1700s movies and TV shows
The list contains the best, new and most relevant 1700s movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out period drama, serious, realistic, period piece, captivating and atmospheric films and TV shows about / with female nudity, love and romance, costume, nude, revenge, infidelity, women, sex, betrayal and couples plots mostly in Drama, Romance and History genres shot in UK, France, USA and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as 1700s: Dangerous Liaisons (1988), Frenchman's Creek (1998), Marie Antoinette (2022), Blue Bird (1979), Sweeney Todd (2006), The Abduction Club (2002), Satisfaction 1720 (2016), Beaumarchais the Scoundrel (1996), Aristocrats (1999), A Royal Affair (2012).
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 251 min.
TV show
Story:
Epic television miniseries exploring the complicated relationship of Thomas Jefferson and slave Sally Hemings, who conducted a 38 year love affair, spanning an ocean, ultimately producing children, grandchildren, and lots of controversy.
Style:
sincere, serious, realistic, costume drama, historical drama ...
Plot:
interracial romance, white male black female relationship, idealism, interracial relations, true love, dishonesty, plantation, slave, social differences, couples, head of state, society ...
Time:
1800s, 18th century, georgian era, 19th century
Place:
france, europe, paris france, virginia, washington d.c.
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Genre: Drama
Country: Netherlands, Belgium
Duration: 93 min.
Story:
Three erotic stories from classic writers Marguerite de Navarre, Nicolas Restif de la Bretonne and Guy de Maupassant.
Style:
anthology, erotic, erotic drama, sensual, period drama
Plot:
seduction, literary, sexual content, sexual tension, revenge, nudity, jealousy, adultery, infidelity, marital strife, manipulation, forbidden love ...
Time:
19th century, 17th century, 18th century
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Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 119 min.
Story:
Dangerous Liaisons is the film based on the novel of the same name by Choderlos de Laclos set in 18th century France. Marquise de Merteuil’s asks her ex-lover Vicomte de Valmont to seduce the future wife of another ex-lover of hers in return for ...
Style:
sexy, costume drama, gothic, period piece, sensual ...
Audience:
girls' night
Plot:
aristocracy, sexualized violence, fatal attraction, seduction, casanova, love, sexuality, nobility, decadence, passion, medieval, erotic scene ...
Time:
18th century, georgian era, 20th century, 19th century, victorian era ...
Place:
france, paris france, europe
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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: 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: Adventure, Drama, Family, Western
Country: East Germany
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
In the middle of the 18th Century, the Ruster family immigrates to the United States. The father, a former farm laborer, leads a hard life as a settler along with his family. One day the nine year-old George, his second-youngest son, is kidnapped by ...
Style:
historical drama, poignant, melancholic, art house
Audience:
kids
Plot:
boy, coming of age, native american, skinny dipping, kidnapping, colonial america, child protagonist, identity crisis, assimilation, cultural conflict, colonization, survival ...
Time:
18th century
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Horror, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
A BBC adaptation of the Victorian "penny dreadful" tale of 18th century "demon barber" Sweeney Todd, of Fleet Street, who cuts the throats of unsuspecting clients in his London shop.
Style:
gothic, stylized, suspenseful, disturbing, suspense ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
serial killer, cannibalism, obsession, vengeance, cannibal, dark hero, violent, haunted by the past, revenge, murder, barber, murder mystery ...
Time:
18th century, victorian era, 19th century
Place:
london, england, europe
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: UK, France, Ireland, Germany
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
A group of Irish noblemen kidnap girls in order to marry into their fortune and avoid becoming priests or soldiers.
Style:
semi serious, humorous, period piece, sexual, realistic ...
Plot:
love and romance, crime gone awry, family relations, missing person, kidnapping, murder suspect, sister sister relationship, nobleman, couples, society, alcohol abuse, missing child ...
Time:
18th century, victorian era, georgian era, regency period, 21st century
Place:
ireland, europe, britain
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Denmark, Norway, Czech Republic, Sweden
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
Set in the year 1720, the story is about what happens to 29-year-old Tordenskiold when the Great Northern War ends and he doesn't know what to do with the rest of his life. His trusted valet persuades him to go on a European ‘road trip’ to ...
Style:
suspense, humorous, suspenseful, tense, psychological
Plot:
friendship, infidelity, navy, king, cross dressing, scandinavian girl, female pubic hair, sex scene, duel, fistfight, dog, pistol ...
Time:
18th century, georgian era
Place:
germany, denmark, scandinavia, hamburg germany, copenhagen
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Genre: Comedy, History, Romance
Country: France
Duration: 116 min.
Story:
Beaumarchais the Scoundrel is a biopic film based on the life of the French playwright, financier and spy Pierre Beaumarchais depicting his activities during the American War of Independence and his authorship of the Figaro trilogy of plays.
Style:
realistic, serious, stylized
Plot:
writers, playwright, royal court, politics, artists and showbiz, writer's life, lifestyle, rise and fall, ambition, couple relations, introspection, master and servant ...
Time:
18th century, year 1996, 1770s, 1780s
Place:
france, europe, london, versailles, paris france
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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: Biography, Drama, History, Romance
Country: Denmark, Sweden, Czech Republic, Germany
Duration: 137 min.
Story:
A young queen falls in love with her physician, and they start a revolution that changes their nation forever.
Style:
period piece, stylized, costume drama, sexy, historical drama ...
Audience:
date night, teens, pre-teens, adult
Plot:
royal family, love affair, adultery, love triangle, political intrigue, infidelity, queen, royalty, royal court, coup d'etat, aristocracy, marriage ...
Time:
18th century, ancient times, year 2012, victorian era, georgian era ...
Place:
denmark, europe, england, copenhagen, scandinavia ...
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Genre: Comedy, History
Country: Italy, France
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
On his death bed in the 1820s, King Ferdinando I of Naples tries to escape the ghosts of his bloody kingship by remembering his younger days, when he was allowed to go hunting and have fun, and inventing love games. Then he was obliged to marry Mary ...
Style:
sexy, semi serious, realistic, epic, humorous ...
Plot:
true love, italian history, empress, forbidden love, nudity, sex scene, mutiny, marriage, sex, female nudity, royalty, manipulation ...
Time:
18th century, georgian era
Place:
naples italy, austria, italy
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Country: Germany, France, Spain, Belgium, USA
Duration: 147 min.
Story:
Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born in the stench of 18th century Paris, develops a superior olfactory sense, which he uses to create the world's finest perfumes. However, his work takes a dark turn as he tries to preserve scents in the search for ...
Style:
psychological, atmospheric, suspense, clever, dark fantasy ...
Audience:
girls' night, adult
Plot:
serial killer, obsession, psychopath, perfume, macabre, insanity, genius, dangerous attraction, woman in danger, master apprentice relationship, psycho killer, secret formula ...
Time:
18th century, year 2006, 19th century, georgian era
Place:
france, paris france, europe, barcelona, germany ...
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Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Country: Japan
TV show
Story:
The action story is set in Edo-era Tokyo in the early 1700s. The eighth shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune ordered boxes to be installed so commoners can submit their thoughts. After hearing their voices, the shogun creates a new magistrate unit — ...
Style:
anime, satirical, disturbing, captivating, heroic ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
ninja, monster, insect, sword fight, alien life-form, battles, teamwork, satire, alien invasion, animal attack, fight, alien creature ...
Time:
18th century
Place:
japan
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: Austria, Germany
Duration: 97 min.
Story:
18th century Vienna. The true story of Maria Theresia von Paradis, a gifted piano player and close friend of Mozart’s, who lost her eye-sight as a child. Desperate to cure their talented daughter, the Paradis entrust Maria to Dr. Mesmer, a ...
Style:
period piece, serious, stylized, atmospheric, captivating
Plot:
female musician, blindness, pianist, therapy, doctor patient relationship, piano, doctor, women, hunting, music, blind character, musician ...
Time:
18th century, 1770s, georgian era
Place:
vienna, austria
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Fantasy, History
Country: UK
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Nell, a quick-witted and courageous young woman, finds herself framed for murder and unexpectedly becomes the most notorious highwaywoman in 18th Century England.
Style:
suspenseful, thrilling, captivating, folk tale, fast paced ...
Audience:
teen fantasy
Plot:
framed for murder, female protagonist, murder, spirit, magic, strong female lead, frame up, supernatural, outlaw, on the run, vigilante, escapism ...
Time:
18th century
Place:
england
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Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama, History
Country: Ireland, UK, USA
Duration: 119 min.
Story:
In early 18th century England, a frail Queen Anne occupies the throne and her close friend Lady Sarah governs the country in her stead. When a new servant Abigail arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah.
Style:
period piece, factual, costume drama, historical drama, visually stunning ...
Audience:
chick flick
Plot:
lesbian, queen, lgbt, aristocracy, british history, power struggle, queen of england, fight for supremacy, female rivalry, violence, british aristocracy, politics ...
Time:
18th century, 2010s, victorian era, 19th century
Place:
britain, england
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Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 83 min.
Story:
This colorful adventure tells the story of an impetuous mermaid princess named Ariel who falls in love with the very human Prince Eric and puts everything on the line for the chance to be with him. Memorable songs and characters -- including the ...
Style:
fairy tale, feel good, light, sweet, cute ...
Audience:
kids, family outing, girls' night, family friendly, chick flick ...
Plot:
mermaid, princess, love, witch, father daughter relationship, happy ending, prince, ocean, good versus evil, first love, disney princess, sea ...
Time:
1830s, year 1989, 19th century, 18th century, 1800s ...
Place:
denmark, madagascar, atlantic ocean, caribbean
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 82 min.
Story:
Despite its stand-alone title, this mixture of martial arts and exploitation is a semi-sequel to Shaw Brothers's Flying Guillotine series. This time, the focus is Rong Qui-yan (Chen Ping), a kung fu student turned dutiful wife whose life falls ...
Style:
surprise ending
Plot:
flying guillotine, kung fu, martial arts, topless woman, female fight, artist, family relations, bare chested male, qing dynasty, female warrior, mass murder, subterfuge ...
Time:
18th century
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: UK
Duration: 89 min.
Story:
A karmic journey that sees the hapless heroine Agnes reincarnated every time she makes the same mistake: falling in love with the wrong man.
Style:
independent film, black comedy, emotional, melancholic, poignant ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
female protagonist, reincarnation, fate, doomed love, self discovery, destiny, bittersweet, tragic romance, obsession, retribution, women, star crossed lovers ...
Time:
victorian era, 60s, 1840s, 18th century, 80s ...
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: UK
Duration: 54 min.
TV show
Story:
In her filthy cell in Newgate prison Moll Flanders, dubbed 'the wickedest woman in England' tells her story. Born in the gaol, after her mother is transported Moll is raised by the kindly mayor of Colchester and his wife, whose two sons ...
Style:
sexy, costume drama, touching, historical drama, historical romance ...
Plot:
forbidden love, incest, true love, betrayal, rise to the top, marriage of convenience, human rights, time machine, civil rights, brother sister relationship, sex with brother, woman ...
Time:
18th century, 17th century, georgian era
Place:
london, england
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Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: Ireland, USA
Duration: 123 min.
Story:
The daughter of a thief, young Moll is placed in the care of a nunnery after the execution of her mother. However, the actions of an abusive priest lead Moll to rebel as a teenager, escaping to the dangerous streets of London. Further misfortunes ...
Style:
costume drama, picaresque, romantic drama, anamorphic, serious ...
Audience:
girls' night
Plot:
women, artist, passionate love, unrequited love, female nudity, prostitution, marriage proposal, abbey, sex trafficking, trafficking, bare breasts, literary ...
Time:
year 1996, georgian era, 19th century, victorian era, 18th century
Place:
london, england, europe, britain
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
In the Comanche Nation in 1717, a fierce and highly skilled warrior named Naru learns the prey she is stalking is a highly evolved alien with a technologically advanced arsenal.
Style:
suspense, scary, slasher, period piece, tense ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
alien, creature, female warrior, warrior, native american tribe, predator, alien invasion, strong female lead, monster, heroine, one woman army, alien monster ...
Time:
2020s, 18th century
Place:
north america, america
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Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: France
Duration: 122 min.
Story:
On an isolated island in Brittany at the end of the 18th century, an artist is commissioned to paint a young woman's wedding portrait.
Style:
sexy, scenic, touching, costume drama, period piece ...
Audience:
chick flick, adult
Plot:
painter, lesbian, lgbtq, lgbt, painting, portrait, lesbian relationship, lesbian love, lgbtqi, love, female protagonist, lesbian sex ...
Time:
18th century, 2010s, ancient times, victorian era, year 2019 ...
Place:
brittany, france
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: France
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
A prequel to "Dangerous Liaisons" following the rise to power of the young Isabelle de Merteuil.
Style:
tense, atmospheric, suspense, erotic drama, dark comedy ...
Plot:
seduction, ambition, female protagonist, femme fatale, rise to power, manipulation, betrayal, psychological manipulation, scandal, social climbing, literary, political intrigue ...
Time:
18th century
Place:
paris france
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Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Country: France
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
Lost in a hostile forest, the Marquis d'Urfé, a noble emissary of the King of France, finds refuge in the home of a strange family.
Style:
biting, gothic horror, ambiguous ending
Plot:
vampire, blood, forest, male nudity, musket, white horse, dog, fire, loss of son, death of son, horse, death of family ...
Time:
18th century
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Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Romance
Country: Sweden, Norway, France
Duration: 114 min.
Story:
Set in 1982 in the suburb of Blackeberg, Stockholm, twelve-year-old Oskar is a lonely outsider, bullied at school by his classmates; at home, Oskar dreams of revenge against a trio of bullies. He befriends his twelve-year-old, next-door neighbor ...
Style:
creepy, gothic, cult classic, dark, dark fantasy ...
Audience:
teens, chick flick, pre-teens, teen drama, adult
Plot:
vampire, supernatural, bullying, coming of age, loneliness, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, school, friendship, boy, child vampire, fall in love, new neighbor ...
Time:
80s, 2000s, year 2008, year 2000, y2k ...
Place:
persia, united kingdom, europe, stockholm sweden, scandinavia ...
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Genre: Adventure, Comedy, History, Romance
Country: UK
Duration: 129 min.
Story:
Tom loves Sophie and Sophie loves Tom. But Tom and Sophie are of differering classes. Can they find a way through the mayhem to be true to love?
Style:
costume drama, witty, depressing, picaresque, historical drama ...
Plot:
arranged marriage, rags to riches, true love, womanizer, class conflict, illegitimate son, literary, farce, squire, tutor, food, kitchen sink realism ...
Time:
18th century, year 1963, 1930s, 60s
Place:
england, britain, europe, london, new york
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Genre: Adventure, Drama, War, Western
Country: UK
Duration: 344 min.
TV show
Story:
The classic story of Hawkeye.
Style:
exciting, serious, realistic, rough, emotional ...
Plot:
native american, scout, military, battles, heroes, uninhibited rivalry, war, love and romance, rivalry, soldier, escapades, military base ...
Time:
18th century
Place:
usa, new york, new york state
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