Movies and TvShows featuring "ladys-maid" theme.

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.

During the Japanese occupation of Korea, a pickpocket is hired by a con man to pose as an aristocratic handmaiden and seduce a wealthy heiress. As the con unfolds, the handmaiden finds herself falling in love with the heiress, leading to a web of deceit, eroticism, and plot twists.

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.

Set in 12th-century England, the movie tells the iconic story of Robin Hood, a skilled archer who forms a band of outlaws to fight against the corrupt Sheriff of Nottingham and the oppressive rule of Prince John. Robin Hood's adventures include daring sword fights, clever disguises, and acts of vigilant justice as he robs from the rich to give to the poor.

Set in 19th century Italy, Senso tells the story of a countess who falls in love with an Austrian officer during the Austrian occupation of Venice. The countess is torn between her unrequited love and her loyalty to her country as she becomes involved in the underground resistance movement. Betrayal, political exile, and self-destructiveness ensue, leading to a tragic ending.

When an upper-class actress becomes engaged to a man from a lower social class, the household's staff must navigate the complexities of the situation, leading to hilarious misunderstandings and comedic situations. Set in the 1950s, this movie explores themes of love, unsuitable marriages, and the divide between the upper and lower classes.

Saratoga Trunk is a romantic drama set in 1870s Saratoga Springs. The story follows the adventures of a strong-minded woman seeking revenge. Along the way, she falls in love and becomes involved in a romantic rivalry. The plot is filled with odd-couple relationships, conspiracy, jealousy, and an assumed identity. The movie explores themes of love, family relationships, and the challenges faced by a woman in a patriarchal society.

With the death of her husband, elderly Lady Slane deals with a succession of advice from her large flock of middle-aged children. The family is chagrined by, but honors, her choice to live a modest country retirement at some distance, in Hampstead Heath.

Downstairs is a drama/romance movie set in Vienna, Austria. It explores the interactions and dynamics between the upper and lower classes through the story of a chauffeur named Albert and his experiences working in a wealthy household. Albert becomes entangled in a web of deceit, unfaithfulness, and blackmail as he navigates the relationships and hidden agendas of the household staff and the nobility. The movie delves into themes of class differences, adultery, and the consequences of one's actions.

In mid-19th century Finland, Klaus von Rapp marries young Anette Erling. The marriage is full of happiness until Klaus’s deception is exposed and changes everything with catastrophic consequences.

A century ago, 1.5 million British people worked as servants – astonishingly, more than worked in factories or farms. But while servants are often portrayed as characters in period dramas, the real stories of Britain’s servants have largely been forgotten. Presented by social historian Dr Pamela Cox – herself the great-granddaughter of servants – this three-part series uncovers the reality of servants’ lives from the Victorian era through to the Second World War.