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10 Best Movies Like Herod the Great

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

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#1
Medieval

Medieval

2022★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Herod the Great for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The story of fifteenth century Czech icon and warlord, Jan Zizka, who defeated armies of the Teutonic Order and the Holy Roman Empire....

#2
End of the Spear

End of the Spear

2005★ 6.3

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

"End of the Spear" is the story of Mincayani, a Waodani tribesman from the jungles of Ecuador. When five young missionaries, among them Jim Elliot and Nate Saint, are speared to de...

#3
Outlaws - For Greater Glory

Outlaws - For Greater Glory

2012★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Herod the Great for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A chronicle of the Cristeros War (1926-1929), which was touched off by a rebellion against the Mexican government's attempt to secularize the country....

#4
Nuremberg

Nuremberg

2025★ 7.4

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

In postwar Germany, an American psychiatrist must determine whether Nazi prisoners are fit to go on trial for war crimes, and finds himself in a complex battle of intellect and eth...

#5
Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

2022★ 6.2

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

At the turn of the 19th century, Pugilism was the sport of kings and a gifted young boxer fought his way to becoming champion of England....

#6
The King

The King

2019★ 7.2

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

England, 15th century. Hal, a capricious prince who lives among the populace far from court, is forced by circumstances to reluctantly accept the throne and become Henry V....

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