10 Movies & Shows Like Becket (1964)

Description: A philosophical exploration of faith, mortality, and existential dread, set against the backdrop of the medieval plague and featuring a knight's symbolic chess game with Death.

Fact: The iconic chess scene has been referenced and parodied countless times in popular culture. The film was a major influence on later existential cinema.

Description: A historical drama filled with political intrigue, familial conflict, and sharp dialogue, set in a medieval court where power struggles dominate the narrative.

Fact: The film features an intense verbal duel between Peter O'Toole and Katharine Hepburn, who won an Oscar for her role. It was adapted from a Broadway play of the same name.

Description: A deeply spiritual and visually stunning film about faith, colonialism, and moral dilemmas, set in 18th-century South America with Jesuit missionaries at its center.

Fact: The film's soundtrack, composed by Ennio Morricone, is considered one of the greatest in cinema history. It won the Palme d'Or at Cannes.

Description: A medieval mystery that blends intellectual inquiry with religious and political tensions, set in a monastery where secrets and power plays unfold.

Fact: The film is based on Umberto Eco's bestselling novel. It was shot in an actual medieval abbey in Germany to maintain authenticity.

Description: An epic historical drama that follows the life of a monarch caught in the tides of political upheaval, showcasing lavish period detail and themes of power and identity.

Fact: It was the first Western film granted permission to shoot in Beijing's Forbidden City. It won nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Description: A historical drama that delves into the psychological and political turmoil of a monarch's decline, blending sharp wit with poignant human drama.

Fact: The film was adapted from Alan Bennett's stage play 'The Madness of George III.' Nigel Hawthorne reprised his stage role for the film.

Description: A gripping portrayal of a young queen navigating court intrigue, religious conflict, and personal transformation, filled with opulent visuals and political tension.

Fact: Cate Blanchett's performance earned her first Oscar nomination. The film's costume design was highly praised for its historical accuracy and grandeur.

Description: A dramatic retelling of royal ambition, betrayal, and rivalry within the Tudor court, focusing on the personal and political machinations of its characters.

Fact: The film is based on Philippa Gregory's novel, which fictionalizes the lives of Anne and Mary Boleyn. It was shot in various historic English locations.

Description: A lavish historical drama centered on the reign of a powerful monarch, filled with political scheming, romantic entanglements, and courtly drama.

Fact: The series was known for its modernized take on historical events, blending fact with creative liberties. It helped popularize historical dramas on television.

Description: A series of Shakespearean history plays adapted for television, exploring themes of power, succession, and betrayal in medieval England with rich performances and production values.

Fact: The series features an all-star British cast, including Tom Hiddleston and Benedict Cumberbatch. It covers the Henriad tetralogy of Shakespeare's plays.