14 Films & TV Shows Set In New England During The 18th Century
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The Lovers
Massachusetts 🇮🇳 India 🇦🇺 Australia The 18th Century The 2010s The 2020sLove is longer than life. — The Lovers is an epic romance time travel adventure film. Helmed by Roland Joffé from a story by Ajey Jhankar, the film is a sweeping tale of an impossible love set against the backdrop of the first Anglo-Maratha war across two time periods and continents and centred around four characters — a British officer in 18th century colonial India, the Indian woman he falls deeply in love with, an American present-day marine biologist and his wife.
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Dark Shadows
Maine The 1970s The 18th CenturyEvery Family Has Its Demons — Vampire Barnabas Collins is inadvertently freed from his tomb and emerges into the very changed world of 1972. He returns to Collinwood Manor to find that his once-grand estate and family have fallen into ruin.
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ParaNorman
Massachusetts The 18th CenturyIt's all fun and games until someone raises the dead. — In the town of Blithe Hollow, Norman Babcock can speak to the dead, but no one other than his eccentric new friend believes his ability is real. One day, Norman's eccentric uncle tells him of a ritual he must perform to protect the town from a curse cast by a witch centuries ago.
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National Treasure
New York Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania District of Columbia The 1970s The 2000s The 18th CenturyThe greatest adventure history has ever revealed. — Modern treasure hunters, led by archaeologist Ben Gates, search for a chest of riches rumored to have been stashed away by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin during the Revolutionary War. The chest's whereabouts may lie in secret clues embedded in the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, and Gates is in a race to find the gold before his enemies do.
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Benedict Arnold: A Question of Honor
New York Maine Connecticut New Jersey Pennsylvania England The 18th CenturyOn the glorious battlefields of the American Revolution, two great generals distinguished themselves; George Washington and Benedict Arnold. Washington is remembered as America's founding father, Arnold as America's most notorious traitor. Benedict Arnold rose from humble origins to become the most respected and feared of America's generals. He won brilliant military victories against the English colonists and was Washington's favorite soldier. But two conflicting forces battled inside Arnold's heart; a deep concern for his country and his passionate love for an enchanting and manipulative English woman, Peggy Shippen. Blinded by desire, Arnold defected to the English army, orchestrating an attempt to assassinate his own mentor, George Washington.
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Keeping the Promise
Maine The 18th CenturyA colonial family seeks a better life in Maine's wilderness in this powerful adventure. When William Hallowell leaves behind 13-year-old son Matt to safeguard their claim, the boy relies on his new friendship with the Penobscot Indians for survival.
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The Devil's Disciple
New Hampshire The 18th CenturyShaw turned to the classic Victorian melodrama to focus on the insincerity of much that his audience held dear, especially family and marriage. In 1777 as the American War of Independence rages, Dick Dudgeon returns to the family he revolted against years ago. But his life is about to take another twist as the british arrive and seem set on an execution...
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Justin Morgan Had a Horse
Vermont The 18th CenturyThis is the story of the foundation sire of the Morgan Horse Breed.
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The Haunted Palace
Massachusetts The 1870s The 18th CenturyA warlock's home is his castle...Forever! — A warlock burned at the stake comes back and takes over the body of his great grandson to take his revenge on the descendents of the villages that burned him.
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The Boy and the Pirates
Massachusetts The 18th CenturyBoy Against Buccaneer! — Jimmy desires to be a pirate when one day he discovers a magic bottle on the beach. He makes a wish and suddenly finds himself aboard Blackbeard's ship. Soon he realizes that being a pirate isn't what he expected.
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The Devil's Disciple
New Hampshire The 18th CenturyOne Devil of a Motion Picture! — In a small New England town during the American War of Independence, Dick Dudgeon, a revolutionary American Puritan, is mistaken for local minister Rev. Anthony Anderson and arrested by the British. Dick discovers himself incapable of accusing another human to suffer and continues to masquerade as the reverend.
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Johnny Tremain
Massachusetts The 18th CenturyHungry for Adventure...Burning to Fight! — When an injury bars him from pursuing his trade, Revolutionary War-era silversmith's apprentice Johnny Tremain (Hal Stalmaster) finds a new life in the ranks of the Sons of Liberty army, taking part in the Boston Tea Party and Paul Revere's legendary ride. Based on the novel by Ester Forbes, this Disney classic was originally crafted for "Walt Disney Presents" in two segments, which have been blended into a single film for viewing.
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Northwest Passage
New York New Hampshire Quebec The 18th CenturyHalf Men—Half Demons … Warriors Such As The World Has Never Known … They Lived With Death and Danger For The Women Who Hungered For Their Love! — Based on the Kenneth Roberts novel of the same name, this film tells the story of two friends who join Rogers' Rangers, as the legendary elite force engages the enemy during the French and Indian War. The film focuses on their famous raid at Fort St. Francis and their marches before and after the battle.
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America
New York Massachusetts Virginia The 18th CenturyThe story of a family caught up in the American Revolutionary War.