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10 Best Movies Like Christopher Columbus

If you loved Christopher Columbus, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
1492: Conquest of Paradise

1492: Conquest of Paradise

1992★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Christopher Columbus for fans of Action & Adventure & Drama & History. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

1492: Conquest of Paradise depicts Christopher Columbus’ discovery of The New World and his effect on the indigenous people....

#2
The Current War

The Current War

2018★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Christopher Columbus for fans of Drama & History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Electricity titans Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse compete to create a sustainable system and market it to the American people....

#3
Strings

Strings

2004★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Christopher Columbus for fans of Adventure & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The story of Prince Hal who sets out to avenge his dead father against the city's rivals, the Zeriths, little knowing it was his wicked uncle Nezo who is the real killer, with his ...

#4
Barabbas

Barabbas

1961★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Christopher Columbus for fans of Adventure & Drama & History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when Pilate offered the Israelites a choice to pardon Barabbas or Jesus. Struggling with ...

#5
Kings of the Sun

Kings of the Sun

1963★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Christopher Columbus for fans of Adventure & History. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

In order to flee from powerful enemies, young Mayan king Balam leads his people north across the Gulf of Mexico to the coast of what will become the United States. They build a hom...

#6
True Spirit

True Spirit

2023★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Christopher Columbus for fans of Adventure & Drama & History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

When the tenacious young sailor Jessica Watson sets out to be the youngest person to sail solo, nonstop and unassisted around the world, many expect her to fail. With the support o...

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