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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.

The Man in the Moon

2511. The Man in the Moon

Drama Family Romance
7.3

19911h 39min

United States

Director: Robert Mulligan

Maureen Trant and her younger sibling Dani share a strong connection, but local boy Court Foster threatens to throw their bond off balance. Dani and Court meet first and have a flirtatious rapport -- but when he meets Maureen, he falls hard and they begin a passionate affair. The new couple try to keep their love hidden from Dani, but she soon learns the truth, disavowing her sister. But a heartbreaking accident later reunites the girls.


Dogfight

2512. Dogfight

Drama Romance
7.3

19911h 34min

United States

Director: Nancy Savoca

In the fall of 1963, Eddie Birdlace is an 18-year-old Marine Corps volunteer who is about to ship out with three of his buddies for a tour of duty in Vietnam. Planning a massive blowout for their last night in San Francisco, Eddie, his buddies, and a number of other Marines set up a contest they call a "dogfight”.


The American President

2513. The American President

Drama Romance
6.8

19951h 53min

United States

Director: Rob Reiner

Widowed U.S. president Andrew Shepherd, one of the world's most powerful men, can have anything he wants -- and what he covets most is Sydney Ellen Wade, a Washington lobbyist. But Shepherd's attempts at courting her spark wild rumors and decimate his approval ratings.


To Die For

2514. To Die For

Drama Comedy Crime
6.8

19951h 46min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Gus Van Sant

Suzanne Stone wants to be a world-famous news anchor and she is willing to do anything to get what she wants. What she lacks in intelligence, she makes up for in cold determination and diabolical wiles. As she pursues her goal with relentless focus, she is forced to destroy anything and anyone that may stand in her way, regardless of the ultimate cost or means necessary.


To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

2515. To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

Comedy Drama
6.8

19951h 48min

United States

Director: Beeban Kidron

Manhattan drag queens Vida Boheme and Noxeema Jackson impress regional judges in competition, securing berths in the Nationals in Los Angeles. When the two meet pathetic drag novice Chi-Chi Rodriguez — one of the losers that evening — the charmed Vida and Noxeema agree to take the hopeless youngster under their joined wing. Soon the three set off on a madcap road trip across America and struggle to make it to Los Angeles in time.


Now and Then

2516. Now and Then

Comedy Drama Romance
6.8

19951h 40min

United States

Director: Lesli Linka Glatter

Waxing nostalgic about the bittersweet passage from childhood to puberty, four childhood girlfriends — Teeny, Chrissy, Samantha and Roberta — recall the magical summer of 1970. During their walk down memory lane, they reconcile experiences with boys, secrets, bullies and more.


Othello

2517. Othello

Drama
6.8

19952h 3min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Oliver Parker

The evil Iago pretends to be friend of Othello in order to manipulate him to serve his own end in the film version of this Shakespeare classic.


Jacob's Ladder

2518. Jacob's Ladder

Drama Mystery Horror
7.4

19901h 53min

United States

Director: Adrian Lyne

After returning home from the Vietnam War, veteran Jacob Singer struggles to maintain his sanity. Plagued by hallucinations and flashbacks, Singer rapidly falls apart as the world and people around him morph and twist into disturbing images. His girlfriend, Jezzie, and ex-wife, Sarah, try to help, but to little avail. Even Singer's chiropractor friend, Louis, fails to reach him as he descends into madness.


Trust

2519. Trust

Drama Comedy Romance
7.4

19901h 46min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Hal Hartley

After being thrown away from home, pregnant high school dropout Maria meets Matthew, a highly educated and extremely moody electronics repairman. The two begin an unusual romance built on their sense of mutual admiration and trust.


Life Is Sweet

2520. Life Is Sweet

Comedy Drama
7.4

19901h 43min

United Kingdom

Director: Mike Leigh

Just north of London live Wendy, Andy, and their twenty-something twins, Natalie and Nicola. Wendy clerks in a shop, Andy is a cook who forever puts off home remodeling projects, Natalie is a plumber and Nicola is jobless. This film is about how they interact and play out family, conflict and love.