Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Catherine the Great List

• The Favourite - Explores royal intrigue and relationships in a historical setting.
• Victoria - Follows the early life and reign of Queen Victoria, showcasing royal duties and personal life.
• The Crown - A dramatic portrayal of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, filled with political and personal challenges.
• The Tudors - Delves into the life and reign of King Henry VIII and his tumultuous relationships.
• Medici: Masters of Florence - Explores the powerful Medici family in Renaissance Florence, focusing on politics and family drama.
• Pillars of the Earth - Set in medieval England, it combines power struggles, ambition, and historical events.
• Rome - A dramatic depiction of life during the Roman Empire, featuring political machinations and historical figures.
• The White Queen - Based on historical events during the Wars of the Roses, focusing on female perspectives.
• Outlander - Blends historical drama with romance and political conflicts, featuring strong female leads.
• Borgia - Portrays the notorious Borgia family in Renaissance Italy, filled with intrigue and scandal.
• Versailles - Follows the construction of the palace and the reign of Louis XIV, highlighting royal dynamics.
• The Spanish Princess - Focuses on the life of Catherine of Aragon and her struggles within the monarchy.
• Knightfall - Explores the last days of the Knights Templar, mixing action, intrigue, and historical drama.
• Lovesick - While lighter in tone, it explores relationships and personal journeys with a historical backdrop.
• The Last Kingdom - A historical drama set in the time of the Viking invasions of England, focusing on political and personal struggles.
• Gentleman Jack - Based on the life of Anne Lister, it delves into personal and societal challenges in a historical context.
• The Other Boleyn Girl - Explores the life of Mary Boleyn and her sister's relationship with King Henry VIII.
• Dunkirk - A historical war film that highlights leadership and wartime decisions, though primarily focused on conflict.
• Wolf Hall - Depicts the rise of Thomas Cromwell in the court of Henry VIII, blending history with personal ambition.
• The New Pope - While not set in a historical period, it features complex characters and power dynamics akin to royal courts.
• The Bletchley Circle - Focuses on women's intelligence work during WWII, blending personal and historical narratives.
• The King - A look at King Henry V, dividing aspects of personal duty, war, and khan (Khan)
• Medieval Life and Times - An informative yet dramatized exploration of life in medieval times, focusing on nobility and politics.
• Harlots - Sheds light on women's roles in 18th-century England and explores their struggles for power.
• The Spanish Civil War - While a documentary, it investigates power, governance, and societal shifts, akin to royal drama.
• Little House on the Prairie - Follows a family's struggles in a historical context, reflecting personal relationships against a backdrop of societal challenges.
• The Borgias - Another take on the infamous Borgia family that emphasizes intrigue and the fight for power.
• Becoming Elizabeth - Explores the early years of Queen Elizabeth I and the politics of the Tudor court.
• Anne with an E - Though more modern, it explores similar themes of identity and challenge within a historical setting.
• Poldark - Follows a man returning from war and challenges he faces in his life and love, set in a historical context.
• The Last Tsar - A dramatization of the life of Tsar Nicholas II and the challenges faced by his family.
• Crested Geckos - Explores complex female characters and their dynamics, echoing similar themes to Catherine the Great.
• World Without End - Continues the story of the Pillars of the Earth, with power struggles amidst historical changes.
• Victoria & Abdul - Focuses on the relationship between Queen Victoria and her Indian servant, a mix of history and personal growth.
• A Place Called Home - Explores post-war Australia with complex family dynamics and strong female leads.
• The Other Woman - While primarily a modern story, it involves women navigating through complex relationships and power dynamics.
• Earth and Blood - Although primarily a thriller, it explores themes of trust and personal challenges relevant to historical contexts.
• The Secret Garden - A richer exploration of childhood and challenges in a historical context, focusing on personal growth.
• The Scarlet Pimpernel - Set during the French Revolution, it emphasizes personal bravery and risks, much like royal dramas.
• Hannibal - While focused on psychological elements, it navigates complex character relationships and power plays.
• The Great - A satirical take on the rise of Catherine the Great, blending humor with historical facts.
• My Lady Jane - A fictionalized account portraying historical figures with a blend of romance and power struggles.