Invictus(2009)

Combined Rating:
86
Combined Critics Rating: 82

Nelson Mandela, in his first term as the South African President, initiates a unique venture to unite the apartheid-torn land: enlist the national rugby team on a mission to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup.



The Young Victoria(2009)

Combined Rating:
77
Combined Critics Rating: 72

A dramatization of the turbulent first years of Queen Victoria's rule, and her enduring romance with Prince Albert.



The Time that Remains(2009)

Combined Rating:
48
Combined Critics Rating: 62

An examination of the creation of the state of Israel in 1948 through to the present day.



John Rabe(2009)

Combined Rating:
47
Combined Critics Rating: 49

A true-story account of a German businessman who saved more than 200,000 Chinese during the Nanjing massacre in 1937-38.



Nanjing! Nanjing!(2009)

Combined Rating:
47
Combined Critics Rating: 43

Ye Liu, Hideo Nakaizumi, Wei Fan, Yuanyuan Gao,
Chuan Lu,

In 1937, Japan occupied Nanjing, the Chinese capital. There was a battle and subsequent atrocities against the inhabitants, especially those who took refuge in the International Security Zone.



Polytechnique(2009)

Combined Rating:
39
Combined Critics Rating: 32

A dramatization of the Montreal Massacre of 1989 where several female engineering students were murdered by an unstable misogynist.



Amintiri din epoca de aur(2009)

Combined Rating:
36
Combined Critics Rating: 34

Several urban legends of Communist Romania are dramatized.



L'armée du crime(2009)

Combined Rating:
35
Combined Critics Rating: 38

The poet Missak Manouchian leads a mixed bag of youngsters and immigrants in a clandestine battle against the Nazi occupation. Twenty-two men and one woman fighting for an ideal and for ...



Endgame(2009)

Combined Rating:
27
Combined Critics Rating: 28

A story based on the covert discussions that brought down the Apartheid regime in South Africa.



Chi bi: Jue zhan tian xia(2009)

Combined Rating:
25
Combined Critics Rating: 0

In this sequel to Red Cliff, Chancellor Cao Cao convinces Emperor Xian of the Han to initiate a battle against the two Kingdoms of Shu and Wu, who have become allied forces, against all ...



Glorious 39(2009)

Combined Rating:
24
Combined Critics Rating: 17

The adopted daughter of a privileged British politician uncovers a family secret in the weeks leading up to World War II.



Lula, o Filho do Brasil(2009)

Combined Rating:
19
Combined Critics Rating: 22

The true story of a working class boy who moves to the nation's financial capital at a young age and becomes one the most influential politician in Brazil's history.



Shi yue wei cheng(2009)

Combined Rating:
17
Combined Critics Rating: 0

In 1905, revolutionist Sun Yat-Sen visits Hong Kong to discuss plans with Tongmenghui members to overthrow the Qing dynasty. But when they find out that assassins have been sent to kill him, they assemble a group of protectors to prevent any attacks.



The Countess(2009)

Combined Rating:
17
Combined Critics Rating: 0

A 17th century Hungarian countess embarks on a murderous undertaking, with the belief that bathing in the blood of virgins will preserve her beauty.



Van Diemen's Land(2009)

Combined Rating:
14
Combined Critics Rating: 7

The true story of Alexander Pearce, Australia's most notorious convict. In 1822, Pearce and seven fellow convicts escaped from Macquarie Harbour, a place of ultra banishment and punishment,...



Goemon(2009)

Combined Rating:
14
Combined Critics Rating: 0

Based on a Japanese folk legend that echoes the tale of Robin Hood, this ninja thriller follows the exploits of Goemon Ishikawa (Yôsuke Eguchi), who leaves his fighting clan after its chief...



Jian guo da ye(2009)

Combined Rating:
9
Combined Critics Rating: 0

Inspired by true events, Founding of a Republic weaves a rousing tale of one man who fought against the tyranny of a ruler and led his people in battle in the ultimate sacrifice for his country.



De storm(2009)

Combined Rating:
9
Combined Critics Rating: 0

During the devastating North Sea flood of 1953, a young woman and a naval officer search for her lost infant son.



Tsar(2009)

Combined Rating:
9
Combined Critics Rating: 0

In 16th-century Russia in the grip of chaos, Ivan the Terrible strongly believes he is vested with a holy mission. Believing he can understand and interpret the signs, he sees the Last ...



Taras Bulba(2009)

Combined Rating:
8
Combined Critics Rating: 0

Set in the 16th century, this is a story about Ukraine's Cossack warriors and their campaign to defend their lands from the advancing Polish armies.




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