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A Harlot's ProgressA Harlot's Progress
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Unrated - 2006 Philip Martin Brown, John Castle, Toby Jones, Nicholas Rowe, Sophie Thompson 1731 England
A Dance to the Music of TimeA Dance to the Music of Time
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Unrated - 1997 Simon Russell Beale, Jonathan Cake, Nicholas Jones, James Purefoy, Paul Rhys 1920s to the '60s England
A Little PrincessA Little Princess
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The best version of A Little Princess! Very close to the book; charming in every way shape and form. Based on the book by Frances Hodgeson Brunett. Unrated - 1987 Nigel Havers, Maureen Lipman, Amelia Shankley, David Yelland
Masterpiece Theatre: Room With a ViewMasterpiece Theatre: Room With a View
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Terrible remake! Based on the novel by E.M. Forester Unrated - 2007 Elizabeth McGovern, Timothy Spall, Sophie Thompson, Elaine Cassidy, Laurence Fox between 1912 and 1922
A Room With a View (Two-Disc Special Edition)A Room With a View (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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This is one of the most beautiful movies you will ever see. Rated R (nude men taking a bath and then running around) - 1985 Maggie Smith, Helena Bonham Carter, Daniel Day-Lewis, Julian Sands, Judi Dench
The Affair of the NecklaceThe Affair of the Necklace
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Rated R - 2001 Hilary Swank, Simon Baker, Jonathan Pryce, Adrien Brody, Brian Cox, Christopher Walken late-18th-century France
AmadeusAmadeus
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A hilarious movie! Tom Hulce's laugh is indescribable! Rated PG - 1984 F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, Elizabeth Berridge, Roy Dotrice, Simon Callow 1700s Vienna
Amazing GraceAmazing Grace
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A beautiful film about a man who tried to make slavery illegal in England. Ioan Gruffudd is perfect in his role as William Wilberforce. Rated PG - 2007 Ioan Gruffudd, Romola Garai, Benedict Cumberbatch, Albert Finney, Michael Gambon 1797-1789, 1807 England Biographical story of William Wilberforce
An Ideal HusbandAn Ideal Husband
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Very witty movie with a very engaging plot. Based on the play by Oscar Wilde Rating PG-13 - 1999 Cate Blanchett, Minnie Driver, Lindsay Duncan, Julianne Moore, Jeremy Northam, Rupert Everett 1895 England
AristocratsAristocrats
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This is simply gorgeous to look at and is very engaging. Based on the biography by Stella Tillyard Unrated - 1999 Serena Gordon, Anne-Marie Duff, Jodhi May, Ben Daniels, Julian Fellowes 18th-century England and Ireland *beware content*
As You Like ItAs You Like It
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Beautiful rendition of the play by Kenneth Branagh. Based on the play by Shakespeare. Rating PG - 2007 Brian Blessed, Richard Briers, Kevin Kline, Bryce Dallas Howard, David Oyelowo, Alfred Molina, Romola Garai 19th century Japan
Atonement (Widescreen Edition)Atonement (Widescreen Edition)
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Based on the novel by Ian McEwan Rated R - 2007 Keira Knightley, James Mcavoy, Saoirse Ronan, Brenda Blethyn, Harriet Walter, Romola Garai pre-WWII England
Ballet ShoesBallet Shoes
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Cute! Very like the book. Based on the novel by Noel Streatfield Rated PG - 2008 Emma Watson, Emilia Fox, Eileen Atkins, Peter Bowles, Richard Griffiths, Gemma Jones, Victoria Wood, Lucy Boynton, Yasmin Paige 1930's London
Beau Brummell - This Charming ManBeau Brummell - This Charming Man
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Unrated - 2007 James Purefoy, Hugh Bonneville, Matthew Rhys, Jonathan Aris
Becoming JaneBecoming Jane
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Eh. James McAvoy is stunning! Rated PG - 2007 Anne Hathaway, James McAvoy, Joe Anderson, Julie Walters, James Cromwell, Laurence Fox 1795 England
Being JuliaBeing Julia
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Rated R - 2004 Annette Bening, Michael Gambon, Maury Chaykin, Jeremy Irons, Leigh Lawson 1938 London
Berkeley SquareBerkeley Square
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I really liked this story. Shame it only lasted a few episodes. They really should have found a way to wrap it up somehow. So many loose ends! Unrated - 1998 Clare Wilkie, Victoria Smurfit, Tabitha Wady, Kate Williams, Jason O'Mara 1902 England
Bleak HouseBleak House
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Enthralling to its core. A must see! Based on the novel by Charles Dickens Unrated - 2005 Gillian Anderson, Alun Armstrong, Charlie Brooks, Patrick Kennedy, Carey Mulligan, Anna Maxwell Martin
Body and SoulBody and Soul
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Based on a novel by Marcelle Bernstein Unrated - 1993 Kristin Scott Thomas, Amanda Redman, Anthony Valentine, Dorothy Tutin, Sandra Voe *beware content*
The Boy in the Striped PajamasThe Boy in the Striped Pajamas
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This movie is very, very good, but the ending is incredibly sad. DO NOT WATCH WITHOUT TISSUES IN HAND. Rated PG-13 - 2008 Sheila Hancock, David Thewlis, David Hayman, Jim Norton, Vera Farmiga WWII Germany
Brideshead RevisitedBrideshead Revisited
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Eh. Matthew Goode's hot, but every now and then you would forget cause his character is so...eh-ing. Based on the novel by Evelyn Waugh Rated PG-13 - 2008 Matthew Goode, Ben Whishaw, Hayley Atwell, Emma Thompson, Michael Gambon WWI-WWII
Brideshead Revisited (25th Anniversary Collector's Edition)Brideshead Revisited (25th Anniversary Collector's Edition)
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Unrated - 1982 Jeremy Irons, Anthony Andrews, Diana Quick, Jane Asher, Simon Jones
Bright Young ThingsBright Young Things
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Based on a novel by Evelyn Waugh Rated R - 2003 Stephen Campbell Moore, Emily Mortimer, Fenella Woolgar, James McAvoy, Michael Sheen, Stockard Channing, Sir John Mills, Julia McKenzie, Peter O'Toole, Simon Callow, Dan Aykroyd, Angela Thorne, Imelda Staunton, Richard E. Grant, Jim Broadbent, Dan Aykroyd, David Tennant 1930s England
The Brothers GrimmThe Brothers Grimm
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Rated PG-13 - 2005 Matt Damon, Heath Ledger, Monica Bellucci, Peter Stormare, Mackenzie Crook 19th-century French-occupied Germany
ByronByron
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Unrated - 2005 Jonny Lee Miller, Natasha Little, Vanessa Redgrave, early 19th Century *Beware Content*
Masterpiece Theatre: Carrie's WarMasterpiece Theatre: Carrie's War
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Absolutely adorable! A great movie for the family. Based on the novel by Nina Bawden Unrated - 2004 Alun Armstrong, Lesley Sharp, Pauline Quirke, Geraldine McEwan, and Keeley Fawcett WWII England
CasanovaCasanova
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Rated R - 2005 Heath Ledger, Sienna Miller, Jeremy Irons, Oliver Platt, Lena Olin 18th century Europe
Casanova (Masterpiece Theater)Casanova (Masterpiece Theater)
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Unrated - 2005 David Tennant, David Foxxe, Peter O'Toole, Rose Byrne, Laura Fraser, Rupert Penry-Jones 18th century Europe *Beware Content*
The Children of Huang ShiThe Children of Huang Shi
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Ok. JRM seems weird in the main role at some parts. It has a sad ending, so beware. Rated R - 2008 Chow Yun-Fat, Jin Shuyuan, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Michelle Yeoh, Radha Mitchell 1937 China - England
City of ViceCity of Vice
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Unrated - 2007 Ian McDiarmid, Iain Glen, Francis Magee, Juliet Aubrey, Nigel Harman mid 1700s England
ClarissaClarissa
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Based on the novel by Samuel Richardson Unrated - 1991 Sean Bean, Saskia Wickham, Jonathan Phillips, Lynsey Baxter, Jeffrey Wickham, Hermione Norris, and Sean Pertwee 18th-century
Copying BeethovenCopying Beethoven
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Rated PG-13 - 2006 Diane Kruger, Ralph Riach, Matyelok Gibbs, Ed Harris, Bill Stewart Late 19th century
The Count of Monte CristoThe Count of Monte Cristo
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I haven't read the book, but I really enjoyed this movie! Based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas Rated PG-13 - 2002 James Caviezel, Guy Pearce, Richard Harris, James Frain, Dagmara Dominczyk Early 18th century France
Crusoe: The Complete SeriesCrusoe: The Complete Series
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TV Series that aired on NBC Fall and Winter 2008. I really liked this series, and Philip Winchester is lovely. NOT like the book. Unrated - 2008 Philip Winchester, Emma Barnett, Sean Bean, Barbara Bielecka, Tongai Arnold Chirisa, Sam Neil
Cyrano de BergeracCyrano de Bergerac
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Kevin Kline is amazing! The sets, the costumes, the acting, everything that makes it hard to believe that this is a play rather than a movie. Excellent! Unrated - 2008 Kevin Kline, Jennifer Garner, Daniel Sunjata, Chris Sarandon