Historical drama

Light and Shadows: Jean Dujardin Stars in a Historical Drama

On March 18, 2026, in theaters, Xavier Giannoli presents Les Rayons et les ombres, a historical drama starring Jean Dujardin that explores the lives of Jean and Corinne Luchaire during World War II.

What’s Left of Us: Cherien Dabis’ Palestinian-Inspired Portrait

What Remains of Us, a historical drama directed by Cherien Dabis starring Saleh Bakri and Adam Bakri, traces the story of three generations of a Palestinian family from 1948 to the present day.

Orphan: László Nemes explores post-1956 Hungary

Orphan, a historical drama by László Nemes starring Bojtorján Barabás and Grégory Gadebois, follows a teenage boy whose world is turned upside down when a man claiming to be his father enters his life.

Jean Valjean: The somber yet luminous drama starring Grégory Gadebois is now available on VOD

Jean Valjean, a drama by Éric Besnard starring Grégory Gadebois, delves into the origins of the legendary hero from Les Misérables. Available for Digital Video On Demand (VOD) purchase on March 19 and for rental starting April 8, 2026.

The Stranger: François Ozon's film now available on VOD

François Ozon's L’Étranger, starring Benjamin Voisin, Rebecca Marder, and Pierre Lottin, will be available for purchase on VOD starting March 1st, followed by rental from March 11th, 2026.

Lost Illusions, Giannoli's historical drama now streaming on Netflix

Lost Illusions by Xavier Giannoli, starring Benjamin Voisin and based on Balzac, will be available on Netflix starting March 18, 2026. A critically acclaimed historical drama that has won César Awards.

The Enragé: Bercot brings Sorj Chalandon's work to the screen

Emmanuelle Bercot is directing her adaptation of Sorj Chalandon’s L’Enragé, starring Marion Cotillard and Benoît Magimel. The historical drama, currently in production, is set against the backdrop of the notorious Belle-Île penal colony.

The Lady's Island: a historical drama starring Salomé Dewaels

In 1542, Marguerite de la Rocque is left stranded on an island after her voyage to Canada. Micha Wald directs a historical drama featuring Salomé Dewaels, set to hit theaters on March 25, 2026.

Gangs of New York: A Masterful Scorsese Epic Now Streaming on Prime Video

Gangs of New York, the historical drama by Martin Scorsese featuring Leonardo DiCaprio and Daniel Day-Lewis, will be available on Prime Video from February 3, 2026.

The Swedish Connection: A Historical Drama Now Streaming on Netflix

The Swedish Connection, a Swedish historical drama starring Henrik Dorsin, hits Netflix on February 19, 2026. Based on a true story set during World War II.

Colors of the Fire: Clovis Cornillac’s adaptation of Pierre Lemaitre now streaming on Netflix

Colors of the Fire — an adaptation of Pierre Lemaitre directed by Clovis Cornillac, starring Léa Drucker and Benoît Poelvoorde — is set to premiere on Netflix on February 25, 2026.

King & Conqueror, a historical series now streaming on Canal+

Historical series created by Michael Robert Johnson, King & Conqueror tells the gripping story of the Battle for the English throne in 1066. It will be available on Canal+ starting February 12, 2026.

The Unknown of the Grande Arche: Stéphane Demoustier's Historical Drama Coming Soon to VOD

The Unknown of the Grande Arche, a historical drama by Stéphane Demoustier starring Claes Bang and Xavier Dolan, will be available for purchase via VOD starting March 5, 2026, and for rental beginning March 17, 2026.

The Duchess, a historical drama starring Keira Knightley, now streaming on HBO Max

The Duchess, a historical biopic starring Keira Knightley and Ralph Fiennes, will be coming to HBO Max on February 14, 2026.

Nuremberg: Russell Crowe and Rami Malek confront the darkest chapters of history

Nuremberg, a historical drama by James Vanderbilt starring Rami Malek, Russell Crowe, and Michael Shannon, will be released in theaters on January 28, 2026, to mark the 80th anniversary of the trial.

The Last Duel, a historical drama by Ridley Scott starring Matt Damon and Adam Driver, airs on M6.

Ridley Scott’s The Last Duel, starring Matt Damon, Adam Driver, and Jodie Comer, airs on M6 on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 9:10 PM. A gripping courtroom drama set in 1386.

The Sound of Memories, a historical drama starring Mescal and O’Connor

Oliver Hermanus's The Sound of Memories, starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor, premiered in competition at Cannes 2025 and hits theaters on February 25, 2026.

Hamnet: Chloé Zhao’s Historical Drama Starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley

Historical drama directed by Chloé Zhao, Hamnet explores the personal story of Agnes and William Shakespeare. Based on Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, the film is set to hit theaters on January 21, 2026.

One Hundred Years of Solitude on Netflix: Part 2 Expected in 2026

After the first part aired in late 2024, the adaptation of One Hundred Years of Solitude is making its way back to Netflix in 2026 with a second installment focused on the fate of Macondo.

The Bojarski Case: a Historical Drama starring Reda Kateb at the Movies

Historical drama by Jean-Paul Salomé, L’Affaire Bojarski chronicles the double life of a pursued forger, starring Reda Kateb, hitting theaters on January 14, 2026.