1780s movies and TV shows
The list contains the best, new and most relevant 1780s movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out period drama, realistic, serious, captivating, costume drama and historical drama films and TV shows about / with revolution, politics, husband wife relationship, death, female nudity, costume, family relations, american revolution, sex and time machine plots mostly in Drama, History and Romance genres shot in USA, UK, France and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as 1780s: The Scandalous Lady W (2015), Farewell, My Queen (2012), Hamilton (2020), Carry on Pimpernel (1967), Poldark (1975), Mutiny on the Bounty (1962), Marquis de Sade's Justine (1969), Aristocrats (1999), Ridicule (1996), Marie Antoinette (2022).
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List of 1780s movies
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Country: Australia, UK
Duration: 62 min.
TV show
Story:
A young woman is transported to the New South Wales penal colony in 1788.
Style:
serious, realistic, suspense, captivating, historical drama ...
Plot:
human spirit, against the odds, girl heroine, danger, on the run, escapades, female whipping, prisoner, society, injustice, life is a bitch, sailing ...
Time:
18th century, 1780s, georgian era
Place:
australia, england, europe
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: UK
Duration: 87 min.
Story:
A gripping 18th century drama details the scandalous life of Lady Seymour Worsley, who dared to leave her husband and elope with his best friend, Captain George Bisset. Lady Seymour Worsley escapes her troubled marriage only to find herself at the ...
Style:
period piece, costume drama, captivating, suspense, exciting ...
Plot:
love triangle, voyeurism, aristocracy, sex scene, strong female lead, troubled marriage, husband wife relationship, scandal, sex, royal family, husband wife estrangement, adultery ...
Time:
18th century, 1780s, georgian era
Place:
england, london
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: France, Spain
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
A look at the relationship between Marie Antoinette and one of her readers during the final days of the French Revolution.
Style:
sexy, stylized, costume drama, period piece, erotic ...
Audience:
teens, pre-teens
Plot:
royal court, royal family, master and servant, french revolution, female pubic hair, monarchy, lady in waiting, lesbian, lesbian subtext, lgbt, queen, king ...
Time:
18th century, 1780s, year 2012, georgian era, victorian era ...
Place:
france, versailles, paris france, indiana, europe
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 160 min.
Story:
Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America then, told by America now.
Style:
costume drama, epic, feel good, period drama, comfort
Audience:
chick flick
Plot:
friendship, hip hop, father son relationship, death, revolutionary war, american revolution, american history, stage musical, murder, george washington, dancing, violence ...
Time:
19th century, 18th century, 2020s, 1780s, 1790s ...
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Country: UK
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
The time of the French revolution, and Citizen Robespierre is beheading the French aristocracy. When word gets to England, two noblemen, Sir Rodney Ffing and Lord Darcy take it upon themselves to aid their French counterparts. Sir Rodney is a master ...
Style:
spoof, parody, sex comedy, exciting, semi serious ...
Plot:
carry on, french revolution, true love, satire, aristocrat, duel, legend, sword fight, guillotine, sex spoof, camp, disguise ...
Time:
18th century, 1790s, 1780s
Place:
england, france
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: UK
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Period drama series about the brooding rivalry between former soldier Ross Poldark and local industrialist George Warleggan, and the two women in their lives. Based on the books by Winston Graham.
Style:
costume drama, spiritual, historical drama, serious, realistic ...
Plot:
spirituality, abbey, unrequited love, time machine, estate, master and servant, unfulfillment, love and romance, couple relations, society, manners, rich and poor ...
Time:
georgian era, 1780s, 18th century
Place:
england, europe, britain, cornwall
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Genre: Adventure, Drama, History, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 178 min.
Story:
The Bounty leaves Portsmouth in 1787. Its destination: to sail to Tahiti and load bread-fruit. Captain Bligh will do anything to get there as fast as possible, using any means to keep up a strict discipline. When they arrive at Tahiti, it is like a ...
Style:
costume drama, epic, suspense, psychological, serious ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
mutiny, ship, ocean, brutality, corporal punishment, betrayal, captain, native tribe, language barrier, discipline, leadership, tyrant ...
Time:
18th century, 1780s, victorian era, year 1962, georgian era ...
Place:
tahiti, england, persia, europe
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Genre: Drama
Country: Liechtenstein, West Germany, Italy, USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
A woman named Justine is (willingly) used and abused by all manner of perverts, freaks and sexual deviants.
Style:
sensual, suspense, sexual, naughty, twisted ...
Plot:
nun, sexual abuse, perversion, sexual relations, masochism, sexploitation, female pubic hair, erotica, exploitation, prostitution, prison, fatal love ...
Time:
1780s, 17th century, 18th century
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: UK, Ireland, USA
Duration: 50 min.
TV show
Story:
Based on a true story, Aristocrats draws back the curtain on an 18th century English family near the summit of society, revealing a tapestry of romance, prejudice, infidelity, and revolution.
Style:
period piece, costume drama, captivating, serious, historical drama ...
Audience:
girls' night
Plot:
master and servant, family relations, royalty, aristocracy, rich and poor, high society, society, royal family, honor, politics, siblings relations, intrigue ...
Time:
18th century, 1780s, georgian era
Place:
england, ireland, europe
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Genre: Adventure, Drama
Country: France, Germany, Italy
Duration: 109 min.
Story:
Nobleman Jean-Francois de la Plaine is exiled to serve as governor of a West African colony.
Plot:
slavery, slave trade, exile, river, colonialism, inheritance, love, governor, horse, doctor, rain, classical music ...
Time:
18th century, 1790s, 1780s
Place:
africa
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, History, Romance
Country: France
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
To get royal backing on a needed drainage project, a poor French lord must learn to play the delicate games of wit at court at Versailles.
Style:
sexy, period piece, talky, humorous, witty ...
Plot:
royal court, nobility, food, lechery, chess, french history, royalty, courtroom, society, ambition, idealism, marquis ...
Time:
18th century, year 1996, 1790s, 1780s
Place:
france, england, versailles, paris france
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
On the glorious battlefields of the American Revolution, two great generals distinguished themselves; George Washington and Benedict Arnold. Washington is remembered as America's founding father, Arnold as America's most notorious traitor. ...
Style:
serious, captivating, realistic, thought provoking, emotional ...
Plot:
american revolution, independence, revolution, treason, political unrest, political conspiracy, military, assassination, moral dilemma, war, tragic hero, rebellion ...
Time:
18th century, georgian era, 1770s, 1780s
Place:
usa, america, west point, canada, quebec ...
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Belgium, France
Duration: 52 min.
TV show
Story:
Through a twenty-first century lens, the series explores the dark, manipulative and misogynistic world of Versailles. Travelling deep inside Marie Antoinette’s head throughout the series, discovering who she is through her internal voice that ...
Style:
costume drama, period piece, dramatic, emotional, atmospheric ...
Plot:
royalty, french history, queen, nobility, palace intrigue, ancient, sex, king of france, woman, intrigue, king, political intrigue ...
Time:
18th century, 1780s, georgian era
Place:
france, austria, europe, paris france, versailles
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Genre: Horror, Thriller
Country: Netherlands
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
A group of young people head off on a vacation. When the car breaks down they're forced to find help. In the woods they find a house and some angry dogs which were by their car too. They decide to enter the house and that's where all the ...
Style:
psychological, suspenseful, scary, atmospheric, slasher ...
Plot:
ghost, dog attack, woods, survival, deathtrap, confined, supernatural, escapades, danger, isolation, supernatural ability, gory ...
Time:
2000s, 18th century, 1780s, 21st century
Place:
scotland, europe
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Genre: Comedy, History
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
An account of the adventures of two sets of identical twins, badly scrambled at birth, on the eve of the French Revolution. One set is haughty and aristocratic, the other poor and somewhat dim. They find themselves involved in palace intrigues as ...
Style:
parody, funny, black comedy, humorous, witty ...
Plot:
french revolution, satire, farce, twins, woman in labor, mistaken identity, voice over narration, sibling rivalry, nobleman, swashbuckler, revolution, identical twins ...
Time:
18th century, georgian era, 1780s, 70s
Place:
france, paris france, england, spain
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Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Music, Sci-Fi
Country: Bahamas, USA
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
Yet to fulfill their rock and roll destiny, the now middle-aged best friends Bill and Ted set out on a new adventure when a visitor from the future warns them that only their song can save life as we know it. Along the way, they are helped by their ...
Style:
funny, captivating, feel good, entertaining, light ...
Audience:
family friendly, family outing
Plot:
time travel, father daughter relationship, musician, schoolboy, friendship, time machine, nostalgia, time traveler, stoner, rock and roll, predicting the future, sent to the past ...
Time:
2030s, 1920s, future, 60s, 1780s ...
Place:
london, vienna, new orleans, china, sahara
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: UK
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
Seeking to escape the stifling London court society, the beautiful headstrong Lady Dona St. Columb flees to her family estate on the Cornish coast. Her new freedom swiftly brings her into contact with the dashingly handsome French privateer Jean ...
Style:
realistic, atmospheric, stylized, serious, captivating ...
Plot:
pirate, love and romance, skinny dipping, women, strength, infidelity, escapades, dishonesty, politics, master and servant, estate, couples ...
Time:
17th century, 1780s, 18th century
Place:
england, london, europe, atlantic ocean, cornwall
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, History, Romance
Country: France, Belgium
Duration: 112 min.
Story:
France, 1789 - just before the Revolution. When talented chef Manceron is dismissed from his prestigious position by the Duke of Chamfort, he loses the taste for cooking. But when he meets the mysterious Louise, together they decide to create the ...
Style:
scenic, dramatic, talky, clever, contemplative ...
Audience:
kids
Plot:
restaurant, food, chef, poison, gastronomy, plot twist, restaurant owner, male female relationship, sexual desire, nobility, murder disguised as suicide, drunkenness ...
Time:
1780s, 18th century, georgian era
Place:
france
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 158 min.
Story:
A personal look at the French military leader’s origins and swift, ruthless climb to emperor, viewed through the prism of Napoleon’s addictive, volatile relationship with his wife and one true love, Josephine.
Style:
epic, thrilling, captivating, psychological, crying ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
french army, french military, french revolution, psychic, soldier, commander, crown, napoleonic wars, empress, leader, fight, exile ...
Time:
19th century, 1780s, 1810s, 18th century, 1790s ...
Place:
paris france, moscow russia, egypt, france, russia ...
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Genre: Drama, War, Action
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min.
Story:
The true story of Iroquois warrior Thayendanegea participating in the French and Indian War and the American Revolutionary War.
Style:
realistic, serious, captivating, factual, epic ...
Plot:
colonial america, battles, fort, society, friendship, military, american revolution, historical event, brothers, rise and fall, french army, 007 ...
Time:
18th century, 1770s, 90s, 1780s
Place:
america, canada, new york
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Russia
Duration: 44 min.
TV show
Story:
The life of the Russian Empress Ekaterina II (Catherine the Great), a German born princess who came to Russia as bride for the young Peter III, chosen by his aunt Elisabeth, and who, once she came into power, transformed the Russian empire.
Style:
captivating, historical drama, suspenseful, costume drama, sentimental ...
Plot:
imperial russia, russian history, russian empire, royal family, palace intrigue, coup d'etat, empress, royal court, nobleman, intrigue, political conspiracy, espionage ...
Time:
18th century, 1770s, 1780s, georgian era
Place:
russia, st. petersburg russia, ottoman empire
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Genre: Drama, History, War
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
The story of New York farmer, Abe Woodhull, who bands together with a group of childhood friends to form The Culper Ring, an unlikely group of spies who turn the tide in America’s fight for independence.
Style:
period piece, captivating, serious, suspenseful, realistic ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
american revolution, spy, colonial america, american history, george washington, espionage, political unrest, treason, rebelliousness, ambition, undercover, rivalry ...
Time:
18th century, 1780s, 1770s, georgian era
Place:
usa, new jersey, america, new york, connecticut
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: UK, USA, Netherlands
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
He fought his first battle on the Scottish Highlands in 1536. He will fight his greatest battle on the streets of New York City in 1986. His name is Connor MacLeod. He is immortal.
Style:
sexy, perverse, suspenseful, suspense, exciting ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
immortality, mentor, sword fight, medieval, good versus evil, magic, immortal, sorcery, master warrior, sword and sorcery, fight scenes, mythology ...
Time:
80s, middle ages, 20th century, medieval times, 18th century ...
Place:
scotland, scottish highlands, europe, usa, madison square garden manhattan new york city ...
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Genre: Comedy, Horror
Country: France
Duration: 78 min.
Story:
With angry villagers driving them away from their castle in Transylvania, Dracula and his son Ferdinand head abroad. Dracula ends up in London, England where he becomes a horror movie star exploiting his vampire status. His son, meanwhile, is ...
Style:
gothic, gothic horror, classic horror, cult classic, spoof ...
Plot:
vampire, tourism, tourist, city, abusive boss, hospital, racial violence, night watchman, racial slur, frozen body, crucifix, vampire bite ...
Time:
year 1976, 70s, 1900s, 1780s, 20th century
Place:
paris france, transylvania, romania
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Genre: Comedy, History
Country: UK
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
Let Them Eat Cake is a British sitcom that aired on BBC One in 1999. Starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, it is one of the few programmes in which French and Saunders have appeared which they did not create themselves.
Style:
sitcom, parody, weird, period drama, alternative comedy
Plot:
satire, maid, colonialism, revolutionary, palace, aristocrat, innuendo, aristocracy, rivalry, farce, servant, french revolution ...
Time:
18th century, 1780s
Place:
versailles, france
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 190 min.
Story:
The first U.S. president (Barry Bostwick) and his wife (Patty Duke) endure two terms of turmoil from 1789 to 1797.
Plot:
american revolution, american history, u.s. president, president, american politics, independence, freedom, revolution, time machine, american revolutionary war, agriculture, usa president ...
Time:
1790s, 1780s, 18th century
Place:
america, usa
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 111 min.
Story:
Become an eyewitness to the Constitutional Convention of 1787. This stirring 2-hour film will bring the Founding Fathers to life as you witness the struggles and the miracles that produced the Constitution of the United States and the freest nation ...
Style:
educational, historical drama, serious, reflective
Plot:
colonial america, thoughtful, patriotism, biopic, dialogue, constitution, american politics, american revolution, usa politics, government, george washington, u.s. constitution ...
Time:
18th century, 1780s
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: Germany, Austria, Switzerland
Duration: 138 min.
Story:
A love triangle forms between post-Enlightenment writer Friedrich Schiller and two sisters -- one who became his wife, and the other, his biographer.
Style:
sexy, romantic, realistic, emotional, serious ...
Plot:
writers, love triangle, fall in love, sister sister relationship, sisters, family relations, in love, love affair, family life, love and romance, renaissance, loneliness ...
Time:
18th century, 1780s, 1790s, georgian era
Place:
swiss alps, germany, indiana, switzerland, berlin germany
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Genre: Drama, History, Thriller, War
Country: France, West Germany, Italy, Canada
Duration: 335 min.
Story:
A history of the French Revolution from the decision of the king to convene the Etats-Generaux in 1789 in order to deal with France's debt problem. The first part of the movie tells the story from 1789 until August 10, 1792 (when the King Louis ...
Style:
historical drama, cult classic, inspirational, realistic, serious ...
Plot:
french revolution, nobility, revolution, french history, medieval, monarch, royal family, monarchy, politics, democracy, angry mob, crisis ...
Time:
18th century, georgian era, 1780s, 1790s
Place:
paris france, france, europe, versailles
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Genre: Action, Drama, War
Country: Germany, USA
Duration: 165 min.
Story:
After proving himself on the field of battle in the French and Indian War, Benjamin Martin wants nothing more to do with such things, preferring the simple life of a farmer. But when his son Gabriel enlists in the army to defend their new nation, ...
Style:
period piece, dramatic, sincere, rough, inspirational ...
Audience:
family friendly, kids, manly, boys' night, girls' night ...
Plot:
american revolution, war, military, revolution, battles, vengeance, lone hero, violence, freedom, rebellion, revenge, wartime ...
Time:
18th century, year 2000, y2k, georgian era, 1780s ...
Place:
boston, southern usa, america, virginia, britain ...
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