Top 29 History Movies Highly Recommended Released in 2004

An adaptation of Homer's great epic, the film follows the assault on Troy by the united Greek forces. Check out Troy / IMDB / YouTube

A defense officer, Nameless, was summoned by the King of Qin regarding his success of terminating three warriors. Get info on Hero / IMDB / YouTube

Alexander, the King of Macedonia and one of the greatest army leaders in the history of warfare, conquers much of the known world. Get info on Alexander / IMDB / YouTube

A demystified take on the tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Find out about King Arthur / IMDB / YouTube

The true story of Herb Brooks, the player-turned-coach who led the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team to victory over the seemingly invincible Soviet squad. Learn about Miracle / IMDB / YouTube

When two brothers are forced to fight in the Korean War, the elder decides to take the riskiest missions if it will help shield the younger from battle. Details on Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War / IMDB / YouTube

An innocent man becomes one of the most wanted criminals the world has ever known. Learn about Ned Kelly / IMDB / YouTube

Based on real life events, Assassination is set in 1974 and centers on a businessman who decides to take extreme measures to achieve his American dream. Look into The Assassination of Richard Nixon / IMDB / YouTube

The story of America as seen through the eyes of the former Secretary of Defense under President John F. Kennedy and President Lyndon B. Johnson, Robert McNamara. See more about The Fog of War / IMDB / YouTube

Based on the 1836 standoff between a group of Texan and Tejano men, led by Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, and Mexican dictator Santa Anna's forces at the Alamo in San Antonio Texas. Learn about The Alamo / IMDB / YouTube

Documentary that looks at the concept of the corporation throughout recent history up to its present-day dominance. Find out about The Corporation / IMDB / YouTube

Two 12-year-old Chilean children from different social classes become friends in 1973. They both discover each other's world as political tensions in their country increase. Read about Machuca / IMDB / YouTube

A 19th Century samurai, held in low esteem due to an action by his late father, must resolve his history with a maid and with his close friend. Details on The Hidden Blade / IMDB / YouTube

A little known, yet integral piece of American history: based on the lives of Alice Paul and Lucy Burns, two young radical women who were instrumental in getting women the right to vote in America. See more about Iron Jawed Angels / IMDB / YouTube

During the Vietnam War, a South Korean base receives a radio transmission from a missing squad, presumed dead, and sends a platoon to rescue the lost squad from the R-Point. Check out R-Point / IMDB / YouTube

The story starts in 1919 with some Greek refugees from Odessa arriving somewhere near Thessaloniki. Among these people are two small kids, Alexis and Eleni. Read about Trilogia: To livadi pou dakryzei / IMDB / YouTube

An in-depth making of documentary about the original Star Wars trilogy, covering the productions of the three films and their impact on popular culture. Explore Empire of Dreams: The Story of the 'Star Wars' Trilogy / IMDB / YouTube

Set in 1922, is the story of a mail order bride, one of 700, aboard the SS KING ALEXANDER, who falls in love with an American photographer. She is bound for her new husband, in New York; he is on his way home to a failed marriage. Details on Brides / IMDB / YouTube

Documentary detailing the origins and history of surf culture. Get info on Riding Giants / IMDB / YouTube

The life and times of Cazuza, Brazilian singer/poet/enfant terrible, from his start with rock group Barão Vermelho, to his death from Aids, in 1990, showing his career, love affairs, and involvement with drugs. Get info on Cazuza: Time Doesn't Stop / IMDB / YouTube

It is a Korean boy who went to Japan and started to learn Karate from his brother. More about Fighter in the Wind / IMDB / YouTube

In 1968, one man films his attempt to build a cabin and live in the Alaskan wilderness. He goes weeks or months at a time without human contact. Look into Alone in the Wilderness / IMDB / YouTube

A dramatization of the 90 days leading up to Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy, and how General Dwight Eisenhower, against all odds, brilliantly orchestrated the most important military maneuver in modern history. Details on Ike: Countdown to D-Day / IMDB / YouTube

In the 1970s, Spanish dictatorship's secret service recruited a construction worker to infiltrate the Basque separatist underground and become a mole for the fascist state. Check out El Lobo / IMDB / YouTube

Based upon the true story of Olga Benário, the German-born wife of Brazilian communist leader Luís Carlos Prestes. During the dictatorship of Getúlio Vargas (1930-1945) she was arrested and sent to Nazi Germany, where she was put to death in a concentration camp. After World War II began, Vargas decided to support the Allies. Look into Olga / IMDB / YouTube

A new take on the Manson Family murders, with a keen focus on Charles Manson himself. Details on Helter Skelter / IMDB / YouTube

In 1714 Peru, a friar is tried by the Inquisition for questioning God's intentions when five die in the collapse of an Andean rope bridge. Look into The Bridge of San Luis Rey / IMDB / YouTube

A dramatization of the horrific and notorious Manson Family Murders, in the form of super 8 home movies. Explore The Manson Family / IMDB / YouTube

Documentary about the art of film editing. Clips are shown from many groundbreaking films with innovative editing styles. Check out The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing / IMDB / YouTube