List of the latest costume drama movies in 2025 and the best costume drama movies of 2024 & the 2010's. Top costume drama movies to watch on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Disney+ & other Streaming services, out on DVD/Blu-ray or in cinema's right now.
New costume drama movies in 2025 in Cinema & on VOD
Top movies up for release in 2025 in cinema and on VOD-
The Count of Monte Cristo
DIRECTOR: Alexandre de La Patellière, Matthieu Delaporte
CAST: Pierre Niney, Bastien Bouillon & Anaïs Demoustier
Based on the classic novel by Alexandre Dumas, the 19th-century adventure comes to life once more. Having been falsely accused and imprisoned, Edmond Dantès makes his daring escape from an island to assume his old title as the Count of Monte Cristo. Upon his return, he seeks to enact the revenge he had been denied for years. This historical French drama comes from the directing and screenwriting duo Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière. The cast includes Pierre Niney (Just Like Brothers), Bastien Bouillon (The Night of the 12th), Anaïs Demoustier (Alice and the Mayor), Anamaria Vartolomei (How to Be a Good Wife), and Laurent Lafitte (The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir). All Release dates
Best costume drama movies on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+ or DVD in 2025
2024, 2023, 2021, 2020 and the 2010's best rated costume drama movies out on DVD, Bluray or streaming on VOD (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+ & More).-
Firebrand
DIRECTOR: Karim Aïnouz
CAST: Alicia Vikander, Jude Law & Simon Russell Beale
King Henry VIII’s latest wife, Katherine Parr, has reluctantly agreed to her new status as the sixth wife to the King of England. But she’s also aware of the history that Henry has had with his wives, where they are quickly disposed of if they fail to birth an heir. With the threat of murder if she fails to meet the needs of the king, Henry's courtiers conspire to make the king suspicious if his new wife is really as loyal as she has said. This historical costume drama comes from director Karim Aïnouz and stars Alicia Vikander, Jude Law, Eddie Marsan, and Erin Doherty. All Release dates -
The Worst Man in London
DIRECTOR: Rodrigo Areias
CAST: Albano Jerónimo, Edward Ashley & Victoria Guerra
Charles Augustus Howell was a lot of things to John Ruskin. He was a secretary, agent and model, working as the latter for the works of Dante Gabriel Rossetti. He was also an exhumer of Lizzie Siddal. But there’s far more to him than what others realize. Charles was also an expert in blackmail and forgery when it came to works of art. Based on a true story, this historical crime drama comes from director Rodrigo Areias (Arte da Memória, Vencidos da Vida) and screenwriter Eduardo Brito (A Sibila), with a cast that includes Albano Jerónimo, Edward Ashley, Victoria Guerra, and Edgar Morais. All Release dates -
Chevalier
DIRECTOR: Stephen Williams
CAST: Kelvin Harrison Jr., Samara Weaving & Lucy Boynton
Joseph Bologne, aka Chevalier de Saint-Georges, lived a tough life as the son of an African slave and a French plantation owner. Though he faced much persecution, he rose above the ranks to infiltrate his way into high society by mastering the arts of music and fencing. He was on his way to becoming one of the most notable composers in French society until a romantic affair turned his world upside down. Based on a true story, this stirring drama comes from the director Stephen Williams (Milgaard) and screenwriter Stefani Robinson (What We Do in the Shadows), with a cast that includes Kelvin Harrison Jr., Samara Weaving, Lucy Boynton, Marton Csokas, Alex Fitzalan, and Minnie Driver. All Release dates -
Corsage
DIRECTOR: Marie Kreutzer
CAST: Vicky Krieps, Colin Morgan & Finnegan Oldfield
The beloved and iconic Empress Elizabeth of Austria is about to turn 40 years old during the Christmas of 1877. With her beauty fading, she is made aware that she will now be entering the age of becoming an older woman. Getting older may be easier for some women but not for an Empress whose entire image is being seen by the public as a standard of beauty. Can she still be seen as such when entering her 40s? Written and directed by Marie Kreutzer, this period drama stars Vicky Krieps, Florian Teichtmeister, Katharina Lorenz, Jeanne Werner, Alma Hasun, Manuel Rubey, Finnegan Oldfield, and Colin Morgan. Watch the trailer of Corsage
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The Story of My Wife
DIRECTOR: Ildikó Enyedi
CAST: Léa Seydoux, Gijs Naber & Louis Garrel
Jacob Störr is a sea captain who takes on a daring bet. While in a café, he bets that he’ll marry the first woman who walks through the door. That woman happens to be Lizzy and Jacob commits himself to wooing the woman into being his bride. But how far can their love go, especially for one that was instigated on a bet? Based on the 1942 novel of the same title by Milán Füst, this romantic drama stars Léa Seydoux, Gijs Naber, Louis Garrel, Sergio Rubini, and Jasmine Trinca. All Release dates -
Persuasion
DIRECTOR: Carrie Cracknell
CAST: Dakota Johnson, Henry Golding & Cosmo Jarvis
Based on the novel of the same title by Jane Austen, romance returns when an unmarried woman meets her former lover who has returned from battle. She is soon reminded of why they broke up and tries to view how much things have changed for both themselves and the world around them. Directed by accomplished stage-actor Carrie Cracknell, this period drama with romance stars Dakota Johnson, Henry Golding, Cosmo Jarvis, Suki Waterhouse, and Richard E. Grant. Watch the trailer of Persuasion
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Downton Abbey: A New Era
DIRECTOR: Simon Curtis
CAST: Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery & Robert James-Collier
The period drama continues to unfold in this sequel to both the TV series and movie. The elite Crawley family finds themselves facing a new era with new challenges as their luxury estate. Weddings will be had, the drama will unfold, and history will be made as the story of the Crawleys and their help continue. Series creator Julian Fellowes returns to write the screenplay once more with an ensemble cast that includes Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, and Phyllis Logan. Watch the trailer of Downton Abbey: A New Era
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Cyrano
DIRECTOR: Joe Wright
CAST: Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett & Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Christian wants to confess his love to Roxanne but is finding such a leap hard to take. Christian is a deeply shy and self-conscious person who can’t quite bring himself to pitching woo. He seeks some help from Cyrano de Bergerac, a writer who is skilled enough to compose some mesmerizing love letters. But how long can Christian rely on mere words to form a relationship? Based on the 1897 Edmond Rostand's play Cyrano de Bergerac, this period-piece musical drama comes from director Joe Wright (The Darkest Hour) and stars Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Bashir Salahuddin, and Ben Mendelsohn. Watch the trailer of Cyrano
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The World to Come
DIRECTOR: Mona Fastvold
CAST: Vanessa Kirby, Katherine Waterston & Casey Affleck
The 19th century was a cruel and isolated time for those living on the American East Coast. Residing on this frontier are two neighbors who are finding life hard to cope with. They face as many physical challenges as they do psychological ones as everything from the harsh weather to the crippling loneliness wear these people down. Mona Fastvold directs this historical drama of bittersweet frontier life which stars Katherine Waterston, Vanessa Kirby, and Karina Zian. Watch the trailer of The World to Come
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Emma
DIRECTOR: Autumn de Wilde
CAST: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn & Bill Nighy
Based on the classic Jane Austen novel, the film follows the matchmaking antics of the wealthy and witty Emma Woodhouse (Anya Taylor-Joy). Taking place in England during the Georgian and Regency eras, can’t help but muddle in the affairs of her friends and family. She feels a constant need to pair people who she feels would go well together. Of course, these goals don’t always go according to plan in this comedic period-piece costume drama. Watch the trailer of Emma
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Little Women
DIRECTOR: Greta Gerwig
CAST: Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson & Florence Pugh
Writer and director Greta Gerwig takes on the heartwarming classic novel by Louisa May Alcott. Set during and after the American Civil War, the four daughters of the March household try to keep themselves occupied and cozy during tough times. As they grow older, the four women find the world is more tough and cruel than they thought in their youth. The all-star cast includes Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Laura Dern, Timothée Chalamet, and Meryl Streep. Watch the trailer of Little Women
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All Is True
DIRECTOR: Kenneth Branagh
CAST: Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench & Ian McKellen
A biopic focussing on the final years of the great British playwright William Shakespeare. Directed by Kenneth Branagh, who plays Shakespeare himself. Watch the trailer of All Is True
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Downton Abbey
DIRECTOR: Michael Engler
CAST: Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Tuppence Middleton
It's finally here, the hotly anticipated feature film based on the beloved period drama series. More information soon! Watch the trailer of Downton Abbey
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The Favourite
DIRECTOR: Yorgos Lanthimos
CAST: Joe Alwyn, Emma Stone, Olivia Colman
Queen Anne and her adviser/confidante Duchess Sarah Churchill are very close. When the Duchess' cousin arrives, (sexual) tensions between the three of them rise. Directed by Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos ('The Lobster', 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer'). Watch the trailer of The Favourite
RATING: 92/100
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My Cousin Rachel
DIRECTOR: Roger Michell
CAST: Rachel Weisz Sam Claflin Iain Glen
Based on Daphne du Mauriers' eponymous novel, this Victorian romantic drama tells the beguiling story of a young nobleman (Sam Claflin) who falls in love with the woman (Rachel Weisz) who supposedly poisoned his cousin. An atmospheric, thriller-ish romance which evolves around a torturing question: did she do it, or did she not? Watch the trailer of My Cousin Rachel
RATING: 76/100
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The Invisible Woman
DIRECTOR: Ralph Fiennes
CAST: Ralph Fiennes Felicity Jones Kristin Scott Thomas
The story explores the classic era of literature and a delicate part of famous novelist Charles Dickens, who at the height of his career falls in love with a fairly... Watch the trailer of The Invisible Woman
RATING: 61/100
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Miss Julie
DIRECTOR: Liv Ullmann
CAST: Jessica Chastain, Colin Farrell Samantha Morton
The story depicts the course of events following a mid summer night when a valet is encouraged by his lord's unsettled daughter who is an Anglo-Irish aristocrat, to... Watch the trailer of Miss Julie
RATING: 56/100
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A Little Chaos
DIRECTOR: Alan Rickman
CAST: Kate Winslet Alan Rickman Stanley Tucci
The story is set in the lavishing times of English royals as two talented landscape artists fall in deep love with each other while working on an assignment at king Louis... Watch the trailer of A Little Chaos
RATING: 65/100
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Madame Bovary
DIRECTOR: Sophie Barthes
CAST: Ezra Miller Mia Wasikowska Paul Giamatti
A woman has concealed her ionate dreams and urges after being in a bland marriage and restricted to a small town lifestyle, but now she decides to pursue her ion... Watch the trailer of Madame Bovary
RATING: 57/100
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Jane Eyre
DIRECTOR: Cary Joji Fukunaga
CAST: Mia Wasikowska Michael Fassbender Jamie Bell
A timid looking governess melts the heart of her employer and discovers that he has so many unexpected secrets concealed from the whole world. Watch the trailer of Jane Eyre
RATING: 74/100
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Belle
DIRECTOR: Amma Asante
CAST: Gugu Mbatha-Raw Matthew Goode Emily Watson
The story is set in the classic era of 18th century where a girl who is an inter-racial daughter of the iral of Royal Navy is brought up by her great-uncle, an... Watch the trailer of Belle
RATING: 74/100
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Victoria and Abdul
DIRECTOR: Stephen Frears
CAST: Michael Gambon Olivia Williams Judi Dench
Stephen Frears knows how to direct a proper period drama. His terrific version of Dangerous Liaisons is probably one of the finest of the last couple of decades. His film is true story film about the surprising friendship between Queen Victoria and a clerk from India. Watch the trailer of Victoria and Abdul
RATING: 83/100
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Firebrand
DIRECTOR: Karim Aïnouz
CAST: Alicia Vikander, Jude Law & Simon Russell Beale
Based on the 2013 novel Queen's Gambit by Elizabeth Fremantle, Firebrand follows the political career of Catherine Parr, the sixth and final wife of King Henry VIII. Her life was a tough one as she dealt with the ego of such a king and the politics that came with it. This historical drama marks the English-language directorial debut for Karim Aïnouz (The Invisible Life of Eurídice Gusmão) and stars the talents of Alicia Vikander, Jude Law, Sam Riley, Eddie Marsan, Simon Russell Beale, and Erin Doherty. All Release dates -
Portrait of a Lady on Fire
DIRECTOR: Céline Sciamma
CAST: Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel & Luàna Bajrami
Portrait of a Lady, or Fire or Portrait de la jeune fille en feu, is a 2019 French historical drama film written and directed by Celine Sciamma. It stars Noemie Merlant... Watch the trailer of Portrait of a Lady on Fire
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Sunset
DIRECTOR: László Nemes
CAST: Susanne Wuest, Vlad Ivanov, Levente Molnár, Björn Freiberg
Budapest,1913. A young, orphaned women moves to the city to unravel her family's dark secrets. Watch the trailer of Sunset
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