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1. The King's Speech (2010)
R | 118 min | Biography, Drama, History
The story of King George VI, his unexpected ascension to the throne of the British Empire in 1936, and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch overcome his stammer.
Director: Tom Hooper | Stars: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Derek Jacobi
Votes: 708,408 | Gross: $138.80M
2. W.E. (2011)
R | 119 min | Drama, History, Romance
The affair between King Edward VIII and American divorcée Wallis Simpson, and a contemporary romance between a married woman and a Russian security guard.
Director: Madonna | Stars: Abbie Cornish, James D'Arcy, Andrea Riseborough, Oscar Isaac
Votes: 13,637 | Gross: $0.58M
3. Bright Young Things (2003)
R | 102 min | Comedy, Drama, War
An adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's novel "Vile Bodies", is a look into the lives of a young novelist, his would-be lover, and a host of young people who beautified London in the 1930s.
Director: Stephen Fry | Stars: Stephen Campbell Moore, Emily Mortimer, Dan Aykroyd, Simon McBurney
Votes: 6,324 | Gross: $0.93M
4. Bertie and Elizabeth (2002 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 99 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
A chronicle of the life of George VI, who was forced to become King following the abdication of his brother Edward VIII, and his relationship with his wife, Elizabeth.
Director: Giles Foster | Stars: James Wilby, Alan Bates, Eileen Atkins, Dolly Wells
Votes: 705
5. Edward & Mrs. Simpson (1978)
Not Rated | 350 min | Drama, History, Romance
The events leading to the 1936 abdication of King Edward VIII, who gave up his throne to marry the twice-divorced American Wallis Simpson.
Stars: Edward Fox, Cynthia Harris, David Waller, Peggy Ashcroft
Votes: 458
6. The Two Mrs. Grenvilles (1987)
178 min | Crime, Drama
Family image matters more than anything to the Grenvilles, even when the son is shot dead by his former chorus girl wife, whom his mother despises.
Stars: Ann-Margret, Claudette Colbert, Stephen Collins, John Rubinstein
Votes: 383
7. Wallis & Edward (2005 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 94 min | Drama, Romance
In 1936, Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry the woman he loved, Wallis Simpson, a twice-divorced American. These events caused a scandal around the world. Wallis and Edward is an ... See full summary »
Director: David Moore | Stars: Joely Richardson, David Westhead, Lisa Kay, Helena Michell
Votes: 520
8. Passion and Paradise (1989)
Not Rated | 185 min | Crime, Drama, History
Sir Harry Oakes is a wealthy magnate, living amongst the British aristocrats who have made their home in the Bahamas just prior to World War II. Their small community is one of privilege ... See full summary »
Director: Harvey Hart | Stars: Armand Assante, Catherine Mary Stewart, Mariette Hartley, Kevin McCarthy
Votes: 131
9. The Woman He Loved (1988 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama, Romance
The love story between American divorcee Wallis Simpson and Edward VIII, that ended in his abdication for the woman he loved.
Director: Charles Jarrott | Stars: Anthony Andrews, Jane Seymour, Olivia de Havilland, Lucy Gutteridge
Votes: 340
10. To Catch a King (1984 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 115 min | Thriller, Drama
In 1940, two Americans, Joe Jackson and Hannah Winter, attempt to thwart a plot to kidnap the Duke of Windsor during a visit to Windsor.
Director: Clive Donner | Stars: Robert Wagner, Teri Garr, Horst Janson, John Standing
Votes: 175
11. The Woman I Love (1972 TV Movie)
60 min | Biography, Drama
The love of King Edward VIII for American divorcée Wallis Warfield Simpson eventually leads to his abdication.
Director: Paul Wendkos | Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Faye Dunaway, Patrick Macnee, Eileen Herlie
Votes: 64
12.
The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
Episode:
My Two Showoffs and Me
(1964)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Mel wants a magazine reporter to watch the writers at work, but Rob thinks they'll all end up performing for the reporter instead of getting anything done. Turns out, that's not the half of it.
Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews
Votes: 234
13.
A Dance to the Music of Time (1997– )
Episode:
The Thirties
(1997)
Not Rated | 101 min | Drama
Jenkins reconnects with Stringham and Widmerpool and meets Quiggan. Widmerpool is articled to a solicitor but intends to go into business and politics as well.
Director: Christopher Morahan | Stars: Sarah Badel, Robin Bailey, Gillian Barge, Paul Brooke
Votes: 28
14.
Any Human Heart (2010)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2010)
TV-MA | 71 min | Drama, Romance
The elderly Logan Mountstuart recalls his life as recorded in his many journals. In 1926, as an Oxford student, he is keen to race his friends Peter and Ben to losing their virginity. ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Samuels | Stars: Jim Broadbent, Conor Nealon, Matthew Macfadyen, Sam Claflin
Votes: 123
15.
Hitler's Circle of Evil (2018)
Episode:
The Berghof Set
(2018)
TV-14 | 52 min | Documentary, Biography, History
As the Third Reich prepares for war, ruthless infighting divides the leadership of the Nazi-party, Rudolph Hess, Herman Goering and Joseph Goebbels are all vying to be the Fuhrer's favorite... See full summary »
Director: Guy Smith | Stars: Guy Walters, James Holland, Frank McDonough, Emma Craigie
Votes: 157