The Best Movies Based On History Novels
From the Trojan War to the Civil Rights Movement, film adaptations of historical novels combine fact and fiction. The best movies based on history books feature real life events. Many films based on historical novels feature political figures while other good history movies that are books feature fictional characters living in historic times. Some of the best history films based off books have even won Academy Awards.
What historic novels adapted into movies will you find on this list. Forrest Gump has to be near the top. Based on Winston Groom's book of the same name, Forrest Gump stars Tom Hanks as the title character who finds himself at several historic events. The March on the Pentagon, The Stand in the Schoolhouse Door, and the Vietnam War are just a few of the noteworthy events featured in the film. Dances with Wolves is another good movie based on a historical novel.
Ralph Fiennes and Kristin Scott Thomas star in The English Patient, based on Michael Ondaatje's novel. Other good movies based on historical books include Enemy at the Gates, Spartacus, The Scarlet Letter, and Troy.
Which movie based on a historical novel is the best? Give your favorites a vote and and please add any great new films we may have missed.
- 1Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan
- 2Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise
- 3Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, Ralph Fiennes
- 4Jack O'Connell, Domhnall Gleeson, Garrett Hedlund
- Released: 2014
- Directed by: Angelina Jolie
As a boy, Louis "Louie" Zamperini is always in trouble, but with the help of his older brother, he turns his life around and channels his energy into running, later qualifying for the 1936 Olympics. ...moreAvailable On:
- 5Robert Downey, Jude Law, Rachel McAdams
- 6Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter
