60 Films Exploring Alternate History

In 1941, France exists as if it's still in the 1800s, powered by steam and ruled by Napoleon V. A teenage girl named Avril embarks on a quest to find her parents, who have disappeared.

In a stunning yet dangerous early world, the story follows humanity's first attempts at building civilization. Survival is paramount as people and tribes battle predators and the harsh environment. A love story between members of competing groups triggers a series…

This satirical alternate history imagines a world where Nazi Germany successfully conquers London, forcing a united Britain to fight back against a full-scale invasion.

Phineas T. Barnum and his associates fund the first attempt to reach the moon, but quickly realize the undertaking is beyond their capabilities. They plan to launch their rocket into orbit using a giant gun barrel built into a Welsh…

HORRORS OF WAR is a B-movie-style film designed for a midnight screening, boasting a dramatic core and surprisingly high production values. FILM SYNOPSIS: As the Allied forces advance, Hitler unleashes secret weapons, ushering in unprecedented warfare. In Europe during WWII,…

This film follows humanity's century-long fight to recover from the devastation of multiple world wars. It begins after World War II, where plague and chaos have destroyed society. A new, orderly state emerges from the ruins, determined to rebuild civilization.…

A man journeys back to Fort Worth, Texas on November 22, 1963, with the goal of stopping the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Giant robots attack New York City, and Sky Captain defends the city using his own air force. Meanwhile, his ex-girlfriend, reporter Polly Perkins, is investigating the disappearance of leading scientists, and suspects a connection to the robot attacks. Sky Captain…

During a disastrous scientific demonstration, a scientist is pulled into an alternate reality. This world is similar to our own, yet profoundly different – World War II never happened, space travel is nonexistent, and Everest remains unconquered. He's not a…

A Norwegian researcher joins a Spanish documentary filmmaker in investigating Adolf Munchenhauser, a man who bears a striking resemblance to Adolf Hitler and was captured by Allied forces in Berlin in 1945. After his release from a secret US prison…

This intense story examines ethics and sacrifice, focusing on what people will do for what they believe is right. It centers on a secret plan by NASA officials to fake a Mars landing. Astronauts are placed on a set at…

During a routine exercise near Hawaii in 1980, the crew of the USS Nimitz is caught in a strange storm and sent back to December 7th, 1941 – hours before the attack on Pearl Harbor. Thrust into the past, they…

This documentary-drama chronicles the Martian War of 1913–1917. In the early 20th century, Europe braced for a major conflict between its powers. However, in 1913, an object crashed into the forests of southwestern Germany, leading to the annihilation of the…

Dr. Arliss Loveless, a Southern man who uses a wheelchair, plans to start the Civil War again by trying to kill President Ulysses S. Grant. Two unlikely people stand in his way: James West, a skilled gunfighter with quick thinking,…

In a society where deception is impossible, an underdog finds a way to improve his life by inventing the concept of lying and using it to gain an advantage.

This documentary film intensely explores the devastating effects of a nuclear war, focusing on the working-class city of Sheffield, England. It shows the immediate aftermath and its lasting impact on the city's residents, their communities, and the world. Using a…

Following a nuclear war that left the world under Russian control, this story blends 1950s rock and roll with medieval combat. Buddy is a musician and warrior with a retro style, carrying a guitar and sword. He sets out on…

Klaus Drittemann, a controversial protest singer in East Berlin, flees to West Berlin, leaving his family behind. American record executives are eager to capitalize on his escape from communism, intending to use his defection for both political and financial gain.…

In an alternate 19th century, a story reminiscent of Dickens unfolds. Resourceful children face hardship in a remote country house, where cruel governesses and harsh orphanages hold sway. Against a backdrop of snowbound countryside haunted by wild wolves, they discover…

In 1940, as Nazi forces conquer Great Britain, the nation is deeply divided. This period drama explores the human response to war, focusing on those who collaborate with the invaders and those who fight for freedom. The story portrays the…

In a 1950s hotel room, four famous figures from the era unexpectedly converge. As they spend time together, two of them realize they share unexpected connections.

Apollo 17 was the final crewed mission to the moon, but in 1973, a covert mission was secretly funded by the U.S. Department of Defense. This film presents the original footage captured by the three American astronauts on that mission.…

This intense drama follows a counter-terrorism operative grappling with the emotional fallout of a young girl's suicide bombing. While undergoing retraining, he becomes entangled in the intricate dynamics and rivalries within the police department. The girl's sister emerges as a…

During World War Two, as the Allies advance against the Nazis in North Africa, the Germans unleash a secret weapon: dragons. The Allied forces are quickly overwhelmed by the creatures and face imminent defeat. Desperate, the Allies assemble a team…

In spring 1938, a fiery UFO, later known as the "Chilean Sphere," crashed in the northern Chilean mountains. A film crew investigating the incident uncovers a startling secret: the Soviet Union had secretly developed a space program in the 1930s,…

Against the backdrop of Queen Elizabeth I's reign and the Essex Rebellion, the story explores the theory that Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford, was the true author of Shakespeare's plays.

A newly appointed Supreme Court Justice faces a difficult moral and legal choice when he casts the deciding vote in a controversial case. His decision threatens not only the outcome of the case but also the peace within his own…

In a 1930s reimagining of Shakespeare's story, Richard III, driven by ambition and a hunger for the British throne, becomes entangled in a world of madness and corruption. Against the backdrop of a civil war dividing England between the York…

The presidential election hinges on a single vote.

Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy share a childhood at a peaceful, isolated English boarding school. As adults, they grapple with the depth of their feelings for each other, while bracing themselves for a difficult truth.

Feeling lost in his middle age, Shrek wishes he could be the ogre he once was. He makes a deal with the magical Rumpelstiltskin, but is tricked and transported to a dark, distorted Far Far Away. There, Rumpelstiltskin rules, ogres…

In Belle Epoque Paris, a young Kanak woman named Dilili teams up with her delivery-boy friend to solve a series of mysterious kidnappings targeting young girls. As they investigate, Dilili meets a collection of unusual people who offer clues to…

A 19th-century inventor attempts to change history but accidentally journeys 800,000 years into the future. He discovers humanity is now split into two warring factions.

This film presents a satirical and often unsettling exploration of an alternate American history: one where the Confederacy triumphed in the Civil War. Viewed through the lens of a British documentary, it offers a darkly humorous perspective on this reality.

In a city where animals and humans live together, Roger, a popular cartoon character, suspects his wife Jessica is cheating on him. His studio hires Eddie Valiant, a hard-boiled detective who investigates cartoons, to find out the truth. The investigation…

Fifteen years after their initial failed attempt, Martians launch a powerful second invasion of Earth in 1914, just before World War I begins. A small Earth defense force, A.R.E.S., represents humanity's last chance. The massive A.R.E.S. Battle tripod GOLIATH is…

This mockumentary uses archival footage, interviews, and staged reports to explore a potential path to nuclear war. It details escalating tensions in East Germany following Gorbachev's visit, leading to a successful military coup in the USSR. Western responses to Soviet…

Vlad Tepes is considered a hero, but when he discovers the Sultan plans to gather an army of 1,000 boys for war, Vlad resolves to protect his family. He seeks power from dark forces, agreeing to become the legendary vampire…

When global conflict erupts into World War III, a group of resourceful teenagers in the American heartland must step up. As the nation battles its former ally, these young people unite to protect their community from advancing Soviet forces. The…

A U.S. Army Colonel uncovers a dangerous plot by his colleagues to overthrow the president. Faced with this shocking news, he struggles with a difficult choice: his loyalty to the military or his duty to protect the country. As time…

Los Angeles, 1969. TV star Rick Dalton, an actor trying to keep up with the changing times, and his loyal stuntman friend Cliff Booth navigate a shifting Hollywood landscape. Dalton lives next door to the rising actress and model Sharon…

This film adapts George Orwell's dystopian classic, set in a society controlled by an absolute authority. The story follows a government bureaucrat who alters historical records to fit the ruling power’s current story. Growing disillusioned with his work, he begins…

During World War II in Nazi-occupied France, a unit of Jewish-American soldiers called "The Basterds" is tasked with spreading terror within the Third Reich through brutal acts of violence against Nazis. Led by Lieutenant Aldo Raine, The Basterds encounter a…

"Rich Kid Gone Awry" follows Richard "Richie" Van Der Meer, a spoiled heir who, after a Christmas incident, impulsively wishes he'd never been born. Unbeknownst to him, an eccentric inventor named Professor Keenbean has a machine that can grant such…

In a present day where magical creatures secretly share our world, two Los Angeles police officers find themselves caught in a battle for control foretold in prophecy.

On Christmas night, Jack's extravagant life takes an unexpected turn when he prevents a grocery store robbery. The following morning, he awakens next to Kate, his college girlfriend, only to discover his entire past is different. In this unfamiliar suburban…

During World War II, a U.S. Navy destroyer escort mysteriously disappears from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. Suddenly, two sailors are transported to 1984. The film follows their efforts to adjust to this unfamiliar future and understand how they traveled through…

In a Britain ruled by a fascist government, a masked revolutionary known as "V" wages war against the authorities. After rescuing a young woman from the secret police, V discovers a new ally to help him fight for the freedom…

In 1960s Germany, a world where the Nazis won World War II and hid their atrocities, tensions are building between the occupied nations and Germany. When Hitler proposes peace talks with the new US president, an American journalist and a…

In a dystopian Los Angeles on July 4th, 2008, poised for collapse, action star Boxer Santaros suffers from amnesia. His life becomes linked with Krysta Now, an adult film star working on a reality TV show, and Ronald Taverner, a…

While exploring a deserted mine, a group of young friends stumble upon something they can't explain. Their attempts to alter what's to come only lead them toward a predetermined and dangerous outcome.

This drama follows the Idaho governor who defies the President by choosing to block a group of Pakistani orphans from relocating to his state. News Net Television amplifies the story with sensational reporting, escalating the situation into a national political…

Thirty years ago, aliens landed on Earth seeking refuge from their own planet's destruction. Confined to a segregated area in South Africa called District 9, they are overseen by Multi-National United, who prioritize exploiting their advanced technology over their well-being.…

Set in 1860s Britain, a young inventor becomes embroiled in a dangerous power struggle surrounding a groundbreaking development in steam technology.

To avert global conflict, iconic figures from Victorian novels unite to confront a devious antagonist.

In a world where societal roles are reversed, this film examines prejudice, class, and revenge. Louis Pinnock, a white man working at a chocolate factory, tries to support his family. He's wrongly accused of voyeurism by Thaddeus Thomas, a successful…

Set during the Cold War, the clandestine organization "Patriot" assembled a superhero team from across the Soviet republics. For years, these heroes lived in secret, but economic hardship forces them to reveal themselves once more.

Paris, 1830. Renowned detective Vidocq vanishes while pursuing the Alchemist, a killer he's been hunting. His young biographer, Etienne Boisset, resolves to avenge Vidocq’s death and continues the investigation.

In a dark, alternate 1985, a government crackdown has ended the era of costumed heroes. When one of these masked veterans is murdered, an investigation begins into who killed them. The surviving heroes reunite to protect themselves, but their investigation…