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A Vote for the King of the Romans (2016)
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Original name: Hlas pro římského krále
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Czech Republic
Story:
Czech Television's epic historical film draws on the breathtaking dramatic life of the great of Czech history, King Charles IV.
Style:
historical drama, tense, thought provoking, captivating, disturbing, epic, serious, educational
Plot:
czech history, power struggle, royal family, king, medieval, knight, father son relationship, aristocrat, european history, kingdom, family relations, historical figure, royal court, historical character, royalty, biopic, politics, intrigue, leadership, power politics, palace intrigue, national identity, religion, aristocracy, dynasty ...
Time:
14th century, middle ages
Place:
central europe, prague
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Most similar movies to A Vote for the King of the Romans
The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out historical drama, captivating, epic and period piece films with plots about power struggle, biopic, betrayal, political intrigue, palace intrigue, royalty and king mostly in Drama, History and Biography genres. Some movies like A Vote for the King of the Romans: Medieval (2022), The Royal Exchange (2017), May the Lord Be with Us (2018), Proud Heritage (1989), Draupathi 2 (2026). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
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Genre: Action, Drama, History, War
Country: Czech Republic
Duration: 125 min.
Story:
The story of 14th century Czech icon and warlord Jan Zizka who defeated armies of the Teutonic Order and the Holy Roman Empire.
Style:
disturbing, tense, suspenseful, costume drama, suspense ...
Plot:
warrior, battles, czech history, historical character, sword fight, european history, vengeance, commander, religion, danger, medieval, escapades ...
Time:
middle ages, 14th century, medieval times, 2020s, 12th century ...
Place:
europe, prague, central europe
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100%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: France, Belgium, UK
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
In 1721, the Regent of France, wanting to seal the peace with Spain, offers to the Spanish King, a marriage between their respective heirs: Louis XV, age 11, and Maria Anna Victoria, the 4-year-old Spanish infanta. The Regent of France also offers ...
Style:
atmospheric, captivating, serious, scenic, thought provoking ...
Audience:
chick flick, girls' night
Plot:
child bride, king of france, royal court, intrigue, union, palace intrigue, arranged marriage, royalty, engagement, reconciliation, forced marriage, marriage of convenience ...
Time:
18th century, georgian era
Place:
versailles, france, spain
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100%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Czech Republic, Austria, Germany
Duration: 76 min.
Story:
The Defenestration of Prague, which took place on May 23, 1618, was the decisive historical moment that unleashed the Thirty Years War (1618-1648) between several Catholic and Protestant states and changed the course of European history forever.
Style:
period piece, historical drama, serious, bleak, tense ...
Plot:
catholicism, religious conflict, power struggle, political intrigue, rebellion, religious persecution, betrayal, revolution, dynasty, battlefield, biopic, european history ...
Time:
17th century
Place:
prague, czech republic, central europe, europe
Similarity:
38%
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: Poland
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Story:
The story of the Jagiellonian Dynasty rulling XV-century Kingdom of Poland and Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
Style:
historical drama, thrilling, psychological, captivating, dramatic ...
Plot:
medieval, palace intrigue, royal court, queen, king, knight, crown, kingdom, dynasty, royalty, monarchy, royal palace ...
Time:
15th century, regency period, middle ages
Place:
poland
Similarity:
38%
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Genre: Action, Drama, History, War
Country: Romania
Duration: 136 min.
Story:
Following the 1394 Battle of Rovine between the Wallachian and Ottoman armies Wallachian ruler Mircea the Elder consolidates his reign.In a small civil war he manages to oust his brother Dan from Wallachia.Dan's dream of usurping the Wallachian ...
Style:
historical drama, tension, serious, tense, epic ...
Plot:
medieval, diplomacy, political intrigue, leadership, strategy, moral dilemma, power struggle, biopic, national identity, ancient, patriotism, loyalty ...
Time:
14th century, middle ages, medieval times
Place:
eastern europe, romania
Similarity:
38%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: India
Duration: 159 min.
Story:
In modern times and 14th century India, rulers navigate between Madurai and Delhi Sultanates' power. Hoysala Emperor Vallalar III uses diplomacy to protect his realm, while betrayals and ambition reshape the kingdom.
Style:
historical drama, epic, political thriller
Plot:
power struggle, betrayal, ambition, palace intrigue, intrigue, conspiracy, diplomacy, cultural conflict, national identity, sword and sandal
Time:
14th century
Similarity:
37%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Norway
Duration: 97 min.
Story:
This historical drama is based on a play by Henrik Ibsen and set in the year 1528. The central figure in the low-keyed story is a Norwegian noblewoman who is seeking to bring independence to that country despite the involved political intrigues of ...
Style:
historical drama, period piece, bleak, melancholic, tense ...
Plot:
political intrigue, nationalism, adaptation, independence movement, aristocracy, power struggle, literary, scheming, patriotism, betrayal, loyalty, family drama ...
Time:
16th century
Place:
scandinavia, denmark
Similarity:
36%
Genre: Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 180 min.
Story:
A monarch ordained by God to lead his people. But he is also a man of very human weakness. A man whose vanity threatens to divide the great houses of England and drag his people into a dynastic civil war that will last 100 years.
Style:
period piece, historical drama, disturbing, captivating, costume drama ...
Audience:
date night, adult
Plot:
monarchy, political intrigue, civil war, shakespeare, palace intrigue, monarch, medieval, power struggle, king, royalty, ruler, arrogance ...
Time:
14th century
Similarity:
36%
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Genre: History, Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 132 min.
Story:
A true historical drama about King Sejong, the greatest ruler in Joseon history who sought to enhance national prosperity and military power through astronomy, and Jang Yeong-sil, the most remarkable scientist.
Style:
historical drama, period piece, disturbing, thought provoking, captivating ...
Plot:
scientist, korean history, joseon dynasty, astronomer, advanced technology, emperor, historical figure, dynasty, empire, historical character, politician, engineer ...
Time:
15th century
Similarity:
36%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Hungary, Germany
Duration: 140 min.
Story:
This epic story takes place between 1820 and 1860 during the Habsburg Monarchy, and portrays the life one of the greatest Hungarian aristocrats - Count Széchenyi - who was born with extra-ordinary mental and spiritual talents. In the years ...
Style:
period piece, historical drama, captivating, epic, dramatic ...
Plot:
aristocracy, aristocrat, biopic, storytelling, monarchy, monarch, rich man, historical figure, lifestyle, patriotism, redemption, political intrigue ...
Time:
19th century, 1820s, 1830s, 1860s
Place:
hungary, central europe
Similarity:
35%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story:
The King of Legend is a 2010 South Korean historic drama based on King Geunchogo of Baekje. Besides than the historic info obtained from Samguk Sagi and Samguk Yusa, it was also inspired by a novel written by Lee Munyeol, a renowned Korean writer. ...
Style:
historical drama, captivating, thrilling, tense, epic ...
Plot:
ancient korea, korean history, royalty, battles, heir to the throne, conqueror, king, biopic, ruler, warrior, fight, kingdom ...
Place:
korea
Similarity:
35%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min.
TV show
Story:
Queen Insoo focuses on the fierce power struggle among three women in the royal court of the Joseon Dynasty.
Style:
historical drama, disturbing, tense, captivating, sinister ...
Plot:
power struggle, palace intrigue, historical figure, rise to power, royal court, joseon dynasty, dynasty, ruler, crown, throne, fight for supremacy, female rivalry ...
Time:
regency period, 15th century
Place:
korea
Similarity:
35%
422
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 133 min.
Story:
Park Jae-sang was a royal geomancer, who helps people designate propitious site for houses, store and even graves under the belief that a grave in a good site will bring future fortune for descendants. But he loses his family because he exposed a ...
Style:
suspense, disturbing, captivating, psychological, suspenseful ...
Plot:
power struggle, conspiracy, tomb, battles, royal palace, conflict, joseon dynasty, royal family, warrior, fight, betrayal, burial ...
Place:
korea
Similarity:
34%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
It follows the Qin State during the late stages of the Warring States era. Ying Zheng, Lu Bu Wei, Li Si, Wang Jian, and many formidable politicians work together to unite the six states under one rule.
Style:
tense, historical drama, epic, disturbing, captivating ...
Plot:
power struggle, political intrigue, politics, palace intrigue, rise to power, political unrest, qing dynasty, government, state affairs, ambition, betrayal, moral ambiguity ...
Place:
ancient china
Similarity:
34%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Czech Republic
TV show
Story:
Czech Century brings the key moments of the history of the Czech nation from 1918 to 1989.
Style:
historical drama, period piece, psychological, captivating, educational ...
Plot:
european history, czech history, politics, politician, national identity, historical event, political activism, society, historical figure, social issues, social problems, world war two ...
Time:
20th century
Place:
central europe, prague, czechoslovakia
Similarity:
34%
175K
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: UK, Hungary, USA, Australia
Duration: 140 min.
Story:
In 15th-century England, Prince Hal transforms from wayward wastrel to powerful king after he reluctantly inherits the throne and its many conflicts.
Style:
period piece, costume drama, disturbing, bleak, captivating ...
Audience:
date night, adult
Plot:
medieval, british history, king, king of england, father son relationship, kingdom, combat, boy, royal court, crown, battlefield, lie ...
Time:
15th century, middle ages, medieval times, 2010s, year 2019
Place:
england, britain, france
Similarity:
34%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: China
TV show
Story:
The Emperor in Han Dynasty,[1] also released under the title The Emperor Han Wu in some countries, is a 2005 Chinese historical television series based on the life of Emperor Wu of the Han dynasty. It uses the historical texts Records of the Grand ...
Style:
historical drama, epic, saga, serious, educational ...
Plot:
political intrigue, chinese emperor, chinese history, historical figure, ruler, emperor, empire, palace intrigue, biopic, historical character, politics, intrigue ...
Place:
ancient china
Similarity:
34%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Germany
TV show
Story:
'Charlemagne' recounts the dramatic, violent and bawdy lie of the Middle Ages' most important emperor: His life as a political strategist, a passionate lover, a man that conquered most of Europe and a cultural visionary. The mix of ...
Style:
historical drama, captivating, serious, tense, factual ...
Plot:
palace intrigue, medieval, european history, biopic, monarchy, emperor, love and romance, male protagonist, kingdom, culture clash, rivalry, church ...
Time:
middle ages, medieval times, 9th century, 8th century
Similarity:
34%
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: China
TV show
Story:
The Prince of Han Dynasty is a three-season Chinese television series featuring a fictionalised life story of Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Season 1 was first broadcast on Beijing Television in 2001 in mainland China, followed by the ...
Style:
period piece, historical drama, epic, dramatic, political thriller ...
Plot:
palace intrigue, emperor, power struggle, political intrigue, betrayal, ambition, biopic, royalty, rivalry, loyalty, family drama, mature ...
Place:
ancient china
Similarity:
34%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Soviet Union
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
XIII century. Prince Daniel of Galicia returned from the Horde, where he graciously have allowed to rule in Galicia in exchange for recognition his submission to Khan. But he can not accept the humiliation. He begins to prepare for war with the ...
Style:
bleak, suspenseful, captivating, serious, political ...
Plot:
invasion, political leader, knight, medieval, military, heroes, historical character, power, brutality, storytelling, society, leadership ...
Time:
middle ages, 13th century
Place:
poland, lithuania, hungary
Similarity:
34%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: UK
Duration: 59 min.
Story:
The Queen Mother and Wallis Simpson look back at the dramatic events of 1936, which led to King Edward Vlll giving up the throne for the woman he loved.
Style:
thought provoking, historical drama, captivating, period piece, non fiction ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
royal family, british history, memories, feud, biopic, monarchy, queen, queen elizabeth ii, british monarchy, royal court, kingdom, relationships ...
Time:
1930s, year 1936
Place:
united kingdom
Similarity:
34%
Genre: Drama, History, War
Country: UK
Duration: 150 min.
TV show
Story:
The Hollow Crown is a series of British television films featuring William Shakespeare's History Plays.
The first Season is an adaptation of Shakespeare's second historical tetralogy, the Henriad: Richard II, Henry IV, Part I and Henry ...
Style:
epic, costume drama, serious, captivating, historical drama ...
Audience:
date night
Plot:
king, medieval, royal family, queen, royalty, throne, betrayal, politics, monarchy, monarch, shakespeare, heir to the throne ...
Time:
15th century, middle ages, medieval times, 14th century, 12th century
Place:
england, britain, europe
Similarity:
34%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 55 min.
TV show
Story:
In order to make sure that Koryo was free, Gong Min Wang married a woman he did not love. The Mongolians ruled Koryo so Gong Min Wang married the Mongolian princess in hopes that one day Koryo could be freed. Shin Don was a Buddhist priest who both ...
Style:
historical drama, captivating, thrilling, tense, period piece ...
Plot:
palace intrigue, reform, royal palace, historical figure, king, korean history, power struggle, complex characters, intrigue, agent, political intrigue, secret ...
Time:
14th century
Similarity:
33%
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Spain
Duration: 113 min.
Story:
In a Spain consumed by ambition and power, the future of an empire depends of the mind state of a single woman.
Style:
sentimental, romantic, captivating, historical drama, exciting ...
Plot:
spanish history, duke, king, castle, wedding, european history, unrequited love, palace intrigue, religion, marriage, conspiracy, aristocracy ...
Time:
16th century, middle ages, 17th century, future
Place:
spain, europe, central europe
Similarity:
33%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Hong Kong
TV show
Story:
"The Confidant" depicts how a group of eunuchs survive in the weakening Qing empire, and closely traces imperial eunuch Li Lianying's early life from the first day he entered the imperial palace to become one of the most powerful ...
Style:
historical drama, suspense, psychological, disturbing, captivating ...
Plot:
qing dynasty, palace intrigue, intrigue, empress, eunuch, power struggle, political unrest, historical figure, relationships, political intrigue, royalty, ruler ...
Time:
19th century
Place:
china
Similarity:
33%
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
The year is 1173. England and France are at war. The destiny of the two great powers has never been so intertwined. As King Henry's wife, Queen Eleanor, is captured and imprisoned by the king himself, Richard and his brothers lead the fight ...
Style:
historical drama, captivating, entertaining, dramatic, tension ...
Plot:
medieval, political intrigue, war, sword and sorcery, historical figure, power struggle, rebellion, royal family, world politics, showdown, historical event, king ...
Time:
12th century
Place:
england, france
Similarity:
33%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Japan
Duration: 145 min.
Story:
Fueled: The Man They Called Pirate (Japanese: 海賊とよばれた男 Hepburn: Kaizoku to yobareta otoko) is a best selling Japanese historical novel by Naoki Hyakuta. As of January 2014, it had sold over 1,700,000 copies.[1] In April 2013, it won ...
Style:
disturbing, captivating, thought provoking, dramatic, historical drama ...
Plot:
oil industry, post war japan, oil, oil company, oil tycoon, historical figure, biopic, resilience, leadership, perseverance, entrepreneurship, ambition ...
Time:
20th century
Place:
japan, iran
Similarity:
33%
17K
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 148 min.
Story:
King Henry II of England has trouble with the Church. When the Archbishop of Canterbury dies, he has a brilliant idea. Rather than appoint another pious cleric loyal to Rome and the Church, he will appoint his old drinking and wenching buddy, Thomas ...
Style:
epic, period piece, costume drama, tense, talky ...
Plot:
religion, friendship, british history, catholic, royalty, medieval, monarch, politics, biopic, nobility, martyr, monarchy ...
Time:
middle ages, 12th century, medieval times, 20th century
Place:
england, britain, europe, france, london ...
Similarity:
33%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: UK, India, USA
Duration: 118 min.
Story:
The Black Prince follows the story of the last Sikh Maharaja — the son of the powerful ruler Ranjit Singh — who was placed on the throne at the age of five, after the death of his father. In 1849, the young prince was removed from the throne and ...
Style:
captivating, psychological, disturbing
Plot:
royalty, punjabi, queen victoria, monarch, king, cross cultural relations, journey, culture clash, historical character, power, cultural difference, moral dilemma ...
Time:
19th century, victorian era
Similarity:
33%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Japan
TV show
Story:
Villain or hero, Taira no Kiyomori changed Japanese history forever 900 years ago. Without ever knowing his real father, Kiyomori was raised as a samurai. Together with his stepfather, he wiped out piracy along Japan's western coast, becoming a ...
Style:
historical drama, disturbing, captivating, epic, family saga ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
samurai, historical figure, political intrigue, feudal japan, life, politics, political unrest, power politics, rise to power, biopic, leadership, power struggle ...
Time:
12th century
Place:
japan
Similarity:
33%
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