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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.

What's Love Got to Do with It

2401. What's Love Got to Do with It

Drama Music History
7.4

19931h 58min

United States

Director: Brian Gibson

Singer Tina Turner rises to stardom while mustering the courage to break free from her abusive husband Ike.


The Edge

2402. The Edge

Action Adventure Drama
6.9

19971h 57min

United States

Director: Lee Tamahori

The plane carrying wealthy Charles Morse crashes down in the Alaskan wilderness. Together with the two other passengers, photographer Robert and assistant Stephen, Charles devises a plan to help them reach civilization. However, his biggest obstacle might not be the elements, or even the Kodiak bear stalking them -- it could be Robert, whom Charles suspects is having an affair with his wife and would not mind seeing him dead.


Private Parts

2403. Private Parts

Comedy Drama
6.9

19971h 49min

United States

Director: Betty Thomas

The life and career of shock-jock superstar Howard Stern is recounted from his humble beginnings to his view from the top. Possessing a desire to be an on-air personality since childhood, Stern meanders through the radio world, always with his supportive wife, Alison, by his side. Landing a gig in Washington, D.C., Stern meets Robin Quivers, who will become his long-time partner in crime. When the two move to New York, they face the wrath of NBC executives.


Selena

2404. Selena

Drama Music History
6.9

19972h 7min

United States

Director: Gregory Nava

In this biographical drama, Selena Quintanilla is born into a musical Mexican-American family in Texas. Her father, Abraham, realizes that his young daughter is talented and begins performing with her at small venues. She finds success and falls for her guitarist, Chris Perez, who draws the ire of her father. Seeking mainstream stardom, Selena begins recording an English-language album which, tragically, she would never complete.


Suicide Kings

2405. Suicide Kings

Action Comedy Crime Drama Thriller
6.9

19971h 46min

United States

Director: Peter O'Fallon

Carlo, a former mobster, is abducted by five privileged young men desperate to raise a $2 million ransom to save the sister of a friend. As Carlo plays mind games, however, his captors splinter -- each wondering whether one of their own had a hand in the crime.


Wilde

2406. Wilde

Drama History
6.9

19971h 58min

Germany, Japan

Director: Brian Gilbert

Oscar Wilde is a married playwright who has occasionally indulged his weakness for male suitors. After much toil, Wilde debuts 'The Importance of Being Earnest' in London, and a chat at the theatre with Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas leads to a full-fledged romance. However, this affair leads to a legal dispute with Lord Alfred's oppressive father, the Marquess of Queensberry, and, given the local anti-gay laws, Wilde is jailed. Wilde's vast intellect helps him survive until he regains his freedom.


Gridlock'd

2407. Gridlock'd

Comedy Crime Drama
6.9

19971h 31min

United States

Director: Vondie Curtis-Hall

After a friend overdoses, Spoon and Stretch decide to kick their drug habits and attempt to enroll in a government detox program. Their efforts are hampered by seemingly endless red tape, as they are shuffled from one office to another while being chased by drug dealers and the police.


The Player

2408. The Player

Mystery Drama Thriller Comedy
7.5

19922h 4min

United States

Director: Robert Altman

A Hollywood studio executive is being sent death threats by a writer whose script he rejected - but which one?


Chaplin

2409. Chaplin

Drama Entertainment Industry Drama
7.5

19922h 23min

France, Italy

Director: Richard Attenborough

An aged Charlie Chaplin narrates his life to his autobiography's editor, including his rise to wealth and comedic fame from poverty, his turbulent personal life and his run-ins with the FBI.

Themes

Class inequality, Exile and return, Political witch-hunt, Censorship and talkies, Social mobility through fame, Art as social critique

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Husbands and Wives

2410. Husbands and Wives

Comedy Drama Romance
7.5

19921h 48min

United States

Director: Woody Allen

When their best friends announce that they're separating, a professor and his wife discover the faults in their own marriage.