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

3) The Godfather (1972)

Marlon Brando in The Godfather | Image via Paramount Pictures

Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece The Godfather, based on Mario Puzo's novel of the same name, tells the complex story of the Corleone family. Set in the 1940s and 1950s, the film provides a rich historical context, highlighting themes of family, crime, and the American Dream. Due to the iconic performances by Al Pacino and Marlon Brando, this film is regarded as a classic period drama.