hole (I) (2021)
Short, Crime, Drama
A Qanon Insurrectionist invades the US Capitol Building and his delusional beliefs of saving America by winning back the presidency for Donald Trump emotionally conflicts with reality.
Director: Yasser Nabil | Star: Sean Waldron
24. Trump Unprecedented (2022)
60 min | Documentary, Biography
Centered around the former U.S. President Donald Trump, the three-part miniseries goes behind the scenes of the Trump family on the campaign trail just days before and after the 2020 ... See full summary »
Stars: Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump, Melania Trump
Votes: 14
25. Day of Outrage (2022)
43 min | Documentary, Crime
Unbridled violence across the nation, a disputed election, distrust of the mainstream media, and the hypocrisy of elected officials all set in motion the tragic events of January 6, 2021. ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Thomas Smith | Stars: Sebastian Gorka, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Louie Gohmert, Greg Kelly
Votes: 37
26. Den röda halsduken (2025)
Unrated | 60 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama | Filming
The incredible story of a red scarf from a small Swedish city just below the Arctic Circle, appeared in the eye of the storm, on a rioter at the US Capitol breach on 6 January 2021.
Director: Mattias Löw | Stars: Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Jacob Chansley, Mattias Löw
27. The Last Patriot January 6 (2021)
Action, Crime
Time is running Out for F.B.I Special Agent Riley and Undercover F.B.I Agent T-Bone to stop Rex Taylor and One of the Countries Most Violent Militia's Before They Destroy Our way of Life
Director: Shawn Cain | Stars: Bishop Stevens, Shawn Cain, Aaron Doran, Adriane Miller
28. Magic Hour (III) (2011)
95 min | Comedy
Diomidis and Aristides embark on a road trip through rural Greece. They both confront personal dilemmas. Diomidis recently discovered his wife's infidelity, while Aristides is struggling with his directing career.
Director: Costas Kapakas | Stars: Renos Haralambidis, Tasos Antoniou, Giorgos Souxes, Maria Antoulinaki
Votes: 98
29. The Battle of Chile: Part III (1979)
80 min | Documentary, History
This film investigates the factory worker's response to the insurrection, as well as Chile's socialist aspirations for the future. The camera captures the optimism in the industrial working class before Pinochet's US-backed coup d'état.
Director: Patricio Guzmán | Stars: Salvador Allende, Abilio Fernández, Ernesto Malbran
Votes: 1,043
30. Indivisible: Healing Hate (2022)
TV-14 | 305 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Analyzes the driving forces behind the January 6th attack on the Capitol, uncovering surprising links between January 6, historical events and today's most dangerous radical frontiers in America.
Star: Mandy Patinkin
Votes: 317
32. Q Sent Me: The QShaman and the Untold Story of January 6th
Documentary, Biography, Crime | Post-production
A profile of Jacob Chansley, the "QAnon Shaman", who became the symbol of the events which unfolded at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Director: Jason Rink | Stars: Alex Jones, Jacob Chansley, Lindsey Graham, Chuck Todd
33. 24 Hours: Assault on the Capitol (2021)
Documentary, Crime, History
A thorough review of the 24 hours surrounding the January 6th insurrection at the United States Capitol.
Star: George Stephanopoulos
Votes: 68
34. The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden (2020 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 114 min | Documentary, Biography, History
In the midst of the historic coronavirus pandemic, economic hardship, rising unemployment, race riots and growing insecurity, U.S. citizens were called upon to choose between incumbent ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Kirk | Stars: Will Lyman, Jeremiah Kissel, Mike McNally, Heike Hagen
Votes: 85
35. Der Sturm aufs Kapitol - Ein amerikanisches Trauma (2022 TV Movie)
53 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama
On January 6, 2021, the assault on the Capitol by supporters of Donald Trump caused the death of five people, including a policeman, and provoked astonishment. Described as an insurrection,... See full summary »
Directors: Dagmar Gallenmüller, Gaston Sasa Koren | Stars: Henrik Wöhler, Dave Choquette, Michael Fanone, Patrick Gatons
Votes: 35
36. Untitled Capitol Assault Project
Crime, History | Announced
Tracing events preceding the violent January 6 US Capitol breach, this limited series explores differing perspectives. It culminates with the attack, its aftermath, and FBI plus Congressional probes.
37. Preserving Democracy: Pursuing a More Perfect Union (2022)
Documentary, History
Reviewing the pursuit of democracy within the U.S. on the anniversary of the 2021 Capitol riot.
Director: Ann Benjamin | Stars: Kathleen Belew, Marcia Chatelain, Jelani Cobb, Robert Costa
Votes: 78
38. Mind the Gap (2019)
86 min | Documentary
The crisis of western democracies is ubiquitous and recovery not on the horizon. Accompanying people from various European countries, the film is on the search for the reasons behind the alarming situation.
Director: Robert Schabus | Stars: David van Reybrouck, Paul Magnette, Günter Verheugen, Harald Schumann
Votes: 29
39. The Presidents: Trump (2022)
60 min | Documentary, Biography
Here we look back at the tumultuous term and some of the most defining moments of the presidency of an unconventional candidate who stands out in the recent history of the United States of America, Donald Trump.
Director: Roxane Schlumberger | Stars: Lee Jagow, Natasha Linstaedt, Donald Trump
Votes: 7
40. Yunnan Qiyi (1940)
Biography, Drama, History
Directors: Sing-Fung But, Kung-Leung Yeung | Stars: Siu-Shan Lai, Yeung Ying-Ha, Siu-Hung Ho, Yuk-Yee Yung
41. Democracy vs. The Big Lie: The Truth Behind Mail-In Voting (2022)
62 min | Documentary
Democracy vs. The Big Lie, narrated by Alec Baldwin, is a feature-length documentary that follows the controversy surrounding mail-in voting during the 2020 U.S. election. The film is ... See full summary »
Directors: Jesse Grace, Steve Weiss
42. Will Be Wild (2022 Podcast Series)
Documentary, Crime, History
Will Be Wild is a new 8-part series about the forces that led to the January 6th insurrection and what comes next. Through in-depth stories from a wide range of characters - from people who tried to stop the attack to those who took part.
Stars: Ilya Marritz, Andrea Bernstein
Votes: 7
43. White Lies (II) (2022)
16 min | Short, Crime, Drama | Completed
Carson strives to help Americans live better lives through the polices of a Republican Senator, but as the Capitol Building is stormed by violent protesters, he struggles to come to terms with his contribution to the catastrophic event.
Director: Harry Goldstein | Stars: Jim Hackett, Mark Stancato, Ben Peter
44. Storming the Capitol: The Inside Story (2021 TV Movie)
40 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Director: Chris Hackett | Stars: Imran Ahmed, Robert Moore
Votes: 21
45. Capitol Riots Movie (2022)
Not Rated | 33 min | Documentary, Short
Jan 6th, a violent attack against the US occurred at the Capitol. Five people died and 140+ injured. Before the dust had settled and with strict city-wide curfews still enforced in D.C, a visionary artist took to the streets.
Director: Ralph Celestin | Star: Keisha Lance Bottoms
Votes: 89
46. CBS News Special: One Nation: Indivisible (2021 TV Special)
22 min | Documentary, History, News
The historic and momentous 2020 American presidential election saw the divided nation reeling from violence, insurrection and internal division in the midst of a raging pandemic. CBS News' ... See full summary »
Stars: Norah O'Donnell, Erin Moriarty, Peter Van Sant, Gayle King
Votes: 8
47. Virtual JFK: Vietnam If Kennedy Had Lived (2008)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary
VIRTUAL JFK investigates one of the most debated "what if" scenarios in the history of U.S. foreign policy: What would President John F. Kennedy have done in Vietnam if he had not been ... See full summary »
Director: Koji Masutani | Star: John F. Kennedy
Votes: 126
48. JFK: A Presidency Revealed (2003 TV Movie)
Documentary
An in-depth portrayal of President John F. Kennedy that includes newly released recordings of Kennedy, videos of his family and interviews with those around him.
Stars: Oleg Cassini, Lyndon B. Johnson, John Kennedy Jr., Caroline Kennedy
Votes: 73
49. Capitol Insurrection
12 min | Documentary, Short, Crime
Not since the War of 1812 has the United States Capitol been under siege. On January 6, 2021 insurrectionists departed a rally on the Ellipse south of the White House and marched to the U.S... See full summary »
Director: John Harrington
50. True Believers at the Insurrection (2022)
20 min | Documentary, Short, Crime
I'm a credentialed member of the press covering right wing extremism from Charlottesville to The Capitol insurrection on January 6th. The film shows the rise and radicalization of the MAGA ... See full summary »
Director: Sandi Bachom