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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 Doors

2541. The Doors

Music Drama History
7.2

19912h 20min

United States

Director: Oliver Stone

The story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison.


Defending Your Life

2542. Defending Your Life

Romance Fantasy Comedy Drama
7.2

19911h 51min

United States

Director: Albert Brooks

Is there love after death? After he dies suddenly, the hapless advertising executive Daniel Miller finds himself in Judgment City, a gleaming way station where the newly deceased must prove they lived a life of sufficient courage to advance in their journey through the universe. As the self-doubting Daniel struggles to make his case, a budding relationship with the uninhibited Julia offers him a chance to finally feel alive.


Truly Madly Deeply

2543. Truly Madly Deeply

Fantasy Drama Comedy Romance
7.2

19911h 46min

United Kingdom

Director: Anthony Minghella

Nina is totally heartbroken at the death of her boyfriend Jamie, but is even more unprepared for his return as a ghost. At first it's almost as good as it used to be – hey, even the rats that infested her house have disappeared. But Jamie starts bringing ghostly friends home and behaving more and more oddly.


Empire Records

2544. Empire Records

Comedy Drama Romance
6.7

19951h 30min

United States

Director: Allan Moyle

The employees of an independent music store learn about each other as they try to stop the store from being absorbed by a large chain.


A Walk in the Clouds

2545. A Walk in the Clouds

Drama Romance
6.7

19951h 43min

United States

Director: Alfonso Arau

World War II vet Paul Sutton falls for a pregnant and unwed woman who persuades him -- during their first encounter -- to pose as her husband so she can face her family.


Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead

2546. Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead

Drama Crime
6.7

19951h 56min

United States

Director: Gary Fleder

Five different criminals face imminent death after botching a job quite badly.


The Last Supper

2547. The Last Supper

Comedy Thriller Crime Drama
6.7

19951h 32min

United States

Director: Stacy Title

A group of idealistic but frustrated liberals succumb to the temptation of murdering right-wing pundits for their political beliefs.


Metropolitan

2548. Metropolitan

Comedy Drama Romance
7.3

19901h 39min

United States

Director: Whit Stillman

A radical student is adopted by a group of young New Yorkers, serves as a catalyst to alter his and their lives. Gathering in a Manhattan apartment, the group of friends meet to discuss social mobility, Fourier's socialism and play bridge in their cocoon of upper-class society - until they are joined by a man with a critical view of their way of life.


The War

2549. The War

Drama War
6.8

19942h 6min

United States

Director: Jon Avnet

The son of a Vietnam War Veteran must deal with neighborhood bullies as well as his dad's post-traumatic stress disorder while growing up in the deep south in the 1970's.


The Firm

2550. The Firm

Drama Mystery Thriller
6.9

19932h 34min

United States

Director: Sydney Pollack

Mitch McDeere is a young man with a promising future in Law. About to sit his Bar exam, he is approached by 'The Firm' and made an offer he doesn't refuse. Seduced by the money and gifts showered on him, he is totally oblivious to the more sinister side of his company. Then, two Associates are murdered. The FBI contact him, asking him for information and suddenly his life is ruined. He has a choice - work with the FBI, or stay with the Firm. Either way he will lose his life as he knows it. Mitch figures the only way out is to follow his own plan...