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Whether it's the grandeur of ancient battles, the depth of heroism, or the sheer cinematic spectacle, each of these films offers a taste of what made "300" a standout.
While no two films are exactly alike, they each share a thread of epic intensity and a flair for dramatic, larger-than-life moments. So, whether you're in the mood for historical epics, fantasy adventures, or just something to fill that "300"-shaped void, our ranking has got you covered.
30. "The Legend of Hercules" (2014) Rotten Tomatoes score: 5% Hercules, the son of Zeus, stripped of his identity, must reclaim his rightful place as a hero, battling through hardship and betrayal to embrace his destiny as a demigod.
29. "Pathfinder" (2007) Rotten Tomatoes score: 9% A Viking boy, left behind after a raid, is raised by Native Americans and later must fight to protect them as a feared and brutal new Viking invasion threatens.
28. "Alexander" (2004) Rotten Tomatoes score: 16% The story of Alexander the Great, a young king who conquered the known world, is a tale of ambition, power, and the burdens of leadership, as he navigates through battles, both on the field and within his own heart.
27. "Wrath of the Titans" (2012) Rotten Tomatoes score: 26% Perseus returns to rescue Zeus from the underworld, facing titanic forces and ancient monsters in a battle that decides the fate of gods and men.
26. "Clash of the Titans" (2010) Rotten Tomatoes score: 27% Perseus, a demigod son of Zeus, battles mythical beasts and the wrath of the gods to save humanity and fulfill his destiny in a world where legends come to life.
25. "Pompeii" (2014) Rotten Tomatoes score: 27% A gladiator fighting for his life in the arena falls in love amidst the looming disaster of Mount Vesuvius, facing a race against time to save his beloved and escape the catastrophic eruption.
24. "The 13th Warrior" (1999) Rotten Tomatoes score: 33% An Arab ambassador joins a group of Norse warriors to combat a mysterious and deadly force, blending cultures and courage in a fierce fight for survival.
23. "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" (2010) Rotten Tomatoes score: 36% A prince and a mysterious princess race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time and reversing history.
22. "The Eagle" (2011) Rotten Tomatoes score: 39% In Roman-occupied Britain, a young centurion ventures beyond the known world to recover his father's honor and the lost Roman eagle standard, confronting enemies and allies alike.
21. "Kingdom of Heaven" (2005) Rotten Tomatoes score: 40% A blacksmith finds his destiny as a knight during the Crusades, defending Jerusalem against overwhelming odds, in a story of faith, war, and honor, where ideals clash with the brutal reality of medieval combat.
20. "The Scorpion King" (2002) Rotten Tomatoes score: 41% A desert warrior rises against an evil army to avenge his brother's death, navigating through sorcery and battle to become a legend and the first Scorpion King.
19. "Robin Hood" (2010) Rotten Tomatoes score: 44% The legendary outlaw who steals from the rich to give to the poor, battles corruption and injustice in a fight to restore the balance of power in England.
18. "300: Rise of an Empire" (2014) Rotten Tomatoes score: 46% Greek general Themistokles faces the massive invading Persian forces led by the vengeful Artemisia, in a battle that will determine the course of the war.
17. "Immortals" (2011) Rotten Tomatoes score: 49% A mortal man, chosen by Zeus, embarks on a quest to stop a ruthless king from unleashing chaos on earth, a journey filled with divine intervention and epic battles.
16. "Troy" (2004) Rotten Tomatoes score: 53% Achilles, a legendary warrior driven by pride and destiny, finds himself in the midst of the Trojan War, a battle steeped in love, betrayal, and the quest for glory, where gods and mortals collide in a saga that reshapes history.
15. "Hercules" (2014) Rotten Tomatoes score: 58% A disillusioned Hercules, haunted by his past, must become the hero he once was, leading a band of mercenaries to aid a kingdom threatened by a tyrannical warlord.
14. "Centurion" (2010) Rotten Tomatoes score: 60% A group of Roman soldiers fights for survival behind enemy lines, struggling against the relentless Pict warriors in a harsh and unforgiving landscape.
13. "Apocalypto" (2006) Rotten Tomatoes score: 65% Set in the twilight of the ancient Mayan civilization, a young man embarks on a perilous journey to save his family and way of life, facing brutal adversaries and unforgiving nature.
12. "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" (2008) Rotten Tomatoes score: 66% The Pevensie siblings return to Narnia to help Prince Caspian reclaim his throne, battling dark forces in a magical land filled with talking animals and mythical creatures.
11. "The Last Samurai" (2003) Rotten Tomatoes score: 66% An American soldier, disillusioned by war, finds honor and redemption in the way of the Samurai as he joins their fight to preserve their way of life in a rapidly changing world.
10. "Conan the Barbarian" (1982) Rotten Tomatoes score: 67% Conan, driven by the desire to avenge his parents' death, embarks on an epic journey of combat, sorcery, and conquest in a world of ancient gods and powerful enemies.
9. "Beowulf" (2007) Rotten Tomatoes score: 71% The heroic Beowulf faces the cursed and monstrous Grendel and his seductive mother, in a tale that blends bravery, temptation, and the eternal struggle between good and evil in a mythical Norse land.
8. "Excalibur" (1981) Rotten Tomatoes score: 72% The legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, a mystical sword, and the quest for unity and justice in a land torn by ambition and magic.
7. "Sin City" (2005) Rotten Tomatoes score: 76% In the dark and gritty streets of Sin City, different lives intertwine in tales of revenge, redemption, and the gritty underbelly of a city soaked in corruption and moral ambiguity.
6. "Braveheart" (1995) Rotten Tomatoes score: 76% William Wallace, a Scottish rebel, takes on the might of the English oppressors in a fierce battle for independence, driven by love, loss, and a desire for freedom.
5. "Gladiator" (2000) Rotten Tomatoes score: 79% A betrayed Roman general seeks vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family, fighting his way up from a gladiator to a legend in the Colosseum.
4. "Ben-Hur" (1959) Rotten Tomatoes score: 85% A Jewish prince betrayed by his Roman friend fights for freedom and revenge, from galley slave to charioteer, in a journey that culminates in a dramatic chariot race.
3. "The Warriors" (1979) Rotten Tomatoes score: 88% A New York City gang must make an urban odyssey of survival, traveling 30 miles from the enemy territory of the Bronx to their home in Coney Island, after being falsely accused of murder.
2. "Red Cliff" (2008) Rotten Tomatoes score: 90% In ancient China, the battle of Red Cliff unfolds as a massive war between three kingdoms, a strategic and epic confrontation where alliances shift and heroes emerge.
1. "Spartacus" (1960) Rotten Tomatoes score: 94% The epic tale of a Thracian gladiator who leads a slave uprising against the mighty Roman Empire, a journey marked by courage, defiance, and the enduring fight for freedom.
