9 Best History Movies on Apple TV Plus 2026
Find 9 standout Apple TV Plus history picks, from Troy and Napoleon to Killers of the Flower Moon, Greyhound, and more real-life drama.
If you’re looking for strong historical storytelling on streaming, Apple TV Plus has a surprisingly rich lineup that covers war, politics, crime, and real-world drama. This guide spotlights 9 standout picks, including Troy, Killers of the Flower Moon, Tetris, Zero Dark Thirty, Greyhound, Napoleon, 9/11: Inside the President's War Room, and The Lost Bus. Together, they span sweeping battlefields, tense investigations, and true events told with real momentum. Whether you want a big action-heavy epic or a more grounded, fact-based story, these films and doc-style titles deliver plenty to watch.
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Troy
action & adventure · history · war & military · made in europe
In year 1250 B.C. during the late Bronze age, two emerging nations begin to clash. Paris, the Trojan prince, convinces Helen, Queen of Sparta, to leave her husband Menelaus, and sail with him back to Troy. After Menelaus finds out that his wife was taken by the Trojans, he asks his brother Agamemnon to help him get her back. Agamemnon sees this as an opportunity for power. They set off with 1,000 ships holding 50,000 Greeks to Troy.
Directed by Wolfgang PetersenCast Julian Glover, Brian Cox, Nathan Jones, Adoni Maropis, Jacob SmithApple TV Plus -
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Killers of the Flower Moon
crime · drama · history · western
When oil is discovered in 1920s Oklahoma under Osage Nation land, the Osage people are murdered one by one—until the FBI steps in to unravel the mystery.
Directed by Martin ScorseseCast Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone, Jesse Plemons, Tantoo CardinalApple TV Plus -
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Tetris
biography · drama · history · thriller
In 1988, American video game salesman Henk Rogers discovers the video game Tetris. When he sets out to bring the game to the world, he enters a dangerous web of lies and corruption behind the Iron Curtain.
Directed by Jon S. BairdCast Taron Egerton, Mara Huf, Miles Barrow, Rick Yune, Nikita EfremovApple TV Plus -
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Zero Dark Thirty
drama · history · thriller
A chronicle of the decade-long hunt for al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden after the September 2001 attacks, and his death at the hands of the Navy S.E.A.L. Team 6 in May, 2011.
Directed by Kathryn BigelowCast Jason Clarke, Reda Kateb, Jessica Chastain, Kyle Chandler, Jennifer EhleNetflixApple TV Plus -
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The Lost Bus
biography · drama · history · thriller
A determined father risks everything to rescue a dedicated teacher and her students from a raging wildfire.
Directed by Paul GreengrassCast Matthew McConaughey, America Ferrera, Yul Vazquez, Ashlie Atkinson, Kimberli FloresApple TV Plus -
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Greyhound
drama · history · war
A first-time captain leads a convoy of allied ships carrying thousands of soldiers across the treacherous waters of the "Black Pit" to the front lines of WWII. With no air cover protection for 5 days, the captain and his convoy must battle the surrounding enemy Nazi U-boats in order to give the allies a chance to win the war.
Directed by Aaron SchneiderCast Tom Hanks, Elisabeth Shue, Stephen Graham, Matt Helm, Craig TateApple TV Plus -
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Napoleon
action · adventure · biography · drama · history · war
An epic that details the chequered rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his wife, Josephine.
Directed by Ridley ScottCast Joaquin Phoenix, Vanessa Kirby, Tahar Rahim, Rupert Everett, Mark BonnarApple TV Plus -
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9/11: Inside the President's War Room
documentary · history
Experience the events of September 11, 2001 through the eyes of President Bush and his closest advisors as they personally detail the crucial hours and key decisions from that historic day.
Directed by Adam WishartCast Jeff DanielsApple TV Plus -
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Blitz
action · drama · history · war
In World War II London, nine-year-old George is evacuated to the countryside by his mother, Rita, to escape the bombings. Defiant and determined to return to his family, George embarks on an epic, perilous journey back home as Rita searches for him.
Directed by Steve McQueenCast Saoirse Ronan, Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clémentine, Kathy Burke, Paul WellerApple TV Plus
Wrapping Up
These 9 picks show just how wide Apple TV Plus history programming can be, from large-scale conflict and military tension to crime stories and modern historical events. Whether you want spectacle, suspense, or a closer look at real people under pressure, this list gives you a solid place to start. Bookmark this page so you can come back when you’re ready for your next watch. We update it regularly as new titles arrive and the lineup changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need a Apple TV Plus subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Apple TV Plus. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
How are these history movies ranked?
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Last updated: September 4, 2026