The ever-expanding Roman empire is on the brink of disorder being led by the inept and infantile twin emperors Geta (Joseph Quinn) and Caracalla (Fred Hechinger). When General Acacius (Pedro Pascal) returns to the city with a ship full of slaves after conquering a North African territory, the emperors organize a days-long event of games…
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Napoleon
Napoleon Bonaparte (Joaquin Phoenix) led the French Republican Army under the cover of night to overtake the Federalist troops stationed at the port city of Toulon, using their own cannons to scuttle the Navy ships docked on the shores. This victory would be the first of many from the man who would rise in the…
House of Gucci
In 1972, Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga) marries Maurizio Gucci (Adam Driver) in a rags to riches fairytale wedding, but this story is not destined to end happily ever after. After the passing of Rodolfo Gucci (Jeremy Irons), who never looked kindly on Patriza’s humble beginnings, she pushes her soft-spoken husband to take control of the…
The Last Duel
In 14th century France, a grievous crime occurs. While Sir Jean de Carrouges (Matt Damon) is away, his wife, Marguerite (Jodie Comer), is ambushed and raped. She accuses Jaques Le Gris (Adam Driver), a friend of her husband, of the crime. Enraged, Sir Jean appeals to King Charles VI (Alex Lawther) to settle this matter through judicial…
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