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The Man in the Iron Mask(1998)

PG-13
| 2h 12min | Adventure, Action, Drama
3.3/5 (with 1,716 votes)

Years have passed since the Three Musketeers, Aramis, Athos and Porthos, have fought together with their friend, D'Artagnan. But with the tyrannical King Louis using his power to wreak havoc in the kingdom while his twin brother, Philippe, remains imprisoned, the Musketeers reunite to abduct Louis and replace him with Philippe.

The Favourite(2018)

R
| 1h 59min | Drama, Comedy, Thriller
3.8/5 (with 2,343 votes)

England, early 18th century. The close relationship between Queen Anne and Sarah Churchill is threatened by the arrival of Sarah's cousin, Abigail Hill, resulting in a bitter rivalry between the two cousins to be the Queen's favourite.

Elizabeth: The Golden Age(2007)

PG-13
| 1h 54min | Drama, History, Romance / Love
3.4/5 (with 544 votes)

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.

The Book of Esther(2013)

PG-13
| 1h 30min | TV Movie, Drama, Fantasy
3.1/5 (with 8 votes)

When Ester becomes King Xerxes’ queen, her Cousin Mordecai and that despicable Haman engage in a dangerous game of intrigue for control of the young Persian King Xerxes.

Directed by David A. R. White - With Jen Lilley

Queen Margot(1994)

3.6/5 (with 149 votes)

Paris, Kingdom of France, August 18, 1572. To avoid the outbreak of a religious war, the Catholic princess Marguerite de Valois, sister of the feeble King Charles IX, marries the Huguenot King Henry III of Navarre.

Elizabeth(1998)

R
| 2h 4min | Drama, History
3.6/5 (with 605 votes)

The story of the ascension to the throne and the early reign of Queen Elizabeth the First, the endless attempts by her council to marry her off, the Catholic hatred of her and her romance with Lord Robert Dudley.

Rampant(2018)

NR
| 2h 2min | Action, Horror, Drama, Fantasy
3.4/5 (with 80 votes)

Ancient Korea, 17th century. While the paranoid King Lee Jo of Joseon, vassal of the Qing dynasty, feels surrounded by conspirators and rebels, a dark evil emerges from the bowels of a merchant ship and the exiled Prince Lee Cheung returns to the royal court, ignoring that he will have to lead the few capable of defeating the ambitious humans and the bloody monsters who threaten to destroy the kingdom.

Directed by Kim Sung-hoon - With Hyun Bi

Countess Dracula(1971)

PG
| 1h 33min | Drama, Horror
2.9/5 (with 49 votes)

Hungary, XVII century. After being widowed, the old countess Elizabeth Nádasdy, of the Báthory lineage, fortunately discovers a way to become young again; but the price to be paid by those around her will be high and bloody.

The Royal Exchange(2017)

1h 41min | History, Drama
3.1/5 (with 71 votes)

After many years of confrontation, the treasures of Spain and France are empty. In 1721, the regent of France draws up an ambitious plan to inaugurate an era of peace and prosperity that will heal the economies of both nations: his intention is to build a solid network of marriage alliances that will involve four children of very different ages who know nothing of betrayals and power games….

Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance(2018)

3.5/5 (with 98 votes)

Examine the history of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from the moment they met after being set up by friends, through their initial courtship when they were able to keep their romance under wraps, and ultimately the intense global media attention surrounding their relationship and Meghan’s life as a divorced American actress.

Monstrum(2018)

1h 46min | Action, Horror, Drama, Fantasy
3.4/5 (with 75 votes)

Ancient Korea, 1506. The tyrannical King Yeonsan-gun of Joseon is overthrown by his half-brother Jung-jong, whose reign begins with a blood bath. Over the years, traitors plot against him, sinking the kingdom into chaos. In 1528, frightened rumors come to royal palace, regarding a mysterious creature, known as Monstrum by the peasants.

The Man in the Iron Mask(1977)

PG-13
| 1h 40min | History, Adventure, TV Movie
3.2/5 (with 25 votes)

The story of Louis XIV of France and his attempts to keep his identical twin brother Philippe imprisoned away from sight and knowledge of the public, and Philippe's rescue by the aging Musketeers, led by D'Artagnan.

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The Man in the Iron Mask(1939)

NR
| 1h 52min | Adventure, History, Romance / Love
3.5/5 (with 10 votes)

Tyrannical King Louis XIV learns that he has an identical twin brother, Philippe, who was raised from birth by his late father's trusted friend D'Artagnan and his faithful musketeers, Porthos, Athos and Aramis. After Philippe falls for the king's betrothed, Spanish Princess Maria Theresa, Louis imprisons him, forcing his brother to don an iron mask that will slowly suffocate him -- and it's up to D'Artagnan to rescue him.

The Three Musketeers(1948)

3.4/5 (with 64 votes)

Athletic adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' classic adventure about the king's musketeers and their mission to protect France.

Edward II(1991)

R
| 1h 30min | History, Romance / Love, Drama
3.2/5 (with 22 votes)

England, 14th century. King Edward II falls in love with Piers Gaveston, a young man of humble origins, whom he honors with favors and titles of nobility. The cold and jealous Queen Isabella conspires with the evil Mortimer to get rid of Gaveston, overthrow her husband and take power….

The Age of Blood(2017)

1h 43min | Action, Drama, History
3.1/5 (with 10 votes)

Ancient Korea, 1728. Swordsman Kim Ho, guard of King Yeong-jo of Joseon, is demoted and sent to work in Uigeumbu prison. When night falls, the prison is assaulted by the master warrior Do Man-cheol and his powerful henchmen for the purpose of freeing Lee In-jwa, who has been condemned to death for rising up in revolt against the king.

Directed by Kim Hong-sun

The Royal Tailor(2014)

2h 7min | Drama, History
3.6/5 (with 13 votes)

Depicts the love lives, jealousies and desires of those that work within the Sanguiwon during the Joseon Dynasty period. The Sanguiwon are responsible for the attire worn by royalty. Dol-Seok is the best master artisan in charge of royal attire. He views set rules as paramount to his job. Kong-Jin is a genius like designer, born with dexterity and an excellent sense. He was brought to the palace by nobleman Pan-Soo who first spotted his talent. The King and Queen then become embroiled in a critical case because of the royal attire made by Dol-Seok and Kong-Jin.

The Broken Crown(2016)

1h 53min | Drama, History
3.2/5 (with 14 votes)

In a Spain consumed by ambition and power, the future of an empire depends of the mind state of a single woman.

Princess Yang Kwei Fei(1955)

3.5/5 (with 20 votes)

In eighth century China, the Emperor is grieving over the death of his wife. The Yang family wants to provide the Emperor with a consort so that they may consolidate their influence over the court. General An Lushan finds a distant relative working in their kitchen whom they groom to present to the Emperor. The Emperor falls in love with her and she becomes the Princess Yang Kwei-fei. The Yangs are then appointed important ministers, though An Lushan is not given the court position he covets. The ministers misuse their power so much that there is a popular revolt against the Yangs, fueled by An Lushan.

The Virgin Queen(1955)

3.6/5 (with 11 votes)

Sir Walter Raleigh overcomes court intrigue to win favor with the Queen in order to get financing for a proposed voyage to the New World.

Catherine the Great(1996)

1h 40min | Drama, TV Movie, History
2.9/5 (with 11 votes)

Trapped in a loveless arranged marriage to the immature future Czar, a young German Princess proves a skillful political infighter and rises to become Catherine the Great.

I Vicerè(2007)

2.9/5 (with 13 votes)

In late 19th-century Sicily, the noble Uzeda family – whose lineage dates back to the ancient viceroys that ruled those lands – fights to preserve its waning power in the face of the newly unified Italian regime.

The Rise of Catherine the Great(1934)

NR
| 1h 35min | Romance / Love, Drama
3.2/5 (with 7 votes)

The woman who will become Catherine the Great marries into the Russian royal family when she weds Grand Duke Peter, the nephew of Empress Elizabeth. Although the couple has moments of contentment, Peter's cruel and erratic behavior causes a rift between him and Catherine. Mere months after Peter succeeds his aunt as the ruler of Russia, a revolt is brewing, and Catherine is poised to ascend to the throne as the country's new empress.

Joan the Woman(1916)

NR
| 2h 18min | History, Drama, Adventure
2.8/5 (with 11 votes)

A WWI English officer is inspired the night before a dangerous mission by a vision of Joan of Arc, whose story he relives.

Call to Arms(1973)

1h 24min | Action, Adventure, Drama
2.8/5 (with 1 vote)

The aggressive and dangerous Chin empire occupies the put-upon Chao kingdom while the hero-filled Wei empire is paralysed by an indecisive ruler.

Palace of Ambition(1957)

1h 40min | Drama, History, Mystery
3.0/5 (with 1 vote)

A nobleman bribes a maidservant to gain access to the palace and poison the crown prince. Another noble, loyal to the royal family, learns the of the plot and must learn the identity of the would-be assassin before he can succeed in throwing the country into chaos.

Loves of Casanova(1927)

2h 8min | Drama, Adventure
2.7/5 (with 4 votes)

Republic of Venice, 1760. Pursued by a vengeful husband, the intrepid womanizer Casanova, who symbolizes the decline of the city and its fall into debauchery, manages to escape and, by a circuitous route, arrives in Saint Petersburg, where he will be involved in the many plots that threaten the throne of Czar Peter III….

Meghan Markle: An American Princess(2018)

1h 30min | Documentary
3.6/5 (with 3 votes)

An inside look into the lives of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry straight from experts, socialites and friends intimately connected with the House of Windsor.

Edward II of England: The Unhappy King(2019)

3.3/5 (with 1 vote)

His opponents accused him of being homosexual. The male favorites he gathered around him during his short life gave those malevolent enemies solid arguments to do so. He would not have failed if he had proved himself to be an energetic king. But Edward II of England (1284-1327) never was a king like Edward I Longshanks, his father, or Edward III, his son, were. And his end is shrouded in myth and mystery.

When Knighthood Was in Flower(1922)

NR
| 2h 1min | Drama, Romance / Love
2.8/5 (with 3 votes)

Mary Tudor falls in love with a new arrival to court, Charles Brandon. She convinces her brother King Henry VIII to make him his Captain of the Guard. Meanwhile, Henry is determined to marry her off to the aging King Louis XII of France as part of a peace agreement.

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