Drama Movies
The list contains the best, new, and most relevant Drama Movies ordered by relevance. Trendflicks helps you find the most attractive Movies from all kinds of streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video, HBO, etc.
Best Movies
Popular Movies:
Heat(1995) , Bird Box(2018) , Sound of Freedom(2023) , The Perks of Being a Wallflower(2012) , Forrest Gump(2014) , Freedom Writers(2007) , Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind(2004) , Stand by Me(1986) , Dead Poets Society(1989) , Power(1986) , Lolita(1997) , The Lighthouse(2019) , Revenge(1990) , Flipped(2010) , Instant Family(2018) , Zero Dark Thirty(2012) , War Dogs(2016) , CODA(2021) , Catch Me If You Can(2002) , Hacksaw Ridge(2016) , The Truman Show(1998) , No Country for Old Men(2007) , The Breakfast Club(1985) , The Help(2011) , Radio Rebel(2012) , The Hand that Rocks the Cradle(1992) , 9 Songs(2004) , Flipped(2015) , Never Been Kissed(1999) , Human Traffic(1999)
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Heat (1995)
8.3
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Duration: 170min
Country: US
Plot: Both robbers and police officers are committed to their careers and their competition. Despite their animosity, they respect and acknowledge each other. Their personal struggles impede their ability to do their jobs well. When the thief attempts to do one last job, they have one last altercation. Al Pacino and Robert De Niro star in the crime drama Heat.
Director: Michael Mann
Cast: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer, Jon Voight, Tom Sizemore
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Bird Box (2018)
6.6
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Duration: 124min
Country: US
Plot: Malorie and her two kids are hunted by a deadly force that kills anyone who sees it. They have to blindfold themselves and escape to a safe place. They face many dangers on a river trip that takes two days. Malorie hopes to find love and a way to stop the force. She is based on a book by Josh Malerman.
Director: Susanne Bier
Cast: Sandra Bullock, Trevante Rhodes, John Malkovich, Sarah Paulson, Jacki Weaver
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Sound of Freedom (2023)
7.6
PG-13
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Duration: 131min
Country: US
Plot: Tim works as an agent to stop the trafficking of children. Although he protects Miguel, a youngster, from a pedophile, Rocio, the boy's sister, is still missing. Tim travels to Colombia in search of her and the other kids. He meets the helpful former criminal Vampiro. To save the kids, Tim must risk a great deal and make sacrifices. He is based on an actual event.
Director: Alejandro Monteverde
Cast: Jim Caviezel, Mira Sorvino, Bill Camp, Gerardo Taracena, Kurt Fuller
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
7.9
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Genre: Drama
Release Date: 2012-09-21
Duration: 103min
Country: US
Plot: Charlie, played by Logan Lerman, deals with bullies, despair, negative influences, and females while he is a freshman in high school. The cinematic adaptation of Stephan Chbosky's book, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, is a huge hit. Charlie pushes himself to attend school events even though he just wants to get through high school and avoid going back into his melancholy. The unusual adolescent has never been happier to have pals again after being taken under the wing of a few seniors. Charlie, who is at last content, tries drugs, sex, and partying, but he spirals out of control due to unresolved issues from his background.
Director: Stephen Chbosky
Cast: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller, Mae Whitman, Kate Walsh
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Forrest Gump (2014)
8.8
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Duration: 142min
Country: US
Plot: Forrest Gump is a low-IQ man who has a big heart. He witnessed several significant historical occurrences in America. He has loved Jenny, who has challenges in her life, for all of his life. He is an excellent athlete who plays, fights and runs. His upbeat demeanor makes people smile. According to him, life is similar to a box of chocolates. Forrest Gump is a heartfelt and humorous movie starring Tom Hanks.
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Cast: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Sally Field, Mykelti Williamson
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Freedom Writers (2007)
7.6
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Duration: 123min
Country: US
Plot: Erin Gruwell is a new instructor at a racially divided high school. She is an English teacher for a class of kids who deal with gangs, poverty, and violence. She encourages them to gain tolerance and knowledge and offers them diaries in which they may record their tales. She pushes the school and her family while altering their life. With Hilary Swank, Freedom Writers is a real and inspirational drama.
Director: Richard LaGravenese
Cast: Hilary Swank, Patrick Dempsey, Scott Glenn, Imelda Staunton, April Hernandez Castillo
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Release Date: 2004-03-19
Duration: 108min
Country: US
Plot: Joel and Clementine, a couple, split up and forget about one another. Joel discovers he still loves her, nonetheless, as he mentally relives their connection. He makes an effort to halt the erasure and save some of her memories. By accident, they cross paths again and begin anew. A romantic science fiction movie is called Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
Director: Michel Gondry
Cast: Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Kirsten Dunst, Mark Ruffalo, Elijah Wood
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Stand by Me (1986)
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Duration: 89min
Country: US
Plot: In 1959, four lads set out on a walk in Oregon in search of a corpse. Along the road, they encounter risks, difficulties, and secrets. They pick up lessons about growing up, bravery, and friendship. A group of bullies who wish to beat them to their bodies is another issue they must cope with. The narrative is based on a Stephen King novella.
Director: Rob Reiner
Cast: Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, Kiefer Sutherland
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Dead Poets Society (1989)
8.1
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Genre: Drama
Release Date: 1989-06-02
Duration: 128min
Country: US
Plot: "Carpe diem" and poetry are two ways that a new instructor at a rigorous boarding school motivates his students. He exhorts people to defy authority and pursue their goals. In order to recite poems and express themselves, the students organize a covert club. However, there are repercussions for their behavior, and the school and their parents are putting pressure on them. The poignant play Dead Poets Society is about friendship and liberation.
Director: Peter Weir
Cast: Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles, Gale Hansen
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Power (1986)
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Genre: Drama
Release Date: 1986-01-31
Duration: 111min
Country: US
Plot: Pete St. John is a powerful and wealthy political operative. He votes for a lot of individuals. Senator Sam Hastings, a client and friend of his, leaves politics. Pete assists Jerome Cade, a novel and peculiar man, in assuming his position. Together with his ex-wife, a well-known reporter, Pete investigates Hastings' resignation. However, some evildoers do not want them to know. For Pete, things grow worse.
Director: Sidney Lumet
Cast: Richard Gere, Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, Julie Christie, Kate Capshaw
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Lolita (1997)
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Duration: 137min
Country: US
Plot: Humbert is a young man who enjoys the company of young women. He marries Charlotte in order to be close to her daughter, Lolita. He adores Lolita and abducts her when Charlotte dies. They had sex while traveling across the nation. Humbert is envious of Lolita and terrified of losing her. Quilty, a guy who desires Lolita, pursues them. Humbert murders Quilty and loses Lolita as a result.
Director: Adrian Lyne
Cast: Jeremy Irons, Dominique Swain, Melanie Griffith, Frank Langella, Suzanne Shepherd
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The Lighthouse (2019)
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Duration: 109min
Country: US
Plot: On a remote island, two men maintain watch over lighthouses. In addition to hard labor and weird visions, they must contend with storms. They get into arguments and become crazy together. Though it is hidden, they also wish to view the light within the lighthouse. There might be a dark power in the light. The film is based on an Edgar Allan Poe tale.
Director: Robert Eggers
Cast: Robert Pattinson, Willem Dafoe, Valeriia Karaman, Logan Hawkes, Kyla Nicolle
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Revenge (1990)
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Duration: 123min
Country: US
Plot: After serving in the Navy for twelve years, Michael "Jay" Cochran recently departed, and while he knows he wants a vacation, he is unsure of his next steps. He chooses to pay a visit to Tiburon Mendez, a wealthy but dubious businessman from Mexico whom he had flown to Alaska on a hunting expedition. He is astounded by the youth and beauty of Mendez's wife, Miryea, as soon as he arrives at the Mendez home in Mexico.
Director: Tony Scott
Cast: Kevin Costner, Anthony Quinn, Madeleine Stowe, Miguel Ferrer, Tomas Milian
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Flipped (2010)
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Duration: 89min
Country: US
Plot: In the film Flipped, Juli and Bryce, two teens, have conflicting affections for one another. Since second grade, Juli has liked Bryce, but Bryce finds her aggravating. They perceive each other differently as they become older. Bryce begins to like Juli, and Juli ceases to like Bryce. From their points of view, they narrate their tale. The literature on which the film is based.
Director: Rob Reiner
Cast: Madeline Carroll, Callan McAuliffe, Rebecca De Mornay, Anthony Edwards, John Mahoney
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Instant Family (2018)
7.3
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Duration: 118min
Country: US
Plot: Pete and Ellie made the decision to get married and become parents at the beginning of the novel. They intend to adopt a child, but after meeting three siblings, they unexpectedly find themselves in the care of three kids. The three adopted children of the couple will be the main characters of the novel. Sadly, it appears that none of the three recently adopted kids are interested in their new parents.
Director: Sean Anders
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, Allyn Rachel, Isabela Merced, Julie Hagerty
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Zero Dark Thirty (2012)
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Duration: 157min
Country: US
Plot: The film Zero Dark Thirty is based on the real-life events surrounding the search for Osama bin Laden, the head of al-Qaeda. It centers on Maya, a CIA analyst who pursues him for years on end. To locate hints, she employs technology, questioning techniques, and intellect. She has to deal with dangers, concerns, and barriers. When she eventually finds his hiding place in Pakistan, she persuades the authorities to conduct an invasion. Kathryn Bigelow is the director of the film.
Director: Kathryn Bigelow
Cast: Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, Kyle Chandler, Jennifer Ehle, Mark Strong
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War Dogs (2016)
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Duration: 114min
Country: US
Plot: The actual story of David and Efraim, two friends who become arms traffickers for the US government, is the basis for the film War Dogs. They submitted bids for tiny contracts to provide arms during the Iraq War. They are extremely wealthy, but they also run afoul of the authorities, the mafia, and their rivals. Todd Phillips directed the dark comedy film.
Director: Todd Phillips
Cast: Miles Teller, Jonah Hill, Ana de Armas, Bradley Cooper, Kevin Pollak
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CODA (2021)
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Duration: 112min
Country: US
Plot: Ruby can hear. But she is the only hearing member of the deaf family from Gloucester, Massachusetts. Ruby is 17 years old and works before school for her family's fishing company. She has a strong desire to sing. She joins the school chorus and enjoys singing with her duet partner. She is faced with a difficult decision.
Cast: Emilia Jones, Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur, Eugenio Derbez, Ferdia Walsh-Peelo
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Catch Me If You Can (2002)
8.1
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Duration: 141min
Country: US
Plot: Con artist Frank Abagnale Jr. poses as a pilot, physician, attorney, and other professional. He leads a lavish lifestyle and writes fraudulent cheques. An FBI agent named Carl Hanratty follows him everywhere. Although Frank enjoys the game, he still longs for his family. When Carl finally catches up with Frank, he not only befriends him.
Director: Steven Spielberg
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, Nathalie Baye
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Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
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Duration: 139min
Country: US
Plot: The amazing real account of Desmond T. Doss, a conscientious objector who, in the most bloody combat of World War II, saved 75 soldiers on Okinawa without firing a shot. Being the first American soldier to fight unarmed on the front lines of World War II, he held the view that although war was justified, killing was nonetheless morally reprehensible. Doss, an Army medic, risked his life to evacuate wounded soldiers close to enemy lines while dodging enemy fire.
Director: Mel Gibson
Cast: Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Vince Vaughn, Teresa Palmer, Luke Bracey
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The Truman Show (1998)
8.2
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Duration: 103min
Country: US
Plot: Truman Burbank is a nice man who sells insurance. He likes to explore. But he does not know his life is a TV show. Christof is the TV boss who controls everything. Truman lives in a fake world with cameras everywhere. The TV network makes money from him. Truman does not know the truth. He is like a trapped rat.
Director: Peter Weir
Cast: Jim Carrey, Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich, Natascha McElhone, Holland Taylor
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Duration: 122min
Country: US
Plot: At a violent drug transaction scene, a hunter by the name of Moss discovers a bag full of cash. He flees with the money, but Chigurh, a vicious assassin, is hunting him down. Sheriff Bell makes an effort to shield Moss and his spouse, but Chigurh's aggression is too strong for him. Chigurh makes his getaway after Moss and his wife are slain. Bell, feeling elderly and forlorn, retires.
Director: Joel Coen
Cast: Javier Bardem, Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin, Woody Harrelson, Kelly Macdonald
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Duration: 98min
Country: US
Plot: On a Saturday, five teenagers who didn't get along had to stay at school. Their cruel teacher assigns them to write an autobiographical paper. They are receptive to one another. They divulge their hopes, anxieties, and secrets. They discover they share a good deal of similarities. Also, they become mates.
Director: John Hughes
Cast: Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Ally Sheedy
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The Help (2011)
8.1
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Genre: Drama
Release Date: 2011-08-10
Duration: 146min
Country: US
Plot: Despite her family's financial struggles and her desperate need for work, African-American maid Aibileen Clark, a middle-aged woman, has spent her life caring for white children. Her only son, Minny Jackson, is also African-American, and she recently lost him. Eugenia "Skeeter" Phelan, a young white woman, recently returned home after graduating from college only to discover that her childhood maid had vanished without explanation. All three of these stories work together to show how "the help" is the center of Jackson, Mississippi, life, but racial boundaries keep them at a remove.
Director: Tate Taylor
Cast: Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard, Octavia Spencer, Jessica Chastain
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Duration: 90min
Country: US
Plot: Tara, a quiet 17-year-old high school student, is the main character. Nobody knows that she has a wild side, though, as she is constantly frightened to talk to people in public. After becoming a DJ, she established Radio Rebel, a little radio station in her apartment. Her modest classmate next to her was the original radio darling, but her station only gained popularity over time and attracted regular listeners who were unaware of this. Her advocacy for unfairness at the school, which was going to create a stir, was only later that she started to appear on a radio show.
Director: Peter Howitt
Cast: Debby Ryan, Sarena Parmar, Adam DiMarco, Atticus Mitchell, Merritt Patterson
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Duration: 110min
Country: US
Plot: Emma, Michael and Claire's little daughter, lead a peaceful and happy existence. A short while later, Claire gave birth to another child, bringing joy to this lovely family. But after the delivery examination, Claire finds out that Morton, the obstetrician and gynecologist, is planning to misbehave. She makes a complaint against him, which leads to Morton's breakdown and death, as well as Mrs. Morton's miscarriage and inability to conceive. The child born in Claire's womb six months later was called Joey. Claire chooses to employ a nanny called Peyton—who happens to be Mrs. Morton—to look after Joey. She reappears with Claire this time, surreptitiously but solely to carry out her plot of retaliation.
Director: Curtis Hanson
Cast: Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, Matt McCoy, Ernie Hudson, Madeline Zima
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9 Songs (2004)
4.7
NR
Duration: 69min
Country: GB
Plot: Lisa was the first person Matt met at a Brookston music event. Beautiful and full of charisma, Lisa, 21, was Matt's ideal lady. Along with cooking together, they attend concerts. Matt was living life daily. They were pretty happy then, though they did fight from time to time. However, Lisa wouldn't allow Matt to drop her off at the airport when the time eventually arrived. Long departure rituals, she remarked, were not her thing. Returned to his own life, Matt wanders the streets in search of solace from Lisa's absence. Lisa will continue living in the United States, on the opposite side of the planet. The movie starts as Matt, many years later, recalls Lisa on the flight.
Director: Michael Winterbottom
Cast: Kieran O'Brien, Margo Stilley, Alex Kapranos, Guy Garvey, Robert Levon Been
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Flipped (2015)
5.3
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Duration: 87min
Country: US
Plot: Ni, a female model, and her boyfriend Scott were tragically involved in an automobile accident; she barely survived, locked inside the overturned vehicle. Nicole dialed a random number for assistance after being unable to get through on her mobile or vehicle phone. Nicole's position first seemed to worry and sympathetically concern the odd man on the other end of the phone, but he soon realized that Nicole was a celebrity after looking up her name on Wikipedia and decided to take advantage of it.
Director: Harris Demel
Cast: Stella Maeve, Michael Madsen, Gichi Gamba, Tom Virtue
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Never Been Kissed (1999)
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Duration: 107min
Country: US
Plot: Josie Gellar, the copy editor of the Chicago Sun-Times, was itching to move from being a meticulous copy editor to a reporter. She gets her opportunity when the benevolent owner gives the editor an assignment to cover the high school scene covertly. Josie, a dissatisfied and teased geek, receives a popular makeover from her brother, Rob Geller, a naturally humorous dropout. The joys and passion of youth return to both siblings.
Director: Raja Gosnell
Cast: Drew Barrymore, David Arquette, Molly Shannon, Michael Vartan, Jessica Alba
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Human Traffic (1999)
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Duration: 99min
Country: IE
Plot: Five closest friends spend a weekend juggling their own issues and relationships amid the Cardiff party scene of the 1990s. Jip describes his fear of being impotent as a sexual paranoia. Jip's partner Lulu doesn't think there's anything about males to like. Nina despises her fast-food restaurant job, and her partner Koop, who aspires to be a legendary hip-hop D.J., frequently snaps out of unjustified envy. Moff comes in sixth, and his family is not fond of his actions.
Director: Justin Kerrigan
Cast: John Simm, Shaun Parkes, Nicola Reynolds, Lorraine Pilkington, Danny Dyer