Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "year-1796"

1. Napoleon (2023)

R | 158 min | Action, Adventure, Biography

An epic that details the chequered rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his wife, Josephine.

Director: Ridley Scott | Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Vanessa Kirby, Tahar Rahim, Rupert Everett

Votes: 143,504

2. Dark Shadows (1966–1971)

TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

The rich Collins family of Collinsport, Maine is tormented by strange occurrences.

Stars: Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Alexandra Isles, Nancy Barrett

Votes: 5,449

3. The Brothers Grimm (2005)

PG-13 | 118 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Will and Jake Grimm are traveling con-artists who encounter a genuine fairy-tale curse which requires true courage instead of their usual bogus exorcisms.

Director: Terry Gilliam | Stars: Matt Damon, Heath Ledger, Monica Bellucci, Petr Ratimec

Votes: 126,443 | Gross: $37.92M

4. Hellraiser: Bloodline (1996)

R | 85 min | Horror, Sci-Fi

In the 22nd century, a scientist attempts to right the wrong his ancestor created: the puzzle box that opens the gates of Hell and unleashes Pinhead and his Cenobite legions.

Director: Kevin Yagher | Stars: Bruce Ramsay, Valentina Vargas, Doug Bradley, Charlotte Chatton

Votes: 24,674 | Gross: $16.68M

5. Napoleon (1927)

330 min | Biography, Drama, History

A film about the French general's youth and early military career.

Director: Abel Gance | Stars: Albert Dieudonné, Vladimir Roudenko, Edmond Van Daële, Alexandre Koubitzky

Votes: 8,834

6. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (1997 Video Game)

T | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Richter Belmont has vanished just as Castlevania reemerged from the mists. Meanwhile, Alucard, the bastard son of Dracula, has awakened from his eternal slumber, intent on destroying his evil father once and for all.

Director: Toru Hagihara | Stars: Robert Belgrade, Ramsay Scott, Kimberly Forsythe, Michael Guinn

Votes: 1,824

7. Hälfte des Lebens (1985)

98 min | Biography, Drama, History

A tragic love affair ensues between German poet Friedrich Hölderlin and banker's wife Susette Gontard.

Director: Herrmann Zschoche | Stars: Ulrich Mühe, Jenny Gröllmann, Swetlana Schönfeld, Michael Gwisdek

Votes: 75

8. Man of Destiny (1963 TV Movie)

60 min | Comedy

In this Melbourne-produced TV production of George Bernard Shaw's play, Napoleon is attracted to a lady that he believes to be a spy.

Director: Christopher Muir | Stars: Edward Hepple, David Mitchell, Stewart Weller, Felicity Young

9. Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode: Episode #1.661 (1969)

TV-G | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

1796 time period. We see the events just before Victoria is to be hanged as a witch then Barnabas returns to 1796 to try to save her.

Director: Dan Curtis | Stars: Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Louis Edmonds, Joel Crothers

Votes: 34

10. Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode: Episode #1.662 (1969)

TV-G | 23 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

1796 time period. In 1796 Barnabas meets Ben, Nathan and Victoria. He promises her that he has a plan to save her and Peter.

Director: Dan Curtis | Stars: Jonathan Frid, Thayer David, Joel Crothers, Carolyn Groves

Votes: 33

11. Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode: Episode #1.663 (1969)

TV-G | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

1796 time period. In 1796 Barnabas spares the life of Nathan Forbes in exchange for a confession. He then visits the docks for a snack.

Director: Dan Curtis | Stars: Jonathan Frid, Thayer David, Joel Crothers, Nancy Barrett

Votes: 33

12. Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode: Episode #1.664 (1969)

TV-G | 23 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

1796 time period. Barnabas is shocked to find Crystal's body at Collinwood and is even more shocked to see Angelique. Angelique agrees to save Victoria for a price. Victoria hangs for the second time.

Director: Dan Curtis | Stars: Jonathan Frid, Thayer David, Lara Parker, Roger Davis

Votes: 35

13. Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode: Episode #1.665 (1969)

TV-G | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

1796 time period. Angelique's spell saves Victoria but she vows never to release her hold over Barnabas. Later we see the final fates of Natalie and Nathan.

Director: Dan Curtis | Stars: Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Thayer David, Joel Crothers

Votes: 40

14. Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode: Episode #1.666 (1969)

TV-G | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

1796 time period. Ben surprises Natalie and Nathan and locks Barnabas in his coffin. In 1969 Willie sees the ghost of Josette crying and realizes that Barnabas is in danger.

Director: Dan Curtis | Stars: Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Thayer David, John Karlen

Votes: 42

15. Secret Files of the Inquisition (2006– )
Episode: The End of the Inquisition (2006)

Documentary

In his conquest of Europe Napoleon encounters and abolishes the Inquisition and its ongoing atrocities in France, Spain and northern Italy. But with Napoleon's fall from power the ... See full summary »

Director: David Rabinovitch | Stars: Colm Feore, Patricia Bocanegra, David Calderisi, Juan Carlos

Votes: 10

16. Against the Wind (1978)
Episode: The Seeds of Fire (1978)

60 min | Drama, History, Western

In 1796 Ireland, the Mulvanes are oppressed by British laws and taxes. Daughter Mary seeks to rescue the family's impounded cow with the aid of beau, Michael Connor. Connor is killed. Mary's sentenced to be transported for 7 years.

Director: Simon Wincer | Stars: Mary Larkin, John Allen, Cash Backman, Ernie Bourne

Votes: 22

17. Against the Wind (1978)
Episode: The Wild Geese (1978)

Drama, History, Western

Mary now a convicted criminal, boards the convict ship 'Britania' for the arduous voyage to Sydney. On board she meets Polly, the boss of the female prisoners and Greville, sinister officer of the NSW Corp

Director: Simon Wincer | Stars: Mary Larkin, Warwick Sims, John Allen, Cash Backman

Votes: 14

18. Great Artists with Tim Marlow (2001– )
Episode: Stubbs (2003)

Documentary

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19. Today I Found Out (2013– )
Episode: Is Ring Around the Rosie Really About the Plague? (2021)

13 min | Documentary

A common belief is the the nursery rhyme "Ring Around the Rosie" refers to the Black Death or to be more specific The Great Plague of London in 1665. This idea was popularized just a few ... See full summary »

Star: Simon Whistler

20. Mr. Beat (2011– )
Episode: Cleveland and Detroit Compared (2020)

16 min | Documentary, History

Mr. Beat shares the many, many similarities between Cleveland, Ohio and Detroit. Michigan and the relatively few differences. Most significantly both cities were industrial powerhouses ... See full summary »

Star: Matthew Beat

21. Profspop (2010–2017)
Episode: Valley Forge (2011)

3 min | Documentary, History

Ed and Alan visit valley Forge Pensylvania and clear up some misconceptions.

Stars: Alan Shrimp, Ed Shrimp

22. Great Artists with Tim Marlow (2001– )
Episode: Turner (2001)

23 min | Documentary

The most famous of all British painters, J. M. W. Turner was a visionary and a maverick, whose landscape paintings both astounded and antagonized those that saw them.

Directors: Phil Grabsky, Ali Ray, Mehreen Saigol | Star: Tim Marlow

Votes: 6

23. Catherine the Great (2019)
Episode: Episode #1.4 (2019)

TV-MA | 61 min | Biography, Drama, History

The Turks declare war and Catherine recalls Alexi Orlov to Council. Zubov is used to spy on her. Grigory is ailing from a virus he caught in Crimea. She tries to keep her grandson Alexander... See full summary »

Director: Philip Martin | Stars: Helen Mirren, Jason Clarke, Gina McKee, Raphael Acloque

Votes: 295