Top 16 History Movies Editor's Pick Released in 2013

In the antebellum United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. More about 12 Years a Slave / IMDB / YouTube

In 1985 Dallas, electrician and hustler Ron Woodroof works around the system to help AIDS patients get the medication they need after he is diagnosed with the disease. Check out Dallas Buyers Club / IMDB / YouTube

A chronicle of the decade-long hunt for al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden after the September 2001 attacks, and his death at the hands of the Navy S.E.A.L.s Team 6 in May 2011. Learn about Zero Dark Thirty / IMDB / YouTube

The story of T.E. Lawrence, the English officer who successfully united and led the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes during World War I in order to fight the Turks. Info on Lawrence of Arabia / IMDB / YouTube

The story of a tourist family in Thailand caught in the destruction and chaotic aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Learn about The Impossible / IMDB / YouTube

P. L. Travers, a London author who is financially broke, visits Los Angeles to meet Walt Disney, who is keen to adapt her Mary Poppins books for the cinema. However, his methods do not meet her approval. See more about Saving Mr. Banks / IMDB / YouTube

The story of Steve Jobs' ascension from college dropout into one of the most revered creative entrepreneurs of the 20th century. Find out about Jobs / IMDB / YouTube

The truth behind the ascension of Milkha Singh, who was scarred by of the India-Pakistan partition. Read about Bhaag Milkha Bhaag / IMDB / YouTube

A gang of con-men rob prominent rich businessmen and politicians by posing as C.B.I and income tax officers. Info on Special 26 / IMDB / YouTube

In 1947, with five loyal friends in tow, explorer Thor Heyerdahl sails a fragile balsa wood raft along an ancient path some 4,300 miles across the Pacific. Info on Kon-Tiki / IMDB / YouTube

The story of martial-arts master Ip Man, the man who trained Bruce Lee. See more about The Grandmaster / IMDB / YouTube

A chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa. Find out about Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom / IMDB / YouTube

A pair of turkeys discover a time machine and decide to use it to travel to the first Thanksgiving, to take turkeys off the menu forever. Look into Free Birds / IMDB / YouTube

In a small Turkish town, two young tuberculous poets try to survive while publishing their poems. As they both fall in love, their life would never be the same. Find out about The Butterfly's Dream / IMDB / YouTube

World War II: After an aerial battle over Norway, British and German airmen find themselves stranded in the wilderness. Finding shelter in the same cabin, they realize the only way to survive the winter is to set aside the rules of war. Read about Into the White / IMDB / YouTube

A recounting of the chaotic events that occurred at Dallas' Parkland Memorial Hospital on the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Find out about Parkland / IMDB / YouTube