17th Century
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1. The Musketeers (2014–2016)
TV-14 | 55 min | Adventure, Drama
Set on the streets of 17th-century Paris, "The Musketeers" gives a contemporary take on the classic story about a group of highly trained soldiers and bodyguards assigned to protect King and country.
Stars: Luke Pasqualino, Tom Burke, Santiago Cabrera, Howard Charles
Votes: 23,859
2. Versailles (2015–2018)
TV-MA | 60 min | Biography, Drama, History
In 1667, 28-year-old all-powerful king of France, Louis XIV, decides to build the greatest palace in the world - Versailles. But drained budget, affairs and political intrigues complicate things.
Stars: George Blagden, Alexander Vlahos, Tygh Runyan, Stuart Bowman
Votes: 18,716
3. Shogun (1980)
TV-MA | 109 min | Adventure, Drama, History
An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in the complex political games in feudal Japan.
Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Toshirô Mifune, Yôko Shimada, Furankî Sakai
Votes: 15,687
4. Gunpowder (2017)
TV-MA | 59 min | Drama, History
Robert Catesby leads Guy Fawkes a group of English Catholic traitors plan to blow up the Palace Of Westminster and kill King James I in the infamous Gunpowder Plot.
Stars: Kit Harington, Liv Tyler, Edward Holcroft, Shaun Dooley
Votes: 11,646
5. The Miniaturist (2017)
60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
A young woman moves to 17th century Amsterdam and hires a mysterious local miniaturist to furnish the dollhouse she received from her merchant husband as a present, but the lifelike miniatures somehow start eerily foreshadowing her fate.
Stars: Anya Taylor-Joy, Romola Garai, Hayley Squires, Alex Hassell
Votes: 6,180
6. Jamestown (2017–2019)
Not Rated | 60 min | Drama, History
A drama about English settlers in America in 1617.
Stars: Naomi Battrick, Max Beesley, Claire Cox, Patsy Ferran
Votes: 5,823
7. The Magnificent Century: Kosem (2015–2017)
120 min | Drama, History, Romance
Anastasia a young Greek woman in Ahmed I's harem takes on the name 'Kosem' (leader, pioneer). In a world of men, she rules of the Ottoman Empire through her sons and grandson.
Stars: Hakan Sahin, Sener Savas, Nurgül Yesilçay, Ece Çesmioglu
Votes: 4,033
8. D'artagnan and Three Musketeers (1979)
220 min | Adventure, History, Musical
D'Artagnan and his musketeer comrades thwart the plans of Cardinal Richelieu to usurp King Louis XIII's power.
Stars: Mikhail Boyarskiy, Venyamin Smekhov, Igor Starygin, Valentin Smirnitskiy
Votes: 3,811
9. Luna Nera (2020)
TV-MA | 43 min | Drama, Fantasy, Thriller
A group of women are suspected of witchcraft in 17th century Italy.
Stars: Antonia Fotaras, Gianmarco Vettori, Barbara Ronchi, Lucrezia Guidone
Votes: 3,470
10. The Devil's Mistress (2008)
47 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance
Drama charts the progress of the English Civil War through the story of a young woman, the fictional Angelica Fanshawe, and her three husbands.
Stars: Andrea Riseborough, Dominic West, Tom Goodman-Hill, John Simm
Votes: 2,732
11. Barkskins (2020– )
TV-MA | 50 min | Drama, History
Based on the novel by Pulitzer-winner Annie Proulx, BARKSKINS follows a disparate group of outcasts who must navigate brutal hardships, competing interests, and tangled loyalties at the crossroads of civilization- late 1600s New France.
Stars: David Thewlis, Marcia Gay Harden, Aneurin Barnard, James Bloor
Votes: 2,600
12. Saints & Strangers (2015)
192 min | Drama, History
Story of the Voyage of the Mayflower and the first year of The Pilgrims in America.
Stars: Vincent Kartheiser, Kalani Queypo, Tatanka Means, Keenan Arrison
Votes: 2,282
13. The Witchfinder (2022)
30 min | Comedy
A failing witchfinder transports a suspected witch to a trial that could change his fortunes, but first he must deal with the worst possible travel companion and road-free trip across the country gripped by civil war, famine, and plague.
Stars: Tim Key, Daisy May Cooper, Jessica Hynes, Daniel Rigby
Votes: 2,025
14. The Last King (2003)
TV-14 | 188 min | Biography, Drama, History
The chronicle of Charles II's time on the throne, his ten-year exile from Oliver Cromwell's England, and his triumphant return.
Stars: Rufus Sewell, Rupert Graves, Charlie Creed-Miles, Christian Coulson
Votes: 1,814
15. New Worlds (2014)
222 min | Drama, History, War
The 1680s bring a new King, Restoration, and more tyranny. In Massachusetts, a robber's son falls for an anti-monarchist. In England, a young lady falls for an outlaw.
Stars: Jamie Dornan, Jeremy Northam, Joe Dempsie, Holli Dempsey
Votes: 1,379
16. Águila Roja (2009–2016)
90 min | Adventure, History, Romance
A masked hero in the 17th century fights for justice for people who cannot do so themselves. He is only known by the name Águila Roja (Red Eagle). He is also searching for the people who killed his wife.
Stars: David Janer, Javier Gutiérrez, Santiago Molero, Guillermo Campra
Votes: 1,236
17. La Femme Musketeer (2004)
TV-PG | 163 min | Action, Adventure
D'Artagnan's daughter Valentine and the three sons of her father's three legendary musketeer comrades must team up to rescue King Louis XIV's fiancée who's been kidnapped.
Stars: Gérard Depardieu, Michael York, Nastassja Kinski, Susie Amy
Votes: 1,157
18. Snapphanar (2006)
174 min | Action, Drama, History
About The War between Sweden and Denmark, and the providence "Skåne" at late 1600Ac
Stars: André Sjöberg, Tuva Novotny, Anders Ekborg, Malin Morgan
Votes: 1,107
19. Jin (2009– )
54 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
A brain surgeon named Minakata Jin faints at the hospital and awakens to find himself transported back in time to the Edo period.
Stars: Miki Nakatani, Wayne LeGette, Takao Osawa, Haruka Ayase
Votes: 1,098
20. The Great Fire (2014)
Drama, History
An insight into what happened on the night of 2 September 1666, the Great fire of London.
Stars: Polly Dartford, Andrew Buchan, Trixiebell Harrowell, Joey Price
Votes: 782
21. Secret Royal Inspector Joy (2021)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, History
Set in Joseon dynasty, it tells the story of a young gourmet who unintentionally becomes a royal inspector and a divorced woman who rushes to find happiness, as they team up to investigate and defeat corrupt politicians.
Stars: Taecyeon, Kim Hye-yoon, Jung Soon-won, Lee Jae-kyoon
Votes: 816
22. Juana Inés (2016)
Biography, History
This series dramatizes the life of Juana Inés de la Cruz, a renowned writer, nun and influential political figure in 17th-century Mexico.
Stars: Pia Watson, Alberto Collado, Arcelia Ramírez, Gonzalo Guzmán
Votes: 535
23. The 4 Musketeers (2005)
R | 210 min | Adventure
A mini-series adaptation of the classic by Alexandre Dumas.
Stars: Vincent Elbaz, Emmanuelle Béart, Tchéky Karyo, Heino Ferch
Votes: 523
24. Gøngehøvdingen (1992)
45 min | Adventure, Drama, History
A small Danish resistance group, fights the Swedish occupation of Denmark in 1658. The main plot is about bringing a large sum of money from the southern part of Sealand to the king in ... See full summary »
Stars: Søren Pilmark, Per Pallesen, Kirsten Lehfeldt, Jens Okking
Votes: 323
25. L'allée du roi (1996– )
Drama, History
Drama centering around the life at the court of Louis XIV and the role of the Marquise de Maintenon.
Stars: Dominique Blanc, Didier Sandre, Valentine Varela, Raphaëline Goupilleau
Votes: 315
26. Miyamoto Musashi (2014– )
Drama
Miyamoto Musashi left his village and ended up fighting in the battle of Sekigahara with his friend Matahachi, but Miyamoto Musashi lost Matahachi. He goes back to the village to inform ... See full summary »
Stars: Takuya Kimura, Ikki Sawamura, Teruyuki Kagawa, Yôko Maki
Votes: 294
27. Love Destiny (2018)
150 min | Drama, Fantasy, History
This series is set in Thailand approximately 300 years ago and is a romantic comedy.
Stars: Ranee Campen, Tanawat Wattanaputi, Louis Scott, Susira Angelina Naenna
Votes: 322
28. Jang Ok-jung, Living by Love (2013)
Drama, History, Romance
Life Of Jang Ok-Jung, Later Known As Jang Hee-bin, one of the most famous Concubines of The Joseon Dynasty who was known for her hunger for power.
Stars: Kim Tae-hee, Yoo Ah-in, Geon-ju Lee, Hong Soo-hyun
Votes: 296
29. The First Churchills (1969)
564 min | Biography, Drama, History
The lives of John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough, and his wife Sarah.
Stars: John Neville, Susan Hampshire, John Standing, Robert Robinson
Votes: 271
30. The Conquest (2000)
Adventure, Drama
Around 1600, the saga of the bandeirantes towards the interior of the Brazilian territory took place. Disputes over new lands and riches were inevitable. The struggle of the Jesuits, who protected the Indians from slavery, too.
Stars: Alessandra Negrini, Alexandre Borges, Leandra Leal, Leonardo Brício
Votes: 234
31. By the Sword Divided (1983–1985)
50 min | Drama, History, War
Story of the English Civil War as seen through the eyes of two families; the Laceys, loyal to King Charles I, and the Fletchers, loyal to Oliver Cromwell.
Stars: Sharon Maughan, Andrew MacLachlan, Rob Edwards, Lucy Aston
Votes: 235
32. Czarne chmury (1973– )
600 min | Adventure, History
Poland in the 17th century. Two army officers stand up to the ruling aristocracy and end up in prison.
Stars: Leonard Pietraszak, Ryszard Pietruski, Edmund Fetting, Anna Seniuk
Votes: 225
33. Don Quijote de la Mancha (1991–1992)
310 min | Comedy
Miniseries version of the first half of Cervantes' famous novel.
Stars: Fernando Rey, Alfredo Landa, Francisco Merino, Manuel Alexandre
Votes: 197
34. Shadow Warriors (1980–1985)
54 min | Action
A band of ninjas has been forced to stand back and covertly go into business in order to stay out of the spotlight. Being out of favour with the shogun does that to you. With the said ... See full summary »
Stars: Shin'ichi Chiba, Sô Yamamura, Kirin Kiki, Renji Ishibashi
Votes: 157
35. The King's Face (2014–2015)
Action, Drama, Romance
Gwanghae (Seo In-guk), a son of a concubine, becomes the crown prince of Joseon . For the next 16 years, the illegitimate prince lives through conflicts, enduring death threats and ... See full summary »
Stars: Seo In-Guk, Jo Yun-hie, Lee Sung-jae, Sin Seong-rok
Votes: 163
36. Julie, chevalier de Maupin (2004)
180 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance
Agnès Dormes, a famous opera singer, saves Julie, a baby girl who was about to be sacrificed during a black mass. Twenty years later, the baby has turned into a beautiful energetic ... See full summary »
Stars: Sarah Biasini, Pietro Sermonti, Pierre Arditi, Thure Riefenstein
Votes: 143
37. Besieged (2015–2019)
60 min | Drama, History
For three years, 500 Spaniards endured the attack of the indigenous natives in the south of Chile. Only 22 survived. This is the story of those brave men and women and their incredible journey to freedom.
Stars: Benjamín Vicuña, Andrés Parra, Marimar Vega, Ricardo Abarca
Votes: 139
38. Thanks (1999)
30 min | Comedy
A comedic view of the settling of America by the Puritans.
Stars: Tim Dutton, Kirsten Nelson, Jim Rash, Cloris Leachman
Votes: 88
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