25 Best Movies About Life In The 1800s (Including Little Women)

Before her amazing success with Barbie, Greta Gerig delivered one of the best movies set in the 1800s with Little Women. Her adaptation of the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott captured viewers’ hearts with its rich storytelling and beautiful recreation of the 1800s setting. Though it’s one of the most highly regarded period dramas of recent years, it’s not the only one of its kind. The 1800s continue to be an era of fascination for movies to explore. It is always interesting to see how many different genres can operate within this time period as well as how they can tell stories that still strike a chord with audiences in modern society.