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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.

Like Water for Chocolate

2531. Like Water for Chocolate

Drama Romance
7.1

19921h 45min

Mexico

Director: Alfonso Arau

Tita is passionately in love with Pedro, but her controlling mother forbids her from marrying him. When Pedro marries her sister, Tita throws herself into her cooking and discovers she can transfer her emotions through the food she prepares, infecting all who eat it with her intense heartbreak.


Belle Époque

2532. Belle Époque

Comedy Drama Romance
7.1

19921h 49min

France, Portugal

Director: Fernando Trueba

In 1931, a young soldier deserts from the army and falls into a country farm, where he is welcomed by the owner due to his political ideas. Manolo has four daughters, Fernando likes all of them and they like him, so he has to decide which one to love.


The Power of One

2533. The Power of One

Drama
7.1

19922h 7min

France, United States

Director: John G. Avildsen

PK, an English orphan terrorized for his family's political beliefs in Africa, turns to his only friend, a kindly world-wise prisoner, Geel Piet. Geel teaches him how to box with the motto “fight with your fists and lead with your heart”. As he grows to manhood, PK uses these words to take on the system and the injustices he sees around him - and finds that one person really can make a difference.


American Me

2534. American Me

Crime Drama
7.1

19922h 5min

United States

Director: Edward James Olmos

During his 18 years in Folsom Prison, street-gang leader Santana rules over all the drug-and-murder activities behind bars. Upon his release, Santana goes back to his old neighborhood, intending to lead a peaceful, crime-free life. But his old gang buddies force him back into his old habits.


A Midnight Clear

2535. A Midnight Clear

Drama War History
7.1

19921h 48min

United States

Director: Keith Gordon

In 1944 France, an American Intelligence Squad locates a German Platoon wishing to surrender rather than die in Germany's final war offensive. The two groups of men, isolated from the war at present, put aside their differences and spend Christmas together before the surrender plan turns bad and both sides are forced to fight the other.


Twister

2536. Twister

Action Adventure Drama
6.6

19961h 53min

United States

Director: Jan de Bont

An unprecedented series of violent tornadoes is sweeping across Oklahoma. Tornado chasers, headed by Dr. Jo Harding, attempt to release a groundbreaking device that will allow them to track them and create a more advanced warning system. They are joined by Jo's soon to be ex-husband Bill, a former tornado chaser himself, and his girlfriend Melissa.


Courage Under Fire

2537. Courage Under Fire

Drama Thriller Mystery War
6.6

19961h 56min

United States

Director: Edward Zwick

A US Army officer, who made a "friendly fire" mistake that was covered up, has been reassigned to a desk job. He is tasked to investigate a female chopper commander's worthiness to be awarded the Medal of Honor. At first all seems in order. But then he begins to notice inconsistencies between the testimonies of the witnesses...


Emma

2538. Emma

Romance Comedy Drama
6.6

19962h 1min

United States

Director: Douglas McGrath

Emma Woodhouse is a congenial young lady who delights in meddling in other people’s affairs. She is perpetually trying to unite men and women who are utterly wrong for each other. Despite her interest in romance, Emma is clueless about her own feelings, and her relationship with gentle Mr. Knightley.


White Squall

2539. White Squall

Drama Adventure
6.6

19962h 9min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Ridley Scott

In 1960, a hardy group of prep school students boards an old-fashioned sailing ship. With Capt. Christopher Sheldon at the helm, the oceangoing voyage is intended to teach the boys fortitude and discipline. But the youthful crew are about to get some unexpected instruction in survival when they get caught in the clutches of a white squall storm.


The Mirror Has Two Faces

2540. The Mirror Has Two Faces

Comedy Drama Romance
6.6

19962h 6min

United States

Director: Barbra Streisand

Rose Morgan, who still lives with her mother, is a professor of Romantic Literature who desperately longs for passion in her life. Gregory Larkin, a mathematics professor, has been burned by passionate relationships and longs for a sexless union based on friendship and respect.