Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 10, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Richard II

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

🏆

Expert Review & Ratings

See our full critical analysis and audience score for Richard II.

View Review →
Advertisement
#1
Fanny Lye Deliver'd

Fanny Lye Deliver'd

2019★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Richard II for fans of Drama & History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

On an isolated English farm in 1657, Fanny lives a quiet life with her oppressive husband John and their young son. One day their life is rocked with the arrival of young couple Th...

#2
Henry V

Henry V

1944★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Richard II for fans of Drama & History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In 1415, in the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France....

#3
The Young Victoria

The Young Victoria

2009★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Richard II for fans of Drama & History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

As the only legitimate heir of England's King William, teenage Victoria gets caught up in the political machinations of her own family. Victoria's mother wants her to sign a regenc...

#4
Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

2022★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Richard II for fans of Drama & History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

At the turn of the 19th century, Pugilism was the sport of kings and a gifted young boxer fought his way to becoming champion of England....

#5
Firebrand

Firebrand

2024★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Richard II for fans of Drama & History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Katherine Parr, the sixth wife of King Henry VIII, is named regent while the tyrant battles abroad. When the king returns, increasingly ill and paranoid, Katherine finds herself fi...

#6
Mary

Mary

2024★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Richard II for fans of Drama & History. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A miraculous conception. A merciless king. A murderous pursuit. Mary's journey to give birth to Jesus unfolds in this biblical coming-of-age epic....

Advertisement