Movies and TvShows featuring "year-1859" theme.

Follow the story of how the Old West was won—and lost—through the blood, sweat and tears of many. Spanning 15 years before, during and following the Civil War from 1859 to 1874, embark on an emotional journey across a country at war with itself, experienced through the lens of families, friends and foes all attempting to discover what it truly means to be the United States of America.

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron follows the journey of a wild stallion named Spirit as he fights for his freedom in the American West. Captured by humans and forced to work, Spirit refuses to be tamed and longs to return to his herd and the open range. With the help of a young Native American boy, Spirit sets out on a daring adventure to escape captivity and find his way back home.

In the harsh environment of the Arctic in 1859, a disgraced doctor becomes the ship's surgeon on a whaling expedition. As the crew faces brutal violence and survival challenges, secrets are unveiled. A gripping and suspenseful story unfolds.

The Good Lord Bird is a TV show set in the 19th century United States, during the time of the American Civil War. It follows the story of an abolitionist group that incites war, with a unique and humorous twist. The protagonist, a young boy, dresses as a girl and becomes involved in a murder and gang activity. This dark comedy explores the themes of slavery, religious movements, and the historical setting of early America.

Emperor is a biographical drama that follows the story of an escaped slave as he evades pursuit and seeks freedom. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, the film explores themes of bravery, resilience, and the fight for human rights. With its compelling narrative and powerful performances, Emperor offers a thought-provoking look into a dark period in American history.

Twice-Told Tales is a collection of three stories, each based on a classic piece of literature. The tales include a mad doctor experimenting on himself, a haunted house with a leaking roof, and a portrait that comes to life. The stories are filled with suspense, chills, and the supernatural.

In Victorian England, Laura and her half-sister Marian are entwined in a terrifying web of deceit. Laura's doppelganger, a mysterious woman dressed all in white, may hold the key to unlock the mystery.

The setting is a small town in 1870s Pennsylvania. Sally Waterson and her father have stopped in town with their traveling medicine show, but when their wagon catches fire, they find themselves stranded. They're taken in by Mrs. Cortlandt and her grandson, Peter, who is trying to set up a pipeline that will supply oil throughout the state. Sally and Peter soon fall in love and marry. Neither their marriage nor Peter's pipe dreams flow too smoothly.

Set in rural Ostrobothnia in 1859, Tuomas Kantola, a farmer, is the only peasant in the village who does not sell his land to Lohikoski's boss Adler, and even starts to annoy him by building a dam to defy the project to drain Lohikoski's lands. During the summer, Harri , a student, and Kantola's daughter Annika fall in love, which is not accepted by either of their fathers or Annika's ex-fiancé Tuomas.