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10 Best Movies Like My Uncle Benjamin

If you loved My Uncle Benjamin, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Jeanne du Barry

Jeanne du Barry

2023★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to My Uncle Benjamin for fans of History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The life of Jeanne Bécu, who was born as the illegitimate daughter of an impoverished seamstress in 1743 and went on to rise through the Court of Louis XV to become his last offici...

#2
The Royal Exchange

The Royal Exchange

2017★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to My Uncle Benjamin for fans of History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

After many years of confrontation, the treasures of Spain and France are empty. In 1721, the regent of France draws up an ambitious plan to inaugurate an era of peace and prosperit...

#3
Cyrano de Bergerac

Cyrano de Bergerac

1990★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to My Uncle Benjamin for fans of Comedy & History. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Famed swordsman and poet Cyrano de Bergerac is in love with his cousin Roxane. He has never expressed his love for her as he his large nose undermines his self-confidence. Then he ...

#4
The Princess of Montpensier

The Princess of Montpensier

2010★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to My Uncle Benjamin for fans of History. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Set in the high courts of 16th Century France, where the wars of religion between Catholics and Protestants are raging. Marie de Mézières, a beautiful young aristocrat, is in love ...

#5
Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette

2006★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to My Uncle Benjamin for fans of History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A retelling of the story of France’s iconic but ill-fated queen, Marie Antoinette - from her betrothal and marriage to Louis XVI at fifteen to her reign as queen at nineteen and ul...

#6
Cyrano, My Love

Cyrano, My Love

2018★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to My Uncle Benjamin for fans of Comedy & History. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Paris, France, December 1897. The young playwright Edmond Rostand feels like a failure. Inspiration has abandoned him. Married and father of two children, desperate and penniless, ...

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