Movies and TvShows featuring "colonial-america" theme.

Outlander is a romantic fantasy TV show based on the novel of the same name. It follows the story of Claire Randall, a World War II nurse who travels back in time to the year 1743. In the past, she becomes embroiled in the Jacobite risings and falls in love with a Scottish warrior named Jamie Fraser. Together, they must navigate the political intrigues and dangers of the past while Claire tries to find a way back to her own time.

TURN: Washington's Spies is a drama TV show set during the American Revolution. It follows a group of spies who help George Washington in his fight for independence. The show explores the world of espionage, the challenges faced by the Continental Army, and the personal sacrifices made by the characters.

During the French and Indian War, three trappers protect the daughters of a British Colonel from an ambush by a Huron party. They must escort the daughters to their father at Fort William Henry, while the fort is under siege by the French. Along the way, they face various challenges and betrayals, leading to a final showdown with Magua, the Huron leader, and the realization that Chingachgook is the last of the Mohicans.

John Adams follows the life of the second President of the United States, John Adams, and his contributions to the American Revolution and the creation of a new nation. It explores his relationship with his wife, Abigail Adams, and his interactions with other influential figures of the time.

In December 1776, Benjamin Franklin is world-famous for his electrical experiments. But his passion and power are put to the test when he embarks on a secret mission to France—with the fate of American independence hanging in the balance.

Jamestown is a period drama that takes place in colonial America, specifically in Jamestown, Virginia in the early 17th century. The story follows the lives of English colonists as they establish a settlement, face hardships, and encounter challenges in their new environment.

Northwest Passage is a 26-episode half-hour adventure television series produced by Metro Goldwyn Mayer about Major Robert Rogers during the time of the French and Indian War. The show derived its title and the main characters Rogers, Towne, and Marriner from the 1937 novel of the same name by Kenneth Roberts, and from the 1940 MGM feature film based on the novel. The scope of the novel was much broader than that of the series, and the second half of the book included an historically based attempt by Rogers to find a water route through North America as a "passage" to the Pacific Ocean. This attempt, lending its name to the novel and used by Roberts as a metaphor for the questing human spirit, is referenced in the first episode. One of the earlier series telecast in color, Northwest Passage aired new episodes on NBC from September 14, 1958, to March 13, 1959. Keith Larsen played the lead role; Buddy Ebsen, later the star of CBS's The Beverly Hillbillies and Barnaby Jones, appeared as Sergeant Hunk Marriner, and Don Burnett co-starred as Ensign Langdon Towne.

Sons of Liberty is a TV show set in 18th-century colonial America, focusing on the rise of the Sons of Liberty and their involvement in the American Revolution. It follows the lives of key figures such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Quincy Adams, and Paul Revere, highlighting the tensions between the American colonies and the British Empire. The show explores themes of rebellion, patriotism, and the fight for independence.

The adventures of Natty 'Hawkeye' Bumppo and his Indian companions, caught in a war between the French and English in upstate New York in 1757.

Saints & Strangers is a TV show set in colonial America during the 17th-century, specifically focusing on the events surrounding the establishment of Plymouth Colony and the first Thanksgiving. It provides a gripping and realistic portrayal of the struggles faced by the Mayflower Pilgrims as they navigate the challenges of their new American historical setting.

Unconquered is an epic film set in colonial America during the French and Indian War. It follows the story of a frontiersman and a British militia officer who must protect a group of settlers from a Native American tribe. Along the way, they face battles, treachery, and the horrors of war.

The Adams Chronicles is a thirteen-episode miniseries by PBS that aired in 1976 to commemorate the American Bicentennial.

Dramatic documentary about the birth of the American Republic and the struggle of a loosely connected group of states to become a nation.

In pre-Revolutionary America, the efforts of a Colonial officer trying to broker a peace deal between Indian chief Pontiac and British and American settlers are threatened by the commander of a Hessian mercenary unit who embarks on a campaign of extermination against the Indians.

Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror is a documentary that delves into the fascinating history and enduring allure of the folk horror genre. It explores the origins of folk horror, its cultural and social significance, and its impact on cinema. From ancient rituals and pagan beliefs to modern interpretations of folklore, this documentary examines the themes and motifs that make folk horror such a captivating and enduring genre.

New Worlds is a TV mini-series that takes place in 1680s British America. It explores the clash between native Americans, Protestants, Catholics, and the aristocracy. The plot centers around treason, outlaws, and the struggles of different social classes.

In the 1600s, in Salem, Massachusetts, a series of false accusations leads to public hysteria and the wrongful execution of innocent people accused of witchcraft.

The Devil's Disciple is a comedy-drama movie set during the American War of Independence. The story revolves around Richard Dudgeon, a man who is mistaken for a rebel and ends up becoming a hero of the American Revolution. Filled with wit, sarcasm, and unexpected plot twists, the movie explores themes of honor, sacrifice, and the power of individual will.

George Washington struggles to hold his army together at a critical point during the Revolutionary War.

Thanks is an American television sitcom that debuted on CBS television network and ran for six episodes from 8:30 to 9:00pm ET on Monday nights. The program explores the trials and tribulations of the Winthrops, a 17th century Puritan family, in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Characters take their names from John Winthrop, the famed governor of the original Bostonian Puritan community, and John Cotton, another prominent Puritan religious leader.