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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.

Meet Joe Black

2201. Meet Joe Black

Fantasy Drama Romance Supernatural Fantasy Tragic Drama
7.2

19982h 58min

United States

Director: Martin Brest

Bill Parrish wants more time to protect his empire and his family. The price is guiding Death itself through the pleasures of living — including love for Bill’s own daughter Susan. Now Bill must choose which life to sacrifice…

Themes

Life and death ethics, Duty versus desire, Power and control, Wealth and influence, Romantic longing, Mortality and time

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Mighty

2202. The Mighty

Drama Comedy
7.2

19981h 40min

United States

Director: Peter Chelsom

Kevin, an intelligent guy helps out Maxwell to improve his reading skills. In return, Kevin wants Maxwell to take him out places since he is not authorized to go out. Being the social outcasts of the town, Kevin and Maxwell come to realize that they are similar to each other and accept that they are "freaks" and nothing will stop them.


Smoke Signals

2203. Smoke Signals

Drama Comedy
7.2

19981h 29min

United States

Director: Chris Eyre

Young Native American man Thomas is a nerd in his reservation, wearing oversize glasses and telling everyone stories no-one wants to hear. His parents died in a fire in 1976, and Thomas was saved by Arnold. Arnold soon left his family, and Victor hasn't seen his father for 10 years. When Victor hears Arnold has died, Thomas offers him funding for the trip to get Arnold's remains.


Savior

2204. Savior

History Drama War
7.2

19981h 43min

United States

Director: Predrag Antonijević

A hardened mercenary in the Foreign Legion begins to find his own humanity when confronted with atrocities during the fighting in Bosnia.


The Fugitive

2205. The Fugitive

Action Thriller Drama
7.8

19932h 11min

United States

Director: Andrew Davis

Wrongfully convicted of murdering his wife and sentenced to death, Richard Kimble escapes from the law in an attempt to find the real killer and clear his name.


A Bronx Tale

2206. A Bronx Tale

Drama Crime Coming-of-Age Drama Organized Crime
7.8

19932h 1min

United States

Director: Robert De Niro

Set in the Bronx during the tumultuous 1960s, an adolescent boy is torn between his honest, working-class father and a violent yet charismatic crime boss. Complicating matters is the youngster's growing attraction - forbidden in his neighborhood - for a beautiful black girl.

Themes

Loyalty under threat, Class inequality: mobility limits, Racial tension: neighborhood fault lines, Nostalgia vs violence, Mentorship vs crime, Family duty vs independence

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Three Colors: Blue

2207. Three Colors: Blue

Drama
7.8

19931h 38min

France, Poland

Director: Krzysztof Kieślowski

The wife of a famous composer survives a car accident that kills her husband and daughter. Now alone, she shakes off her old identity and explores her newfound freedom but finds that she is unbreakably bound to other humans, including her husband’s mistress, whose existence she never suspected.


The Remains of the Day

2208. The Remains of the Day

Drama Romance
7.8

19932h 14min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: James Ivory

Butler James Stevens is a man of iron discipline who has devoted his life to service in a grand country house, and nothing could make him betray his duty. But one day a new housekeeper arrives, and James finds himself developing deep feelings for her.


And the Band Played On

2209. And the Band Played On

Drama TV Movie
7.8

19932h 20min

United States

Director: Roger Spottiswoode

The story of the discovery of the AIDS epidemic and the political infighting of the scientific community hampering the early fight with it.


Bend It Like Beckham

2210. Bend It Like Beckham

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
6.7

20021h 52min

Germany, United Kingdom

Director: Gurinder Chadha

Jess Bhamra, the daughter of a strict Indian couple in London, is not permitted to play organized soccer, even though she is 18. When Jess is playing for fun one day, her impressive skills are seen by Jules Paxton, who then convinces Jess to play for her semi-pro team. Jess uses elaborate excuses to hide her matches from her family while also dealing with her romantic feelings for her coach, Joe.

Themes

Cultural expectation vs individual choice, Gender roles in sports, Cross cultural romance tensions, Immigrant family pressure, Identity negotiation within tradition, Pursuit of opportunity vs tradition

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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