Throne of Blood
1957 · TMDB 7.9/10 · 1,000 votes
Returning to their lord's castle, samurai warriors Washizu and Miki are waylaid by a spirit who predicts their futures. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Curated by SceneIt · United States
Inspiring Movies
This SceneIt list helps you quickly choose acclaimed dramas and true-story favorites with an uplifting arc. Results are selected for the United States and balance audience response with practical watchability.
Updated 2026-08-03 · Ratings from TMDB
How we chose these titles
We rank eligible titles using TMDB audience ratings, vote confidence, relevance to the theme, and current popularity. Ratings can change as new votes are added.
Official Secrets
2019 · TMDB 7.2/10 · 1,131 votes
The true story of British intelligence whistleblower Katharine Gun who—prior to the 2003 Iraq invasion—leaked a top-secret NSA memo exposing a joint US-UK illegal spying operation against members of the UN Security Council. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Paul, Apostle of Christ
2018 · TMDB 7.6/10 · 416 votes
Luke risks his life to visit Paul in a Roman prison, where the apostle awaits execution under Nero. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Gallipoli
1981 · TMDB 7.1/10 · 552 votes
Two Australian sprinters face the brutal realities of war when they are sent to fight in the Gallipoli campaign in the Ottoman Empire during World War I. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Stalingrad
1993 · TMDB 7.3/10 · 642 votes
A German Platoon is explored through the brutal fighting of the Battle of Stalingrad. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Judas and the Black Messiah
2021 · TMDB 7.3/10 · 1,727 votes
Bill O'Neal infiltrates the Black Panthers on the orders of FBI Agent Mitchell and J. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Ip Man 3
2015 · TMDB 7.0/10 · 1,952 votes
When a band of brutal gangsters led by a crooked property developer make a play to take over the city, Master Ip is forced to take a stand. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Mirror
1975 · TMDB 8.0/10 · 1,103 votes
A dying man in his forties recalls his childhood, his mother, the war and personal moments that tell of and juxtapose pivotal moments in Soviet history with daily life. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
There's Still Tomorrow
2023 · TMDB 8.1/10 · 1,537 votes
In postwar Rome, a working-class woman dreams of a better future for herself and her daughter while facing abuse at the hands of her domineering husband. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Mad Women's Ball
2021 · TMDB 7.0/10 · 361 votes
A woman who is unfairly institutionalized at a Paris asylum plots to escape with the help of one of its nurses. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Boys in the Boat
2023 · TMDB 7.2/10 · 369 votes
The triumphant underdog story of the University of Washington men's rowing team, who stunned the world by competing at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Milk
2008 · TMDB 7.2/10 · 2,458 votes
The true story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man ever elected to public office. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
What's Love Got to Do with It
1993 · TMDB 7.1/10 · 376 votes
Singer Tina Turner rises to stardom while mustering the courage to break free from her abusive husband Ike. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Frost/Nixon
2008 · TMDB 7.3/10 · 1,316 votes
For three years after being forced from office, Nixon remained silent. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Invictus
2009 · TMDB 7.2/10 · 4,384 votes
Newly elected President Nelson Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Les Misérables
1998 · TMDB 7.2/10 · 693 votes
In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
2022 · TMDB 7.3/10 · 520 votes
A 1950s London cleaning lady falls in love with an haute couture dress by Christian Dior and decides to gamble everything for the sake of this folly. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Gandhi
1982 · TMDB 7.6/10 · 2,528 votes
In the early years of the 20th century, Mohandas K. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Number 24
2024 · TMDB 7.1/10 · 375 votes
On the brink of the Second World War, a young Norwegian man's drive to resist the Nazis sets a new course for his future – and the future of his country. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Aguirre, the Wrath of God
1972 · TMDB 7.4/10 · 1,268 votes
A few decades after the destruction of the Inca Empire, a Spanish expedition led by the infamous Aguirre leaves the mountains of Peru and goes down the Amazon River in search of the lost city of El Dorado. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.