Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Downstairs List

• Upstairs, Downstairs - Similar premise focusing on the lives of the upper and lower classes in a household.
• Downton Abbey - Explores the dynamics of an aristocratic family and their servants in early 20th century England.
• The Paradise - Set in a Victorian department store, showing the lives of the staff and their relationships.
• The Crown - A historical drama examining the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and the people around her.
• Belgravia - Focuses on the lives of the British elite and their secrets in the 19th century.
• Poldark - A historical drama that tackles class distinction and personal relationships in Cornwall.
• Victoria - Follows the early life and reign of Queen Victoria, showcasing her relationships and court life.
• The Gilded Age - Explores wealth and social change in 1880s America, similar in themes of class dynamics.
• The Tudors - Dramatizes the reign of King Henry VIII, focusing on royalty and their courtiers.
• Mr. Selfridge - Follows the founder of Selfridges department store and the lives of its employees.
• Gone with the Wind - Epic portrayal of life during the American Civil War, dealing with class and relationships.
• The Knick - Set in a hospital in the early 1900s, showcases class and the challenges in the medical field.
• Martin Chuzzlewit - Adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel focusing on societal class and personal relationships.
• The Remains of the Day - Explores the life of a butler and reflections on class and duty.
• Sense and Sensibility - Explores class, romantic entanglements, and societal expectations in Regency England.
• Little Women - Focused on the lives of women and class dynamics in the 19th century.
• Bleak House - A Dickensian adaptation exploring societal issues and law in Victorian England.
• North & South - Depicts the class struggle between the industrial North and the agrarian South in England.
• Downton Abbey: A New Era - A continuation of the Downton Abbey series, dealing with family legacy and social change.
• The Forsyte Saga - Chronicles the lives of a wealthy family in Victorian and Edwardian England, showcasing class issues.
• The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel - Features retirees adjusting to life in India, touching on cultural and class themes.
• Pride and Prejudice - Explores class and relationships among the gentry in Regency England.
• The Age of Innocence - Focuses on upper-class society in 19th century New York, detailing class and romance.
• Emma - Centers on matchmaking and social classes in 19th century England.
• Atonement - Explores love and class distinctions before and during World War II.
• Lark Rise to Candleford - Set in a rural community, it explores class differences and personal relationships.
• The House of Eliott - Follows two sisters navigating the fashion industry in post-World War I England, dealing with class issues.
• Our Friends in the North - Follows the lives of four friends over several decades, showcasing societal changes.
• Penny Dreadful - Integrates various literary characters with themes of class and society in Victorian London.
• Poldark - Explores love and loyalty against the backdrop of class struggle in 18th century Cornwall.
• The Lipstick Jungle - Follows three women in high-powered jobs, examining class and personal ambitions.
• Call the Midwife - Explores midwifery in 1950s London, dealing with social issues and class in post-war Britain.
• The Good Karma Hospital - Centers on an NHS hospital in India, exploring cultural and class issues among staff and patients.
• Ripper Street - Investigative drama set in Victorian London, highlighting class tensions and societal change.
• Cranford - Explores life in a small English town, focusing on class and gender roles in the 19th century.
• The Woman in White - A mystery that delves into themes of class and societal roles in Victorian England.
• The Secret Garden - Focuses on themes of class, personal growth, and relationships in the early 20th century.
• The Chaperone - Takes on cultural and societal transformations while exploring class distinctions.
• The Discovery of Heaven - Explores relationships and societal class from a philosophical perspective.
• The Piano - Explores themes of love, class, and power dynamics in a historical setting.
• The Help - A story set in the 1960s about the lives of African American maids and their relationship with the families they serve.