10 Historical Movies to Watch in Quarantine

Briana Pugh

10 Historical Movies to Watch in Quarantine: *As a clarification, this is not my top 10 favorite film list for this/or any category. This list is compiled of the movies that are currently available to stream on the most popular streaming services; Amazon Prime, Hulu, Netflix, and Disney+. Some are favorites, for sure. But the list was limited by what is available to stream online.

Not all of these are actually “historical” in that they are based on historical events but just include historical events within them or are set within historical events. But this list is obviously not extensive either.

SAVING MR. BANKS (PG)

The captivating story of Walt Disney and P.L. Travers, author of the beloved MARY POPPINS, and their journey to adapt the story for the big screen.

Stream it on: Netflix

CHAPPAQUIDDICK (PG-13)

The devastatingly true story of Ted Kennedy’s involvement in the 1969 car crash that caused the death of young campaign strategist Mary Jo Kopechne.

Stream it on: Netflix

THE KING’S SPEECH (R)

A true story of King George VI and his struggle with his stammer after his impromptu ascension to the throne.

Stream it on: Netflix

NEWSIES (PG)

This musical is based on the 1899 strike of the New York City newsboys after the young boys are exploited and mistreated.

Stream it on: Disney Plus

THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND (TV-PG)

The powerful true story of a young boy in Malawi who, against all odds, invents a way to save his family and village from famine.

Stream it on: Netflix

FREEDOM WRITERS (PG-13)

The true story of a young teacher hired to help and teach a group of at-risk teens in high school.

Stream it on: Netflix, TubiTV

THE FINEST HOURS (PG-13)

When a pair of oil tankers are destroyed off the coast of Cape Cod, the National Guard makes a daring rescue attempt in a blizzard in 1952.

Stream it on: Disney Plus

REMEMBER THE TITANS (PG)

A football coach struggles to unite his team during the racially heated integration of one white high school and one black high school.

Stream it on: Disney Plus

SECRETARIAT (PG)

With the help of veteran horse trainer Lucien Laurin, Penny Chenery tries to train and race her long-shot but precious stallion.

Stream it on: Disney Plus

THE SOUND OF MUSIC (G)

A carefree woman leaves a convent to become a governess for the children of a Naval officer. Soon things become complicated in their home country as we see the rise of the Nazis and WWII.

Stream it on: Disney Plus