Best new Costume Drama movies in 2024 & 2023 (Netflix, Prime, Hulu & Cinema List)
List of the latest costume drama movies in 2024 and the best costume drama movies of 2023 & the 2010's. Top costume drama movies to watch on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Disney+ & other Streaming services, out on DVD/Blu-ray or in cinema's right now.
New costume drama movies in 2024 in Cinema & on VOD
Top movies up for release in 2024 in cinema and on VOD
DIRECTOR: Karim Aïnouz CAST: Alicia Vikander, Jude Law & Simon Russell Beale
King Henry VIII’s latest wife, Katherine Parr, has reluctantly agreed to her new status as the sixth wife to the King of England. But she’s also aware of the history that Henry has had with his wives, where they are quickly disposed of if they fail to birth an heir. With the threat of murder if she fails to meet the needs of the king, Henry's courtiers conspire to make the king suspicious if his new wife is really as loyal as she has said. This historical costume drama comes from director Karim Aïnouz and stars Alicia Vikander, Jude Law, Eddie Marsan, and Erin Doherty.
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DIRECTOR: Rodrigo Areias CAST: Albano Jerónimo, Edward Ashley & Victoria Guerra
Charles Augustus Howell was a lot of things to John Ruskin. He was a secretary, agent and model, working as the latter for the works of Dante Gabriel Rossetti. He was also an exhumer of Lizzie Siddal. But there’s far more to him than what others realize. Charles was also an expert in blackmail and forgery when it came to works of art. Based on a true story, this historical crime drama comes from director Rodrigo Areias (Arte da Memória, Vencidos da Vida) and screenwriter Eduardo Brito (A Sibila), with a cast that includes Albano Jerónimo, Edward Ashley, Victoria Guerra, and Edgar Morais.
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Best costume drama movies on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+ or DVD in 2024
2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and the 2010's best rated costume drama movies out on DVD, Bluray or streaming on VOD (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+ & More).
DIRECTOR: Stephen Williams CAST: Kelvin Harrison Jr., Samara Weaving & Lucy Boynton
Joseph Bologne, aka Chevalier de Saint-Georges, lived a tough life as the son of an African slave and a French plantation owner. Though he faced much persecution, he rose above the ranks to infiltrate his way into high society by mastering the arts of music and fencing. He was on his way to becoming one of the most notable composers in French society until a romantic affair turned his world upside down. Based on a true story, this stirring drama comes from the director Stephen Williams (Milgaard) and screenwriter Stefani Robinson (What We Do in the Shadows), with a cast that includes Kelvin Harrison Jr., Samara Weaving, Lucy Boynton, Marton Csokas, Alex Fitzalan, and Minnie Driver. Read more Watch the trailer of Chevalier Netflix | Amazon | All Release dates
DIRECTOR: Karim Aïnouz CAST: Alicia Vikander, Jude Law & Simon Russell Beale
Based on the 2013 novel Queen's Gambit by Elizabeth Fremantle, Firebrand follows the political career of Catherine Parr, the sixth and final wife of King Henry VIII. Her life was a tough one as she dealt with the ego of such a king and the politics that came with it. This historical drama marks the English-language directorial debut for Karim Aïnouz (The Invisible Life of Eurídice Gusmão) and stars the talents of Alicia Vikander, Jude Law, Sam Riley, Eddie Marsan, Simon Russell Beale, and Erin Doherty.
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DIRECTOR: Marie Kreutzer CAST: Vicky Krieps, Colin Morgan & Finnegan Oldfield
The beloved and iconic Empress Elizabeth of Austria is about to turn 40 years old during the Christmas of 1877. With her beauty fading, she is made aware that she will now be entering the age of becoming an older woman. Getting older may be easier for some women but not for an Empress whose entire image is being seen by the public as a standard of beauty. Can she still be seen as such when entering her 40s? Written and directed by Marie Kreutzer, this period drama stars Vicky Krieps, Florian Teichtmeister, Katharina Lorenz, Jeanne Werner, Alma Hasun, Manuel Rubey, Finnegan Oldfield, and Colin Morgan.
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DIRECTOR: Ildikó Enyedi CAST: Léa Seydoux, Gijs Naber & Louis Garrel
Jacob Störr is a sea captain who takes on a daring bet. While in a café, he bets that he’ll marry the first woman who walks through the door. That woman happens to be Lizzy and Jacob commits himself to wooing the woman into being his bride. But how far can their love go, especially for one that was instigated on a bet? Based on the 1942 novel of the same title by Milán Füst, this romantic drama stars Léa Seydoux, Gijs Naber, Louis Garrel, Sergio Rubini, and Jasmine Trinca. Read more Watch the trailer of The Story of My Wife Netflix | Amazon | All Release dates
DIRECTOR: Carrie Cracknell CAST: Dakota Johnson, Henry Golding & Cosmo Jarvis
Based on the novel of the same title by Jane Austen, romance returns when an unmarried woman meets her former lover who has returned from battle. She is soon reminded of why they broke up and tries to view how much things have changed for both themselves and the world around them. Directed by accomplished stage-actor Carrie Cracknell, this period drama with romance stars Dakota Johnson, Henry Golding, Cosmo Jarvis, Suki Waterhouse, and Richard E. Grant. Read more Watch the trailer of Persuasion
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DIRECTOR: Simon Curtis CAST: Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery & Robert James-Collier
The period drama continues to unfold in this sequel to both the TV series and movie. The elite Crawley family finds themselves facing a new era with new challenges as their luxury estate. Weddings will be had, the drama will unfold, and history will be made as the story of the Crawleys and their help continue. Series creator Julian Fellowes returns to write the screenplay once more with an ensemble cast that includes Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, and Phyllis Logan. Read more Watch the trailer of Downton Abbey: A New Era
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DIRECTOR: Joe Wright CAST: Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett & Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Christian wants to confess his love to Roxanne but is finding such a leap hard to take. Christian is a deeply shy and self-conscious person who can’t quite bring himself to pitching woo. He seeks some help from Cyrano de Bergerac, a writer who is skilled enough to compose some mesmerizing love letters. But how long can Christian rely on mere words to form a relationship? Based on the 1897 Edmond Rostand's play Cyrano de Bergerac, this period-piece musical drama comes from director Joe Wright (The Darkest Hour) and stars Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Bashir Salahuddin, and Ben Mendelsohn. Read more Watch the trailer of Cyrano
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DIRECTOR: Mona Fastvold CAST: Vanessa Kirby, Katherine Waterston & Casey Affleck
The 19th century was a cruel and isolated time for those living on the American East Coast. Residing on this frontier are two neighbors who are finding life hard to cope with. They face as many physical challenges as they do psychological ones as everything from the harsh weather to the crippling loneliness wear these people down. Mona Fastvold directs this historical drama of bittersweet frontier life which stars Katherine Waterston, Vanessa Kirby, and Karina Zian.
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DIRECTOR: Autumn de Wilde CAST: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn & Bill Nighy
Based on the classic Jane Austen novel, the film follows the matchmaking antics of the wealthy and witty Emma Woodhouse (Anya Taylor-Joy). Taking place in England during the Georgian and Regency eras, can’t help but muddle in the affairs of her friends and family. She feels a constant need to pair people who she feels would go well together. Of course, these goals don’t always go according to plan in this comedic period-piece costume drama. Read more Watch the trailer of Emma
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DIRECTOR: Greta Gerwig CAST: Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson & Florence Pugh
Writer and director Greta Gerwig takes on the heartwarming classic novel by Louisa May Alcott. Set during and after the American Civil War, the four daughters of the March household try to keep themselves occupied and cozy during tough times. As they grow older, the four women find the world is more tough and cruel than they thought in their youth. The all-star cast includes Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Laura Dern, Timothée Chalamet, and Meryl Streep. Read more Watch the trailer of Little Women
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DIRECTOR: Kenneth Branagh CAST: Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench & Ian McKellen
A biopic focussing on the final years of the great British playwright William Shakespeare. Directed by Kenneth Branagh, who plays Shakespeare himself. Read more Watch the trailer of All Is True
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DIRECTOR: Michael Engler CAST: Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Tuppence Middleton
It's finally here, the hotly anticipated feature film based on the beloved period drama series. More information soon! Read more Watch the trailer of Downton Abbey
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DIRECTOR: Yorgos Lanthimos CAST: Joe Alwyn, Emma Stone, Olivia Colman
Queen Anne and her adviser/confidante Duchess Sarah Churchill are very close. When the Duchess' cousin arrives, (sexual) tensions between the three of them rise. Directed by Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos ('The Lobster', 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer'). Read more Watch the trailer of The Favourite RATING: 92/100
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DIRECTOR: Roger Michell CAST: Rachel Weisz
Sam Claflin
Iain Glen
Based on Daphne du Mauriers' eponymous novel, this Victorian romantic drama tells the beguiling story of a young nobleman (Sam Claflin) who falls in love with the woman (Rachel Weisz) who supposedly poisoned his cousin. An atmospheric, thriller-ish romance which evolves around a torturing question: did she do it, or did she not? Read more Watch the trailer of My Cousin Rachel RATING: 76/100
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DIRECTOR: Ralph Fiennes CAST: Ralph Fiennes
Felicity Jones
Kristin Scott Thomas
The story explores the classic era of literature and a delicate part of famous novelist Charles Dickens, who at the height of his career falls in love with a fairly... Read more Watch the trailer of The Invisible Woman RATING: 61/100
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DIRECTOR: Liv Ullmann CAST: Jessica Chastain,
Colin Farrell
Samantha Morton
The story depicts the course of events following a mid summer night when a valet is encouraged by his lord's unsettled daughter who is an Anglo-Irish aristocrat, to... Read more Watch the trailer of Miss Julie RATING: 56/100
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DIRECTOR: Alan Rickman CAST: Kate Winslet
Alan Rickman
Stanley Tucci
The story is set in the lavishing times of English royals as two talented landscape artists fall in deep love with each other while working on an assignment at king Louis... Read more Watch the trailer of A Little Chaos RATING: 65/100
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DIRECTOR: Sophie Barthes CAST: Ezra Miller
Mia Wasikowska
Paul Giamatti
A woman has concealed her passionate dreams and urges after being in a bland marriage and restricted to a small town lifestyle, but now she decides to pursue her passion... Read more Watch the trailer of Madame Bovary RATING: 57/100
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DIRECTOR: Cary Joji Fukunaga CAST: Mia Wasikowska
Michael Fassbender
Jamie Bell
A timid looking governess melts the heart of her employer and discovers that he has so many unexpected secrets concealed from the whole world. Read more Watch the trailer of Jane Eyre RATING: 74/100
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DIRECTOR: Amma Asante CAST: Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Matthew Goode
Emily Watson
The story is set in the classic era of 18th century where a girl who is an inter-racial daughter of the admiral of Royal Navy is brought up by her great-uncle, an... Read more Watch the trailer of Belle RATING: 74/100
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DIRECTOR: Stephen Frears CAST: Michael Gambon
Olivia Williams
Judi Dench
Stephen Frears knows how to direct a proper period drama. His terrific version of Dangerous Liaisons is probably one of the finest of the last couple of decades. His upcoming film is true story film about the surprising friendship between Queen Victoria and a clerk from India. Read more Watch the trailer of Victoria and Abdul RATING: 83/100
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DIRECTOR: Céline Sciamma CAST: Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel & Luàna Bajrami
Portrait of a Lady, or Fire or Portrait de la jeune fille en feu, is a 2019 French historical drama film written and directed by Celine Sciamma. It stars Noemie Merlant... Read more Watch the trailer of Portrait of a Lady on Fire
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