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

The 19 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

Project A Part II 1987 ★ 7.1

The Great Mouse Detective 1986 ★ 7.1

Shaka Zulu 1986 ★ 7.2

The Man from Snowy River 1982 ★ 7.0

Heaven's Gate 1980 ★ 6.7

Around the World in 80 Days 1989 ★ 6.8

Passion of Love 1981 ★ 6.7

Walker 1987 ★ 6.4

Oblomov 1980 ★ 6.3

Zorro, The Gay Blade 1981 ★ 6.0

Swann in Love 1984 ★ 5.6

The Bostonians 1984 ★ 5.6