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
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Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie(2009) , The Illusionist(2006) , Muriel's Wedding(1995) , About a Boy(2002) , A Little Princess(1995) , The Hating Game(2021) , Greenland(2020) , Juno(2007) , Little Women(2019) , 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) , Lolita(1997) , Power(1986) , 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)
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Duration: 94min
Country: US
Plot: Alex kidnaps Justin and takes the Book of Forbidden Spells and the family wand. Jerry has enraged her by handing them to Justin. She employs illegal magic to accompany Harper to a party, but they get separated. Justin comes to their aid. Theresa is enraged and declares that there will be no magic on their trip to the Caribbean.
Director: Lev L. Spiro
Cast: Selena Gomez, Jake T. Austin, David Henrie, Maria Canals-Barrera, David DeLuise
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The Illusionist (2006)
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Duration: 110min
Country: US
Plot: Renowned illusionist Eisenheim harbors feelings for the Duchess von Teschen, who is betrothed to the ruthless Crown Prince Leopold. Their classes kept them apart when they first met as teenagers. The goal of the Crown Prince is to reveal Eisenheim's powers and put an end to their passion. Though it's possible that Chief Inspector Uhl has ulterior motives, he aids the Crown Prince.
Director: Neil Burger
Cast: Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell, Eddie Marsan
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Muriel's Wedding (1995)
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Duration: 106min
Country: FR
Plot: Muriel's Wedding: Muriel is an isolated young lady with a passion for ABBA and aspirations of marriage. She dwells in Porpoise Spit, an unappealing Australian town. She takes the money and goes on vacation, where she makes an insane acquaintance. After renaming herself Mariel, her life starts to get more interesting.
Director: P.J. Hogan
Cast: Toni Collette, Bill Hunter, Rachel Griffiths, Sophie Lee, Jeanie Drynan
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About a Boy (2002)
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Duration: 101min
Country: US
Plot: Marcus is a lone youngster whose mother is melancholy. He meets Will, a sluggish man who dates single mothers and survives on his dad's music. Marcus wants Will to be his friend and date his mother. At first, Will dislikes Marcus, but he soon comes to see that Marcus is in need of his assistance. From one another, they both pick valuable life lessons.
Director: Chris Weitz
Cast: Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, Rachel Weisz, Natalia Tena
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A Little Princess (1995)
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Duration: 97min
Country: US
Plot: The Little Princess, a beloved classic by renowned children's author F. H. Burnett, served as the inspiration for the movie. The tale revolves around the young lead character, Sara, whose father, Captain Crewe, must go to battle in South Africa and sends her to an exclusive girls' school to further her education. Sara receives word from the front on her birthday that her father is lost in combat. The resilient Sara looks for her "dead" father everywhere.
Director: Alfonso Cuarón
Cast: Liesel Matthews, Eleanor Bron, Liam Cunningham, Rusty Schwimmer, Vanessa Lee Chester
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The Hating Game (2021)
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Duration: 102min
Country: US
Plot: Assistants Lucy and Joshua were hired by rival CEOs who hate one other. They compete for the same promotion and get drawn to each other. They undertake a game of betrayal, seduction, and sabotage until they declare they are in love. The romantic comedy The Hating Game portrays the overcoming of love over hate.
Director: Peter Hutchings
Cast: Lucy Hale, Austin Stowell, Corbin Bernsen, Sakina Jaffrey, Damon Daunno
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Greenland (2020)
6.4
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Duration: 120min
Country: US
Plot: Two comets that are fast approaching Earth have been discovered by scientists to exist in the cosmos. They will ultimately strike Earth and inflict unimaginable harm if everything goes well. To prevent a worldwide panic, the government obstructs the news and constructs an extremely powerful fortress in secret in Greenland. The only people who have a chance of surviving are those who hide inside the fortress, and admission requirements are extremely stringent. As a construction engineer, John works. When he has the chance to join the citadel, he chooses to travel to Greenland with his wife, Allison, and kid Nathan. However, halfway through the trip, the military ignited a riot after realizing the events that had occurred.
Director: Ric Roman Waugh
Cast: Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, David Denman, Hope Davis, Roger Dale Floyd
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Juno (2007)
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Duration: 96min
Country: US
Plot: Juno is a lovely high school girl. When she unexpectedly falls pregnant with the handsome track team member Bleeker, she finds herself in serious trouble. While it's too soon to talk about marriage with Bleeker, Juno is against abortion. She decided to become pregnant and give birth to a healthy kid. Nevertheless, the family stays together to prepare and experience the pleasures and difficulties of pregnancy once her parents learn of her secret. Juno, a very young mother, must go through yet another spiritual transformation to deal with everything.
Director: Jason Reitman
Cast: Elliot Page, Michael Cera, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, J.K. Simmons
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Little Women (2019)
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Duration: 135min
Country: US
Plot: Four sisters who grew up together in the 19th century are the subject of the novel Little Women. Despite having distinct goals and personalities, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy are there for one another through good times and bad. They bravely and kindly confront disease, poverty, conflict, love, and loss. They discover how to be happy with themselves despite their imperfections. Based on a popular book.
Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Laura Dern
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Heat (1995)
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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)
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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
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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 Gómez 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)
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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)
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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)
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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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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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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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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)
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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)
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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