Movies that smell like old books: Dark Academia recommendations

Meenakshi Suresh

 Mar 20, 2023

Dead Poets Society - 1989

An unorthodox English teacher gives valuable lessons to his students  Watch it now on Disney+ Hotstar

The Harry Potter Series - 2001- 2011

A hidden world of magic, wizards, and witches set in a picturesque school Watch it now on Prime Video

Black Swan - 2010

A dedicated ballet dancer slips into the insanity of her role  Watch it now on Disney+  Hotstar

Colette - 2018

In Paris, a woman fights for creative ownership as she ghostwrites for a man Watch it now on Prime Video

The Talented Mr Ripley - 1999

A man tries to take on the high life like his luxurious friend Watch it now on Prime Video

Barry Lyndon- 1975

An Irishman climbs his way up society through a wealthy widow Watch it now on Prime Video

Jane Eyre - 2011

A governess falls for the man of the house who is hiding a secret Watch it now on Prime Video

Pride & Prejudice - 2005

An unlikely couple falls in love softly and slowly  Watch it now on Netflix 

Bram Stoker's Dracula - 1992

A vampire residing in Transylvania finds his reincarnated past-life lover through her husband Watch it now on Netflix

Little Women - 2019

A group of young women transition into adulthood  Watch it now on Netflix