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Drama movies

Emotional and character-driven narratives that explore the complexities of the human condition and relationships.

Subgenres include: Psychological Drama, Professional Drama, Entertainment Industry Drama.

I Swear

1. I Swear

Drama History
8.4

20252h 1min

United Kingdom, Ireland

Director: Kirk Jones

Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at 15, John Davidson navigates his way against the odds through troubled teenage years and into adulthood, finding inspiration in the kindness of others to discover his true purpose in life.


The Voice of Hind Rajab

2. The Voice of Hind Rajab

Drama
8.4

20251h 29min

France, Tunisia

Director: Kaouther Ben Hania

January 29, 2024. Red Crescent volunteers receive an emergency call. A five-year old girl is trapped in a car under fire in Gaza, pleading for rescue. While trying to keep her on the line, they do everything they can to get an ambulance to her. Her name was Hind Rajab.


Hamilton

3. Hamilton

History Drama
8.3

20252h 40min

United States

Director: Thomas Kail

Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America then, told by America now.


The story of life on our planet by the man who has seen more of the natural world than any other. In more than 90 years, Attenborough has visited every continent on the globe, exploring the wild places of our planet and documenting the living world in all its variety and wonder. Addressing the biggest challenges facing life on our planet, the film offers a powerful message of hope for future generations.

Themes

Climate change mitigation, Biodiversity preservation efforts, Sustainable energy transition, Poverty alleviation and health, Population growth management, Habitat protection and restoration

Available on

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Bo Burnham: Inside

5. Bo Burnham: Inside

Comedy Drama Satire
8.6

20211h 28min

United States

Director: Bo Burnham

Stuck in COVID-19 lockdown, US comedian and musician Bo Burnham attempts to stay sane and happy by writing, shooting and performing a one-man comedy special.

Themes

Internet culture satire, Quarantine pressures, One-man confinement, Media spectacle critique, Performance under surveillance, Mental health under strain

Available on

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Marty Supreme

6. Marty Supreme

Drama Thriller
8.1

20252h 30min

United States

Director: Josh Safdie

Young athlete Marty Mauser is trying to raise money and make it to a prestigious ping-pong tournament to prove to the world he’s the best. In pursuit of his dream, he won’t stop at anything and is willing to use any means to get what he wants.


Hamnet

7. Hamnet

Drama Romance History
8.1

20252h 6min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Chloé Zhao

The powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.


I'm Still Here

8. I'm Still Here

Drama History Historical Drama
8.2

20242h 18min

Brazil, France

Director: Walter Salles

A woman married to a former politician during the 1971 military dictatorship in Brazil is forced to reinvent herself and chart a new course for her family after a violent and arbitrary act.

Themes

Secrecy versus exposure, Political repression under dictatorship, Maternal resilience under pressure, Intergenerational legacy of trauma, Memory as public duty, Pursuit of accountability and reparations

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Amazon Video
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Oppenheimer

9. Oppenheimer

Drama History Historical Drama Biographical History
8.3

20233h 1min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Christopher Nolan

The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer's role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.

Themes

Patriotism amid top secret project, Loyalty tests under red scare, Scientific ambition within manhattan project secrecy, Private life under public gaze, Moral dilemma of atomic bomb, Political scrutiny through hearings

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Top Gun: Maverick

10. Top Gun: Maverick

Action Drama Military Action Professional Drama
8.2

20222h 11min

United States

Director: Joseph Kosinski

After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell finds himself training a detachment of TOP GUN graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen.

Themes

Mentorship shaping restraint, Duty vs personal promises, Team cohesion under pressure, Loyalty tested under conflict, Risk-taking within hierarchy, Intergenerational guidance dynamics

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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