Films based on historical events

A district attorney's quest to find out the truth about President Kennedy's assassination leads him to uncover a sinister conspiracy. Fact-based drama, starring Kevin Costner

Austrian businessman Oskar Schindler strives to save Jews destined from the Holocaust by employing them in his factory. Oscar-winning drama, starring Liam Neeson and Ben Kingsley

Critically acclaimed drama about a hotelier in conflict-ravaged Rwanda attempting to save the lives of hundreds of refugees. Don Cheadle gives an Oscar-nominated performance in the lead

Next on: Sunday 22nd November 7:00pm EST - KWGN (CW)

A society girl is prevented from committing suicide by a penniless passenger during the ship's ill-fated voyage, and soon falls in love. Oscar-winning drama, starring Kate Winslet

Oscar-winning drama, starring Russell Crowe as a betrayed Roman general who finds fame as a gladiator, but never loses sight of his goal - to exact revenge on the murderous emperor

Zack Snyder's stunning action adventure, based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller, is a fictionalised recreation of the historic Battle of Thermopylae. Gerard Butler stars as King Leonidas, the strong-willed ruler of Sparta who assembles 300 of his finest warriors and takes them into battle against the invading Persian forces. While the brave men fight for their country, Queen Gorgo (Lena Headey) desperately tries to rally support for her husband back at home before it's too late. Dominic West, David Wenham, Vincent Regan, Rodrigo Santoro and Michael Fassbender also star.

A secret romance between a prince of Troy and a rival king's wife sparks off a bitter and bloody war against a vast empire. As the battle lines are drawn, the leader of the Trojan army finds himself drawn into an intense personal conflict with the mightiest warrior of the invading forces. Wolfgang Petersen's epic adventure, based on the ancient Greek myth, starring Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, Brian Cox, Sean Bean and Peter O'Toole.

Next on: Saturday 21st November 7:30pm EST - FX Networks Inc.

Oliver Stone's ambitious but leaden historical epic, telling the story of the Macedonian king who earned himself a reputation as one of the greatest military leaders in the history of warfare. Rising to the throne at the age of 20, Alexander embarked on an 11-year military campaign to bring more and more nations under his increasingly tyrannical rule and create the most powerful empire in the known world. Starring Colin Farrell, Angelina Jolie, Val Kilmer and Anthony Hopkins

Next on: Wednesday 25th November 11:00am EST - Syfy

Conclusion of the historical epic, with Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. The legendary Egyptian Queen strengthens her grip on power by exploiting tensions within the Roman Empire

A band of soldiers fighting for Rome in the last days of the empire await their discharge from service. The men must first cross to Britain on one last mission to rescue a high-ranking Roman and his son from invading Saxons - an endeavour that mark the beginning of a legend. Historical adventure, starring Clive Owen, Keira Knightley and Ray Winstone.

Next on: Saturday 21st November 2:00pm EST - Syfy

Ridley Scott's historical epic, set during the time of the Crusades, stars Orlando Bloom as a blacksmith who embarks on a voyage to Jerusalem, where he rises to knighthood and pledges to defend the city and its people. However, the city's ailing king has little time to live, and his efforts to maintain a fragile peace between Christians and Muslims seem doomed to die with him as factions on both sides scheme to seize power. Ridley Scott brings the medieval era vividly to life and assembles a first class cast, including Eva Green, Liam Neeson, Brendan Gleeson and Edward Norton, unrecognisable as the masked leper king.

Next on: Saturday 21st November 2:30pm EST - FX Networks Inc.

Oscar-winning historical epic, following Scottish hero William Wallace's efforts to drive the English out of his country. Directed by and starring Mel Gibson. With Patrick McGoohan

Epic retelling of the renowned explorer's near-disastrous journey to discover the New World. Dreadful all-star historical drama, with Marlon Brando, Tom Selleck and Rachel Ward

A revealing look at how the royal family and the newly elected Tony Blair dealt with the death of Princess Diana in 1997. Oscar-winning drama, with Helen Mirren and Michael Sheen.

Fact-based drama inspired by events on September 11. The film focuses on two police officers who became trapped amidst the wreckage of one of the twin towers while they oversaw the evacuation, and examines the effects of the tragic incident on their families. Directed by Oliver Stone and starring Nicolas Cage, Maria Bello, Michael Pena and Maggie Gyllenhaal.

A world-weary, retired soldier is forced to take up arms once again to avenge the unprovoked murder of his son at the hands of the British during the American War of Independence - and finds himself up against a sadistic officer who wreaks havoc in the surrounding area. Roland Emmerich's adventure is a rollicking good watch. Mel Gibson takes the lead as the vengeful hero, ably supported by Jason Isaacs, Chris Cooper, Joely Richardson and the late Heath Ledger. Directed by Roland Emmerich.

Next on: Sunday 22nd November 8:00pm EST - Turner Network TV

Tom Hanks stars in this terrific fact-based drama about Apollo 13's mission to the moon, which almost ended in disaster after an explosion left the crew stranded in space

Next on: Tuesday 17th November 9:00am EST - Home Box Office 2

John Madden directs Judi Dench, Billy Connolly and Gerard Butler in this moving period drama, detailing Queen Victoria's relationship with Mr. Brown. Whilst mourning the passing of her husband; Prince Albert, the Queen embarks on a friendship that awakens her from her depression. Rumours of a secret marriage lead to the Queen's reputation being tainted, as her advisers try to regain their influences over her.

A Scottish doctor in the inner circle of 1970s Ugandan dictator Idi Amin slowly becomes aware of the horror surrounding him. Political thriller, with Forest Whitaker and James McAvoy

Stanley Kubrick's drama follows a platoon of raw Marine recruits from their gruelling basic training to their first clash with enemy forces during a decisive battle in 1968. One of the best in the spate of 'Nam movies from the late 1980s, boasting stunning photography, great performances and harrowing scenes in which no punches are pulled. Matthew Modine, Adam Baldwin, Dorian Harewood, Kevyn Major Howard, Arliss Howard, Vincent D'Onofrio star, but the film is dominated by R Lee Ermey's unforgettable performance as their tough drill instructor. Nominated for “Best Screenplay based on Material from Another Medium” at the 1988 Oscars.