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1. The Crown (2016–2023)
TV-MA | 60 min | Biography, Drama, History
Follows the political rivalries and romances of Queen Elizabeth II's reign and the events that shaped Britain for the second half of the 20th century.
Stars: Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, Imelda Staunton, Matt Smith
Votes: 257,038
2. The Tudors (2007–2010)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, History, Romance
Epic series reveals the scandalous life of a young king whose affairs and obsession with producing a male heir changed marriage, the church, and the world.
Stars: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Henry Cavill, Anthony Brophy, James Frain
Votes: 81,276
3. Victoria (2016–2019)
TV-PG | 60 min | Biography, Drama, History
The early life of Queen Victoria, from her ascension to the throne at the tender age of 18 to her courtship and marriage to Prince Albert.
Stars: Jenna Coleman, Adrian Schiller, Tommy Knight, Jordan Waller
Votes: 30,921
4. From Hell (2001)
R | 122 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
After five ritualistic murders are committed in 1888 London, Inspector Abberline's assignment is to investigate the "Jack the Ripper" murders. Along with a string of mutilated prostitutes, he uncovers a conspiracy involving the government.
Directors: Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes | Stars: Johnny Depp, Heather Graham, Ian Holm, Robbie Coltrane
Votes: 164,281 | Gross: $31.60M
5. All the King's Men (1999 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 109 min | Drama, Mystery, War
Feature-length drama about the mystery of Sandringham Company, which disappeared in action at Gallipoli in 1915. Commanded by Captain Frank Beck (David Jason), their estate manager, the men... See full summary »
Director: Julian Jarrold | Stars: David Jason, Maggie Smith, William Ash, Sonya Walger
Votes: 1,042
6. Charles I: Downfall of a King (2019)
59 min | Documentary
Historian Lisa Hilton discovers how, in just fifty tempestuous days, Charles I's rule collapsed, laying the foundations for civil war, the loss of royal power and, ultimately, the king's head.
Stars: Brian McCardie, Lisa Hilton, Charles Spencer, Will O'Connell
Votes: 69
7. The Callback Queen (2013)
88 min | Comedy, Romance
In the cut-throat London film industry a vivacious actress chasing her big break struggles to maintain her integrity in the face of the director's advances.
Director: Graham Cantwell | Stars: Amy-Joyce Hastings, Mark Killeen, Seán T. Ó Meallaigh, Kate Braithwaite
Votes: 281
8. Unlawful Killing (2011)
78 min | Documentary
A documentary about the allegedly conspiratorial killing of Diana, Princess of Wales and Dodi Fayed
Director: Keith Allen | Stars: Keith Allen, Piers Morgan, Mohamed Al-Fayed, Howard Stern
Votes: 392
9. London (1994)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary
An inspiring tale through London by pictures narrated by Paul Scofield.
Director: Patrick Keiller | Stars: Paul Scofield, John Major, Norma Major, Dennis Skinner
Votes: 760
10. British History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley (2017)
Documentary, History
Historian Lucy Worsley reveals how some of the biggest moments in British History are actually a concoction of fibs and stories which have been manipulated by whoever was in power at the time.
Stars: Lucy Worsley, Nathen Amin
Votes: 237
11. Frankie Boyle's Farewell to the Monarchy (2023 TV Special)
45 min | Documentary, Comedy
To mark the coronation of King Charles III, Frankie Boyle takes a wry look at the royal family, its history and what its future might look like.
Director: Ross Wilson | Star: Frankie Boyle
Votes: 66
12. Skyfall Premiere (2013 Video)
5 min | Short
This short takes us to the red carpet and throws out quick thoughts from Harris, Craig, Mendes, Logan, Powell, Fiennes, Wilson, Bardem, Marlohe, Whishaw, and costume designer Jany Temime.
Stars: Javier Bardem, Barbara Broccoli, King Charles III, Daniel Craig
Votes: 40
13. The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebration (2022 TV Special)
143 min
From the private grounds of Windsor Castle, an all-star cast put on a theatrical arena event featuring 1,300 performers, 500 horses and four acts, which gallop through history to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee.
Director: Chris Power | Stars: Julie Etchingham, Phillip Schofield, Adjoa Andoh, Martin Clunes
Votes: 28
14. Nusrat Iron and Blood
Drama, History | Pre-production
A Black Swan Story That Changed History
Director: Can Ulkay
15. Royal Babylon: The Criminal Record of the British Monarchy (2012)
Documentary, History
A video polemic, based on Heathcote Williams' investigative poem 'Royal Babylon: The Criminal Record of the British Monarchy' - every film a crime.
Directors: Alan Cox, Margaret Cox | Star: Alan Cox
Votes: 36
16. The Queen at 90 (2016 TV Movie)
88 min | Documentary
"Downton Abbey" star Elizabeth McGovern narrates an intimate look at the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II as we celebrate Her Majesty's 90th birthday. Featuring interviews with members ... See full summary »
Stars: Sophie Duchess of Edinburgh, Elizabeth McGovern, Rhiannon Mills, Prince Edward
Votes: 18
17. The Windsors: A Royal Family (1994)
228 min | Documentary, Biography, History
PBS documents the rise, fame and infamy of the Royal House of Windsor, born from its German roots.
Stars: Sarah Bradford, John Brabourne, Penny Junor, Anthony Holden
Votes: 52
18. The Conference (2014)
132 min | Documentary
A film of International Relations Conference held in English by English Center and the International Relations Chair of the Historical Faculty (Faculty of History) of Donetsk National University (Donetsk, Ukraine) on the 6th of May, 2014.
Director: Mykola Yeriomin | Stars: Yaroslav Kozak, Irina Yuriivna Buchanets, Margarita Stokolos, Roy Keer
Votes: 19
19. The Road to Coronation: King Charles III (2022)
56 min | Documentary
At the exact moment of his mother's death on the 8th of September 2022, the Prince of Wales became King Charles III. The extraordinary reign of Queen Elizabeth II ended, and the day he had ... See full summary »
Director: Hannah Summer | Stars: King Charles III, Maria Pendolino, Prince Harry, Prince Philip
20. In Search of Alfred the Great (1980 TV Movie)
40 min | Documentary, Biography
The only British monarch bestowed with the superlative of Great ruled during the age of the Vikings. This short documentary sheds new light on the legacy of the king who created England.
Stars: David Hill, David Hinton, Phil Holdsworth, Michael Wood
Votes: 14
21. Coronation of Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (1937)
8 min | Short, News
The pomp and circumstance of King George VI's coronation procession of 12 May 1937 is documented from afar in full color.
22. The Queen's Birthday Parade (1981 Video)
88 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Stars: Ian Wooldridge, Tom Fleming, Richard Macfarlane, Louis Mountbatten
23. Royal Mid-Ocean Visit (1954)
9 min | Documentary, Short, News
The story of the 24-hour visit of Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh to Bermuda. As the island pays tribute to the queen, the natural beauty of the countryside and its historical background are shown.
Director: Arthur Cohen | Stars: Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II
24. Cue the Queen (2002 TV Special)
60 min | Documentary
An exploration of the changing relationship between the Crown and television over the past 50 years.
Star: Fi Glover
25. The Life of Edward -- Britain's Ex-King (1937)
13 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
An overview of the Duke of Windsor's rise from teenage prince to King of England, his scandalous romance with Wallis Simpson and subsequent abdication, and finally his wedding to Simpson in France.
Stars: Duke of Windsor, John J. Pershing, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Duchess of Windsor
26. Queen Camilla: Diana's Successor? (1999 Video)
50 min | Documentary
This revealing documentary examines the past and present of Camilla and the possibility that one day she may become Queen of England.
Director: Alan Scales | Stars: Kate Ricketts, Queen Camilla, Theo Aronson, King Charles III
27. The Coronation of Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (1937)
6 min | Short, News
Newsreel footage of the May 12, 1937 coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at Westminster Abbey.
Stars: King George VI, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Cosmo Gordon Lang, Queen Mary
28.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Jack the Ripper: Phantom of Death
(1995)
TV-14 | 50 min | Documentary, Biography, History
In the annals of crime, perhaps no name evokes terror more than that Jack the Ripper. Although this anonymous killer committed his gruesome murders more than a century ago, his name lives ... See full summary »
Stars: Jack Perkins, Brian Saxton, Lillian Harlan, Sean Kavanagh-Dowsett
Votes: 131
29.
Secrets and Mysteries (1983–1989)
Episode:
Jack the Ripper
28 min | Documentary
Directors: Erik Nelson, Graeme Whifler | Stars: Edward Mulhare, John Fleck, Robert Bloch, Donald Rumbelow
30.
Sliders (1995–2000)
Episode:
Prince of Wails
(1995)
TV-PG | 44 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
The Sliders land in a world where the American colonists lost the Revolutionary War and where the British States of America now stands. The Sheriff of San Francisco plots to assume power ... See full summary »
Director: Félix Enríquez Alcalá | Stars: Jerry O'Connell, Sabrina Lloyd, Cleavant Derricks, John Rhys-Davies
Votes: 393
31.
Classic Albums (1997– )
Episode:
Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols
(2002)
Not Rated | 50 min | Documentary, Music
The Sex Pistols album Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols is unquestionably one of the most important musical statements in the history of British music. It was 1977, at a time ... See full summary »
Director: Matthew Longfellow | Stars: Paul Cook, Dave Goodman, John Ingham, Steve Jones
Votes: 263
32.
CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley (1979– )
Episode:
Episode #44.37
(2022)
TV-PG | News, Talk-Show
An increase in people buying and building underground bunkers; actor Billy Eichner (movie, "Bros"); the upcoming funeral of Queen Elizabeth II; Tracy Smith covers "The Amazing Race"; 100 ... See full summary »
Stars: Jane Pauley, Serena Altschul, Rachel Aviv, John R. D'Amelio
33.
Frankie Boyle's New World Order (2017–2022)
Episode:
Episode #6.1
(2022)
29 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Sophie Duker, Josie Long, Susie McCabe and Richard Osman join Frankie to discuss Whoever is Prime Minister when this show goes out should resign and The monarchy has no place in a decent society, which is why it works so well in Britain.
Director: Barbara Wiltshire | Stars: Frankie Boyle, Sophie Duker, Josie Long, Susie McCabe
Votes: 16
34.
Blood, Sex & Royalty (2022– )
Episode:
Never Let Them See You Cry
(2022)
TV-MA | Biography, Drama, History
Anne returns to court and her relationship with Henry. She introduces him to heretical writings which hold the key to resolving his dilemma.
Director: James Bryce | Stars: Amy James-Kelly, Max Parker, Adam Astill, Lois Brabin-Platt
Votes: 67
35.
Beautiful Excursions (2006– )
Episode:
Londres
(2011)
Documentary
A nice journey of Jérôme from St-Pancras (the meeting with the cab driver Raymond and the stop at the BuckinghamPalace ) to the bowling and dance room (the 50's music, the swing dancing, ... See full summary »
Director: Simon Watel | Star: Jérôme Pitorin
36.
Insert Name Here (2016–2019)
Episode:
Mary
(2017)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Sue Perkins, Richard Osman and Josh Widdicombe are joined by guests Mel Giedroyc, Stephen Mangan, Nish Kumar and historian Suzannah Lipscomb to decide the greatest Mary of all time.
Director: Geraldine Dowd | Stars: Sue Perkins, Richard Osman, Josh Widdicombe, Mel Giedroyc
Votes: 9
37.
News at Ten (1967–2024)
Episode:
Episode dated 13 June 2017
(2017)
30 min | News
Director: Dan Rogers | Stars: Tom Bradby, Carl Dinnen, Arlene Foster, Jeremy Corbyn
38.
England's Forgotten Queen: The Life and Death of Lady Jane Grey (2018)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2018)
59 min | Documentary, History
A victorious Mary Tudor decrees that Lady Jane Grey, her husband Lord Guildford Dudley and her father the Duke of Suffolk shall be executed.
Director: Bill Thomas | Stars: Helen Castor, Eilidh Loan, Ashley Gyngell, Lainy Boyle
Votes: 19