67 Period Drama Films: The Georgian Era

This film follows Francisco Goya in his later years, living in exile in Bordeaux after disagreeing with King Ferdinand VII’s rule. He finds comfort in his family: his wife Leocadia and daughter Rosario. As he ages, Goya continues to paint…

Emma Hamilton, a beautiful courtesan and dancer, lives through the turbulent Napoleonic Wars in this historical drama. She develops complicated relationships with influential people like Sir William Hamilton and Admiral Horatio Nelson. Emma’s life becomes intertwined with war, politics, and…

The film explores the complicated relationship between Antonio Salieri, a disciplined composer known for his precise work, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a wildly talented artist who lived a carefree life. As Mozart's fame grows, Salieri becomes increasingly jealous of the…

Marquise tells the story of a beautiful actress in 17th century France, exploring themes of ambition, love, and loss. Sophie Marceau stars as the main character, following her rise from obscurity to the dazzling court of King Louis XIV. As…

In 1820s Naples, dying King Ferdinando I retreats into memories of his youth – hunting and playful romance – to escape the weight of his reign. He was then forced into a political marriage with Mary Caroline of Austria, daughter…

When the town of Port Royal is raided and the governor's daughter, Elizabeth Swann, is kidnapped by a mysterious pirate crew, William Turner seeks out the pirate Jack Sparrow for assistance. He needs Sparrow to help him find the crew’s…

The Duke of Chartres is deeply in love with Princess Henriette, but she rejects him. Disheartened by her treatment and pressured by Louis XV to marry her, he escapes to England. There, posing as Monsieur Beaucaire, the French Ambassador's barber,…

Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann team up with Captain Barbossa, who has returned, to rescue Jack Sparrow from Davy Jones' Locker. They face perilous journeys, numerous enemies, and must ultimately decide where their loyalties lie in a conflict that determines…

Hornblower is tasked with escorting a French nobleman to a clandestine meeting near Brest. He must navigate treacherous waters and deal with spies operating within his own ship.

This period film centers on an English country house where the family seeks a strategic marriage. They aim to arrange a convenient union between their eldest daughter and an aristocratic heir from a financially struggling noble family.

Dido Elizabeth Bell, born out of wedlock to a Royal Navy admiral and of mixed race, becomes a key figure in the movement to end slavery in England.

This adaptation of George Eliot's novel follows a respected weaver who is falsely accused of theft. He withdraws from society, living in isolation, until his own wealth is stolen. Shortly after, he discovers an orphaned child left on his doorstep.

During the French Revolution, the lives of two sets of identical twins unexpectedly become intertwined. Phillipe and Pierre DeSisi are raised with aristocratic refinement, while Charles and Claude Coupé grow up in poverty, relatively sheltered from the world. As the…

Born in 1727, an Arab colt named Sham displays markings symbolizing both darkness and light. His life begins with a gift to the King of France. Through adventures with his loyal stable boy, Agba, Sham evolves into the Godolphin Arabian,…

After her mother's execution, Moll is sent to a nunnery. However, her life takes a turn when she is abused by a priest and is forced to flee to the streets of London as a teenager. She becomes a prostitute…

London, 1788. King George III is battling a mysterious illness that causes confusion and fits of anger. His doctors search for a cure using old methods. Queen Charlotte and Prime Minister Pitt work together to protect the country from the…

During a period of great change, key leaders gather in Philadelphia to establish the framework for the United States government. As disagreements arise, Benjamin Franklin and John Adams assign Thomas Jefferson the task of writing a lasting declaration asserting independence…

This is a biography of Franz Anton Mesmer, an 18th-century Viennese doctor. He developed controversial healing methods centered on his concept of "animal magnetism."

Captain Jack Sparrow must retrieve the heart of Davy Jones to prevent his soul from being bound to the legendary sea captain. However, he is not the only one pursuing the heart; various allies and enemies are also after it…

This is the true story of William Wilberforce and his determined fight to abolish the British slave trade. He faces strong opposition, but his clergyman encourages him to persevere.

This is a story about a young woman from a humble background who uses sexual relationships as a means to climb the social ladder.

A young girl listens to her mother read a medieval story before bed. The tale follows Lady Eleanor, a spirited aristocrat who prefers riding and the outdoors to traditional feminine pursuits. Though she reluctantly agrees to marry Lord William as…

After his father's death, young David Balfour leaves his school to claim his inheritance from his uncle Ebenezer. Instead, his uncle sells him into slavery aboard a pirate ship. David finds an unexpected ally in Alan Breck Stewart, a staunch…

Captain Jack Sparrow encounters a woman from his history, leaving him uncertain if her intentions are romantic or if she's a cunning swindler seeking the legendary Fountain of Youth. She compels him onto the ship of Blackbeard, a powerful pirate,…

During the French Revolution, British aristocrat Grace Dalrymple Elliot finds herself stranded in Paris. She strives to hold onto her composure and privileged existence amidst the chaos, maintaining a friendship with the Duke of Orléans while putting herself in danger…

Following his failure to pass law exams, aspiring poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is sent to a quiet provincial court for discipline. There, he becomes captivated by Lotte, a young woman betrothed to someone else.

A British actor makes disparaging remarks about a French theater company and subsequently becomes the target of a prank with potentially devastating consequences for his career.

Spanish painter Francisco Goya becomes entangled with the Spanish Inquisition when his inspiration, Inés, is accused of heresy and arrested by the church. Her family appeals to Goya, believing his relationship with the zealous Inquisitor Lorenzo, whom Goya is portraying…

*The Lovers* is an epic romance and time travel story from director Roland Joffé, based on a story by Ajey Jhankar. The film follows an impossible love that unfolds across two time periods and continents, set against the backdrop of…

This drama is set in 18th century France and centers on the complicated relationship between the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont. The Marquise suggests a seduction game to her former lover: he must charm her friend's bride…

This is the story of Marie Antoinette, the famous French queen. It follows her life from her arranged marriage to Louis XVI at just fifteen years old, through her early reign as queen at nineteen, and finally to the events…

This is the tragic story of the Prince Regent and his wife, Caroline of Brunswick. Their marriage was destined for failure.

Stanley Kubrick's "Barry Lyndon" follows Redmond Barry, an adventurous young Irishman who uses his intelligence to rise from poverty to nobility in 18th century England. He carefully constructs a new identity, shedding his Irish background to become the respected Lord…

The film depicts the complicated relationship between Danton and Robespierre. They were once close allies fighting for France's freedom during the French Revolution, but their bond breaks as Robespierre gains power and embraces a radical ideology that triggers the Reign…

This gripping historical drama tells the story of Lieutenant Bligh and the mutiny that erupted against him aboard his ship. The film follows two intertwined stories: Fletcher Christian's fight to lead the mutineers to safety while escaping British authorities, and…

During the mid-1700s, while England and France are at war for control of Canada, a sweeping love story blossoms between a common woman and a fur trapper.

In early 19th century Wales, Catherine Morgan, a widow raising two daughters, undertakes a difficult journey to a far-off market. She needs to sell her cattle to secure her farm and provide for her family.

This is the story of John Wilmot, the Earl of Rochester, a 17th-century poet known for his excessive drinking and scandalous lifestyle, which contributed to his premature death. Despite his controversial life, he later gained recognition for the quality of…

Early 19th-century France. The Marquis de Sade is imprisoned in an asylum, but his controversial writings spread widely. As authorities increase control, a conflict arises between Sade's powerful imagination, the Abbé's desire for reform, and a doctor determined to suppress…

Inspired by Samuel Richardson's *Pamela*, the film tells the story of Pamela, who accepts a position working in the kitchen for Lord Devenish. He harbors intentions to sexually assault her.

In pre-Revolutionary France, a young woman of noble birth is left with nothing as the country descends into turmoil. Determined to restore her family's honor, she plots to steal a valuable necklace.

In 19th-century Ireland, a group of wealthy gentlemen resort to kidnapping young women. Their motive: to force marriages that will secure their inheritance and escape the fates of priesthood or military service.

Continuing the acclaimed historical drama, this film follows a turbulent period in French history from August 10, 1792, to Robespierre's downfall. Against the backdrop of the Revolutionary Wars and the rise of the radical Jacobins, the story explores ideological passion,…

In 17th-century colonial America, during a brutal war between the British, French, and Huron, a British Colonel's daughter is captured by Huron warriors. Her fate becomes intertwined with three resourceful Mohican trappers who launch a daring rescue mission. Navigating a…

Set during the French Revolution, the film follows a group of unlikely people traveling together in a carriage. Their shared journey appears driven by a desire to regain control amidst the chaos gripping France. As they travel, each passenger shares…

In 18th century Paris, Jean-Baptiste Grenouille is born with an extraordinary sense of smell. He becomes a master perfumer, crafting unparalleled fragrances. But driven by an obsessive quest for the perfect scent, his pursuit leads him down a dark and…

As King Louis XV nears death, his wife, Marie-Antoinette, the Dauphine, begins an affair with a Swedish officer, Axel de Fersen. This betrayal deeply wounds her husband, Louis XVI, who later discovers the deception and responds with unexpected generosity.

This television drama recounts George Washington's risky decision to cross the icy Delaware River and launch a surprise attack on British troops stationed in Trenton.

Brilliant but troubled poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge meets the enigmatic William Wordsworth, and they team up to revolutionize English poetry with ideals of freedom and equality. However, their friendship faces increasing strain. Coleridge develops an opium addiction, and Wordsworth's growing…

The story follows Thomas Jefferson, still grieving his wife, as he begins his assignment as the United States ambassador to France on the eve of the revolution. He finds himself navigating a world of stark social divisions and growing political…

In colonial Virginia, a young woman named Felicity finds solace and friendship in the natural world. Despite her parents' wishes for her to stay home, Felicity is drawn to the open plains and especially to horses. When she encounters a…

This drama explores the life of artist William Hogarth and his connection to the woman who became the inspiration for his most celebrated artwork.

The Red Violin follows a remarkable musical instrument's journey through time and across continents. Made by an Italian master in 1681, the violin's story unfolds as it changes hands, traveling from Austria to England, then to China, and finally to…

In 18th-century France, philosopher Denis Diderot spearheaded the creation of the groundbreaking first encyclopedia, all while embracing the era's lavish lifestyle.

A notorious womanizer, known for his success with women, encounters someone who doesn't fall for his usual tactics. He persists in his pursuit, and unexpectedly begins to develop genuine feelings for her.

A young queen develops feelings for her royal physician, and together they ignite a revolution that fundamentally alters their country.

The film chronicles the history of the Palace of Versailles, from its beginnings under Louis XIII through its expansion by the powerful Louis XIV. It delves into the personal lives and romantic relationships of Louis XIV and his two successors,…

In 18th-century Britain, a young sailor named Billy is caught in a dangerous situation. A naive seaman in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars, Billy's gentle nature becomes both his strength and a weakness. When a murder occurs on…

Victor Frankenstein, haunted by his mother's death at childbirth, becomes obsessed with finding a way to overcome death. Driven by this desire, he relentlessly pursues the reanimation of the dead, assembling a creature from corpses. Initially thrilled by his success,…

A clumsy barber working for King Louis XV gets caught up in courtly schemes when he pretends to be a handsome nobleman betrothed to the princess of Spain.

In 18th-century France, a cunning widow and her lover make a wager about the virtue of a newlywed woman. The lover, Valmont, dares to bet he can seduce her, despite her reputation for honor. If he succeeds, he gains control…

Having earned respect as a soldier during the French and Indian War, Benjamin Martin desires only a peaceful life as a farmer. However, when his son Gabriel joins the army to fight for the newly formed nation of America against…

This is the story of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, an 18th-century aristocrat who faced public scorn for her lavish lifestyle and involvement in politics.

During the American Revolution, two generals rose to prominence: George Washington and Benedict Arnold. Washington became a revered leader, while Arnold is remembered as a betrayer. Arnold, initially respected and feared for his military skill and close relationship with Washington,…

This film explores the connection between Marie Antoinette and a woman who reads her letters as the French Revolution reaches its climax.