Movies Like Troy (25 Best Films You Can't Miss)
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Sword clashes, epic battles, and ancient legends – were you as enraptured by the grandeur of Troy as we were? Did the tale of Achilles and Hector’s fierce rivalry leave you yearning for more of those heart-pounding cinematic moments steeped in history and myth? Well, fellow warriors of the silver screen, your quest for cinematic glory has just begun!
Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey as we unveil a treasury of movies that echo the majesty, valor, and drama of Troy. Let these tales of honor, betrayal, and timeless passion transport you to bygone eras where heroes and legends were forged. Sharpen your sword, don your armor, and prepare for a cinematic odyssey of epic proportions. Adventure awaits, and it’s only a play button away!
1. Furious
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Furious Movie Description
In the 13th century, as the unstoppable Mongols pour into Eastern Europe, one brave warrior rises to lead a small army against their seemingly unassailable forces.
2. Robin Hood
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Robin Hood Movie Description
Robin Longstride, a skilled archer, is traveling to Nottingham when he encounters the oppressive regime of the local sheriff and heavy taxation on the impoverished population.
He meets Marion, a spirited widow who is suspicious of his motives. In an attempt to win her heart and rid the village of its injustice, Robin assembles a team of warriors to take on the sheriff.
3. Braveheart
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Braveheart Movie Description
William Wallace, the passionate Scottish patriot, is leading his people in a revolt against the English. His journey for freedom starts when his beloved is mercilessly slain.
As he rallies his troops and marches across Scotland and into England, his rebellion threatens to upend King Edward I’s rule. But Wallace’s heroic efforts come to a tragic end when he is captured and executed by the English.
4. The King
The King Movie Description
Henry V, the young king of England, finds himself struggling to contend with the chaos and disorder that has been left in the wake of his brother’s death.
5. Outlaw King
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Outlaw King Movie Description
Robert the Bruce, a legendary Scottish warrior, has been crowned King of Scotland. Despite his victory, his reign is short-lived as he is driven into exile by the English. Seeking refuge in the Highlands, Robert gathers a band of outlaws to join him on his quest to reclaim the throne.
6. The Last Samurai
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The Last Samurai Movie Description
Capt. Nathan Algren (Tom Cruise) is an experienced American military officer who has been hired by the Emperor of Japan to teach the country’s new army the modern art of warfare.
As the government desperately tries to eliminate the Samurai warrior class and their traditions, in order to make way for more Westernized and business-friendly regulations, Algren finds himself unexpectedly moved by his encounters with the Samurai. This puts him in the middle of a conflict between two worlds, two eras, and two totally different sets of beliefs.
7. First Knight
First Knight Movie Description
In a time of great danger and strife, the kingdom of Camelot is threatened by Malagant, a devious warrior who seeks to seize control. To protect the kingdom and its people, King Arthur calls upon his most skilled swordsman, Lancelot.
Despite being an incredibly talented fighter, Lancelot finds himself unable to keep his distance from the beautiful Guinevere. As their attraction grows, Lancelot must choose between his love and loyalty to King Arthur in order to protect Camelot.
8. Robert the Bruce
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Robert The Bruce Movie Description
King Robert the Bruce is courageously leading the fight for Scotland’s freedom from English rule, despite his injuries. As he battles against the odds, a widow and her family come to his aid, risking their lives to nurse him back to health. Strengthened by their support, The Bruce continues on his journey determined to reclaim Scotland’s freedom.
9. Agora
Agora Movie Description
In the 4th century A.D., Hypatia (Rachel Weisz), an astronomer and philosopher, imparts her knowledge and scientific beliefs to her class of male students.
Among them is Davus (Max Minghella), a lovestruck slave, Orestes (Oscar Isaac) who is equally enamored with Hypatia, and young Christian man Synesius (Rupert Evans). Despite the romantic drama unfolding between her students, Hypatia remains unmoved and attentive to her work – soon to be overshadowed by a war between Christians and pagans that is raging in the streets of Alexandria.
10. Centurion
Centurion Movie Description
In a time of ancient Scotland, the Ninth Legion embarks on a quest to liberate a Roman officer, Quintus Dias (Michael Fassbender), from his captors. When the Roman soldiers finally succeed in freeing him, they decide to pursue the Pict leader.
But the journey quickly turns into a disaster when their Pict guide betrays them and leads them into a trap. In the resulting slaughter, only a few of the soldiers manage to survive.
11. Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan
Mongol Movie Description
The legendary warrior Genghis Khan, once known as Temudgin, sets off on the path toward greatness despite facing numerous adversities in his life.
After the tragic killing of his father and the betrayal of a close friend, Temudgin is reduced to servitude as a slave. However, this does not stop him from honing his battle skills and eventually creating a legacy of his own.
12. Beowulf
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Beowulf Movie Description
After his victory over the fierce Grendel, Beowulf is celebrated as a hero, lauded for his feat by King Hrothgar and his court.
But Beowulf’s heroic deeds have set in motion an even more dangerous chain of events – the summoning of Grendel’s mother, an evil and vengeful creature whose single-minded mission is to avenge her son’s death.
Beowulf leads an epic battle against the beast, but ultimately it will take all of his courage, strength, and skill to protect Hrothgar’s kingdom from her evil clutches.
13. El Cid
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El Cid Movie Description
El Cid (Charlton Heston) is leading a daring mission to unify Spain and drive out the Moors. He knows that if his country remains divided, it will be impossible to rebuild the shattered kingdom. But El Cid’s plans are stymied when he is exiled from Castile by a power-hungry ruler.
With Castile in disarray and the Moors advancing, El Cid takes it upon himself to rally the nobility of Spain into a unified force. He then embarks on a daring mission to reclaim his homeland, using ingenious tactics and sheer courage to break through enemy lines.
14. Alexander
Alexander Movie Description
Alexander the Great’s story is an epic of ambition and daring. Following his childhood in the court of King Philip II, Alexander ascends to the Macedonian throne at a young age and embarks on a mission to conquer and unify the ancient world.
Defeating enemies both near and far, he amasses one of the greatest empires ever seen, stretching from Greece to Egypt and India.
15. The Last Legion
The Last Legion Movie Description
Romulus Augustus is on the brink of becoming the next ruler of the mighty Roman Empire. To celebrate his coronation, a grand banquet is held in Rome.
Just when Romulus and his allies are celebrating, Odoacer and his barbarian army arrive to make demands in exchange for their loyalty to the Empire. When these demands are refused, Odoacer and his army storm Rome, determined to take it by force.
16. A Knight's Tale
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A Knight’s Tale Movie Description
In his quest to elevate himself from his peasant roots, William Thatcher embarks on a daring journey. With the help of his loyal friends, Mark Addy, Paul Bettany and Alan Tudyk, he attempts to win the heart of a beautiful maiden, Shanynn Sossamon.
To prove himself worthy enough for her love and admiration, he must first prove himself in the dangerous world of medieval tournament jousting.
17. Tristan + Isolde
Tristan + Isolde Movie Description
Tristan, an English orphan, is wandering the world in search of a new life after the fall of the Roman Empire. He is suddenly thrown into a difficult situation when he meets and falls in love with Irish Princess Isolde.
Unbeknownst to Tristan, Lord Marke also has romantic feelings for Isolde and has promised her hand in marriage to him as part of an alliance between the two countries. Torn between his newfound love for Isolde and his loyalty to Lord Marke, Tristan is left with a difficult decision.
18. Clash of the Titans
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Clash Of The Titans Movie Description
Perseus, the son of Zeus, is caught in a devastating war between the gods. With no one to turn to, Perseus takes it upon himself to bravely lead a group of warriors on their perilous mission: to protect their beloved king from Hades’ evil machinations and prevent him from wreaking havoc upon the earth.
19. The Eagle
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The Eagle Movie Description
Marcus Aquila, the son of Flavius Aquila, embarks on a treacherous journey to Scotland in order to reclaim Rome’s Ninth Legion’s golden eagle emblem. Twenty years earlier, his father led the legion north but it mysteriously disappeared without a trace.
Now, Marcus is determined to restore his father’s honor and reclaim the ancient artifact from the depths of the Celtic wilderness. Along with his slave, they traverse across treacherous terrain and encounter barbaric enemies in their quest to find the lost legion.
20. Arn: The Knight Templar
Arn: The Knight Templar Movie Description
Set in 12th-century Sweden, young Arn Magnusson is a skilled warrior who embarks on a passionate romance with Cecilia Algotsdotter. As their love blossoms, they find themselves caught up in a clash of religious and secular powers that threatens to tear them apart.
21. Last Knights
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Last Knights Movie Description
Raiden, a fallen swordsman, finds himself at a crossroads. When he discovers his master, Lord Bartok, he is inspired and rises up to the challenge of protecting himself and his people from a tyrannical ruler.
22. Gladiator
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Gladiator Movie Description
The story follows the path of Marcus, a formerly powerful general in the Roman Empire. He has been passed over as heir to the Throne, leaving the Emperor’s son enraged.
Seizing his opportunity, the son kills his father and arranges for Marcus’ family to be murdered. Now stripped of his station, Marcus is sold into slavery and trained as a gladiator.
23. Hercules
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Hercules Movie Description
Hercules, the son of gods, is living among the mortals as a half-man, half-god. As he reaches his teenage years, Hercules must prove himself worthy of Mount Olympus by completing a rite of passage on Earth.
Joined by his plucky satyr sidekick, Philoctetes, Hercules embarks on a quest that takes him through a series of adventures. Along the way, Hercules must confront evil creatures and harness his strength to overcome them.
24. Kingdom of Heaven
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Kingdom Of Heaven Movie Description
After a long and arduous journey, Balian (Orlando Bloom) finally reunites with his estranged father, Baron Godfrey (Liam Neeson). Despite still struggling with the sudden death of his wife and the pain of their separation, he joins his father in a crusade to the holy city of Jerusalem.
There, Balian is accepted into the court of the ailing King Baldwin IV (Edward Norton), where he is witness to the dangerous tensions between the Crusaders and Muslims.
25. 300
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300 Movie Description
In the year 480 B.C., a state of war is waged between Persia and Greece. King Xerxes of Persia leads his powerful army to challenge the brave warriors of Sparta, led by King Leonidas at the Battle of Thermopylae.
Despite facing insurmountable odds, Leonidas and his men valiantly fight against countless enemies in the hopes of inspiring all Greeks to join together against their common enemy.