Shows Like Rise of Empires: Ottoman

If you liked Rise of Empires: Ottoman (2020), a documentary and war & politics series, here are 20 shows with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

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Greatest Events of World War II in Colour (2019)
★ 8.1/10Also documentary and war & politics
Using highly advanced colourisation techniques, critical moments from World War II, from Stalingrad to The Battle of Britain, are shown in a whole new light.
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Oliver Stone's Untold History of the United States (2012)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary and war & politics
Oliver Stone's re-examination of under-reported events in American history.
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Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror (2021)
★ 7.3/10Also documentary and war & politics
Modern history can be divided into two time frames: before 9/11 and after 9/11. This five-part docuseries is a cohesive chronicle of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., offering illuminating perspectives and…
4
WWII in Color: Road to Victory (2021)
★ 7.6/10Also documentary and war & politics
Gripping historical footage and expert commentary give detailed insights into the leading figures and decisive turning points of World War II.
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How to Become a Tyrant (2021)
★ 7.3/10Also documentary and war & politics
The documentary series explores different political figures throughout history.
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World War II: From the Frontlines (2023)
★ 8/10Also documentary and war & politics
Through vividly enhanced archival footage and voices from all sides of the conflict, this docuseries brings WWII to life like never before.
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Hitler's Circle of Evil (2018)
★ 7.2/10Also documentary and war & politics
Surviving power struggles, betrayals and plots, Hitler's inner circle of Nazi leaders seizes control of Germany and designs its disastrous future.
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Amend: The Fight for America (2021)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary and war & politics
Will Smith hosts this look at the evolving, often lethal, fight for equal rights in America through the lens of the US Constitution's 14th Amendment.
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Churchill at War (2024)
★ 7.6/10Also documentary and war & politics
This captivating docuseries examines Winston Churchill's pivotal role in World War II and the formative events that made him an ideal leader for the era.
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Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan (2021)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary and war & politics
Dynamic reenactments and expert commentaries bring to life the tumultuous history and power struggles of a warring 16th-century feudal Japan.
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Grant (2020)
★ 7.4/10Also war & politics and documentary
This documentary-series examines Grant's life story using his perspective and experiences to explore a turbulent time in history: the Civil War and Reconstruction.
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The Vietnam War (2017)
★ 8.3/10Also documentary and war & politics
An immersive 360-degree narrative telling the epic story of the Vietnam War as it has never before been told on film. Featuring testimony from nearly 80 witnesses, including many Americans who fought in the war and…
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Five Came Back (2017)
★ 7.2/10Also documentary and war & politics
Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II.
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Dark Tourist (2018)
★ 6.7/10Also action & adventure and documentary
The definition of "tourism" is redefined as New Zealand filmmaker David Farrier sets his sights on the world of dark tourism. From nuclear tourism in Japan to Pablo Escobar-inspired tourism in Colombia to frontier…
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Turning Point: The Vietnam War (2025)
★ 7.2/10Also documentary and war & politics
This thought-provoking documentary series examines the harrowing consequences of the Vietnam War, from the Gulf of Tonkin incident to the fall of Saigon.
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Flint Town (2018)
★ 7/10Also documentary and action & adventure
Over a two-year period, filmmakers embedded with cops in Flint, Michigan, reveal a department grappling with volatile issues in untenable conditions.
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Spycraft (2021)
★ 6.9/10Also documentary and war & politics
The spy game is a serious business, and throughout history, the tools and technologies developed for it have mattered as much as the spies themselves.
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Auschwitz: The Nazis and the Final Solution (2005)
★ 7.6/10Also documentary and war & politics
This documentary series tackles one of history's most horrifying subjects: the Holocaust and the infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.
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Surviving Black Hawk Down (2025)
★ 7.4/10Also documentary and war & politics
In extraordinary detail, US soldiers and Somali fighters recall the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu and the now-famous downing of three Black Hawk helicopters.
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Dope (2017)
★ 6.7/10Also documentary and war & politics
Filmed from the perspectives of dealers, users and the police, this vivid series offers a bracing look at the war on drugs.