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1. The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949)

Approved | 68 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

An animated adaptation of "The Wind in the Willows" followed by an adaptation of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow".

Directors: James Algar, Clyde Geronimi, Jack Kinney | Stars: Bing Crosby, Basil Rathbone, Eric Blore, John McLeish

Votes: 17,897

2. The French Revolution (1989)

335 min | Drama, History, Thriller

A chronicle of the French Revolution from the calling of the Etats General in 1789 until the end of the Jacobin Terror in 1794.

Directors: Robert Enrico, Richard T. Heffron | Stars: Klaus Maria Brandauer, Jane Seymour, François Cluzet, Jean-François Balmer

Votes: 1,848

3. La Marseillaise (1938)

Not Rated | 130 min | Drama, History, Music

A news-reel like movie about early part of the French Revolution, shown from the eyes of individual people, citizens of Marseille, counts in German exile and, of course the king Louis XVI, ... See full summary »

Director: Jean Renoir | Stars: Pierre Renoir, Lise Delamare, Louis Jouvet, Léon Larive

Votes: 1,393

4. Anno 1790 (2011)

60 min | Crime, Drama, History

In 1790 Johan Gustav Dåådh joins the Stockholm police, in an attempt to change, or at least improve, the system from within. He is a modern thinker in an old hierarchy. Torn between alliances, he solves crimes among rich and poor.

Stars: Peter Eggers, Joel Spira, Linda Zilliacus, Johan H:son Kjellgren

Votes: 715

5. Dark Shadows (1991)
Episode: Episode #1.10 (1991)

TV-14 | 46 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

The Collins Family mourns the apparent death of Barnabas as they move into the new Collinwood mansion. Meanwhile, Peter enlists Natalie's help to help Victoria prove her innocence. That ... See full summary »

Director: Rob Bowman | Stars: Ben Cross, Lysette Anthony, Barbara Blackburn, Jim Fyfe

Votes: 51

6. Dark Shadows (1991)
Episode: Episode #1.12 (1991)

TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Barnabas' vampirism is discovered when he lures his mother, Naomi, to the old house to reveal himself. Unfortunately, Abigail also arrives at the old house where Barnabas kills her. Daniel ... See full summary »

Director: Mark Sobel | Stars: Ben Cross, Lysette Anthony, Barbara Blackburn, Jim Fyfe

Votes: 57

7. Dark Shadows (1991)
Episode: Episode #1.7 (1991)

TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Having been transported to the year 1790, Victoria meets the residents of Collinwood each of whom strongly resemble the present day characters of Collinwood. Victoria becomes the tutor for ... See full summary »

Director: Paul Lynch | Stars: Ben Cross, Lysette Anthony, Barbara Blackburn, Jim Fyfe

Votes: 76

8. Dark Shadows (1991)
Episode: Episode #1.9 (1991)

TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Victoria is jailed for witchcraft. Angelique uses black magic to resurrect Jeremiah as a zombie under her control to kill Josette. A witch's curse changes the course of the Collins family for the next 200 years.

Director: Rob Bowman | Stars: Ben Cross, Lysette Anthony, Barbara Blackburn, Jim Fyfe

Votes: 75

9. Relic Hunter (1999–2002)
Episode: Treasure Island (2001)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Sydney's on the hunt for a Pirate's booty, ...but will a traitor force her to walk the plank?

Director: John Bell | Stars: Tia Carrere, Christien Anholt, Tanja Reichert, Tara Spencer-Nairn

Votes: 89

10. American Experience (1987– )
Episode: Alexander Hamilton (2007)

TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, History

From his humble beginnings as an immigrant, to his infamous death, the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton is explored.

Director: Muffie Meyer | Stars: Colm Feore, Mary Bacon, Samuel Barnett, Gerry Bamman

Votes: 109

11. Poldark (1975–1977)
Episode: Episode #1.10 (1975)

TV-MA | 52 min | Drama, History, Romance

Francis' failed suicide attempt leaves him in deep melancholia and the Warleggan's parade of suborned witnesses darkens Ross' prospects for acquittal.

Director: Kenneth Ives | Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Richard Morant, Clive Francis

Votes: 34

12. Poldark (1975–1977)
Episode: Episode #1.11 (1975)

TV-MA | 51 min | Drama, History, Romance

Ross rehires Jud, reestablishes his friendship with Francis, and becomes involved with smugglers in the hope of raising money to exploit a new copper vein.

Director: Kenneth Ives | Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Jill Townsend, Clive Francis

Votes: 33

13. Poldark (1975–1977)
Episode: Episode #1.12 (1975)

TV-MA | 49 min | Drama, History, Romance

Warleggan's minions apparently beat Jud to death in revenge for his changing his testimony and Francis and Ross plan to open Wheal grace using Warleggan money.

Director: Kenneth Ives | Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Forbes Collins, Mary Wimbush

Votes: 34

14. Poldark (1975–1977)
Episode: Episode #1.9 (1975)

TV-MA | 52 min | Drama, History, Romance

After Ross is released on bail on charges of looting a wrecked ship, the Warleggans stubborn witnesses in order to have him legally executed.

Director: Kenneth Ives | Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Tim Barlow, John White

Votes: 34

15. Revealed (2002– )
Episode: The Captain Bligh Conspiracy (2007)

Documentary

William Bligh was an expert navigator and an unusually humane ship's captain for his time. He received a hero's welcome on returning to Britain in 1790, after bringing his loyal crew back ... See full summary »

Director: Isabel Tang | Stars: Mark Arundel, Glynn Christian, Kevin Howarth, Gavin Kennedy

16. Great Artists with Tim Marlow (2001– )
Episode: Turner (2001)

23 min | Documentary

The most famous of all British painters, J. M. W. Turner was a visionary and a maverick, whose landscape paintings both astounded and antagonized those that saw them.

Directors: Phil Grabsky, Ali Ray, Mehreen Saigol | Star: Tim Marlow

Votes: 6

17. Secrets of the Dead (2000– )
Episode: Secrets of Spanish Florida (2017)

TV-PG | 115 min | Documentary, History, War

Long before the British invasion of America the Spanish had begun to settle in Florida. The land would become a multiracial community and its little known but colorful history would change the course of European and American history.

Director: Tony Haines | Stars: Jimmy Smits, Javier Cancio-Donlebun Ballve, Don Alvaro Armada Barcaiztegui, Robert Blount

Votes: 39

18. American Entrepreneurial Genius (2016)
Episode: 1790 - 1825 (2016)

History

Program 2 tells the story of the first great wave of American entrepreneurship and invention from 1790 to 1825.