19 Period dramas that you must watch if you liked The Brutalist

Modified Jan 18, 2025 11:54 ET

Scene from The Pianist | Image via Universal Pictures

4) The English Patient (1996)

Ralph Fiennes in The English Patient | Image via Miramax

Directed by Anthony Minghella and based on the book by Michael Ondaatje, this film tells the story of a critically burned pilot, known as The English Patient, played by Ralph Fiennes, who reminisces about his time in North America and a passionate love affair that affected his life. This period drama explores the themes of love and loss experienced during World War II.