These history-loaded movies on Netflix bring all the drama, and their detailed storylines are worth a binge session. From Roman rivalry to royal romance, the past is packed with stories so good that moviemakers had to borrow them — and Netflix is currently rounding out its catalog with some of the best around. Whether it’s a reimagined look at Ted Bundy’s life in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile or the moving and ever-shocking stories of World War II that catch your imagination, some of the biggest films with an eye on the past can be found on Netflix.
— Additional reporting by Lauren Harano, Haley Lyndes, Corinne Sullivan and Kalyn Womack