Barbarians Rising

2016 · Miniseries · TV-14 · 100 min

★ 7.0(39)unSUB Rating

Action & AdventureDocumentaryDramaWarHistory

This docudrama follows a wave of uprisings against the Roman Empire, told through the eyes of leaders Rome dismissed as “barbarians.” Mixing dramatized scenes with commentary, it explores why different peoples resisted imperial rule and how their long struggle challenged a sprawling power for centuries.

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Streaming on Amazon Prime Video and History Vault.

6 hours to watch · 4 episodes.

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Years: 2016
Release date: 2016-06-06
Network: History
Language: English
Rated: TV-14
Runtime: 100 min
TMDB rating (input): 7.3/10 (39 votes)

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If you enjoy energetic history docudramas with battles, big personalities, and a rebellious point of view, this may click; Not for you if you want careful neutrality, strict accuracy, or minimal commentary like The American West.

Pros: gripping dramatized stories; strong acting and effects; sparks interest in history | Cons: questionable historical accuracy; preachy modern commentators; one-sided perspective