Braveheart (1995)

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Gladiator
Gladiator (2000)1
 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)2
 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)3

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  1. Gladiator (2000)
    "Enraged at the slaughter of Murron, his new bride and childhood love, Scottish warrior William Wallace slays a platoon of the local English lord's soldiers. This leads the village to revolt and, eventually, the entire country to rise up against English rule."
  2. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
    "Jackson cited "Braveheart" as a model for achieving gritty realism and historical authenticity in his film. He stated, "[We approached it] just as though we were making an ancient Roman film. Or making 'Braveheart.'"" Production of The Lord of the Rings film series Wikipedia
  3. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
    "Jackson emulated "Braveheart's" visual style, particularly in designing intricate battle scenes and expansive landscapes. He approached the film "just as though we were making an ancient Roman film. Or making Braveheart."" 10 Movies That Inspired Lord Of The Rings (& Where To Watch Them) Izak Bulten ScreenRant