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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.

Volver

1361. Volver

Comedy Drama Romance Family Drama Bittersweet Romance
7.6

20062h 1min

Spain

Director: Pedro Almodóvar

A resourcefull working-class woman living in Madrid gets her hands dirty in family secrets with the help of a teenage daughter and hairdresser sister.

Themes

Class tension, Family secrets, Community superstition, Gendered labor, Resilience through solidarity, Ghostly presence, Sexual abuse legacy

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Fearless

1362. Fearless

Drama Action Martial Arts Action Historical Drama
7.6

20061h 43min

China, Hong Kong SAR China

Director: Ronny Yu

After going through a series of tragic events in his life, martial arts master Huo Yuanjia returns to Tianjin and must fight four international soldiers, in order to safeguard his nation's pride.

Themes

Patriotism under pressure, Mercy over revenge, Exile and return, Ambition and downfall, Friendship and loyalty

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The Ron Clark Story

1363. The Ron Clark Story

TV Movie Drama
7.6

20061h 30min

Director: Randa Haines

Passionate and innovative teacher Ron Clark leaves his small hometown to teach in one of Harlem's toughest schools. But to break through to the students, he must use unconventional methods, including his ground-breaking classroom rules, to help them reach their potential. Based on a true story.


Shooting Dogs

1364. Shooting Dogs

Drama History
7.6

20061h 55min

Director: Michael Caton-Jones

Two westerners, a priest and a teacher find themselves in the middle of the Rwandan genocide and face a moral dilemna. Do they place themselves in danger and protect the refugees, or escape the country with their lives? Based on a true story.


Entourage

1365. Entourage

Comedy Drama Buddy Comedy Entertainment Industry Drama
6.5

20151h 44min

United States

Director: Doug Ellin

Movie star Vincent Chase, together with his boys, Eric, Turtle and Johnny, are back…and back in business with super agent-turned-studio head Ari Gold. Some of their ambitions have changed, but the bond between them remains strong as they navigate the capricious and often cutthroat world of Hollywood.

Themes

Financier leverage, Nightclub rivalries, Show business ambition, Entourage loyalty, Celebrity dating distraction, Film production pressure

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Amazon Video
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The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

1366. The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Drama Comedy Ensemble Comedy
6.5

20152h 2min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: John Madden

As the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has only a single remaining vacancy - posing a rooming predicament for two fresh arrivals - Sonny pursues his expansionist dream of opening a second hotel.

Themes

Romance under scrutiny, Expansion versus stability, Family loyalty vs risk, Deception and mistaken identity, Aging employment, Wedding pressure and ambition

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Amazon Video
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A Little Chaos

1367. A Little Chaos

Drama Romance Historical Drama Passionate Romance
6.5

20151h 57min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Alan Rickman

A landscape gardener is hired by famous architect Le Nôtre to construct the grand gardens at the palace of Versailles. As the two work on the palace, they find themselves drawn to each other and are thrown into rivalries within the court of King Louis XIV.

Themes

Gender and professional independence, Romantic tension in court, Art versus tradition in design, Fidelity and betrayal in aristocracy, Power dynamics in aristocratic court, Resilience through crisis and repair

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Amazon Video
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War Room

1368. War Room

Drama Family Drama
6.5

20152h

United States

Director: Alex Kendrick

The family-friendly movie explores the transformational role prayer plays in the lives of the Jordan family. Tony and Elizabeth Jordan, a middle-class couple who seemingly have it all – great jobs, a beautiful daughter, their dream home. But appearances can be deceiving. In reality, the Jordan’s marriage has become a war zone and their daughter is collateral damage. With the help of Miss Clara, an older, wiser woman, Elizabeth discovers she can start fighting for her family instead of against them. Through a newly energized faith, Elizabeth and Tony’s real enemy doesn’t have a prayer.

Themes

Marital strain under pressure, Faith as intervention, Accountability and confession, Financial risk and resilience, Elder mentorship and guidance, Parenting and bonding

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Netflix
Amazon Video
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A Royal Night Out

1369. A Royal Night Out

Comedy Drama Romance Historical Drama Romantic Comedy
6.5

20151h 37min

Belgium, Sweden

Director: Julian Jarrold

The re-imagining of VE Day in 1945, when Princess Elizabeth and her sister, Margaret were allowed out from Buckingham Palace for the night to join in the celebrations, and encounter romance and danger.

Themes

Romance under scrutiny, Duty vs freedom, Class expectations, Public persona vs private desire, Gendered public spectacle, Youth confronting tradition

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Remember Me

1370. Remember Me

Drama Romance Tragic Drama Bittersweet Romance
7.1

20101h 53min

United States

Director: Allen Coulter

Still reeling from a heartbreaking family event and his parents' subsequent divorce, Tyler Hawkins discovers a fresh lease on life when he meets Ally Craig, a gregarious beauty who witnessed her mother's death. But as the couple draws closer, the fallout from their separate tragedies jeopardizes their love.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Violence and consequences, Parental pressure and distance, Sibling dynamics and loyalty, Romance under family scrutiny, Grief and coping under stress

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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