Movies like Jefferson in Paris

12 Years a Slave is a powerful and unflinching film based on the true story of Solomon Northup, a free black man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery. It's a brutal but essential historical drama that, like Jefferson in Paris, deals with the harsh realities of slavery.

Directed by Steven Spielberg and led by Daniel Day-Lewis's masterful performance, Lincoln focuses on the final months of President Lincoln's life and his efforts to pass the 13th Amendment to abolish slavery. Admirers of historical presidential stories like Jefferson in Paris will find much to appreciate in Lincoln.

Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette provides a stylized take on the life of France's iconic queen. While much lighter in tone than Jefferson in Paris, the sumptuous aesthetics and period setting could appeal to those interested in the era's history and culture.

Directed by Steven Spielberg, Amistad is a historical drama about a mutiny aboard a slave ship and the subsequent legal battle in the United States. Fans of Jefferson in Paris's historical and political context might appreciate Amistad's deep dive into the complexities of slavery, justice, and freedom.

Terrence Malick's The New World is a lush, contemplative film about the founding of the Jamestown, Virginia settlement and the complex relationship between the Native Americans and English settlers. If you're drawn to the historical elements and romanticism of Jefferson in Paris, The New World's narrative might resonate with you.

This acclaimed film tells the true story of King George III's deteriorating mental health and the political turmoil it causes, set against a rich period backdrop. If you appreciate the interplay of personal drama and historical events in Jefferson in Paris, The Madness of King George could be right up your alley.