Films about the arena

Films about the arena
The list of the best films about the arena, selected by visitors of our site: Pompeii, Ben-Hur, The Sign of the Cross, Mohenjo Daro, Dead in 5 Heartbeats, The Lost Viking, Collision Course, Believer, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, Beyond the Mask.

In the top there are new films of 2021, a plot description and trailers for films that have already been released.

Markimdb: 5.5
Genreaction, melodrama, drama, adventure
CountryUSA, Canada, Germany, United Kingdom
Duration01:45

In 79 A.D., Milo, a slave turned gladiator, finds himself in a race against time to save his true love Cassia, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy merchant who has been unwillingly betrothed to a corrupt Roman Senator. As Mount Vesuvius erupts in a torrent of blazing lava, Milo must fight his way out of the arena in order to save his beloved as the once magnificent Pompeii crumbles around him.

Markimdb: 5.7
Genreaction, drama, adventure, history
CountryUSA
Duration02:34

A falsely accused nobleman survives years of slavery to take vengeance on his best friend who betrayed him.

Markimdb: 6.8
Genredrama, history
CountryUSA
Duration02:04

After burning Rome, Emperor Nero decides to blame the Christians, and issues the edict that they are all to be caught and sent to the arena. Two old Christians are caught, and about to be hauled off, when Marcus, the highest military official in Rome, comes upon them. When he sees their stepdaughter Mercia, he instantly falls in love with her and frees them. Marcus pursues Mercia, which gets him into trouble with Emperor (for being easy on Christians) and with the Empress, who loves him and is jealous.

Markimdb: 5.6
Genreaction, drama, adventure, history
CountryIndia

Village lad Sarman is drawn to big, bad Mohenjo Daro - and its mascot Chaani. But Chaani must wed Munja, son of Mohenjo Daro's ruler, Maham. Will Sarman find love - and more - in Mohenjo Daro?

Markimdb: 6
Genreaction, drama, adventure, crime
CountryUSA
Duration01:51

Adapted from the successful novel, Dead in 5 Heartbeats, by Ralph "Sonny" Barger with Keith and Kent Zimmerman. The story follows the Infidelz MC's former President, Patch Kinkade, who has left his personal demons behind for the calm of desert life. When war erupts between his brothers he left behind and the rival Hooligans, Patch rides back into town to either make peace or do battle.

Markimdb: 3.9
Genreaction, adventure, history
CountryUnited Kingdom

A young Viking called Vitharr arrives in Britain with dreams of conquest and adventure, but when his family and clan are ambushed and killed, he must survive alone in this strange,dangerous new land as he searches for his Uncle's settlement.

Markimdb: 3.4
Genrefantastic, action, thriller, drama, adventure
CountryUSA
Duration01:24

Kate Parks has spent the past year on tour promoting her book, an in-depth look at the attempted cover up of her husband's death in a plane crash. Now all she wants is to return home to her daughter, 15-year-old Samantha. But when a powerful solar flare strikes her flight home, killing the pilot, knocking out the co-pilot and frying all the electronic systems on the plane, it looks like she may not get there. As panic sets in among the passengers, Kate works with flight attendant Jake to manage the growing chaos and tension on the plane as she tries to keep 30,000 tons of steel hurtling through the air at 500 miles per hour. Flying blind, Kate tries to find a way to communicate with air traffic control - one way or another, this plane is coming down. With the passengers' lives on the line, Kate will have to find a way to land safely... or never see her daughter again.

Markimdb: 6.5
Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime, detective
CountrySouth Korea
Duration01:42

After a traumatic event, a drug trafficker turns sides and conspires with a dangerously ambitious undercover police officer to bring down the mysterious kingpin of a major drug cartel. (Remake of the Chinese film “Drug War,” 2012.)

Markimdb: 5.9
Genreaction, fantasy, melodrama, drama, adventure, detective
CountryGermany, Canada
Duration02:10

    In New York City, Clary Fray, a seemingly ordinary teenager, learns that she is descended from a line of Shadowhunters — half-angel warriors who protect humanity from evil forces. After her mother disappears, Clary joins forces with a group of Shadowhunters and enters Downworld, an alternate realm filled with demons, vampires, and a host of other creatures. Clary and her companions must find and protect an ancient cup that holds the key to her mother's future.

    Markimdb: 5.1
    Genreaction, melodrama, drama, adventure
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:25

    A former assassin tries to redeem himself by becoming a masked highwayman in Colonial America.

    Markimdb: 5.8
    Genredrama, history
    CountryRussia
    Duration01:55

    The story is set at the times of Peter the Great’s reforms. At those times when an emerging empire was wreaking havoc on provincial medievalism. The times were the melting pot of everything – of beliefs and of nations. The history of Russian Asia was made by captive Swedes, outlanders, Bokharan merchants, civil servants and officers, convicts, architects and chroniclers, Chinese smugglers, shamans and escaped dissenters, Orthodox missionaries and warlike steppe-dwellers Jungars.

    Markimdb: 6
    Genreaction, fantasy, melodrama, drama
    CountryUSA, Canada, United Kingdom
    Duration01:50

    Theseus is a mortal man chosen by Zeus to lead the fight against the ruthless King Hyperion, who is on a rampage across Greece to obtain a weapon that can destroy humanity.

    Markimdb: 3
    Genrefantastic, action, thriller, drama, adventure
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:28

    A gigantic meteors enters Earth's orbit and begins to disintegrate, showering the entire planet with debris.

    Markimdb: 6.2
    Genredrama, history
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:54

    In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila (Tatum) arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore the reputation of his father, the commander of the Ninth. Accompanied only by his British slave Esca (Bell), Marcus sets out across Hadrian's Wall into the uncharted highlands of Caledonia - to confront its savage tribes, make peace with his father's memory, and retrieve the lost legion's golden emblem, the Eagle of the Ninth.

    Markimdb: 5.5
    Genreaction, thriller, drama, adventure, military
    CountryUnited Kingdom
    Duration01:30

    The true story of the formation of Ian Fleming's 30 Commando unit, a precursor for the elite forces in the U.K.

    Markimdb: 6.4
    Genreaction, drama, military, biography, history
    CountryIndia

    Story of Rani Lakshmibai, one of the leading figures of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and her resistance to the British Rule.

    Markimdb: 6.2
    Genreaction, fantasy, drama, adventure
    CountryRussia
    Duration02:01

    These are times when one civilization is replacing another. A new era is about to begin in Central Eurasia. Scythians, the proud warriors, are all but gone. The few of their descendants have become ruthless mercenary assassins, the “waves of Ares.” Lutobor, is a soldier with a difficult task at hand. He becomes involved in internecine conflicts and sets off on a perilous journey to save his family. His guide is a captive Scythian by the name of Weasel. Lutobor and Weasel are enemies. They pray to different gods but must embark on this journey together. They brave the wild steppes, moving toward the last haven of the Scythians, to what seems to be their inevitable demise…

    Markimdb: 6.2
    Genredrama, history
    CountryChina
    Duration02:02

    For generations the Zhao family has wielded power, until their mortal enemy TU’AN GU slaughters the entire clan, determined to wipe out their influence forever. But one Zhao baby survives hidden by CHENG YING the doctor who delivered him. When Tu’an Gu learns of the baby’s escape he seizes every infant in the city, vowing to kill them all unless the Zhao baby is surrendered. As the tyrant’s soldiers arrive at Cheng Ying’s home the frantic doctor hides his wife with their own baby whilst surrendering the Zhao child as his own. But his family is discovered; his baby is presumed to be the Zhao heir and murdered along with his wife for harboring the infant. Now set on revenge Cheng Ying enrolls the Zhao orphan into the service of the Tu’an Gu household, plotting to use him as an instrument of vengeance when he comes of age.

    Markimdb: 4.4
    Genreaction, drama, crime
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:21

    A group of friends plan out a detailed heist that turns deadly when one betrays the other by taking off with the goods. Taking matters into his own hands, Sonny seeks out his revenge teaming up with the most dangerous mob boss in town to get back what is rightfully his. When he finally comes face to face with his longtime friend he will be forced to make a life changing choice.

    Markimdb: 5.4
    Genreaction, drama, history
    CountryLuxembourg, United Kingdom, Germany, South Africa
    Duration01:37

    A band of Vikings cross enemy lines and a panicked race begins. The losers will pay with their lives.

    Markimdb: 6.5
    Genreaction, drama, adventure, history
    CountryNetherlands, Hungary, Belgium

    While she fights a heroic battle against the Spanish besieger with her female army, Kenau, driven by hate and sorrow of the execution of her youngest daughter, is threatened to also lose her eldest daughter, because her fear and pain are covered by her stubborn closeness.

    Markimdb: 6.3
    Genreaction, drama
    CountryIndia

    A cop decides to take on his godfather, who raised him from childhood, and make him realize the error of his ways.

    Markimdb: 2.4
    Genrefantastic, action, thriller, drama, adventure
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:29

    After freak climate and weather events destroy the world around them, a group of rogue scientists attempt to reverse the deadly new ice age.

    Markimdb: 5.5
    Genrefantastic, thriller, fantasy, drama, detective
    CountryUnited Kingdom

    The world at an end, a dying mother sends her young son on a quest to find the place that grants wishes.

    Markimdb: 1.6
    Genreaction, thriller, melodrama, drama, adventure
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:30

    On the 100th anniversary of the original voyage, a modern luxury liner christened "Titanic 2," follows the path of its namesake. But when a tsunami hurls an ice berg into the new ship's path, the passengers and crew must fight to avoid a similar fate.

    Markimdb: 2.1
    Genrefantastic, action, thriller, drama, adventure
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:11

    When a discredited L.A. Seismologist warns of an impending 12.7 earthquake, no one takes her seriously. Now on her own, she races desperately to get her family to safety before the earthquake breaks Los Angeles apart from the mainland.

    Markimdb: 6.1
    Genreaction, fantasy, melodrama, drama, adventure
    CountryTaiwan, Hong Kong, USA, China
    Duration02:21

    A story of lost love, young love, a legendary sword and one last opportunity at redemption.

    Markimdb: 4.4
    Genreaction, drama, adventure, military, history
    CountryUnited Kingdom
    Duration01:31

    Returning to his homeland after years of slavery, a Norman prince seeks revenge on his father's murderer – his ruthless uncle, Earl Durant. Gaining the trust of a band of exiled farmers, he leads them into battle against Durant, exploiting them in his inexorable quest for vengeance. As one by one they are slaughtered in the brutal battle, will the prince sacrifice everything an everyone to fulfil his quest for blood?

    Markimdb: 7
    Genreaction, thriller, drama, detective
    CountryIndia

    The film's plot is set in the backdrop of 26/11 serial blasts in Mumbai, and revolves around Ashok Kumar (Ajith), who is on a mission to expose a scam regarding faulty bullet proof jackets that are provided to security forces, which resulted in many bloody deaths including his best friend and colleague, Assistant Commissioner Sanjay (Rana).

    Markimdb: 6.7
    Genredrama, military, biography, history
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:36

    April 14, 1865. One gunshot. One assassin hell-bent on killing a tyrant, as he charged the 16th President of the United States. And in one moment, our nation was forever changed. This is the most dramatic and resonant crime in American history: the true story of the killing of Abraham Lincoln. From Executive Producers Ridley Scott and Tony Scott, and narrated by Tom Hanks, National Geographic Channel's first ever docudrama, Killing Lincoln, based on the New York Times bestseller, combines re-creations with historical insight in a thrilling chronicle of the final days of President Lincoln and his assassin, John Wilkes Booth.

    Markimdb: 3.6
    Genrefantastic, action, thriller, fantasy, drama, adventure
    CountryCanada, USA
    Duration01:26

    Just in time for the joyous holiday season, this film connects the ancient Mayan prophecy of worldwide destruction at the end of 2012, and the iconic holiday song, The 12 Days of Christmas. But there is hope: a father learns that his daughter is really the "Chosen One" who, alone, can stop further catastrophe - if he can stave off the lunatic townspeople blaming her for the community's destruction.

    Markimdb: 6.9
    Genreaction, drama, western, military, biography, history
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:49

    In 1863, Mississippi farmer Newt Knight serves as a medic for the Confederate Army. Opposed to slavery, Knight would rather help the wounded than fight the Union. After his nephew dies in battle, Newt returns home to Jones County to safeguard his family but is soon branded an outlaw deserter. Forced to flee, he finds refuge with a group of runaway slaves hiding out in the swamps. Forging an alliance with the slaves and other farmers, Knight leads a rebellion that would forever change history.

    Markimdb: 6.3
    Genreaction, thriller, drama, adventure, military, history
    CountryUnited Kingdom, France, USA
    Duration01:37

    Britain, A.D. 117. Quintus Dias, the sole survivor of a Pictish raid on a Roman frontier fort, marches north with General Virilus' legendary Ninth Legion, under orders to wipe the Picts from the face of the Earth and destroy their leader, Gorlacon.

    Markimdb: 2.6
    Genrefantastic, action, drama, adventure
    CountryCanada, USA, Bulgaria

    A TV weatherman tries to prove his theory that a series of unexplained catastrophes are the result of powerful winds found in the upper atmosphere coming down to ground level. His claims attract the attention of government scientists, who need his help to control the phenomena before it destroys all life on Earth (Locatetv.com)

    Markimdb: 6.8
    Genreaction, thriller, drama, adventure
    CountryUSA, United Kingdom, Germany
    Duration01:51

    A 16-year-old girl raised by her father to be the perfect assassin is dispatched on a mission across Europe. Tracked by a ruthless operatives, she faces startling revelations about her existence and questions about her humanity.

    Markimdb: 3
    Genreaction, thriller, fantasy, adventure, military
    CountryGermany, Canada, USA, Bulgaria
    Duration01:26

    Hazen Kaine, an American contract killer living in Sofia, Bulgaria, gets more than he bargains for when he enters into a contract with the mob. One last job before he gets out and starts a new life for himself. The targets: the three children of royal billionaire Andon Dupont. Seems simple enough, or so he thought. Hazen apprehends the children, and before he can blink an eye, a simple necklace worn by one of the children sends his life spiraling back to medieval times. Now completely out of his element, Hazen fights for his life as he tries to escape a medieval army and a fierce fire-breathing dragon.

    Markimdb: 7.9
    Genreaction, comedy, adventure, western, detective
    CountryIndia

    In the pursuit of solving an ancient mystery of Amaravati, Narayana, a corrupt cop must battle the dangerous clan of dacoits and it's fierce leader.

    Markimdb: 5
    Genreaction, drama, crime
    CountryIndia
    Duration02:18

    A common man who transforms into a gangster revolts against the very system he once obediently followed by declaring war on the police, the government, and the industrialists.

    Markimdb: 6.2
    Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime
    CountryIndia
    Duration02:05

    ACP Vishnu is sent on a mission to investigate and clean the underbelly of Goa. During his investigation, he uncovers a huge racket and discovers the involvement of various politicians.

    Markimdb: 8
    Genreaction, drama, adventure, western, biography
    CountryUSA, Hong Kong, Taiwan
    Duration02:27

      In the 1820s, a frontiersman, Hugh Glass, sets out on a path of vengeance against those who left him for dead after a bear mauling.

      Markimdb: 7.1
      Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime
      CountryIndia
      Duration02:32

      Meera and Arjun are professionals living in Gurgaon. On their way to a luxurious desert holiday they stop on a Highway dhaba for dinner, where they witness a young girl being picked up by a bunch of hoodlums. Arjun chooses to step in, unmindful of the danger ahead.

      Markimdb: 5
      Genreaction, drama
      CountryIndia

      A NASA astronaut about to embark on a mission to Mars chooses turn a farmer to reclaim his land.

      Markimdb: 5.7
      Genremelodrama, drama, adventure, biography, history
      CountryUSA, Morocco
      Duration03:10

      A chronicle of Gertrude Bell's life, a traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer, and political attaché for the British Empire at the dawn of the twentieth century.

      Markimdb: 6.6
      Genreaction, drama, adventure
      CountryUSA, United Kingdom
      Duration02:28

      When soldier Robin happens upon the dying Robert of Loxley, he promises to return the man's sword to his family in Nottingham. There, he assumes Robert's identity; romances his widow, Marion; and draws the ire of the town's sheriff and King John's henchman, Godfrey.

      Markimdb: 6.7
      Genremelodrama, drama, biography, history
      CountryUSA, United Kingdom
      Duration02:15

      A drama about explorer John Smith and the clash between Native Americans and English settlers in the 17th century.

      Markimdb: 6.8
      Genrefantastic, action, drama, adventure
      CountryUSA, West Germany, United Kingdom
      Duration01:48

      A soldier from Earth crashlands on an alien world after sustaining battle damage. Eventually he encounters another survivor, but from the enemy species he was fighting; they band together to survive on this hostile world. In the end the human finds himself caring for his enemy in a completely unexpected way.

      Markimdb: 8.2
      Genredrama, military, biography, history
      CountryUSA
      Duration02:53

      This movie tells the story of Omar Mukhtar, an Arab Muslim rebel who fought against the Italian conquest of Libya in WWII. It gives western viewers a glimpse into this little-known region and chapter of history, and exposes the savage means by which the conquering army attempted to subdue the natives.

      Markimdb: 7.5
      Genreaction, drama, military, history
      CountryBelarus, Russia
      Duration02:11

      A war drama set during the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941, in which Russian troops held on to a border stronghold for nine days. The film shows the heroic defense of Brest Fortress, which has taken upon the first stroke of German fascist invaders on June 22 1941.

      Markimdb: 5.8
      Genredrama, military, history
      CountryKazakhstan, Russia, USA
      Duration01:52

      The Nomad is a historical epic set in 18th-century Kazakhstan. The film is a fictionalised account of the youth and coming-of-age of Ablai Khan, as he grows and fights to defend the fortress at Hazrat-e Turkestan from Dzungar invaders.

      Markimdb: 8
      Genreaction, drama, adventure
      CountryUSA
      Duration03:09

      In a land controlled by feudal barons, a great warrior and a young boy embark on a journey across a dangerous land to find enlightenment. A genre-bending martial arts series very loosely based on the classic Chinese tale Journey to the West.




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