The Best Historical Films Of 2022
The best 2022 historical movies cover a wide range of genres. From World War II dramas to 19th century mysteries, 2022 period movies are sure to be among the year's best. Many new period piece movies of 2022 feature all-star casts of award-winning actors and actresses as well as top directors and cinematographers. Kenneth Branagh's Death on the Nile is sure to be near the top of this list.
What movies will you find on this list of period films in 2022? Cursed is a period horror movie that explores a new angle on an old monster. Against the Ice is a thriller that takes place in 1909. There are many more to choose from this year.
How will we ever determine which 2022 historical drama deserves the top spot on this list. Help us decide by giving your favorites a vote up. Then be sure to check back as new and upcoming 2022 period piece films are added to the list once they are released.
1Edward Berger- Actors: Albrecht Schuch, Aaron Hilmer, Moritz Klaus, Edin Hasanovic, Thibault de Montalembert
When 17-year-old Paul joins the Western Front in World War I, his initial excitement is soon shattered by the grim reality of life in the trenches.
2Chinonye Chukwu- Actors: Danielle Deadwyler, Jalyn Hall, Frankie R. Faison, Haley Bennett, Whoopi Goldberg
The true story of Mamie Till-Mobley's relentless pursuit of justice for her 14-year-old son, Emmett Till, who was brutally lynched in 1955 while visiting his cousins in Mississippi.![Babylon]()
NEW1 OF 2- Actors: Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Diego Calva, Jean Smart, Jovan Adepo
Decadence, depravity and outrageous excess lead to the rise and fall of several ambitious dreamers in 1920s Hollywood.![Operation Mincemeat]()
3John Madden- Actors: Colin Firth, Matthew McFadyen, Kelly Macdonald, Penelope Wilton, Jason Isaacs
In 1943, the Allies are determined to launch an all-out assault on Fortress Europe, but they face an impossible challenge: to protect a massive invasion force from entrenched German firepower and ...more![Devotion]()
4J.D. Dillard- Actors: Jonathan Majors, Glen Powell, Christina Jackson, Thomas Sadoski, Joe Jonas
The inspirational true story of Jesse Brown, the first Black aviator in U.S. Navy history, and his enduring friendship with fellow fighter pilot Tom Hudner. Helping to turn the tide in the most ...more![Lady Chatterley's Lover]()
5Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre- Actors: Emma Corrin, Jack O'Connell, Matthew Duckett, Joely Richardson, Faye Marsay
After falling out of love with her husband, Lady Chatterley pursues a torrid affair with the gamekeeper on their estate.![Munich: The Edge of War]()
6Christian Schwochow- Actors: Jessica Brown Findlay, George MacKay, Jeremy Irons, Liv Lisa Fries, Jannis Niewöhner
Set in the fall of 1938, Hitler prepares to invade Czechoslovakia, and the government of Neville Chamberlain desperately seeks a peaceful solution. A British civil servant and a German diplomat, ...more
