Movies Like Carnival in Flanders (1935)

Carnival in Flanders is a 1935 comedy, history, romance film from Jacques Feyder with a MovieMagicScore of 7.2/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with The Masked Avenger: Lagardere and On Guard.

Comedy History Romance

The Masked Avenger: Lagardere

2003

France, 17th century, during the reign of Louis XIII. When a dear friend, the Duke of Nevers, is treacherously assassinated by a powerful relative, a skilled swordsman, the noble Henri de Lagardère, seeks his rightful vengeance as he tries to protect the innocent life of the duke's last heir.

7.1

MagicScore

On Guard

1997

6.7

MagicScore

Who Can Kill a Child?

1976

A couple of English tourists arrive at the island of Almanzora, off the Spanish Mediterranean coast, where they discover that there are no adults in a small fishing village, only some children who stare at them and smile mysteriously.

7.0

MagicScore

Twin Murders: The Silence of the White City

2019

Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, Spain, 2019. Two corpses appear in the crypt of the Old Cathedral. Police officer Unai López de Ayala, an expert in criminal profiling, must hunt down the ritual murderer who has been terrorizing the city for two decades.

5.6

MagicScore

A Dog of Flanders

1999

Poor but happy, young Nello and his grandfather live alone, delivering milk as a livelihood, in the outskirts of Antwerp, a city in Flanders (the Flemish or Dutch-speaking part of modern-day Belgium). They discover a beaten dog (a Bouvier, a large sturdy dog native to Flanders) and adopt it and nurse it back to health, naming it Patrasche, the middle name of Nello's mother Mary, who died when Nello was very young. Nello's mother was a talented artist, and like his mother, he delights in drawing, and his friend Aloise is his model and greatest fan and supporter.

6.1

MagicScore

Mad Love

2001

The tragic fate of Juana I of Castille, Queen of Spain, madly in love to an unfaithful husband, Felipe el Hermoso, Archduke of Austria.

6.1

MagicScore

Elcano & Magellan: The First Voyage Around the World

2019

The first journey around the world began under the command of Ferdinand Magellan and was concluded by Juan Sebastián Elcano. Five boats left Seville on September 20, 1519. Storms, famine, tribes… Three years later, only one made it back. An incredible adventure around the planet whose roundness was finally proven.

5.6

MagicScore

Magellan

2025

At the dawn of the modern era, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan leads an expedition under the Spanish crown in search of the first westward route to the Spice Islands. He embarks on a perilous journey across the uncharted Pacific, where his fleet faces starvation, mutiny, and the psychological toll of endless seas. Upon reaching the shores of Cebu, Magellan is pulled into a fatal conflict with the natives by his drive to spread Catholicism, culminating in his tragic doom.

6.5

MagicScore

Tom Jones

1963

Tom loves Sophie and Sophie loves Tom. But Tom and Sophie are of differering classes. Can they find a way through the mayhem to be true to love?

5.9

MagicScore

#10

The Deluge

1974

During the Swedish invasion of Poland, the brave warrior Andrzej Kmicic, considered a traitor to the nation, fights for a country, redemption and love across the 17th-century Polish territories.

7.2

MagicScore

#11

The Man in the Iron Mask

1939

Years have passed since the Three Musketeers, Aramis, Athos and Porthos, have fought together with their friend, D'Artagnan. But with the tyrannical King Louis using his power to wreak havoc in the kingdom while his twin brother, Philippe, remains imprisoned, the Musketeers reunite to abduct Louis and replace him with Philippe.

7.1

MagicScore

#12

Benedetta

2021

A 17th-century nun becomes entangled in a forbidden lesbian affair with a novice. But it is Benedetta's shocking religious visions that threaten to shake the Church to its core.

6.6

MagicScore

#13

The Three Musketeers

1993

D'Artagnan travels to Paris hoping to become a musketeer, one of the French king's elite bodyguards, only to discover that the corps has been disbanded by conniving Cardinal Richelieu, who secretly hopes to usurp the throne. Fortunately, Athos, Porthos and Aramis have refused to lay down their weapons and continue to protect their king. D'Artagnan joins with the rogues to expose Richelieu's plot against the crown.

6.4

MagicScore

#14

Thank You for Smoking

2005

Nick Naylor is a charismatic spin-doctor for Big Tobacco who'll fight to protect America's right to smoke -- even if it kills him -- while still remaining a role model for his 12-year old son. When he incurs the wrath of a senator bent on snuffing out cigarettes, Nick's powers of "filtering the truth" will be put to the test.

7.2

MagicScore

#15

I Served the King of England

2007

Prague, Czechoslovakia, during the inter-war period. Jan Dítě, a young and clever waiter who wants to become a millionaire, comes to the conclusion that to achieve his ambitious goal he must be diligent, listen and observe as much as he can, be always discreet and use what he learns to his own advantage; but the turbulent tides of history will continually stand in his way.

6.8

MagicScore

#16

Supermarket Woman

1996

A struggling Japanese neighborhood supermarket manager chances upon an old classmate, who has plenty of ideas for revitalizing his business.

6.6

MagicScore

#17

Animal Farm

2026

A group of farm animals rise up against their neglectful owner, dreaming of equality and freedom. But as the pigs take control, the revolution turns into tyranny, with truth rewritten and dissent crushed.

6.4

MagicScore

#18

Rosebush Pruning

2026

When an American heir living in a luxurious Spanish villa decides to move in with his girlfriend, his departure triggers a family collapse as his brother uncovers the truth behind their mother's tragic death.

6.2

MagicScore

#19

The Loved One

1965

Newly arrived in Hollywood from England, Dennis Barlow finds he has to arrange his uncle's interment at the highly-organised and very profitable Whispering Glades funeral parlour. His fancy is caught by one of their cosmeticians, Aimee Thanatogenos. But he has three problems - the strict rules of owner Blessed Reverand Glenworthy, the rivalry of embalmer Mr Joyboy, and the shame of now working himself at The Happy Hunting Ground pets' memorial home.

6.2

MagicScore

#20

Emma.

2020

In 1800s England, a well-meaning but selfish young woman meddles in the love lives of her friends.

7.0

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Carnival in Flanders?

The top films similar to Carnival in Flanders by MovieMagicScore are The Masked Avenger: Lagardere (7.1), On Guard (6.7), Who Can Kill a Child? (7.0). Each shares comedy/history/romance themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Carnival in Flanders worth watching?

Carnival in Flanders holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.2/10 from 47 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Carnival in Flanders?

Carnival in Flanders (1935) is a comedy, history, romance film directed by Jacques Feyder, starring Françoise Rosay, Jean Murat, André Alerme.

Where can I find more recommendations like Carnival in Flanders?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more comedy recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

Keep exploring

Movies like The Masked Avenger: Lagardere Movies like On Guard Movies like Who Can Kill a Child?Movies like Twin Murders: The Silence of the White City Movies like A Dog of Flanders Movies like Mad Love

About movies like Carnival in Flanders

This ranked list pairs Carnival in Flanders (1935), a comedy and history and romance film from Jacques Feyder, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Françoise Rosay take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

← Back to Carnival in Flanders