Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "slave-rebellion"

1. Spartacus (2010–2013)

TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Biography

The life of Spartacus, the gladiator who lead a rebellion against the Romans. From his time as an ally of the Romans, to his betrayal and becoming a gladiator, to the rebellion he leads and its ultimate outcome.

Stars: Andy Whitfield, Lucy Lawless, Manu Bennett, Daniel Feuerriegel

Votes: 257,162

2. Spartacus (1960)

PG-13 | 197 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama

The slave Spartacus survives brutal training as a gladiator and leads a violent revolt against the decadent Roman Republic, as the ambitious Crassus seeks to gain power by crushing the uprising.

Directors: Stanley Kubrick, Anthony Mann | Stars: Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton

Votes: 143,282 | Gross: $30.00M

3. Burn! (1969)

R | 112 min | Action, Drama, War

In 1844, a British mercenary helps the revolting slaves of an Antilles island colony gain independence from Portugal, but later returns to hunt down a local rebel leader and former protégé.

Director: Gillo Pontecorvo | Stars: Marlon Brando, Evaristo Márquez, Renato Salvatori, Dana Ghia

Votes: 5,827 | Gross: $0.43M

4. The Birth of a Nation (2016)

R | 120 min | Biography, Drama, History

Nat Turner, a literate slave and preacher in the antebellum South, orchestrates an uprising.

Director: Nate Parker | Stars: Nate Parker, Armie Hammer, Penelope Ann Miller, Jackie Earle Haley

Votes: 21,828 | Gross: $15.86M

5. El Cid (2020–2021)

TV-14 | 70 min | Action, Drama, History

The story of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, a Castilian nobleman and war hero in medieval Spain.

Stars: Jaime Lorente, Francisco Ortiz, Alicia Sanz, Jaime Olías

Votes: 4,218

6. The Long Song (2018)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama

An adaptation of the award-winning novel by Andrea Levy. Set during the final days of slavery in 19th century Jamaica, following the trials, tribulations and survival of July and her odious mistress Caroline on a sugar plantation.

Stars: Tamara Lawrance, Hayley Atwell, Ayesha Antoine, Doña Croll

Votes: 1,779

7. The Slave Hunters (2010)

Action, Drama, History

Dae-gil is the leader of a group of slave hunters that are hired to find a runaway slave named Tae-ha, who was once a great warrior.

Stars: Jang Hyuk, Oh Ji-ho, Lee Da-hae, Kong Hyeong-jin

Votes: 1,098

8. The Slave (1962)

100 min | Adventure, Drama, History

During the power struggle between Caesar and Crassus, a Roman centurion, who is the lost son of Spartacus, is dispatched to Crassus' camp to observe his movements and keep Caesar informed.

Director: Sergio Corbucci | Stars: Steve Reeves, Jacques Sernas, Gianna Maria Canale, Claudio Gora

Votes: 580

9. Passing Strange (2009)

TV-MA | 135 min | Documentary, Musical

Director Spike Lee's passionate adaptation of the thrilling Broadway musical about a young bohemian who experiences sex, drugs and rock and roll on his journey to selfhood.

Directors: Spike Lee, Annie Dorsen | Stars: Stew, De'Adre Aziza, Eisa Davis, Colman Domingo

Votes: 419

10. Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
Episode: Let My People Go (1967)

TV-PG | 25 min | Western

The Chumash Indians, enslaved by Spanish soldiers in early day California, rebel against their captors. Their leader Paconio realizes they are trapped in the mission and talks with the Padre to find a solution.

Director: Denver Pyle | Stars: Jay Novello, Michael Keep, Valentin de Vargas, Ruben Moreno

Votes: 26

11. Fantasy Island (1977–1984)
Episode: The Mermaid/The Victim (1979)

TV-G | 60 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Julie Brett disregards Roarke's warnings and dates her dream man Michael Duvall, only to wind up as a sex slave; and college professor Harold DeHaven, hoping to make a significant scientific discovery, meets up with a mermaid.

Director: Earl Bellamy | Stars: Ricardo Montalban, Hervé Villechaize, James Darren, Yvonne De Carlo

Votes: 97

12. The Outer Limits (1995–2002)
Episode: The Grell (1999)

TV-PG | 44 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

An alien slave belonging to the species Grell rescues his owner's family after their plane is shot down in an attack by the Grell rebellion.

Director: Jorge Montesi | Stars: Ted Shackelford, Maurice Dean Wint, Britt McKillip, Blair Slater

Votes: 245

13. Wagon Train (1957–1965)
Episode: The Widow O'Rourke Story (1963)

TV-PG | 75 min | Western

When Duke and Charlie do not return from a scouting assignment, Chris sends Cooper who has a pretty good idea what lays ahead. The Chinese widow of an Irish Ship Captain wants Coop to carry on her husband's empire.

Director: Joseph Pevney | Stars: Robert Fuller, John McIntire, Frank McGrath, Denny Miller

Votes: 75

14. The Transformers (1984–1987)
Episode: Forever Is a Long Time Coming (1986)

TV-Y7 | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

The Autobots find an asteroid where Quintessons have made a time window back to the rebellion on Cybertron. The window is damaged in battle and several Autobots are trapped in the past while Alpha Trion is brought into the present.

Directors: Andy Kim, Ray Lee | Stars: Charlie Adler, Susan Blu, Townsend Coleman, Regis Cordic

Votes: 113

15. Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode: The Krotons: Episode Two (1969)

TV-PG | 23 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

Zoe is selected as a companion for the Krotons and the Doctor insists on joining her.

Director: David Maloney | Stars: Patrick Troughton, Wendy Padbury, Frazer Hines, James Copeland

Votes: 441

16. Ulysse 31 (1981–1982)
Episode: Rebellion on Lemnos (1982)

TV-Y7 | Animation, Action, Adventure

The women of the planet Lemnos are being forced by the Shark Men to build the Trident ships for the gods. Princess Hypsipyle of Lemnos asks for Ulysses' help. But the children discover that another group also lives on Lemnos.

Stars: Matt Birman, Jacques Ebner, Claude Giraud, Fabrice Josso

Votes: 41

17. Sideprojects (2020– )
Episode: The Most Famous Failed Rebellions (2022)

13 min | Documentary

While some rebellions against a country's government are successful (such as American Revolution, the Russian Revolution and the French Revolution), most fail to achieve their goals. Simon ... See full summary »

Star: Simon Whistler

18. American Experience (1987– )
Episode: The Abolitionists: Part 1 (2013)

TV-PG | 54 min | Documentary, Biography, History

The stories of the major figures of the pre-American Civil War political movement to eliminate slavery.

Director: Rob Rapley | Stars: Oliver Platt, T. Ryder Smith, Carol Berkin, Lois Brown

Votes: 123