Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Luminaries List

  • Poldark - Both series are set in historical periods with themes of love, ambition, and adventure.
  • Taboo - Shares a moody atmosphere and a focus on the complexities of wealth and power in historical contexts.
  • The Terror - Explores survival and mystery in historical settings with a dark and suspenseful tone.
  • The Age of Shadows - Similar themes of espionage and betrayal in a richly portrayed historical milieu.
  • War & Peace - Adaptation of a classic novel, focusing on historical romances and the impact of war.
  • The North Water - Takes a dark and thrilling look at life in the 19th century, focusing on human nature.
  • Gentleman Jack - Explores themes of love and societal constraints in an historical setting.
  • Deadwood - Rich character development and a gritty depiction of life in a historical frontier town.
  • The English Game - Combines personal stories with a backdrop of historical events, focusing on class and ambition.
  • Victoria - Follows a historical figure navigating love and power dynamics in a visually stunning setting.
  • Wives and Daughters - Features themes of societal expectations and family entanglements in a historical context.
  • Penny Dreadful - Blends historical elements with gothic horror and complex character relationships.
  • The Time Traveler's Wife - Tackles complicated love stories and time in a historical context.
  • Poldark (1975) - Earlier adaptation with similar themes of romance and adventure in a historical setting.
  • The Forsyte Saga - Focus on family dynamics and societal change across generations in a historical setting.
  • Poldark (1975) - Focuses on similar themes of love, ambition, and class struggles in a historical context.
  • The Last Kingdom - Historical drama filled with battles, loyalty, and complex characters in past British history.
  • The Outcast - Explores the consequences of societal rejection in a richly depicted historical backdrop.
  • Ripper Street - Set in Victorian London, featuring crime, suspense, and period details.
  • Lark Rise to Candleford - Focuses on rural life and community dynamics in a historical setting.
  • Pillars of the Earth - An epic tale set in medieval England, exploring love, ambition, and power struggles.
  • The Miniaturist - Historical drama that weaves a mystery with themes of control and power in society.
  • The Spanish Princess - Focuses on historical figures navigating love and politics in a richly detailed setting.
  • Harlots - Explores complex female characters in a historical setting with themes of empowerment and survival.
  • The Last Tycoon - Explore the golden age of Hollywood with the same complexities of power and ambition.
  • The Hollow Crown - Series of adaptations of Shakespeare's history plays with intense character explorations.
  • Frontier - Combines adventure with historical themes centered around fur traders in the 18th century.
  • The Secret Garden - The themes of discovery and transformation in a historical setting resonate with The Luminaries.
  • The Knick - Follows the medical practices in the early 20th century with an emphasis on social issues.
  • The Romanoffs - Features diverse storylines connected through a historical reference to the Romanov dynasty.
  • The White Queen - Explores power dynamics and personal stories during the Wars of the Roses.
  • Dickensian - Filters multiple Dickens stories into one narrative, rich with characters and historical context.
  • The Crown - Explores power, politics, and personal life of historical figures within a rich production value.
  • The French Dispatch - Offers a stylized take on intertwined stories from a historical perspective.
  • The Tudors - Focus on the personal and political intrigues of the Tudor monarchy in a historical setting.
  • The Last Duel - Portrays themes of honor, betrayal, and societal expectations in a historical context.
  • A Woman of No Importance - Explores social class and gender dynamics within a historical context.
  • War and Peace - Themes of love and conflict set in a historical backdrop similar to The Luminaries.
  • The Man Who Knew Infinity - Based on the life of mathematician Ramanujan, it explores themes of ambition and cultural conflict.

Last updated: 2024-09-30 17:41:42

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Poldark
Poldark
60 min
SS 5 EP 43
2015 United Kingdom 36605 8.3 Serie Ended TV-14
2
Taboo
Taboo
60 min
SS 1 EP 8
2017 United Kingdom 150765 8.3 Serie Returning Series TV-MA
3
The Terror
The Terror
44 min
SS 2 EP 20
2018 United States of America 52509 7.9 Serie Returning Series TV-14
4 2016 South Korea 11169 7.1 Movie Released
5
War & Peace
War & Peace
60 min
SS 1 EP 20
1972 United Kingdom 746 8.2 Serie Ended NR
6
The North Water
The North Water
50 min
SS 1 EP 5
2021 Canada 16752 7.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
7
Gentleman Jack
Gentleman Jack
60 min
SS 2 EP 16
2019 United Kingdom 16181 8.2 Serie Canceled TV-MA
8
Deadwood
Deadwood
55 min
SS 3 EP 36
2004 United States of America 119179 8.6 Serie Canceled TV-MA
9
The English Game
The English Game
47 min
SS 1 EP 6
2020 United Kingdom 17412 7.6 Serie Ended TV-14
10
Victoria
Victoria
138 min
2015 Germany 63621 7.6 Movie Released
11
Wives and Daughters
Wives and Daughters
75 min
SS 1 EP 6
1999 7384 8.1 Serie Ended
12
Penny Dreadful
Penny Dreadful
60 min
SS 3 EP 27
2014 United States of America 132390 8.2 Serie Ended TV-MA
13 2009 United States of America 159097 7.1 Movie Released PG-13
14
The Forsyte Saga
The Forsyte Saga
75 min
SS 2 EP 10
2002 6621 8.1 Serie Ended
15
The Last Kingdom
The Last Kingdom
60 min
SS 5 EP 46
2015 United Kingdom 169712 8.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
16
The Outcast
The Outcast
60 min
SS 1 EP 2
2015 1214 7.5 Serie Ended
17
Ripper Street
Ripper Street
60 min
SS 5 EP 36
2012 Ireland 22720 8.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
18
Lark Rise to Candleford
Lark Rise to Candleford
60 min
SS 4 EP 40
2008 United Kingdom 8533 8.2 Serie Ended TV-PG
19
The Miniaturist
The Miniaturist
157 min
SS 1 EP 2
2017 United Kingdom 6289 7 Serie Ended
20
The Spanish Princess
The Spanish Princess
55 min
SS 2 EP 16
2019 United Kingdom 11010 6.9 Serie Ended TV-MA
21
Harlots
Harlots
47 min
SS 3 EP 24
2017 United Kingdom 10807 7.7 Serie Ended TV-MA
22
The Last Tycoon
The Last Tycoon
123 min
1976 United States of America 9682 6.2 Movie Released PG
23
The Hollow Crown
The Hollow Crown
128 min
SS 2 EP 7
2012 United States of America 7407 8.2 Serie Ended
24
Frontier
Frontier
45 min
SS 3 EP 18
2016 Canada 24485 7.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
25 1993 United States of America 44899 7.3 Movie Released G
26
The Knick
The Knick
60 min
SS 2 EP 20
2014 United States of America 52981 8.5 Serie Canceled TV-MA
27
The Romanoffs
The Romanoffs
81 min
SS 1 EP 8
2018 United States of America 6575 7 Serie Ended TV-MA
28
The White Queen
The White Queen
60 min
SS 1 EP 10
2013 Belgium 31956 7.7 Serie Ended TV-MA
29
Dickensian
Dickensian
30 min
SS 1 EP 20
2015 United Kingdom 4116 7.7 Serie Ended TV-PG
30
The Crown
The Crown
73 min
SS 6 EP 60
2016 United Kingdom 260567 8.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
31 2021 United States of America 152969 7.1 Movie Released
32
The Tudors
The Tudors
55 min
SS 4 EP 38
2007 United Kingdom 82098 8.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
33
The Last Duel
The Last Duel
153 min
2021 United States of America 185511 7.4 Movie Released
34 2017 50 6.9 Movie Released
35
War and Peace
War and Peace
45 min
SS 1 EP 6
2016 United Kingdom 27160 8.1 Serie Ended TV-14
36 2016 United Kingdom 62842 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
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