8 best period dramas to watch on Netflix 

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Period drama films

Netflix has a stunning content library when it comes to period drama films; whether they have a war or romance narrative, they captivate the audiences with their charm.  

The Highwaymen

This gripping crime thriller film is set in the 1930s and follows two former Texas Rangers on the manhunt for a notorious criminal. It stars Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson.   

Enola Holmes

Starring Millie Bobby Brown as the titular character, this crisp mystery thriller follows the adventures of Sherlock Holmes’ sleuth sister, who seeks her missing mother.   

Sense and Sensibility   

This period romance drama, adapted from Jane Austen’s novel, traces the financial and personal crises of the Dashwood sisters as they grapple with life-changing situations and heartbreak.  

Little Women

This intriguing coming-of-age period film traces the three March sisters as they navigate their lives and decisions through tough times.    

Pride & Prejudice (2005)  

Adapted from Jane Austen’s popular novel, this classic romance drama follows the Bennet family with a focus on morality, marriage and misconceptions. 

Lady J

Set in France before 1789, this period drama with a revenge twist revolves around a young widow Madame de La Pommeraye and her vengeance after a romantic rejection. 

The Forgotten Battle

This riveting war drama film is set against WWII's crucial Battle of the Scheldt and follows the intertwined lives of a pilot, a Nazi soldier, and a Resistance recruit.   

Maharaj

Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan makes an impressive debut with this period drama film that revolves around a reformist Karsandas who reveals a revered leader's immorality.