British biography movies for kids

Movies can bring history to life for students. As students learn about everything from ancient Egypt to World War II, use movie clips and feature films to show students what life was like in the past, as well as what historical figures looked and sounded like.

Here are 50 historical movies to share with your students.

British biography movies for kids

We’ve grouped them by grade level based on rating and content, but it’s always best to preview movies first to make sure they’re appropriate for your audience. Feel free to pull from the entire list based on your students’ maturity and curriculum.

Elementary

Elementary schoolers are curious about what life was like “back then,” but they’re not ready for some of the more graphic depictions of historical events.

Use historical movies to interest kids in a specific time period or event, and start conversations about what life was like in ancient Egypt or during the Holocaust or Civil Rights Movement.

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