Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "year-1884"

1. 3:10 to Yuma (2007)

R | 122 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A small-time rancher agrees to hold a captured outlaw who's awaiting a train to go to court in Yuma. A battle of wills ensues as the outlaw tries to psych out the rancher.

Director: James Mangold | Stars: Russell Crowe, Christian Bale, Ben Foster, Logan Lerman

Votes: 331,152 | Gross: $53.61M

2. Tesla (I) (2020)

PG-13 | 102 min | Biography, Drama

A freewheeling take on visionary inventor Nikola Tesla, his interactions with Thomas Edison and J.P. Morgan's daughter Anne, and his breakthroughs in transmitting electrical power and light.

Director: Michael Almereyda | Stars: Ethan Hawke, Eve Hewson, Eli A. Smith, Josh Hamilton

Votes: 10,527

3. The Four Feathers (2002)

PG-13 | 132 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

A young British officer resigns his commission just before his regiment is sent to battle and soon receives four white feathers from his friends and fiancee as symbols of what they view as his cowardice.

Director: Shekhar Kapur | Stars: Heath Ledger, Wes Bentley, Kate Hudson, Mohamed Bouich

Votes: 35,499 | Gross: $18.31M

4. Topsy-Turvy (1999)

R | 160 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

Set in the 1880s, the story of how, during a creative dry spell, the partnership of the legendary musical/theatrical writers Gilbert and Sullivan almost dissolves, before they turn it all around and write the Mikado.

Director: Mike Leigh | Stars: Jim Broadbent, Allan Corduner, Dexter Fletcher, Sukie Smith

Votes: 13,482 | Gross: $6.20M

5. Khartoum (1966)

Approved | 128 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

In the Sudan, in 1884 to 1885, Egyptian forces led by British General Charles "Chinese" Gordon (Charlton Heston) defend Khartoum against an invading Muslim Army led by a religious fanatic, Mohammed Ahmed el Mahdi (Sir Laurence Olivier).

Directors: Basil Dearden, Eliot Elisofon | Stars: Charlton Heston, Laurence Olivier, Richard Johnson, Ralph Richardson

Votes: 8,273 | Gross: $6.54M

6. The Rare Breed (1966)

Approved | 97 min | Western

An English woman and her daughter enlist the aid of a cowboy to try and get their hardy hornless bull to mate with the longhorns of Texas, but have to overcome greedy criminals and the natural elements.

Director: Andrew V. McLaglen | Stars: James Stewart, Maureen O'Hara, Brian Keith, Juliet Mills

Votes: 3,970

7. Come and Get It (1936)

Passed | 99 min | Drama, Romance

An ambitious lumberjack abandons his saloon girl lover so that he can marry into wealth, but years later becomes infatuated with the woman's daughter.

Directors: Howard Hawks, William Wyler, Richard Rosson | Stars: Edward Arnold, Joel McCrea, Frances Farmer, Walter Brennan

Votes: 2,387

8. Flowers of Shanghai (1998)

Unrated | 113 min | Drama

In the "flower houses" (upscale brothels) of Shanghai, various interweaving stories of love, loyalty, and deceit play out subtly.

Director: Hsiao-Hsien Hou | Stars: Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Michiko Hada, Michelle Reis, Carina Lau

Votes: 4,078

9. The Matchmaker (1958)

Approved | 103 min | Romance, Comedy

Thornton Wilder's tale of a matchmaker who desires the man she's supposed to be pairing with another woman.

Director: Joseph Anthony | Stars: Shirley Booth, Anthony Perkins, Shirley MacLaine, Paul Ford

Votes: 1,211

10. The Winds of Autumn (1976)

Passed | 100 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

In 1884, an eleven-year-old Quaker boy sets out on his own to seek revenge against a gang of outlaws who senselessly murdered his family.

Director: Charles B. Pierce | Stars: Jack Elam, Jeanette Nolan, Andrew Prine, Earl E. Smith

Votes: 328

11. Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time (2013 Video Game)

E10+ | Action, Adventure, Comedy

As the pages of the Thievius Raccoonus change before their eyes, Sly Cooper and his gang must reunite and travel back through time in order to recover the lost pages and protect the Cooper legacy.

Directors: Roque Ballesteros, Chris Borders, Jenny Huang, Grady Hunt, Alan Lau, Brad Rau, Bill Spence, Sean Kelly, Satoshi Komuro, Michael L. Mumbauer | Stars: Kevin Miller, Matt Olsen, Chris Murphy, Grey Griffin

Votes: 872

12. The Blancheville Monster (1963)

Unrated | 88 min | Horror

The beautiful young daughter of a crazed count fears that she will fall victim to the family curse - to be sacrificed to fulfill an ancient family legend.

Director: Alberto De Martino | Stars: Gérard Tichy, Leo Anchóriz, Ombretta Colli, Helga Liné

Votes: 838

13. The Silent Stranger (1968)

PG | 92 min | Drama, Western

An American gunfighter is tasked with delivering a valuable scroll to a feudal lord in Japan, and becomes embroiled in a feud between the lord and his rival cousin over ownership of land owed to a young princess in their care.

Director: Luigi Vanzi | Stars: Tony Anthony, Lloyd Battista, Hitoshi Ômae, Kanji Ohara

Votes: 322

14. 1884: Yesterday's Future

Animation | Announced

A retro-futuristic look at Europe in the year 1884.

Director: Tim Ollive

15. Der Fuchs von Glenarvon (1940)

91 min | Drama

An English peace judge in an Irish district is married to an Irishwoman. She is a caring patriot. He is heavily indebted by a life of luxury, and doesn't shy away from dark deeds to maintain his lifestyle.

Director: Max W. Kimmich | Stars: Olga Tschechowa, Karl Ludwig Diehl, Ferdinand Marian, Elisabeth Flickenschildt

Votes: 20

16. Oruththi (2003)

Drama

Set in 1884 in rural South India,this film is an adaptation of a classic tale. Sevani(Poorvaja) with her bold nature brings timely relief to the entire village from the tyrannical landlord.... See full synopsis »

Director: Amshan Kumar | Stars: Bharathi Mani, Thomas Ober, Poorvaja

17. Biography (1987– )
Episode: Allan Pinkerton: The Original Private Eye

TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History

Alan Pinkerman was a Scotish immigrant who escaped the slums of Glasgow to found the first, and for a time, the world's most prominent detective agency in the United States. His many ... See full summary »

Stars: Jack Perkins, Allan Pinkerton

18. Tombstone Territory (1957–1960)
Episode: Hunt the Man Down (1960)

TV-PG | 30 min | Western

Hollister learns that Tom Holden, an escaped convict, is innocent of his crime, given new evidence. He sets out for the foothills of the Mule Mountains and teams with Sheriff Eli Parsons and deputy McQueen to take Holden for a re-trial.

Director: Alan Crosland Jr. | Stars: Pat Conway, Richard Eastham, John Doucette, Ron Hayes

Votes: 37

19. Wild West Tech (2003–2005)
Episode: Gold Rush Tech (2004)

TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary, History, Western

Examines the technology used during the gold rush, namely the evolving of mining tools, as pumps, drills, elevators or cables

Director: Amy Huggins | Stars: Keith Carradine, James A.E. Fuentez, Rick Groat, Frank Lorey

Votes: 7

20. Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
Episode: Up the Chimney (1968)

TV-G | 25 min | Western

A sheriff in Tucson, Arizona territory, pursues bank robbers and $62,000 in cash, who hide it in Colossal Cave.

Stars: Jim Davis, Tom Lowell, Charles Dierkop, James Gammon

Votes: 19

21. Murder, Mystery and My Family (2018– )
Episode: Lowson (2020)

44 min | Documentary, Crime, History

Jeremy and Sasha re-examine a case from 1884 in which three men stood trial for the murder of a policeman, but only one received a death sentence.

Directors: James Pearson, Clare Wales | Stars: Tony Hirst, Jeremy Dein, Sasha Wass, David Radford

22. Masters of Engineering (2017–2019)
Episode: Higher and Higher (2017)

52 min | Documentary

Egyptian pyramids, cathedrals, the Eiffel Tower, skyscrapers and now mega skyscrapers. These were the reigning champions for the tallest buildings of there times. And each came about from a... See full summary »

Directors: Alex Badin, Emmanuelle Sudre | Stars: William F. Baker, Evelyne Barbin, David Bradford, Mosette Broderick

Votes: 11

23. Ancient Mysteries (1994–1998)
Episode: Bigfoot II (1997)

Documentary, History, Mystery

Ancient Mysteries examines the history and myths surrounding the Pacific Northwest creature known as Bigfoot.

Stars: Leonard Nimoy, Peter Byrne, Jimmy Jackson, Byron Nelson Jr.

Votes: 10

24. Great Canadian Rivers (2001– )
Episode: Red Deer River (2004)

Documentary

The Red Deer river traverses a largely settled region of Alberta. It is a strip of wilderness within a large expanse of farm land and even within the occasional city. In the past grass ... See full summary »

Stars: Rob Corrigan, Philip Currie, Fred Hammer, Tom Jackson

25. Sicko-Psychotic's Super Shock Show (2021– )
Episode: The Blancheville Monster (2021)

Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

Sicko and the gang attempt to get Aunt Clarice's comatose body up on the Sick-Shack's roof. After several interruptions and mishaps Evil Tree (ET) finally steps in to help.

Director: Jim Childs | Stars: Jim Childs, Jerome P. Eadeh, Alex Wentz, Demosthenes Papaeliou

26. Building Big with David Macaulay (2000– )
Episode: Bridges (2000)

Documentary

Commercial demand, new materials, clever designs, the occasional disaster and sheer determination have driven the construction of the most colossal structures in the world today.The ... See full summary »

Star: David Macaulay

Votes: 6

27. Murder, Mystery and My Family (2018– )
Episode: Lee (2021)

44 min | Documentary, Crime, History

The barristers explore the notorious case of 'The Man They Could Not Hang' - a house servant accused of murdering his upper-class benefactor in Devon in 1884.

Directors: James Pearson, Gary John Senior | Stars: Tony Hirst, Sasha Wass, Jeremy Dein, David Radford

28. Murder, Mystery and My Family (2018– )
Episode: Lefley (2021)

44 min | Documentary, Crime, History

Sasha and Jeremy examine a case from 1882, where a wife was accused of murdering her husband with an arsenic-laced rice pudding that contained enough poison to kill fifty people.

Directors: James Pearson, Clare Wales | Stars: Tony Hirst, Sasha Wass, Jeremy Dein, David Radford

29. Fringe (2008–2013)
Episode: August (2009)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

Peter and Olivia look into the latest appearance of an observer, other than September, who kidnaps a young woman. August prevents her from getting on a plane that would crash.

Director: Dennis Smith | Stars: Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, Lance Reddick, Blair Brown

Votes: 2,573

30. Pawn Stars (2009– )
Episode: Knights in Fake Armor? (2009)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Reality-TV

It's clear that this is no ordinary pawn shop as the Pawn Stars wheel and deal items ranging from an old school Pac-Man to a Medieval Jousting Helmet. If these items are as real as their ... See full summary »

Director: Jairus Cobb | Stars: Corey Harrison, Richard Harrison, Rick Harrison, Austin 'Chumlee' Russell

Votes: 97

31. Murder, Mystery and My Family (2018– )
Episode: Lowson (2021)

44 min | Documentary, Crime, History

Sasha and Jeremy return to look again at the case they examined in the fourth episode of series 4 - the brutal murder of a policeman at Butterknowle in County Durham in 1884. Three men who accused but only one was hung.

Directors: Clare Wales, James Pearson, Emily Wallis | Stars: Tony Hirst, Sasha Wass, Jeremy Dein, David Radford

32. Great Art Explained (2020– )
Episode: The Thinker by Rodin: Great Art Explained (2020)

16 min | Documentary

Auguste Rodin owes his greatness to an inspirational trip to Italy to view the works of Michalangelo. Some experts consider several of his greatest works, including the Thinker and the Kiss... See full summary »

Star: James Payne

33. Biographics (2017– )
Episode: Warren G. Harding: The Most Corrupt President in US History (2021)

24 min | Documentary, Biography, History

When you're a genial man who can't say no people tend to like you. And since you don't make many enemies with that sort of personality you might find yourself a compromise presidential ... See full summary »

Star: Simon Whistler

34. The Forsyte Saga (2002–2003)
Episode: Episode #1.2 (2002)

TV-PG | 71 min | Drama, History, Romance

Irene (Gina McKee) consents to marry Soames (Damian Lewis) with the proviso that he will make her happy. When it is apparent that she is not, he hires Bisonney (Ioan Gruffudd) to design them a unique country house.

Director: Christopher Menaul | Stars: Rupert Graves, Amanda Ooms, Corin Redgrave, Damian Lewis

Votes: 102

35. Chez Maupassant (2007–2011)
Episode: Yvette (2011)

57 min | Comedy, Drama

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Director: Olivier Schatzky | Stars: Anne Parillaud, Ana Girardot, Félicien Juttner, Sophie Artur

Votes: 97

36. Through the Wormhole (2010–2017)
Episode: Does Time Really Exist? (2011)

TV-PG | 43 min | Documentary

After a brief explanation of how we measure time this program takes a detailed look at how we perceive time. Then it's time for the physicists to present their ideas about what time is ... See full summary »

Director: Kurt Sayenga | Stars: Morgan Freeman, Julian Barbour, Sean Carroll, Chris Trouble Delfosse

Votes: 186

37. The Armchair Historian (2017– )
Episode: Vietnam War from the North Vietnamese Perspective (2020)

20 min | Documentary, Animation

The Vietnam War is a highly controversial topic at the best of times. But during their many debates on the subject, Western historians rarely pause to consider how the conflict was seen ... See full summary »

Director: Griffin Johnsen | Stars: Griffin Johnsen, Ho Chí Minh

38. Joe Scott (2006– )
Episode: And Then 1700 People Died. (2022)

16 min | Documentary, Short

The carbon dioxide release from soda spiked with Methos is dramatic and exciting. But exchange the soda for a volcanic lake and it's silent but deadly.

Star: Joe Scott

39. Miss Scarlet & the Duke (2020– )
Episode: The Calling (2024)

TV-14 | 53 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Eliza and Nash are still struggling to work together when an explosive case takes them into a cutthroat industry where people will kill to keep their secrets.

Director: Rachael New | Stars: Kate Phillips, Predrag Grujic, Paul Bazely, Felix Scott

Votes: 142

40. Hemlock Grove (2013–2015)
Episode: Unicorn (2014)

TV-MA | 43 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

A glimpse of Olivia's past is revealed. Michael goes to Bishop for answers. Roman and Norman reveal some secrets to each other. Olivia's rehabilitation takes an unexpected turn. Destiny discovers what the murderers are plotting.

Director: David Petrarca | Stars: Famke Janssen, Bill Skarsgård, Landon Liboiron, Kaniehtiio Horn

Votes: 383

41. Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
Episode: The Good Listener (2014)

TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama

Nucky's 1931 deal as a future importer of rum when Prohibition expires seems in jeopardy when the Senator loses interest, and in 1884 a young Nucky has to deal with his sister's death.

Director: Allen Coulter | Stars: Steve Buscemi, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon, Shea Whigham

Votes: 1,768

42. Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
Episode: What Jesus Said (2014)

TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama

Nucky loses his senatorial interest in his alcohol distribution and seeks out new support. Margaret finds herself in trouble for a deal she made with Arnold Rothstein years before he died. Chalky is still on the run.

Director: Ed Bianchi | Stars: Steve Buscemi, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon, Shea Whigham

Votes: 1,718

43. Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
Episode: Cuanto (2014)

TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama

Luciano encounters Capone in Chicago; Nucky and Margaret find common ground in Atlantic City. Meanwhile, Sally conducts business in Cuba as rumors swirl of a public uprising. In 1884, a young Nucky continues to impress the commodore.

Director: Jake Paltrow | Stars: Steve Buscemi, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon, Shea Whigham

Votes: 1,814

44. Hawaii Five-0 (2010–2020)
Episode: Mai ho'oni i ka wai lana mâlie (2015)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A murder mystery sends Five-0 in search of pirate treasure. Meanwhile, Gabriel Waincroft holds Kono and Adam hostage after their wedding and demands the money they were using to pay off the Yakuza.

Director: Bryan Spicer | Stars: Alex O'Loughlin, Scott Caan, Daniel Dae Kim, Grace Park

Votes: 537

45. The Empire Files (2015– )
Episode: Empire Files with Abby Martin Launches First Show (2015)

Documentary, News, Talk-Show

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Stars: Ben Griffin, Abby Martin, Colin Powell, David Vine

Votes: 17

46. The Macabre Tourist (2015– )
Episode: Servant Girl Annihilator (2015)

Documentary

Documentary about the "Servant Girl Annihilator", a serial killer that terrorized Austin, Texas from 1884 to 1885.

Star: John Benjamin Faust

47. Drunk History (2013–2019)
Episode: Baseball (2019)

TV-MA | 21 min | Comedy, History

Moses Fleetwood Walker faces racism in the 19th-century MLB, the Chicago White Sox throw the World Series, and the Callaghan sisters inspire the film "A League of Their Own."

Director: Derek Waters | Stars: Derek Waters, Katie Nolan, Jon Gabrus, Carl Tart

Votes: 100