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40 Powerful Movies About Genocide (Ranker)

History has often been marked by dark and tragic events, and cinema has the power to bring these stories to life. Movies about historical genocides offer a poignant look into some of humanity's most harrowing moments, shedding light on the atrocities committed and honoring the memories of those who suffered. These films not only educate but also evoke deep emotional responses, reminding viewers of the importance of remembering and learning from the past.
From powerful dramas to heart-wrenching documentaries, this list highlights some of the best movies that depict historical genocides. Each film captures different aspects of these tragic events, offering unique perspectives and insights.
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Schindler's List (1993)
Schindler's List (1993)
Rotten Tomatoes®   98%
2
The Pianist (2002)
The Pianist (2002)
Rotten Tomatoes®   95%
3
Hotel Rwanda (2004)
Hotel Rwanda (2004)
Rotten Tomatoes®   91%
4
Life Is Beautiful (1997)
Life Is Beautiful (1997)
Rotten Tomatoes®   80%
5
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008)
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008)
Rotten Tomatoes®   64%
6
Conspiracy (2001)
Conspiracy (2001)
Rotten Tomatoes®   100%
7
The Killing Fields (1984)
The Killing Fields (1984)
Rotten Tomatoes®   93%
8
The Pawnbroker (1964)
The Pawnbroker (1964)
9
The Promise (2016)
The Promise (2016)
10
Night Will Fall (2014)
Night Will Fall (2014)
Rotten Tomatoes®   100%
11
Amen. (2002)
Amen. (2002)
12
Anne Frank Remembered (1995)
Anne Frank Remembered (1995)
Rotten Tomatoes®   97%
13
Bent (1997)
Bent (1997)
Rotten Tomatoes®   75%
14
Triumph of the Spirit (1989)
Triumph of the Spirit (1989)
Rotten Tomatoes®   63%
15
The Search (1948)
The Search (1948)
Rotten Tomatoes®   100%
16
The Last Days (1998)
The Last Days (1998)
17
Me and the Colonel (1958)
Me and the Colonel (1958)
18
Sometimes in April (2005)
Sometimes in April (2005)
19
Out of the Ashes (2003)
Out of the Ashes (2003)
20
Paragraph 175 (2000)
Paragraph 175 (2000)
Rotten Tomatoes®   94%
21
Shake Hands With the Devil (2007)
Shake Hands With the Devil (2007)
22
Fateless (2005)
Fateless (2005)
23
The Last Butterfly (1991)
The Last Butterfly (1991)
24
Fugitive Pieces (2007)
Fugitive Pieces (2007)
Rotten Tomatoes®   68%
25
Adam Resurrected (2008)
Adam Resurrected (2008)
Rotten Tomatoes®   35%
26
Genocide (1981)
Genocide (1981)
27
Haven (2001)
Haven (2001)
28
The House on Telegraph Hill (1951)
The House on Telegraph Hill (1951)
29
Invincible (2001)
Invincible (2001)
Rotten Tomatoes®   55%
30
Occupied City (2023)
Occupied City (2023)
31
Paper Clips (2004)
Paper Clips (2004)
32
The Wall (1982)
The Wall (1982)
33
Ararat (2002)
Ararat (2002)
Rotten Tomatoes®   55%
34
I Have Never Forgotten You: The Life and Legacy of Simon Wiesenthal (2007)
I Have Never Forgotten You: The Life and Legacy of Simon Wiesenthal (2007)
35
The Memory Thief (2007)
The Memory Thief (2007)
Rotten Tomatoes®   80%
36
Watchers of the Sky (2014)
Watchers of the Sky (2014)
37
Liberation (1994)
Liberation (1994)
38
None Shall Escape (1944)
None Shall Escape (1944)
39
Lena: My 100 Children (1987)
Lena: My 100 Children (1987)
40
Come and See (1985)
Come and See (1985)
Rotten Tomatoes®   97%
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