Dynasty movies and TV shows

The list contains the best, new and most relevant dynasty movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out captivating, tense, period drama, historical drama, disturbing and exciting films and TV shows about / with dynasty, power struggle, political intrigue, fight, royalty, battles, revenge, showdown, betrayal and warrior plots mostly in Drama, History and Action genres shot in China, South Korea, Japan and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as dynasty: Who Rules The World (2022), Bloody Heart (2022), Jupiter Ascending (2015), The Legend (2007), Princess Ja Myung (2009), The Swordsman (2020), Dynasty Warriors (2021), Ming Dynasty in 1566 (2007), The Long Ballad (2021), Inside North Korea's Dynasty (2018).

List of dynasty movies

Who Rules The World (2022)
Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story: A legendary wuxia romance that focuses on the decade-long romance between Hei Fengxi and Bai Fengxi, and the adventures they embark on together.
Style: tense, captivating, disturbing, psychological, costume drama ...
Plot: martial arts, dynasty, master warrior, travel, relationships, politics, wuxia, political unrest, political intrigue, political conspiracy, opposites attract, hidden identity ...
Place: china
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 7.3
 461
Bloody Heart (2022)
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 61 min.
TV show
Story: It is a fictional historical drama about the story of King Seonjong who ascends to the throne due to a rebellion, and Lee Tae who becomes the King after him.
Style: captivating, tense, thrilling, psychological
Plot: forbidden love, conflict of interest, relationships, problem, couples, couple relations, royal family, love affair, in love, love and romance, star crossed lovers, love interest ...
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Jupiter Ascending (2015)
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Australia
Duration: 127 min.
Story: In a universe where human genetic material is the most precious commodity, an impoverished young Earth woman becomes the key to strategic maneuvers and internal strife within a powerful dynasty…
Style: visually stunning, exciting, serious, suspenseful, fairy tale ...
Audience: teens, chick flick, boys' night
Plot: space opera, life turned upside down, save the lady, genetics, good versus evil, outer space, space and aliens, destiny, imaginary, space wars, interspecies romance, space travel ...
Time: future, 2010s
Place: chicago, st. petersburg russia
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 7.6
 294
The Legend (2007)
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story: This drama portrays the life of the 19th king of Goguryeo, Hwanwoong, who was sent from the heavens to make the world a better place. He falls in love with Saeoh and gives her the joojak necklace; however, Kajin becomes jealous since Saeoh has given ...
Style: tense, exciting, epic, serious, scenic ...
Plot: warrior, power struggle, magic, supernatural power, ancient korea, black magic, reincarnation, nobility, good versus evil, deity, rise to power, politics ...
Time: prehistory, 5th century
Place: korea
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Princess Ja Myung (2009)
Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story: Ja Myung Go is a 2009 South Korean historical drama starring Jung Ryeo-won, Park Min-young and Jung Kyung-ho. It aired on SBS from March 9 to July 21, 2009 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 39 episodes. It is based on the Korean folk tale Prince ...
Style: psychotronic
Plot: ancient korea, curse, marriage of convenience, conqueror, prophecy, prince, dynasty, power struggle, tragedy, king, magic, espionage ...
Time: 1st century
Place: korea
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Aoi: Tokugawa Three Generations (2000)
Genre: Drama, History, War
Country: Japan
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story: The 39th NHK Taiga Drama is Aoi Tokugawa Sandai. It is James Miki's dynamic and colorful tale of three generations of the Tokugawa dynasty--from its founder Ieyasu to Iemitsu, the third Shogun who solidified the Tokugawa power base.
Style: historical drama, captivating, disturbing, costume drama, family saga ...
Plot: power struggle, dynasty, japanese history, tokugawa shogunate, power, shogun, feudal japan, fight, three generations, kingdom, generation, political intrigue ...
Time: 17th century
Place: japan
Is relevant?
The Swordsman (2020)
Genre: Action, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 100 min.
Story: After being blinded in a coup against the king, Joseon’s greatest swordsman (Jang Hyuk) goes into hiding, far removed from his city’s anguish. But when traffickers kidnap his daughter, he has no choice but to unsheathe his sword once more.
Style: exciting, suspenseful, tense, captivating, suspense ...
Plot: sword fight, medieval, joseon dynasty, qing dynasty, fight, warrior, dynasty, slave, violence, martial arts, fight for supremacy, empire ...
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Dynasty Warriors (2021)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Hong Kong, China, Japan
Duration: 119 min.
Story: Warlords, warriors and statesmen wage a battle for supremacy in this fantasy tale based on the hit video games and the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms."
Style: perverse, captivating, tense, exciting
Plot: samurai, dynasty, medieval, heroes, warrior, fight for supremacy, showdown, fight, power, political intrigue, one man army, political unrest ...
Place: ancient china
Is relevant?
Ming Dynasty in 1566 (2007)
Genre: Drama, History
Country: China
Duration: 42 min.
TV show
Story: A series based on the events in the reign of the Jiajing Emperor of the Ming dynasty.
Style: tense, suspense, captivating
Plot: palace intrigue, chinese emperor, chinese history, political intrigue, power struggle, political unrest, dynasty, intrigue, historical figure, royalty, politics, government conspiracy ...
Time: 16th century
Place: ancient china
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The Long Ballad (2021)
Genre: Action, Adventure, History, Romance, War
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story: Li Chang Ge's family was murdered by Li Shi Min, the Emperor of Tang, during the Xuanwu Gate Incident. She heads to Shuo Province under the guise of a man with hopes of raising an army to kill Li Shi Min to avenge her family's death. ...
Style: disturbing, captivating, tense, costume drama, historical drama
Plot: tang dynasty, dynasty, strong female character, revenge, legendary hero, showdown, vengeance, power struggle, fight for supremacy, battles, legend, princess ...
Time: 7th century
Place: china
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The Nemanjić Dynasty: The Birth of the Kingdom (2018)
Genre: Adventure, Drama, History
Country: Serbia
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story: Story about the most influential Serbian dynasty of the Middle Ages.
Style: thrilling, captivating, tense, historical drama, exciting ...
Plot: dynasty, medieval, european history, joust, historical character, storytelling, chivalry, adventure hero, jousting, knight, world history, historical event
Time: medieval times
Place: serbia
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Inside North Korea's Dynasty (2018)
Genre: Documentary, History
Country: UK
TV show
Story: The Kim family's dark and surreal story provides a fresh perspective on North Korea.
Style: political, psychological, captivating, dark, grim ...
Plot: dynasty, dictator, authoritarianism, power struggle, totalitarian regime, investigation, family relations, ruler, father son relationship, government, kids and family, three generations ...
Place: north korea
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The Legend of Dugu (2018)
Genre: Drama, History
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story: “He who has Dugu, has the world”. Daughters of a court official, Dugu Banruo, Dugu Mantuo, and Dugu Jialou were always destined for greatness. Blessed with beauty, intelligence, and connections, the Dugu sisters grew up knowing they were the ...
Style: captivating, suspense, tense, psychological, disturbing
Plot: empress, palace intrigue, politics, dynasty, political intrigue, intrigue, power struggle, dysfunctional family, fight for supremacy, political unrest, sisters, ambition ...
Time: 6th century
Place: china
Is relevant?
 7.9
 43
Queen Insoo (2011)
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
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The Tomb Robbery Papyrus. Notes of a Past (2009)
Genre: Drama, Family
Country: Spain, Germany
Duration: 97 min.
Story: A century long search for an important ancient Egyptian royal tomb ... its location defined by a discredited antique manuscript ... a young archaeologist believing in its veracity. The search for the key to break the antique code of the papyrus ... ...
Style: stylized, captivating, exciting, tense, disturbing ...
Audience: family outing
Plot: pharaoh, father, museum, ancient egypt, tomb, burial, butler, inventor, archaeology, archaeologist, desert, destiny ...
Time: future
Place: cairo egypt, venice, north africa, london
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The Legacy of Guldenburgs (1987)
Genre: Drama
Country: West Germany
Duration: 50 min.
TV show
Story: Das Erbe der Guldenburgs is a German television series.
Style: family saga, emotional, dramatic, tense, soap opera ...
Plot: dynasty, betrayal, manipulation, power struggle, family secret, business rivalry, scheming, legacy, ambition, class conflict, scandal, forbidden romance ...
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Nirvana in Fire (2015)
Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy, History, Romance, Thriller, War
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story: During the great unrest of 4th-century China, war breaks out between the feudal Northern Wei and Southern Liang dynasties. General Lin Xie of Liang takes his only 17-year-old son, Lin Shu, into battle and successfully fights off the hostile Wei ...
Style: captivating, exciting, costume drama, suspense, tense ...
Plot: justice, political intrigue, betrayal, chinese history, chinese emperor, loyalty, battles, friendship, murder, deception, father son relationship, advisor ...
Time: 6th century
Place: china, ancient china
Is relevant?
 6.1
 10K
Seven Swords (2005)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Hong Kong, China, South Korea, Australia, Netherlands
Duration: 153 min.
Story: Seven warriors come together to protect a village from a diabolical General.
Style: serious, exciting, rough, scenic, cult classic ...
Audience: boys' night
Plot: martial arts, samurai, wuxia, sword, last stand, leadership, heroic mission, vengeance, good versus evil, rivalry, emperor, mercenary ...
Time: 17th century, middle ages
Place: china, east asia, ancient china
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 4.6
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Black Sea Eyes (2025)
Genre: Drama
Country: Turkey
TV show
Story: Azil, raised in the rebellious waters of the Black Sea, is suddenly confronted with all the secrets of his past: he is the lost heir of the Maçari family, one of Turkey’s most powerful dynasties. Shaken by the death of the woman he knew as his ...
Style: family saga, tense, emotional, dark, suspense ...
Plot: power struggle, dynasty, identity, identity crisis, corruption, moral dilemma, forbidden love, betrayal, revenge, inheritance, crime family, class conflict ...
Place: black sea, istanbul turkey
Is relevant?
 7.6
 67
The Family (1974)
Genre: Drama
Country: Japan
Duration: 211 min.
Story: Adaptation of the novel by Toyoko Yamasaki.
Style: tense, period piece, tragic
Audience: adult
Plot: business rivalry, dynasty, power struggle, father son conflict, family drama, wealth, banking, legacy, greed, ambition, industrialization, family honor ...
Time: 60s
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The Crown of the Kings. The Jagiellons (2023)
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: Poland
TV show
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
Is relevant?
 7.4
 112
Yoshitsune (2005)
Genre: Action, Biography, Drama, History, Romance, War
Country: Japan
TV show
Story: Yoshitsune is a Japanese television drama series originally broadcast between 9 January and 11 December 2005, with a three-part special compilation being aired from 24 December to 25 December 2005. The 44th Taiga Drama, the original work is by Miyao ...
Style: captivating, tense, historical drama, period drama
Plot: samurai, warrior, emperor, tragic hero, shogun, political unrest, dynasty, political intrigue, empire, historical character, assassination, politician ...
Time: 12th century
Place: japan, kyoto japan
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Can't Buy Me Love (2010)
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Country: Hong Kong
TV show
Story: The third daughter, Princess Chiu Yeung, of the Tang Emperor, is known throughout the kingdom for her beauty, but she is also known for her unreasonable and stubborn personality. For this reason, no one wants to marry her - that is, until the second ...
Style: romantic, light, entertaining, captivating, historical romance ...
Plot: princess, tang dynasty, royalty, arranged marriage, marriage of convenience, family drama, dynasty, couple relations, romantic relationship, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, love and romance, relationships ...
Time: 7th century
Place: china
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 7.7
 295
Dashing Youth (2024)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: China
TV show
Story: Baili Dongjun, the young master of the Marquis of Zhenxi's mansion, has little interest in practicing martial arts but throws himself into brewing liquor, only because he promised to be the Liquor Deity while his childhood friend Ye Yun becomes ...
Style: costume drama, captivating, action packed, period drama
Plot: martial arts, wuxia, friendship, bromance, adventurer, dynasty, adventure hero, problem, chivalry, coming of age, training, brotherhood ...
Place: ancient china
Is relevant?
Emperor Wang Gun (2000)
Genre: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story: Taejo Wang Geon was a 200-episode Korean drama starring Choi Soo Jong in the title role. It became very successful, reaching very high ratings, around 60%.
Style: period piece, historical drama, captivating, disturbing, suspense ...
Plot: korean history, political intrigue, historical figure, king, emperor, ruler, political unrest, biopic, royalty, power struggle, dynasty, politics ...
Time: 9th century, middle ages, 10th century
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The Legend of the Condor Heroes (2003)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, History
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story: The Legend of Condor Heroes (simplified Chinese: 射雕英雄传; traditional Chinese: 射鵰英雄傳; pinyin: shè diāo yīng xióng zhuàn; Jyutping: se6 diu1 jing1 hung4 zyun6) is one of the most acclaimed Wuxia novels by Louis Cha. It was ...
Style: captivating, historical drama, period piece, epic, costume drama
Plot: wuxia, martial arts, heroism, kung fu, swordplay, legendary hero, dynasty, heroes, legend, ancient, male female relationship, samurai ...
Place: ancient china, china
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Lethal Weapons of Love and Passion (2006)
Genre: Action, Drama, Romance
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story: Lethal Weapons of Love and Passion is a Hong Kong television series based on Huang Yi's novel Fuyu Fanyun. It was first broadcast on TVB in January 2006.
Style: historical drama, tense, captivating, disturbing, action packed ...
Plot: martial arts, power struggle, ming dynasty, swordplay, wuxia, ethnic conflict, artifact, kingdom, warrior, magical object, master warrior, dynasty ...
Place: china, ancient china
Is relevant?
 7.7
 66
The Four (2015)
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story: The Four is the story of four young men – Cold Blood, Chaser, Heartless, and Iron Fist – who each excel in different martial arts practices and use their expertise to bring down corruption and establish justice.~~ Based on the wuxia series by ...
Style: suspense, disturbing, captivating, exciting, tense ...
Plot: martial arts, palace intrigue, investigation, corruption, battles, political corruption, murder investigation, warrior, emperor, intrigue, fight, dynasty ...
Is relevant?
 7.6
 255
Bloody Romance (2018)
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story: What doesn’t break you can make you stronger. Qi Xue is a beautiful 16-year-old whose life takes a horrific turn when her father sells her to a brothel. There, she undergoes unspeakable abuse that nearly breaks her spirit. But when Qi Xue enters ...
Style: captivating, suspense, tense, dark fantasy
Plot: power struggle, conspiracy, political conspiracy, battles, fight, second chance, warrior, new life, risk, struggle for survival, dynasty, assassination plot ...
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Naotora: The Lady Warlord (2017)
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Japan
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story: Naotora Ii is a woman given a male name, who succeeded as the head of the Ii family during the Warring States period when her father passed away. With her wisdom, courage and affection for loved ones, Naotora lived through turbulent times and paved ...
Style: historical drama, thought provoking, captivating, melancholic, period drama
Audience: adult
Plot: samurai, woman, civil war, female protagonist, feudal japan, gender roles, resilience, japanese woman, fight for supremacy, power struggle, struggle for survival, dynasty ...
Time: medieval times, 16th century
Place: japan
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