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:
A Bronx Tale(1993) , Whiplash(2014) , Manchester by the Sea(2016) , Desperation Road(2023) , A.I. Artificial Intelligence(2001) , Across the Universe(2007) , The Good German(2006) , Sex and the City(2008) , The New Romantic(2018) , The Patriot(2000) , Paranoid Park(2008) , Shiva Baby(2023) , 10 Items or Less(2006) , Ghost World(2001) , Thumbsucker(2005) , Angry Indian Goddesses(2015) , Grantham & Rose(2014) , Nothing Like the Holidays(2008) , The Constant Gardener(2005) , Snow Cake(2007) , The Station Agent(2003) , Ballet Shoes(2008) , The 6th Day(2000) , Assault on Precinct 13(2005) , Street Kings(2008) , Sunshine(2007) , Maestro(2023) , Dog Eat Dog(2016) , It Chapter Two(2019) , The Peanut Butter Falcon(2019)
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A Bronx Tale (1993)
7.8
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Duration: 121min
Country: US
Plot: Calogero, nine, is raised in the admiration and awe of Sonny, the local mafia boss. The youngster and Sonny form an unshakable relationship after witnessing a gunshot event. But my father thought otherwise. The youngster, who is raised under the care of two men, struggles to balance his inherent honesty with his feelings for Sonny. When Calogero falls in love with an African-American girl, things don't get any better. Tragic as his adult life has been, Calogero's trip also represents his awakening to the complexity of love.
Director: Robert De Niro
Cast: Robert De Niro, Chazz Palminteri, Lillo Brancato, Francis Capra, Taral Hicks
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Whiplash (2014)
8.5
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Duration: 107min
Country: US
Plot: Andrew's dream is to be a professional jazz drummer. He got recruited by the devil instructor Fletcher and put into the main band one night when he was rehearsing at school. Andrew became more moody and angry with Fletcher, which changed his demeanor. Fletcher has been waiting to sweep Andrew into the dust when he eventually goes onto the stage of a performance theater in New York.
Director: Damien Chazelle
Cast: Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Paul Reiser, Melissa Benoist, Austin Stowell
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Genre: Drama
Release Date: 2016-11-18
Duration: 138min
Country: US
Plot: A guy of few words, Lee Chandler, managed a never-ending to-do list in Boston. Following the death of his loving brother Joe from a heart attack, he is appointed Patrick's guardian. Lee Chandler is hesitant to return to his hometown since he has a lot of memories there, and his nephew Patrick is hesitant to leave his friends and life behind to go with Lee.
Director: Kenneth Lonergan
Cast: Casey Affleck, Lucas Hedges, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler, C.J. Wilson
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Desperation Road (2023)
5.8
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Duration: 112min
Country: US
Plot: A mother resides in a nasty Mississippi town with her little daughter. Bad individuals who shoot, drink, and hate are the ones putting them at risk. For something they did not do, they wish to harm them. This sinister and suspenseful film illustrates how violence and retaliation can destroy lives.
Director: Nadine Crocker
Cast: Willa Fitzgerald, Garrett Hedlund, Mel Gibson, Ryan Hurst, Ella Thomas
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A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001)
7.2
PG-13
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Release Date: 2001-06-29
Duration: 146min
Country: US
Plot: Polar ice caps are expected to melt soon, causing global coastal towns to be inundated by rising sea levels. Humans advanced and made useful robots known as mechs after withdrawing to the continent's interior. A mech manufacturing firm created David. He is a manufactured child and the first to experience genuine emotions, particularly love for his "mother," Monica.
Director: Steven Spielberg
Cast: Haley Joel Osment, Jude Law, Frances O'Connor, Sam Robards, Jake Thomas
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Across the Universe (2007)
7.3
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Duration: 133min
Country: US
Plot: Jude and Lucy, two young lovers, have an extremely tumultuous relationship. A wealthy girl and a struggling artist have a love affair fraught with difficulties. Along with certain friends and musicians, they drifted along enthusiastically, participating in counterculture and anti-war movements. However, Jude and Lucy wind up on divergent paths due to the upheaval of several conflicts from the outside world. They look for the soul bridge that will take them back to the dawn of love.
Director: Julie Taymor
Cast: Evan Rachel Wood, Jim Sturgess, Joe Anderson, Dana Fuchs, Martin Luther
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Duration: 108min
Country: US
Plot: July 1945 in Berlin. For convenience, journalist Jake Geismer was outfitted in a captain's uniform when he arrived to cover the Potsdam conference. In addition, he is searching for Lina, an ex-girlfriend who is now a prostitute and desires to escape Berlin. Jack finds himself unintentionally pulled into a murder inquiry involving his former driver and mistress after a dead man's body washes ashore near Potsdam (on Russian soil).
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Cast: George Clooney, Cate Blanchett, Tobey Maguire, Beau Bridges, Tony Curran
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Sex and the City (2008)
5.7
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Duration: 146min
Country: US
Plot: Kelly, who has fallen in love, will wed Mr. Big. But Mr. Big is under pressure from the wedding planning. Miranda's remarks are causing Mr. Big to feel anxious about his third marriage, which is why there is currently an issue in Miranda's marriage. Mr. Big declined to attend the wedding. Kelly had an assistant to help her get started in her new life.
Director: Michael Patrick King
Cast: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, Chris Noth
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Duration: 82min
Country: CA
Plot: Hopeless Romance was a column that Blake, a student writer, wrote for the school newspaper about her romantic life. Her editor, River, canceled her column after her most recent one because it was too boring, but she plans to revive it if she has more intriguing ideas. She became a sugar baby to avoid the impending post-graduation doom of college debt and no love prospects.
Director: Carly Stone
Cast: Jessica Barden, Hayley Law, Brett Dier, Avan Jogia, Timm Sharp
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The Patriot (2000)
7.2
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Duration: 165min
Country: US
Plot: Against the merciless British army, a father who values peace is compelled to battle to the death in this tale set during the American Revolutionary War. The military was long ago abandoned by Benjamin Martin. After his son rose to leadership in a militia against the British army and the soldiers pillaged his home and all he held dear, he shifted from being an idealistic patriot to a pragmatic one.
Director: Roland Emmerich
Cast: Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, Chris Cooper
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Paranoid Park (2008)
6.6
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Duration: 85min
Country: US
Plot: Skater Alex is under suspicion in the death of a guard. Detective Lu questions him. In addition, he has issues with his girlfriend and parents. He writes about events at the skate park Paranoid Park. There, he witnessed the guard being killed and made some new companions. He is afraid and feels guilty. This film is about guilt and crime. It displays Alex's coping mechanisms.
Director: Gus Van Sant
Cast: Gabe Nevins, Dan Liu, Taylor Momsen, Lauren McKinney, Scott Patrick Green
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Shiva Baby (2023)
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Duration: 78min
Country: US
Plot: The college student Danielle enjoys both men and women. She dates her ex-girlfriend Maya and her married partner Max. She and her parents attend a Jewish funeral. There, she spots Max and Maya. She fears they'll discover her secrets. She has issues with her neighborhood and family as well. Her humorous and bizarre adventures as she seeks happiness and self-discovery are depicted in the film.
Director: Emma Seligman
Cast: Rachel Sennott, Molly Gordon, Polly Draper, Danny Deferrari, Fred Melamed
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10 Items or Less (2006)
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Duration: 81min
Country: US
Plot: After a four-year hiatus, an actor is eager to start on a new film. He visits a Carson market to research his part. He meets Scarlet, a bored and quick checker from Spain. He asks her to drive him after speaking with her. He assists her in preparing for an interview. She gains confidence, and he gains seriousness. Their lives alter one another.
Director: Brad Silberling
Cast: Morgan Freeman, Paz Vega, Jonah Hill, Bobby Cannavale, Anne Dudek
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Ghost World (2001)
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Duration: 111min
Country: US
Plot: Best friends Enid and Rebecca despise the masses. After high school, they wish to live together. Enid fails art class and doodles in her notebook. They encounter the unusual elderly guy Seymour when they stage a personal advertisement. He becomes Enid's buddy because she likes him. Rebecca and Seymour are among the people whom Enid pushes away. She intends to alter Seymour's life. She believes she has something special, but it might not last. This film is about coming of age.
Director: Terry Zwigoff
Cast: Thora Birch, Scarlett Johansson, Steve Buscemi, Brad Renfro, Illeana Douglas
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Thumbsucker (2005)
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Duration: 96min
Country: US
Plot: Teen Justin sucks his thumb. His dad attempts to assist him. Although he adores a girl and his thumb, he joins a debating club. At school, he is by himself. In the bathroom, he hides. His thumb is stopped by hypnosis used by his dentist. For ADD, his psychologist prescribes medications. He quits using his thumb and becomes well-liked and intelligent. He struggles more with drugs and his family. This film is about coming of age.
Director: Mike Mills
Cast: Lou Taylor Pucci, Tilda Swinton, Vincent D'Onofrio, Keanu Reeves, Benjamin Bratt
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Duration: 115min
Country: IN
Plot: Freida is inviting her pals from around India to Goa for her wedding. They throw a wild bachelorette party that is entertaining and dramatic. They talk about their issues, feelings, and secrets. They also encounter some risks and difficulties. Both they and one another gain a great deal of knowledge. They are sisters rather than just pals. This comedic film explores the camaraderie between Indian ladies.
Director: Pan Nalin
Cast: Sarah-Jane Dias, Rajshri Deshpande, Sandhya Mridul, Amy Maghera, Pavleen Gujral
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Duration: 90min
Plot: Grantham is a teenage prisoner with tattoos. He gets into conflicts with boys. An older woman named Rose aids a few lads. Because she thinks Grantham is cute, she invites him on a trip. She keeps the reason from him. She can free him from custody. Though he believes she's crazy, he agrees. She discreetly takes him out. They travel by car. They have a lot of arguments, but they also share knowledge.
Director: Kristin Hanggi
Cast: Jake T. Austin, Marla Gibbs, Tessa Thompson, Ryan Spahn, Garrett Kruithof
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Nothing Like the Holidays (2008)
6.1
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Duration: 98min
Plot: A Puerto Rican family resides in Chicago, and their story is Nothing Like the Holidays. They are secretive and have issues. For Christmas, they gather together. It may be their final one together. This film is about love and family. It demonstrates their attempts to resolve their problems and enjoy the holidays.
Director: Alfredo De Villa
Cast: Alfred Molina, Elizabeth Peña, Freddy Rodríguez, Luis Guzmán, Jay Hernandez
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Duration: 129min
Country: US
Plot: An activist named Tessa Quayle died in Kenya. Justin Quayle, her spouse, is a reserved British diplomat. He is both depressed and furious. He's been told negative things about Tessa. He decides to discover who killed her and why. He utilizes his secrets to go to various places. He discovers a vast and malevolent scheme. He endangers his own life. He is seeking justice and the truth.
Director: Fernando Meirelles
Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz, Danny Huston, Bill Nighy, Pete Postlethwaite
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Snow Cake (2007)
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Duration: 112min
Country: GB
Plot: A little girl named Vivienne approaches recently freed prisoner Alex at a restaurant and asks to travel with him back to her mother's hometown. Along the way, Alex and Vivienne conversed and laughed. Vivienne passed away instantly after their automobile was struck by a truck without warning. With a heavy heart, Alex traveled to the town bearing the present Vivienne was planning to give her mother. Linda, Vivienne's mother, was acting oddly, he discovered. It was discovered that she was autistic. Alex stayed at Linda's house during the next few days to assist Linda with finalizing Vivienne's burial arrangements and caring for her. Gradually, Alex lets go of his past to get along with Linda.
Director: Marc Evans
Cast: Alan Rickman, Sigourney Weaver, Carrie-Anne Moss, Emily Hampshire, James Allodi
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The Station Agent (2003)
7.6
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Duration: 88min
Country: US
Plot: A young guy born with dwarfism settles into an abandoned railroad depot in rural New Jersey after the death of his lone companion and coworker. Despite his best efforts to live a solitary existence, he eventually becomes involved with both an extremely amiable Cuban hot-dog seller and an artist who is dealing with a personal tragedy.
Director: Tom McCarthy
Cast: Peter Dinklage, Patricia Clarkson, Bobby Cannavale, Michelle Williams, Raven Goodwin
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Ballet Shoes (2008)
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Duration: 85min
Country: GB
Plot: Pauline, Petrova, and Posy are orphans fostered by altruistic niece Sylvia Brown after being adopted by eccentric adventurer Uncle Matthew. The plot centers on the girls' struggles to fulfill their aspirations: Pauline wants to be an actress, Petrova wants to be a pilot, and Posy looks like she is meant to be a dancer. However, once Uncle Matthew disappears, the girls struggle once again for the remaining money. Individual aspirations are often in conflict with the material, psychological, and physiological requirements of existence.
Director: Sandra Goldbacher
Cast: Emma Watson, Yasmin Paige, Lucy Boynton, Emilia Fox, Victoria Wood
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The 6th Day (2000)
5.9
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Release Date: 2000-11-17
Duration: 123min
Country: US
Plot: In the not-too-distant future, it will be possible to clone fish, livestock, and even household pets. Though it is forbidden to clone people, Adam Gibson, a family man, one day discovers that a clone has taken his place when he returns home from work. Abducted from his family and thrust into a dark and unfamiliar world, Gibson needs to not only protect himself from the assassins who want to kill him in order to keep their plan a secret but also figure out who or what is causing the terrible things that are occurring to him.
Director: Roger Spottiswoode
Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Rapaport, Tony Goldwyn, Michael Rooker, Sarah Wynter
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Duration: 109min
Country: US
Plot: The police station where Officer Jake Roenick is stationed is about to shut. Marion Bishop, a gangster, is the target of a mob that he must defend against. He has no support or assistance. Along with some of the station's criminals and police, he must form a team. They must fend off the throng and make it through the night. It's New Year's Eve, a dangerous and exciting night.
Director: Jean-François Richet
Cast: Ethan Hawke, Laurence Fishburne, Gabriel Byrne, Maria Bello, Drea de Matteo
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Street Kings (2008)
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Duration: 109min
Country: US
Plot: LA undercover policeman Tom Ludlow is a rough and renegade officer. Jack Wander, his supervisor, keeps him out of trouble. He battles a Korean gang that abducts and mistreats kids. James Biggs, an aspirational captain of Internal Affairs, gets him into trouble. Terrence Washington, his previous partner, joins IA but is slain in front of Tom. Tom makes an effort to determine who killed him and why. He unearths several falsehoods and secrets.
Director: David Ayer
Cast: Keanu Reeves, Forest Whitaker, Chris Evans, Hugh Laurie, Naomie Harris
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Sunshine (2007)
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Release Date: 2007-06-30
Duration: 107min
Country: GB
Plot: Both the Sun and the Earth are dying. An astronaut crew makes an unsuccessful attempt to preserve the Sun. Another team returns to complete the task after seven years. They represent humanity's last chance. They must overcome several risks and difficulties. Either they triumph, or everyone perishes. The Sun needs to be resurrected.
Director: Danny Boyle
Cast: Cillian Murphy, Rose Byrne, Chris Evans, Michelle Yeoh, Cliff Curtis
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Maestro (2023)
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Duration: 129min
Country: US
Plot: Maestro is a film about the love and lives of Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. They are a well-known musician and his wife. They have a long and tangled history together. They confront several obstacles as well as joys. They have three children and an interest in art. Maestro is a film about how much they care for each other and their family.
Director: Bradley Cooper
Cast: Carey Mulligan, Bradley Cooper, Matt Bomer, Vincenzo Amato, Greg Hildreth
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Dog Eat Dog (2016)
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Duration: 93min
Country: US
Plot: Troy, Diesel, and Mad Dog, three ex-convicts, attempt to acclimate to life in the civilian world. The California three-strikes rule is a threat to them. Troy plots the ideal crime because he despises the system. Diesel works for the mob because he is bored with his family. Mad Dog is irrational and capricious. They manage to pull off a heist, but the authorities never give up. They can't run away from their history, yet they still want to be happy.
Director: Paul Schrader
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Willem Dafoe, Christopher Matthew Cook, Omar J. Dorsey, Louisa Krause
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It Chapter Two (2019)
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Duration: 169min
Country: US
Plot: After being vanquished by the Losers' Club, the terrifying clown Pennywise makes a reappearance 27 years later to terrify Derry, Maine. The childhood buddies are now grownups, and they parted ways long ago. However, Mike Hanlon summons the others home for a last stand as individuals begin to vanish. Scars from the past have damaged the group of Losers, and now they must face their worst fears in order to eliminate the much more powerful shape-shifting Pennywise.
Director: Andy Muschietti
Cast: Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader, Isaiah Mustafa, Jay Ryan
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The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019)
7.6
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Duration: 97min
Country: US
Plot: This movie takes place in the world of a contemporary Mark Twain, which starts when Zak, a young man with Down syndrome, escapes his assisted living facility to pursue his ambition of entering The Salt Water Redneck Wrestling School and eventually becoming a professional wrestler. Zak unexpectedly gains an ally and mentor in Tyler, a small-time criminal on the run, due to events beyond their control. Together, they navigate across deltas, avoid being caught, sip whiskey, discover God, catch fish, and persuade Eleanor—a kind caregiver with a personal tale—to accompany them on their adventure.
Director: Michael Schwartz
Cast: Shia LaBeouf, Zack Gottsagen, Dakota Johnson, Thomas Haden Church, John Hawkes