Far from the Madding Crowd is a classic romantic drama that captivates audiences with its tale of love, independence, and societal expectations. If you enjoyed this film, you might be looking for similar movies that blend romance with historical or dramatic elements. Here are twelve movies that might just hit the spot.

1. Pride and Prejudice

This 2005 adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel stars Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen. It follows the story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy as they navigate the complexities of love and class in 19th-century England.

2. Jane Eyre

Starring Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender, this 2011 film brings Charlotte Brontë’s gothic romance to life. The story revolves around the orphaned Jane Eyre and her turbulent relationship with the mysterious Mr. Rochester.

3. Sense and Sensibility

This 1995 film adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel features Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, and Hugh Grant. It tells the story of the Dashwood sisters as they deal with love, heartbreak, and societal pressures.

4. Atonement

Keira Knightley and James McAvoy star in this 2007 romantic drama based on Ian McEwan’s novel. The film explores the consequences of a young girl’s false accusations and its impact on the lives of two lovers.

5. Anna Karenina

This 2012 adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s novel stars Keira Knightley and Jude Law. It delves into the tragic love affair between Anna Karenina and Count Vronsky, set against the backdrop of Russian high society.

6. Becoming Jane

Anne Hathaway and James McAvoy lead this 2007 biographical drama about the early life of Jane Austen. The film imagines a romance between Austen and a young Irishman that influences her literary career.

7. Wuthering Heights

This 2011 adaptation of Emily Brontë’s novel stars Kaya Scodelario and James Howson. It tells the passionate and tumultuous story of Cathy and Heathcliff on the Yorkshire moors.

8. The Age of Innocence

Directed by Martin Scorsese, this 1993 film stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Winona Ryder. It explores the complexities of love and duty in 19th-century New York society.

9. The Remains of the Day

Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson star in this 1993 film based on Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel. The story centers on a butler who reflects on his life and unspoken feelings for a housekeeper.

10. Bright Star

This 2009 film stars Abbie Cornish and Ben Whishaw, focusing on the romance between poet John Keats and Fanny Brawne. Directed by Jane Campion, it beautifully captures their passionate yet tragic love story.

11. Little Women

Greta Gerwig’s 2019 adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s novel stars Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, and Florence Pugh. It follows the lives and loves of the March sisters during the Civil War era.

12. The Duchess

Keira Knightley stars in this 2008 historical drama about the life of Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire. The film explores her complex personal life and her influence on fashion and politics in the 18th century.