Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Mr Selfridge List

• Downton Abbey - Both series showcase the lives of the upper classes in early 20th century England.
• The Paradise - Set in a department store, it focuses on love and ambition in a changing retail world.
• Poldark - Historical drama that explores themes of love, social change, and ambition in the 18th century.
• Call the Midwife - Set in the mid-20th century, it examines social issues through personal stories.
• Mr. Turner - A biographical film depicting the life of the painter J.M.W. Turner, touching on the art scene of the time.
• The Crown - Focuses on the British monarchy and the changes in society during the 20th century.
• The Forsyte Saga - Explores an upper-class family in England during a time of societal change.
• Mad Men - Captures the changing dynamics of society and business in the 1960s.
• The Knick - Set in a hospital in 1900, examining medical advancements and societal issues.
• Victoria - Follows the early life and reign of Queen Victoria, highlighting societal changes.
• Lark Rise to Candleford - Features the transition from rural life to industrialism in England.
• The Bletchley Circle - Follows women codebreakers post-WWII and their challenges in male-dominated society.
• Selfridges: The Store That Changed the World - Documents the real history of the famous department store that inspired Mr. Selfridge.
• Peaky Blinders - A historical drama set in post-WWI England, focusing on family dynamics and ambition.
• Belgravia - Explores the social elite of London and their secrets in the early 19th century.
• Gentleman Jack - Follows the life of a landowner in 19th century England, highlighting social constraints.
• Outlander - Blends historical drama with romance, exploring societal roles through time travel.
• The Man Who Knew Infinity - A biographical drama showcasing the life of mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan with themes of ambition.
• The English Game - A historical drama about the origins of football while exploring class divisions.
• The Art of Self-Defense - While more modern and comedic, it critiques social structure and identity.
• Harlots - Follows the lives of women in 18th century London, touching on social issues and empowerment.
• The Gilded Age - Explores wealth and social struggles in late 19th century America, akin to Mr. Selfridge's themes.
• To the Manor Born - A British sitcom that explores class and relationships in a comedic context.
• The House of Eliott - Follows two sisters in the fashion industry during the 1920s, highlighting entrepreneurial spirit.
• Cranford - Explores small-town life in Victorian England, with sharp social observation.
• Tipping the Velvet - A lesbian historical drama set in Victorian England, examining class and identity.
• The Last Kingdom - Historical drama based in medieval England, exploring themes of power and identity.
• The Other Boleyn Girl - Focuses on the lives of women in Tudor England and their ambitions.
• The Tudors - Explores the reign of King Henry VIII, focusing on power dynamics in the court.
• The Woman in White - A Victorian thriller that explores themes of identity and social class.
• Jeeves and Wooster - A comedic take on the upper-class lifestyle in early 20th century England.
• The Railway Man - A biographical film touching on themes of trauma, history, and personal ambition.
• Penny Dreadful - Combines literary figures in a dark tale set in Victorian London, highlighting society’s shadows.
• The Invention of Lying - A satirical look at a world where lying doesn't exist, exploring societal norms.
• Pennyworth - Follows Alfred Pennyworth in a post-WWII London, mixing historical drama with crime.
• The Great - A satirical take on the rise of Catherine the Great, exploring power and ambition.
• Catherine the Great - Explores the life of the Russian empress and her efforts to bring change to Russia.