The Best Movies Based On History Novels ➊

From the Trojan War to the Civil Rights Movement, film adaptations ofhistorical novels combine fact and fiction. The best movies based on history books feature real life events. Many films based on historical novels feature political figures while other good history movies that are books feature fictional characters living in historic times. Some of the best history films based off books have even won Academy Awards. What historic novels adapted into movies will you find on this list. Forrest Gump has to be near the top. Based on Winston Groom's book of the same name, Forrest Gump stars Tom Hanks as the title character who finds himself at several historic events. The March on the Pentagon, The Stand in the Schoolhouse Door, and the Vietnam War are just a few of the noteworthy events featured in the film. Dances with Wolves is another good movie based on a historical novel. Ralph Fiennes and Kristin Scott Thomas star in The English Patient, based on Michael Ondaatje's novel. Other good movies based on historical books includeEnemy at the Gates,Spartacus, The Scarlet Letter, and Troy. Which movie based on a historical novel is the best? Give your favorites a vote and and please add any great new films we may have missed. Photo: Paramount Pictures 0:00 - Intro 0:00:08 - The Hunchback of Notre Dame 0:00:18 - The Grapes of Wrath 0:00:28 - The English Patient 0:00:37 - Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World 0:00:46 - The Physician 0:00:55 - Cold Mountain 0:01:04 - Enemy at the Gates 0:01:14 - Downfall 0:01:23 - The Pianist 0:01:32 - Shutter Island 0:01:41 - True Grit 0:01:50 - Glory 0:01:59 - The Hunchback of Notre Dame 0:02:09 - Troy 0:02:18 - The Three Musketeers 0:02:28 - Hidden Figures 0:02:37 - The Sound of Music 0:02:47 - Dances with Wolves 0:02:57 - The Last of the Mohicans 0:03:07 - The Godfather 0:03:16 - Spartacus 0:03:26 - The Help 0:03:35 - Schindler's List 0:03:45 - Gone with the Wind 0:03:55 - Forrest Gump ➊▶️ MUSIC BY: https://bit.ly/DreamHeaven ➋About Toplaza We work for you! Toplaza makes interesting, diverse, fun tops of events, performers, actors, politicians, places, and much more. Don't miss everyday updates! ➌Subscribe    / @toplaza7755