Movies and TvShows featuring "high-society" theme.
Gossip Girl follows the lives of a group of privileged teenagers from the Upper East Side of New York City, as they face peer pressure, betrayal, and the complexities of love and friendship. The series explores themes of materialism, social climbing, and the struggles of growing up in a high society.
Downton Abbey follows the lives of the Crawley family, the wealthy owners of the fictional estate Downton Abbey, and their domestic servants. Set in the early 20th century, the series explores the complex relationships between the aristocracy and their employees, as well as the social changes happening in England at the time.
Revenge follows a strong female protagonist seeking justice for the wrongs done to her family. She infiltrates the wealthy Hamptons community and takes on a new identity to exact her vengeance. The series explores themes of adultery, deception, and the cost of revenge.
When aristocratic Eddie inherits the family estate, he discovers that it's home to an enormous weed empire — and its proprietors aren't going anywhere.
Royal Pains is a TV show that follows the story of Dr. Hank Lawson, an ER doctor from New York City who becomes a concierge doctor in the Hamptons after being unfairly fired. Along with his brother Evan, Hank navigates the world of the wealthy and privileged while providing medical care to those in need. The show explores themes of class differences, family relationships, and the challenges of practicing medicine in a high society setting.
Two disgraced FBI agents, Kevin and Marcus Copeland, are assigned to protect hotel heiresses, the Wilson sisters, from a dangerous kidnapping plot. In order to carry out their mission, the agents decide to go undercover by disguising themselves as Brittany and Tiffany Wilson, the vain and spoiled white daughters of a wealthy tycoon. As they navigate high society and deal with the challenges of impersonating women, Kevin and Marcus must prevent the kidnapping and redeem themselves in the eyes of the FBI.
The Story of Ming Lan follows the journey of a young woman named Ming Lan in medieval China. She navigates through court intrigue, evil mother-in-law, and the greed of those around her. Ming Lan deals with marriage proposals, sister rivalry, and the challenges of a high society life. She must also face palace intrigues and conspiracy while seeking happiness and love amidst the chaos.
The Gilded Age (2022) is set in 1880s New York City high society, where conflicts ensue between the new money Russell family and their old money neighbors, the van Rhijn family. The series delves into the intricacies of this Post Civil War Era society, showcasing the opposing forces of Old Money and New Money. Amidst the wealth and opulence, the characters from different social backgrounds become entangled in a web of intrigue and ambition.
Six sisters of an upper-class Spanish family experience difficulties in taking over the family's fabrics business after their father's death in 1913.
To exact vengeance, a young woman infiltrates the household of an influential family as a housemaid to expose their dirty secrets. However, love will get in the way of her revenge plot.
Gone with the Wind is a story about the life and struggles of Scarlett O'Hara, a strong-willed Southern belle. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War and the Reconstruction Era, the film explores themes of love, loss, and the changing society of the South.
Set in the 1950s, 'A Place to Call Home' follows a nurse who becomes entangled in a forbidden love affair with a wealthy family. As she navigates the complexities of high society, she must confront deceit, murder, and anti-Semitism. The show explores personal and social dramas in a contemporary historical setting.
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.
Another Period is a period sitcom that spoofs the reality shows by following the lives of the Bellacourt family, a wealthy and extravagant family in Newport, Rhode Island, during the Gilded Age. The show explores various social issues such as classism, racism, and sexism in a comedic and satirical manner.
Made in Heaven is a web series that follows the lives of Tara and Karan, two wedding planners in Delhi who run the company 'Made in Heaven.' They deal with the challenges and drama of planning extravagant weddings for high society clients while also navigating their own personal and professional struggles. The show explores themes of love, marriage, sexuality, and the complexities of Indian society.
When Patrizia Reggiani, an outsider from humble beginnings, marries into the Gucci family, her unbridled ambition begins to unravel their legacy and triggers a reckless spiral of betrayal, decadence, revenge, and ultimately...murder. In 1978, Patrizia aggressively pursues Maurizio Gucci despite warnings of her ulterior motives. They marry and Maurizio takes a job at her father's trucking company. Patrizia manipulates Maurizio to gain a controlling interest in Gucci and clashes with his family members. She forms alliances and plots against them, leading to arrests, grand betrayals, and eventually, the murder of Maurizio. The remaining Gucci family members face their own fates as the fashion house is fully acquired by Investcorp and managed successfully into the present.
Gosford Park is a murder mystery that takes place in a country estate in 1930s England. The story revolves around a shooting party attended by a group of high-society individuals with various secrets and motives. When a murder occurs, an inspector is called in to investigate, uncovering the complex web of relationships and class differences among the guests and the servants. The film explores themes of class, privilege, and the clash between the upper and lower classes.
When book-loving Lady Elianna spots Prince Christopher—her betrothed in name only—consorting with another noble lady, she realizes the recent rumors must be true. The prince has someone he truly loves, which means the annulment of their engagement is both inevitable and fast-approaching. What she doesn't realize is that this is merely a surface ripple—one of many where the truth runs deep, in a conspiracy surpassing her imagination!
In 1910s London, snobbish phonetics professor Henry Higgins agrees to a wager that he can make crude flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, presentable in high society. With the help of Colonel Pickering, Higgins takes on the challenge and starts training Eliza in speech and manners. As Eliza goes through the rigorous training, she starts to make progress and eventually speaks with an impeccable upper-class accent. However, Higgins' callous treatment and indifference towards her future prospects lead Eliza to walk out on him. But when Higgins realizes his feelings for Eliza, he tries to win her back.
Sabrina Fairchild, the daughter of a chauffeur, falls in love with David Larrabee, the playboy son of her father's wealthy employers. When she returns from a stay in Paris transformed and sophisticated, David starts to see her in a new light.