List RulesVote up the best period dramas of 2019.
Whether you are a history buff or a fan of fancy costumes, the period dramas of 2019 will transport you to another era. World War II dramas, bio pics, adaptions of classic literature are among the selection of new period dramas set for a 2019 release. Many great period dramas of 2019 feature all-star casts of award-winning actors and actresses.
What films will you find on this list of period dramas in 2019. The Aftermath – starring Keira Knightly and Alexander Skarsgard – is a post WWII drama about rebuilding cities and relationships in war-torn Hamburg. Knightley, AKA the queen of period pieces, is also the star of Colette which is set from the late 19th to the early 20th century.
Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, and Meryl Streep are among the fantastic actresses cast in Greta Gerwig's 2019 adaptation of Little Women. Other 2019 period dramas include Midway, Tolkien, and the feature film, Downton Abbey.
Which 2019 period drama is your favorite? Take a look at this list and give the best movies a vote up and see if it will make it to the top of the list.
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354Downton Abbey
Hugh Bonneville, Laura CarmichaelReleased: 2019
Directed by: Michael Engler
Downton Abbey is a 2019 British historical period drama film directed by Michael Engler, and a... more on Wikipedia2
1914Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad PittReleased: 2019
Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is a 2019 crime thriller film directed by Quentin Tarantino. A...3
102Harriet
Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr.Released: 2019
Directed by: Kasi Lemmons
Harriet is a 2019 American biographical film directed by Kasi Lemmons, based on the life of... more on Wikipedia4
127Little Women
Saoirse Ronan, Laura DernReleased: 2019
Directed by: Greta Gerwig
Little Women is a 2019 American drama film directed by Greta Gerwig, based on the novel by... more on Wikipedia5
127The Highwaymen
Kevin Costner, Woody HarrelsonReleased: 2019
Directed by: John Lee Hancock
The Highwaymen is a 2019 American crime film directed by John Lee Hancock. Texas Ranger Frank... more on Wikipedia6
74Hotel Mumbai
Dev Patel, Armie HammerReleased: 2019
Directed by: Anthony Maras
Hotel Mumbai is a 2019 Indian-American-Australian thriller film directed by Anthony Maras,... more on Wikipedia7
1312Never Grow Old
John Cusack, Emile HirschReleased: 2019
Directed by: Ivan Kavanagh
Never Grow Old is a 2019 Irish action film directed by Ivan Kavanagh. An Irish undertaker... more on Wikipedia8
86The Aftermath
Alexander Skarsgård, Keira KnightleyReleased: 2019
Directed by: James Kent
The Aftermath is a 2019 British-German-American drama film directed by James Kent, based on... more on Wikipedia9
87The Red Sea Diving Resort
Chris Evans, Haley BennettReleased: 2019
Directed by: Gideon Raff
The Red Sea Diving Resort is a 2019 Canadian-American biographical drama film directed and... more on Wikipedia10
54The Current War
Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael ShannonDirected by: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
The Current War is a 2017 American biographical historical film (2019 US theatrical release)... more on Wikipedia11
54Vita and Virginia
Gemma Arterton, Elizabeth DebickiReleased: 2019
Directed by: Chanya Button
Vita and Virginia is a 2018 British biographical romance drama film directed by Chanya Button.... more on Wikipedia12
67Ophelia
Daisy Ridley, Naomi WattsReleased: 2019
Directed by: Claire McCarthy
Ophelia is a 2018 British-American historical romantic drama film directed by Claire McCarthy,... more on Wikipedia13
55The Two Popes
Jonathan Pryce, Anthony HopkinsReleased: 2019
Directed by: Fernando Meirelles
The Two Popes is a 2019 film International drama film directed by Fernando Meirelles. Pope... more on Wikipedia14
57Mary Magdalene
Rooney Mara, Joaquin PhoenixReleased: 2018
Directed by: Garth Davis
Mary Magdalene is a 2018 biblical drama film directed by Garth Davis. Constricted by the... more on Wikipedia15
58Tolkien
Nicholas Hoult, Lily CollinsReleased: 2019
Directed by: Dome Karukoski
Tolkien is a 2019 American biographical drama film directed by Dome Karukoski. An orphaned... more on Wikipedia16
24The Pretenders
Jack Kilmer, Jane LevyReleased: 2019
Directed by: James Franco
The Pretenders is a 2018 American drama film directed by James Franco.17
46Mission of Honor
Iwan Rheon, Milo GibsonReleased: 2019
Directed by: David Blair
Mission of Honor (a.k.a Hurricane) is a 2019 British and Polish drama film directed by David... more on Wikipedia18
25Peterloo
Rory Kinnear, Maxine PeakeReleased: 2019
Directed by: Mike Leigh
Peterloo is a 2018 British historical drama, directed and written by Mike Leigh, based on the... more on Wikipedia19
25Red Joan
Stephen Campbell Moore, Sophie CooksonReleased: 2019
Directed by: Trevor Nunn
Red Joan is a 2018 British spy drama film directed by Trevor Nunn, based on the novel by... more on Wikipedia20
48Transit
Franz Rogowski, Paula BeerReleased: 2019
Directed by: Christian Petzold
Transit is a 2018 German drama film written and directed by Christian Petzold, based on the... more on Wikipedia21
21Earthquake Bird
Alicia Vikander, Riley KeoughReleased: 2019
Directed by: Wash Westmoreland
Earthquake Bird is a 2019 American mystery film directed by Wash Westmoreland, based on the... more on Wikipedia22
14Sunset
Juli Jakab, Vlad IvanovReleased: 2019
Directed by: László Nemes
Sunset (a.k.a. Napszállta) is a 2018 Hungarian historical drama film directed by László Nemes.... more on Wikipedia23
14Loro
Toni Servillo, Elena Sofia RicciReleased: 2018
Directed by: Paolo Sorrentino
Loro is a 2018 Italian biographical drama film directed by Paolo Sorrentino. Sergio Morra... more on Wikipedia24
14The Great Alaskan Race
Brian Presley, Treat WilliamsReleased: 2019
Directed by: Brian Presley
The Great Alaskan Race is a 2019 American action-adventure film directed by Brian Presley. Set... more on Wikipedia25
02A Hidden Life
August Diehl, Valerie PachnerReleased: 2019
Directed by: Terrence Malick
A Hidden Life is a 2019 historical drama film written and directed by Terrence Malick. An... more on Wikipedia