Drama backdrop

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.

Don Juan DeMarco

2571. Don Juan DeMarco

Romance Drama Comedy
6.7

19941h 37min

United States

Director: Jeremy Leven

John Arnold DeMarco is a man who believes he is Don Juan, the greatest lover in the world. Clad in a cape and mask, DeMarco undergoes psychiatric treatment with Dr. Jack Mickler to cure him of his apparent delusion. But the psychiatric sessions have an unexpected effect on the psychiatric staff and, most profoundly, Dr Mickler, who rekindles the romance in his complacent marriage.


The Paper

2572. The Paper

Comedy Drama
6.7

19941h 52min

United States

Director: Ron Howard

Henry Hackett is the workaholic editor of a New York City tabloid. He loves his job, but the long hours and low pay are leading to discontent. Also, publisher Bernie White faces financial straits, and has hatchet-man Alicia Clark—Henry's nemesis—impose unpopular cutbacks.


With Honors

2573. With Honors

Comedy Drama
6.7

19941h 43min

United States

Director: Alek Keshishian

Convinced he'll graduate with honors because of his thesis paper, a stuffy Harvard student finds his paper being held hostage by a homeless man, who might be the guy to school the young man in life.


Sleepless in Seattle

2574. Sleepless in Seattle

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Family Drama
6.8

19931h 45min

United States

Director: Nora Ephron

After the death of his mother, a young boy calls a radio station in an attempt to set his father up on a date. Talking about his father’s loneliness soon leads to a meeting with a young female journalist, who has flown to Seattle to write a story about the boy and his father.

Themes

Work life balance, Lovesickness and longing, Loss of loved one, Radio as matchmaker, Parent child bond, Romance across distances

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Six Degrees of Separation

2575. Six Degrees of Separation

Mystery Drama Comedy
6.8

19931h 52min

United States

Director: Fred Schepisi

The story of a young, gay, black, con artist who, posing as the son of Sidney Poitier, cunningly maneuvers his way into the lives of a white, upper-class New York family.


Swing Kids

2576. Swing Kids

Music Drama Historical Drama Narrative Musical
6.8

19931h 52min

United States

Director: Thomas Carter

The story of a close-knit group of young kids in Nazi Germany who listen to banned swing music from the US. Soon dancing and fun leads to more difficult choices as the Nazis begin tightening the grip on Germany. Each member of the group is forced to face some tough choices about right, wrong, and survival.

Themes

Youth under authoritarian pressure, Music as resistance, Peer loyalty under surveillance, Cultural suppression and risk, Ideology vs personal loyalty, Group identity under pressure

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Untamed Heart

2577. Untamed Heart

Drama Romance
6.8

19931h 42min

United States

Director: Tony Bill

Caroline, a young waitress who seems to have bad taste in men, is on her way home one night when thugs attempt to rape her. Adam, the mysterious busboy who works at the same diner, helps fight off the assailants, and she begins a relationship with him -- but not all their fellow Minnesotans are happy for them. Meanwhile, the couple face their own difficulties when Caroline finds about Adam's past, including his unique health condition.


Heaven & Earth

2578. Heaven & Earth

History War Drama Historical Drama
6.8

19932h 20min

France, United States

Director: Oliver Stone

In a small Vietnamese village torn apart by war, a young woman faces unimaginable horrors before deciding to escape to the city. There, she encounters a compassionate Marine who offers her hope and a chance at a new life, igniting the possibility of a future together.

Themes

Survival under occupation, Trauma from assault, War violence and displacement, Migration and belonging, Interracial relationship pressures, Family resilience under turmoil

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

My Life

2579. My Life

Drama Romance
6.8

19931h 54min

United States

Director: Bruce Joel Rubin

It seems that Bob Jones has everything a man could want, namely a fulfilling job and a beautiful, pregnant wife, Gail. But Bob's life is turned upside-down when he is diagnosed with cancer and given four months to live -- not even enough time to see his first child's birth. To cleanse himself of demons in his remaining days, Bob makes a video diary, hoping to pass along some wisdom to his future child. Along the way, he discovers a lot about himself.


School Ties

2580. School Ties

Drama
6.9

19921h 46min

United States

Director: Robert Mandel

When David Greene receives a football scholarship to a prestigious prep school in the 1950s, he feels pressure to hide the fact that he is Jewish from his classmates and teachers, fearing that they may be anti-Semitic. He quickly becomes the big man on campus thanks to his football skills, but when his Jewish background is discovered, his worst fears are realized and his friends turn on him with violent threats and public ridicule.