Best 19th Century Movies & TV Series of the 1980s

The 31 best-rated 19th century movies and TV series of the 1980s on 3eyedraven, ranked by a weighted audience score so the genuinely great rises above one-off perfect ratings. Every title has cast, ratings, trailers and where to watch.

The Elephant Man 1980 ★ 8.0
Lonesome Dove 1989 ★ 7.9
Fitzcarraldo 1982 ★ 7.6
Glory 1989 ★ 7.5
Project A 1983 ★ 7.2
Pelle the Conqueror 1987 ★ 7.3
The Secret Garden 1987 ★ 7.7
The Great Mouse Detective 1986 ★ 7.1
Project A - Part II 1987 ★ 7.1
Shaka Zulu 1986 ★ 7.2
Ruthless Romance 1984 ★ 7.2
The Man from Snowy River 1982 ★ 7.0
Without a Clue 1988 ★ 6.7
Heaven's Gate 1980 ★ 6.7
The Flight of the Eagle 1982 ★ 7.0
The Man From Snowy River II 1988 ★ 6.8
Around the World in 80 Days 1989 ★ 6.8
Say a Word for the Poor Hussar 1980 ★ 6.8
The Blue and the Gray 1982 ★ 6.7
Passion of Love 1981 ★ 6.7
Dreamchild 1985 ★ 6.6
Walker 1987 ★ 6.4
Oblomov 1980 ★ 6.3
The Doctor and the Devils 1985 ★ 6.2