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

10) Gentleman's Agreement (1947)

Scene from Gentleman's Agreement | Image via 20th Century Fox

Directed by legendary director Elia Kazan and based on the famous novel by Laura Z. Hobson, the film delves into the social issues faced by America in the post-World War II era. It follows Gregory Peck's Philip Schuyler Green, a journalist who poses as a Jewish man to understand the extent of anti-semitism in the country. The film explores the theme of prejudice and social challenges of the historical time making it a must-watch period drama.