Perfect for a rainy day,
why not grab a blanket
cup of tea
warm the fireplace
and watch a good film
Such an easy way to learn a little UK history
Just pick your time period :)
I've complied a list of films
listed in chronological order of film setting
Braveheart (1995)
is a historical drama war film portraying William Wallace,
a 13th century Scottish warrior who led the Scots
in the First War of Scottish Independence
against King Edward I of England
in the First War of Scottish Independence
against King Edward I of England
Starring Mel Gibson
(Oscar)
The Other Boleyn Girl (2001)
is a historical fiction film loosely based on the relationships
between Anne Boleyn, her sister Mary, and Henry VIII
Starring Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman
Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
is the sequel to the 1998 film Elizabeth and loosely based on events
during the latter part of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England
Starring Cate Blanchett
(Oscar)
Anonymous (2011)
poses the question, 'Was Shakespeare A Fraud?'
in this political thriller and pseudo-historical drama
Starring Rhys Ifans, Vanessa Redgrave
The Madness of King George (1994)
tells the story of George III's deteriorating mental health
and the Regency Crisis of 1788
Starring Nigel Hawthorne, Helen Mirren, Rupert Everett
(Oscar)
Becoming Jane (2007)
depicts the early life of English author Jane Austen
depicts the early life of English author Jane Austen
and her posited relationship with Thomas Langlois Lefroy
Starring Anne Hathaway
Amazing Grace (2006)
is a biographical drama film about the campaign
against slave trade in the British Empire in 1807
Starring Ioan Gruffudd
The Young Victoria (2009)
is a period drama film depicting the early life and reign of
Queen Victoria and her marriage to Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Starring Emily Blunt
(Oscar)
Miss Potter (2006)
is a film about children's author and illustrator Beatrix Potter
Starring Renee Zellweger, Ewan McGregor
Titanic (1997)
is a fictionalized account of the sinking of the RMS Titanic
One of the biggest blockbuster films ever
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet
(Oscar)
War Horse (2011)
is a war drama film set before and during World War I
is a war drama film set before and during World War I
It follows the story of a boy and a horse during the war
(Oscar nomination)
The King's Speech (2010)
is a historical drama featuring King George VI (Colin Firth)
who sees an Australian speech therapist (Geoffrey Rush) to cope with a stammer
Also starring Helena Bonham Carter
(Oscar)
Hope & Glory (1987)
is a comedy drama war film
based on the producer/director John Boorman's
experience of growing up in London during the Blitz during World War II
(Oscar nomination)
Hope & Glory (1987)
is a comedy drama war film
based on the producer/director John Boorman's
experience of growing up in London during the Blitz during World War II
(Oscar nomination)
Made in Dagenham (2010)
dramatizes the Ford sewing machinists strike of 1968
that aimed for equal pay for women
The Iron Lady (2011)
is a biographical film based on the life of Margaret Thatcher,
is a biographical film based on the life of Margaret Thatcher,
the longest serving Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in the 20th century
Starring Meryl Streep
The Queen (2006)
is an historical drama film, starring Helen Mirren
who portrays Queen Elizabeth II after the death of Princess Diana in 1997
(Oscar)
Calendar Girls (2003)
is a comedy and true story of a group of mature Yorkshire women who produce
a nude calendar to raise money for Leukemia Research in April 1999
Starring Helen Mirren, Julie Walters
Do you have a favorite?
Starring Helen Mirren, Julie Walters
Do you have a favorite?
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