Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Voltaire

If you loved Voltaire, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette

2006★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Voltaire for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A retelling of the story of France’s iconic but ill-fated queen, Marie Antoinette - from her betrothal and marriage to Louis XVI at fifteen to her reign as queen at nineteen and ul...

#2
Waterloo

Waterloo

1970★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Voltaire for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

After defeating France and imprisoning Napoleon on Elba, ending two decades of war, Europe is shocked to find Napoleon has escaped and has caused the French Army to defect from the...

#3
The Current War

The Current War

2018★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Voltaire for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Electricity titans Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse compete to create a sustainable system and market it to the American people....

#4
Les Misérables

Les Misérables

2012★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Voltaire for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

An adaptation of the successful stage musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel set in 19th-century France. Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relent...

#5
Miss Austen Regrets

Miss Austen Regrets

2008★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Voltaire for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Jane Austen is about to turn 40, but she still hasn't found her ideal man. When Jane is approached by her niece Fanny and asked to help select the perfect husband for the young gir...

#6
Vera Cruz

Vera Cruz

1954★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Voltaire for fans of Western. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

After the American Civil War, mercenaries travel to Mexico to fight in their revolution for money. The former soldier and gentleman Benjamin Trane meets the gunman and killer Joe E...

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