Mary of Scotland

Movie · 6.2 / 10 · 28 Jul 1936 · English

The recently widowed Mary Stuart returns to Scotland to reclaim her throne but is opposed by her half-brother and her own Scottish lords.

The Young Victoria

Movie · 7.2 / 10 · 4 Mar 2009 · English

As the only legitimate heir of England's King William, teenage Victoria gets caught up in the political machinations of her own family. Victoria's mother wants her to sign a regency order, while her Belgian uncle schemes to arrange a marriage between the future monarch and Prince Albert, the man who will become the love of her life.

Elizabeth: The Golden Age

Movie · 6.7 / 10 · 9 Sept 2007 · English

When Queen Elizabeth's reign is threatened by ruthless familial betrayal and Spain's invading army, she and her shrewd adviser must act to safeguard the lives of her people.

Victoria & Abdul

Movie · 6.9 / 10 · 13 Sept 2017 · English

Queen Victoria strikes up an unlikely friendship with a young Indian clerk named Abdul Karim.

Mary, Queen of Scots

Movie · 6.7 / 10 · 22 Dec 1971 · English

Mary Stuart, who was named Queen of Scotland when she was only six days old, is the last Roman Catholic ruler of Scotland. She is imprisoned at the age of 23 by her cousin Elizabeth Tudor, the English Queen and her arch adversary. Nineteen years later the life of Mary is to be ended on the scaffold and with her execution the last threat to Elizabeth's throne has been removed. The two Queens with their contrasting personalities make a dramatic counterpoint to history.

The Duchess

Movie · 7.0 / 10 · 5 Sept 2008 · English

A chronicle of the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life.

The New World

Movie · 6.5 / 10 · 25 Dec 2005 · English

A drama about explorer John Smith and the clash between Native Americans and English settlers in the 17th century.

The Girl King

Movie · 6.2 / 10 · 11 Dec 2015 · English

A portrait of the brilliant, extravagant Kristina of Sweden, queen from age six, who fights the conservative forces that are against her ideas to modernize Sweden and who have no tolerance for her awakening sexuality.

Far from the Madding Crowd

Movie · 6.9 / 10 · 18 Jun 1967 · English

Bathsheba Everdine, a willful, flirtatious, young woman, unexpectedly inherits a large farm and becomes romantically involved with three widely divergent men.

The Queen

Movie · 6.9 / 10 · 15 Sept 2006 · English

The Queen is an intimate behind the scenes glimpse at the interaction between HM Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Tony Blair during their struggle, following the death of Diana, to reach a compromise between what was a private tragedy for the Royal family and the public's demand for an overt display of mourning.

Rob Roy

Movie · 6.7 / 10 · 13 Apr 1995 · English

In the highlands of Scotland in the 1700s, Rob Roy tries to lead his small town to a better future, by borrowing money from the local nobility to buy cattle to herd to market. When the money is stolen, Rob is forced into a Robin Hood lifestyle to defend his family and honour.

Tess

Movie · 7.1 / 10 · 6 Oct 1979 · English

A strong-willed peasant girl is sent by her father to the estate of some local aristocrats to capitalize on a rumour that their families are from the same line. This fateful visit commences an epic narrative of sex, class, betrayal, and revenge.