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Tales of Wells Fargo
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Tales of Wells Fargo (1962)

7.9
TV_14

Wells Fargo is a classical western TV show set in the 19th century West. It follows the story of a Wells Fargo agent who deals with various challenges such as robberies, conflicts with Apache Indians, and conflicts with outlaws. The show takes place in towns like Phoenix, Globe, and Pinal City as well as landmarks like Tucson Territorial Prison and Apache Wells. It explores themes of law enforcement, frontier life, and the struggle for justice.

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Wanted: Dead or Alive
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Wanted: Dead or Alive (1961)

8

Wanted: Dead or Alive is a TV show set in the 1870s during the American Civil War. The protagonist, a skilled bounty hunter, embarks on perilous missions in the Wild West, showcasing his prowess as a one-person army. The show combines elements of classical western and historical drama, unfolding captivating stories of the loner protagonist navigating the challenges of the 19th century wild frontier.

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The Big Valley
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The Big Valley (1969)

7.6
TV_PG

The Big Valley is a TV show set in the Reconstruction era, specifically the 1870s, in California. It revolves around the Barkley family, particularly Victoria Barkley, a strong and independent rancher. She faces various challenges and battles against greedy businessmen, land-grabbers, and dangerous outlaws. With her resourcefulness and determination, Victoria fights for justice and protects her family and their valuable land in the San Joaquin Valley.

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Warrior
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Warrior (2023)

8.4
TV_MA

Warrior is a TV show set in the late 1800s in San Francisco, focusing on the Tong Wars. It follows a martial arts prodigy who immigrates to America from China and becomes involved in the gang wars of Chinatown. The show explores themes of power, loyalty, and honor.

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These Women
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These Women (2005)

7.2

The plot takes place in 1880, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, following the lives of three strong and determined women. Aurélia, Maria da Glória and Mila are great friends who attend etiquette classes together, but life doesn't take long to put them in completely different directions.

The Buccaneers
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The Buccaneers (2023)

6.7
TV_14

Sent to secure husbands and titles, young American women explode into the tightly corseted London season of the 1870s, kicking off an Anglo-American culture clash.

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Here Come the Brides
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Here Come the Brides (1970)

7.5
TV_G

Here Come the Brides is a TV show set in the 1870s in Washington Territory. After the American Civil War, a group of women decide to travel to Seattle to find husbands. They are brought there by Aaron Stempel, the owner of the Puget Sound Lumber Company. The show follows the lives of these women as they navigate the challenges of finding love and settling in a new place.

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Judge Roy Bean
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Judge Roy Bean (1955)

6.7

Judge Roy Bean is a syndicated American Western series starring Edgar Buchanan as the legendary Kentucky-born Judge Roy Bean, a justice of the peace known as "The Law West of the Pecos".

Laramie
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Laramie (1963)

7.7
TV_PG

Laramie is a TV show set in Tucson, Arizona during the 1870s. It revolves around the lives of siblings who own a ranch and their encounters with various characters in the Wild West. The show depicts the challenges they face while dealing with stagecoach robberies, the harsh realities of the 19th century, and maintaining their ranch amidst the turmoil of the Wild West.

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Pistols 'n' Petticoats
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Pistols 'n' Petticoats (1967)

7.1
TV_G
Lonesome Dove: The Series
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Lonesome Dove: The Series (1995)

7.2

In this TV show set in the 1870s, a southern colonel and a newlywed couple navigate through the challenges of the post-civil war era. They face encounters with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, deal with the responsibilities of a sheriff, and experience the trials and triumphs of life in the 19th century.

True Grit
Movie

True Grit(2010)

7.6
tomato95%
PG_13
110Minutes

In 1878, Mattie Ross, a fourteen-year-old from Yell County, Arkansas, seeks to avenge her murdered father by hiring a U.S. Marshal named Rueben 'Rooster' Cogburn and teaming up with a Texas Ranger named LaBouef. Together, they journey through dangerous territory to capture Tom Chaney, the man responsible for her father's death. Along the way, they encounter outlaws, face perilous situations, and form an unlikely bond.

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Interview with the Vampire
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Interview with the Vampire(1994)

7.5
tomato63%
R
123Minutes

In modern-day San Francisco, reporter Daniel Molloy interviews Louis De Pointe Du Lac, who claims to be a vampire. Louis recounts his life as a wealthy plantation owner in 18th-century Louisiana. After being turned into a vampire by Lestat De Lioncourt, Louis struggles with his instinct to kill and feeds on animal blood instead. He saves a dying girl named Claudia and raises her as his daughter. When Claudia realizes she will never age, she kills Lestat and they flee to Paris. There, they encounter other vampires and are eventually punished for Lestat's murder. Louis sets the theater on fire, killing all the vampires. Decades later, Louis encounters a weakened Lestat and rejects his offer to join him. He concludes his interview with Molloy before disappearing. Molloy is attacked by Lestat, who offers him the choice to become a vampire.

Explore a curated collection of movies and TV shows set in the 1870s. From gripping historical dramas to thrilling westerns, this list includes stories that capture the essence of this transformative decade. Immerse yourself in the struggles and triumphs of characters facing the challenges of the era. Discover captivating narratives, exquisite period details, and powerful performances that transport you back to the 1870s. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply seeking entertainment with a unique backdrop, let SimilarWatch be your guide to the best 1870s cinema and television.

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