Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "state-funeral"

1. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

PG-13 | 151 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Batman is manipulated by Lex Luthor to fear Superman. Superman´s existence is meanwhile dividing the world and he is framed for murder during an international crisis. The heroes clash and force the neutral Wonder Woman to reemerge.

Director: Zack Snyder | Stars: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg

Votes: 752,598 | Gross: $330.36M

2. London Has Fallen (2016)

R | 99 min | Action, Thriller

In London for the Prime Minister's funeral, Mike Banning is caught up in a plot to assassinate all the attending world leaders.

Director: Babak Najafi | Stars: Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, Angela Bassett

Votes: 169,683 | Gross: $62.68M

3. The Death of Stalin (2017)

R | 107 min | Comedy, Drama, History

Moscow, 1953. After being in power for nearly 30 years, Soviet dictator, Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin, takes ill and quickly dies. Now the members of the Council of Ministers scramble for power.

Director: Armando Iannucci | Stars: Steve Buscemi, Simon Russell Beale, Jeffrey Tambor, Andrea Riseborough

Votes: 113,484 | Gross: $8.05M

4. All the King's Men (2006)

PG-13 | 128 min | Drama, Thriller

Based on the Robert Penn Warren novel. The life of populist Southerner Willie Stark, a political creature loosely based on Governor Huey Long of Louisiana.

Director: Steven Zaillian | Stars: Sean Penn, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Anthony Hopkins

Votes: 25,604 | Gross: $7.22M

5. The Devils (1971)

R | 111 min | Biography, Drama, History

In 17th-century France, Father Urbain Grandier's protection of the city of Loudun from the corrupt Cardinal Richelieu is undermined by a sexually repressed nun's accusation of witchcraft.

Director: Ken Russell | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Oliver Reed, Dudley Sutton, Max Adrian

Votes: 18,673 | Gross: $1.13M

6. Love Field (1992)

PG-13 | 105 min | Drama

Devastated by President Kennedy's assassination, Dallas-based hairstylist Lurene Hallett boards a bus for the funeral in Washington D.C. where she meets a perplexing father and his daughter who greatly impact her journey.

Director: Jonathan Kaplan | Stars: Michelle Pfeiffer, Dennis Haysbert, Stephanie McFadden, Brian Kerwin

Votes: 4,357 | Gross: $1.95M

7. Rommel (2012 TV Movie)

TV-14 | 120 min | Action, Biography, Drama

The story of the final seven months in the life of German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel.

Director: Niki Stein | Stars: Ulrich Tukur, Tim Bergmann, Johannes Silberschneider, Benjamin Sadler

Votes: 2,488

8. Bertie and Elizabeth (2002 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 99 min | Biography, Drama, Romance

A chronicle of the life of George VI, who was forced to become King following the abdication of his brother Edward VIII, and his relationship with his wife, Elizabeth.

Director: Giles Foster | Stars: James Wilby, Alan Bates, Eileen Atkins, Dolly Wells

Votes: 704

9. Tirangaa (1992)

Not Rated | 168 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

Brigadier Suryadev Singh and Police Inspector Shivajirao Waghle are appointed to bring down Pralayanth, a terrorist who murdered officer Rudrapratap Chauhan and plans to evade India.

Director: Mehul Kumar | Stars: Raaj Kumar, Nana Patekar, Deepak Shirke, Mamta Kulkarni

Votes: 2,190

10. Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years (1977 TV Movie)

155 min | Biography, Drama

The story of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt during their 12-year stay at the White House.

Director: Daniel Petrie | Stars: Jane Alexander, Edward Herrmann, Priscilla Pointer, Walter McGinn

Votes: 344

11. Majesteit (2010)

100 min | Drama

One hour before the State Opening of Parliament, something very unusual happens. The Prime Minister appears and demands an adjustment to the Queen's speech. The speech concerns aid to ... See full summary »

Director: Peter de Baan | Stars: Marcel Hensema, Ben Abelsma, Nettie Blanken, Hans Croiset

Votes: 369

12. JFK: The Final Evidence (2023)

Documentary, Action, Crime

In this two-part series, explore the mystery behind the assassination of President John F Kennedy with Dr David J Hall.

Stars: Emma Long, David J. Hall, Chris Moran

Votes: 26

13. H2O (2004)

177 min | Drama

When Canada's Prime Minister drowns in what appears to be a boating accident, his son takes office and is drawn into a deceptive world of power and corruption.

Stars: Callum Keith Rennie, Michael Murphy, Barry Flatman, Louise Portal

Votes: 286

14. In the Labyrinth (1967)

21 min | Animation, Short

A multi-image large-format film retelling of the Greek myth of Theseus and symbolizing the life of a modern man; each one in a personal labyrinth that must find their own path to triumph.

Directors: Roman Kroitor, Colin Low, Hugh O'Connor

Votes: 115

15. L'Iran: une révolution cinématographique (2006 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 98 min | Documentary

Today Iranian cinema is one of the most highly regarded national cinemas in the world, regularly winning festival awards and critical acclaim for films which combine remarkable artistry and... See full summary »

Director: Nader T. Homayoun | Stars: Rakhshan Banietemad, Bahram Beyzaie, Farokh Ghafari, Bahman Ghobadi

Votes: 235

16. Air Force One: The Planes and the Presidents (1991 TV Movie)

Documentary

Several important historical events occurred on the planes with call sign Air Force One. These events are described within the backdrop of the evolution of the presidents' airplanes.

Director: Elliott Sluhan | Star: Charlton Heston

Votes: 32

17. Story of Queen Elizabeth II (2002)

108 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Queen Elizabeth has witnessed some of the most radical changes in British society's long history, but still remains a much-loved and respected monarch with an incredible story to tell, as ... See full summary »

Director: Mont Tombleson | Stars: Jennie Bond, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, King George VI

18. Diana: The Day Britain Cried (2017 TV Movie)

58 min | Documentary

Retrospective documentary marking the 20th anniversary of the funeral of Princess Diana narrated by Kate Winslet.

Director: Leslie Woodhead | Stars: Kate Winslet, Graham Craker, Michael Jay, Malcolm Ross

Votes: 51

19. Billy Graham: God's Ambassador (2006 Video)

Not Rated | 122 min | Documentary, Biography, Romance

The life and times of the evangelist Billy Graham are the subject of this documentary.

Director: Michael Merriman | Stars: John Akers, Cliff Barrows, Ralph Bell, Richard Bewes

Votes: 75

20. Dief! (1981)

27 min | Documentary, Short, Biography

The life and career of the charismatic and controversial Canadian Prime Minister, John Diefenbaker.

Director: William Canning | Stars: Lincoln Alexander, Joe Clark, John Crosbie, Bill Davis

Votes: 19

21. Code Geass (2006–2008)
Episode: Ubawareta kamen (2006)

TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Suzaku is enrolled in Ashford Academy, but is shunned because of his association in the murder of the previous Viceroy. Although he and Lelouch are old friends, they decide to keep it a secret for Lelouch's sake.

Director: Gorô Taniguchi | Stars: Jun Fukuyama, Takahiro Sakurai, Yukana, Kaori Nazuka

Votes: 1,083

22. First Ladies (2020)
Episode: Jackie Kennedy (2020)

Not Rated | 40 min | Documentary, Biography

Jackie Kennedy's time in the White House was short--35 tumultuous months that promised a new dawn for America but were marked by private betrayal and public tragedy. Using rarely-seen ... See full summary »

Director: Kim Duke | Stars: Robin Wright, Kati Marton, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Sally Bedell Smith

Votes: 59

23. Disraeli: Portrait of a Romantic (1978)
Episode: The Chief 1872-1881 (1978)

Biography, Drama, History

Disreali leads Britain as Prime minister and favorite of the Queen as he protects British interests in the Suez Canal and the Balkans.

Director: Claude Whatham | Stars: Ian McShane, Rosemary Leach, Brewster Mason, David de Keyser

Votes: 14

24. First Ladies (2020)
Episode: Nancy Reagan (2020)

Not Rated | 40 min | Documentary, Biography

Nancy Reagan is popularly known as the doting wife of President Ronald Reagan, but in reality, she had much more than a supporting role in the first 'Hollywood' presidency. From Ronald ... See full summary »

Director: Liz Mermin | Stars: Robin Wright, Ken Duberstein, Karen Tumulty, Bob Colacello

Votes: 57

25. First Ladies (2020)
Episode: Eleanor Roosevelt (2020)

Not Rated | 40 min | Documentary, Biography

Eleanor Roosevelt and former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt created arguably the most formidable political partnership in American history. Eleanor's desolate childhood sowed the seeds... See full summary »

Director: Katharine English | Stars: Robin Wright, Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, Paul Sparrow, Allida Black

Votes: 52

26. Jeremy Vine (2018– )
Episode: Episode #4.24 (2021)

120 min | News, Reality-TV, Talk-Show

Today, Jeremy asks - Should people be jailed if they skip isolation? Does Captain Sir Tom Moore deserve a state funeral? Should you give your kids a cheese sandwich every day? Plus, the Stories of the Day.

Director: Bee Badik | Stars: Jeremy Vine, Storm, Rachel Shabi, Lowri Turner

27. Churchill (2021)
Episode: Curtain Call (2021)

45 min | Documentary, Biography

A look at Winston Churchill's final years and the reckless behaviour that threatened to undermine his legacy. However, when the end came, his state funeral was one of the largest Britain had ever seen.

Director: Stephanie Seabrook | Stars: Aaron Neil, Katherine Carter

Votes: 8

28. Hitler's Bodyguard (2008– )
Episode: Jewish and Emigre Attempts to Kill Hitler (2010)

TV-14 | 47 min | Documentary, History

As the Nazis amped up their anti-Semitic and expansionist activities, Jewish groups, Soviet Communists, and Otto Strasser's rival Black Front all targeted Hitler.

Directors: Jonathan Martin, Philip Nugus | Stars: Haj Amin Al-Husseini, Yitzhak Ben-Ami, Kai-Shek Chiang, Sepp Dietrich

Votes: 41

29. Hitler's Bodyguard (2008– )
Episode: Attempts to Kill Hitler at Wolf's Lair (2010)

TV-14 | 47 min | Documentary, History

Heavily camouflaged and fortified, Hitler's military headquarters in Poland saw several assassination attempts--including one that came closest to succeeding.

Directors: Jonathan Martin, Philip Nugus | Stars: Dwight D. Eisenhower, Roland Freisler, Joseph Goebbels, Adolf Hitler

Votes: 37

30. The Century: America's Time (1999– )
Episode: Homefront: 1941-1945 (1999)

Not Rated | Documentary

The years 1941 through 1945. The human cost of World War II, shows the atrocities of Germany and Japan, firebombing by the Allies, the use of Atomic weapons, ending with the Nuremberg trials.

Director: Roger Goodman | Stars: Peter Jennings, Bud Abbott, Stephen Ambrose, Lou Costello

Votes: 8

31. 1945-1953: From World War to Cold War (2018)
Episode: The Dawn of the Cold War

56 min | Documentary, History, War

For the past four years, the top scientists on the planet had been perfecting what was to become the absolute weapon: the atomic bomb.

Director: Emilie Lançon | Stars: François Kersaudy, Clifton Truman Daniel, Curtis Roosevelt, Yuri Borko

32. The Balkans in Flames (2021–2022)
Episode: Tinderbox Yugoslavia (2021)

Documentary, History, War

We begin with the search for traces in Yugoslavia's prehistory. Under the influence of changing rulers and empires, the country's structure is formed over centuries as home to five ... See full summary »

Stars: Misha Glenny, Marie-Janine Calic, Herfried Münkler, James Gow

33. The Balkans in Flames (2021–2022)
Episode: Yugoslavia In Ruins (2021)

Documentary, History, War

The Srebrenica massacre is a wake-up call for the international community, which decides to intervene after four years of war. That same year, the warring parties sign a peace treaty. But ... See full summary »

Stars: Misha Glenny, James Gow, Marie-Janine Calic, Gerry Kremer

34. The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs (1998– )
Episode: Programme 4 (1998)

48 min | Documentary, History, War

1970-79. The Yom Kippur War and the 1978 Arab-Israeli Agreement.

Director: Dai Richards | Stars: Vadim Kirpichenko, Elliot Richardson, Joseph Sisco, Abba Eban

35. Military Masterminds (2022)
Episode: Guerrilla Warfare (2022)

52 min | Documentary, History, War

Looking at how Mao Zedong, Fidel Castro, Josip Broz Tito and Võ Nguyên Giáp used Guerrilla Warfare to overcome a militarily superior enemy.

Director: Roberto Irwin | Stars: Eric Y. Shibuya, Eric Gomez, James Rogers, William Leogrande

36. Air Crash Investigation (2003– )
Episode: Accident or Assassination (2016)

TV-14 | 44 min | Documentary, Crime, History

When a government Lear 45 crashes in the heart of Mexico City, the NTSB investigators are rushed by the Mexican president to determine whether the cause of the crash was a cartel bomb, mechanical failure or simply a rookie pilot mistake.

Director: Michael Sinyi | Stars: Jonathan Aris, Stephen Bogaert, Paulino Nunes, Alejandro Ampudia

Votes: 117

37. Mystères d'archives (2009– )
Episode: 1948: Les funérailles de Gandhi (2015)

26 min | Documentary, Short, History

Films about the funeral of Mahatma Gandhi in the newly independent India.

Directors: Julien Gaurichon, Serge Viallet | Stars: Henri Cartier-Bresson, Abha Gandhi, Manu Gandhi, Mohandas K. Gandhi

Votes: 9

38. Veep (2012–2019)
Episode: Veep (2019)

TV-MA | 46 min | Comedy

The nominating fight between Selina and her rivals reaches its climax, as their race comes to an historic finish.

Director: David Mandel | Stars: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky, Tony Hale, Reid Scott

Votes: 1,969

39. American Dynasties: The Kennedys (2018)
Episode: The Legend of Camelot (2018)

42 min | Documentary, History

Numbed by grief after the assassination of her husband, Jackie crafts JFK's legacy, while Bobby becomes a champion of the dispossessed and the family's next great political hope.

Director: Jonathan Jones | Stars: Martin Sheen, Sally Bedell Smith, Richard Mahoney, Kate Andersen Brower

Votes: 52