The best classic romantic and historical films to watch this Christmas: streaming marathon for December 25

Romantic films based on the classic era never go out of style, and Christmas is the perfect time to spend a few hours enjoying five iconic options from the film industry, according to Trendencias.

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Five historical films to watch at Christmas

Gone with the Wind (1939)

Based on Margaret Mitchell’s novel published in 1936, this film became one of Hollywood’s biggest hits. The film, starring Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable, tells the story of Scarlett O’Hara during the American Civil War. You can find this eight-time winner on Prime Video

Wuthering Heights (1992)

Wuthering Heights, also available on Prime Video, is based on the novel by Emily Brontë, whose main themes are unbridled passions, intergenerational hatred and intense drama. The protagonists of this feature film from more than three decades ago are Juliette Binoche and Ralph Fiennes.

Pride and Prejudice (2005)

Inspired by Jane Austen’s novel of the same name, first published in 1813, this film is a classic romantic comedy that follows the story of Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy, played by Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen respectively. You can find this production on Netflix.

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Little Women (2019)

This is one of the films that made Greta Gerwig famous and is based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. The plot is set during the American Civil War, a time when four sisters overcome the challenges of coming of age. On Netflix you can see this adaptation starring Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen and Emma Watson.

Emmy (2020)

Jane Austen is definitely the author with the most novels adapted for the big screen. In 2020, Anya Taylor-Joy played the beautiful and wealthy Emma Woodhouse, a young woman who plays matchmaker to the members of her social group. This film can be rented on Prime Video or Apple TV.