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Tragic Drama movies

A downfall or irreversible loss shapes the story, with painful consequences instead of a clean victory.

World's Greatest Dad

121. World's Greatest Dad

Comedy Drama Dark Comedy Tragic Drama
6.8

20091h 39min

United States

Director: Bobcat Goldthwait

In the wake of a freak accident, Lance suffers the worst tragedy and the greatest opportunity of his life. He is suddenly faced with the possibility of fame, fortune and popularity, if he can only live with the knowledge of how he got there.

Themes

Performative identity, Media sensationalism, Desire for fame, Exploitation of tragedy, Public image vs privacy, Moral ambiguity in parenting

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Maria Full of Grace

122. Maria Full of Grace

Drama Thriller Crime Narcotics Crime Tragic Drama
7.4

20041h 41min

Ecuador, Colombia

Director: Joshua Marston

A pregnant Colombian teenager becomes a drug mule to make some desperately needed money for her family.

Themes

Economic precarity, Exploitative labor conditions, Migration pressures, Trafficking risk, Pregnancy vulnerability, Family obligation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Road to Perdition

123. Road to Perdition

Crime Drama Thriller Organized Crime Revenge Thriller
7.6

20021h 57min

United States

Director: Sam Mendes

Mike Sullivan works as a hit man for crime boss John Rooney. Sullivan views Rooney as a father figure, however after his son is witness to a killing, Mike Sullivan finds himself on the run in attempt to save the life of his son and at the same time looking for revenge on those who wronged him.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Cycles of vengeance, Surrogate father figure, Crime and family dynamics, Embezzlement and deceit, Mentorship through crime

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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The Fountain

124. The Fountain

Drama Adventure Science Fiction Romance Epic Sci-Fi
7.1

20061h 36min

United States

Director: Darren Aronofsky

Spanning over one thousand years, and three parallel stories, The Fountain is a story of love, death, spirituality, and the fragility of our existence in this world.

Themes

Mortality and renewal, Science versus spirituality, Time-spanning love, Quest for immortality, Fragility of existence, Storytelling as continuity

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Pusher II

125. Pusher II

Crime Drama Prison Crime Tragic Drama
7.3

20041h 40min

Denmark, United Kingdom

Director: Nicolas Winding Refn

Tonny is released from prison - again. This time he has his mind set on changing his broken down life, but that is easier said than done.

Themes

Parent child relationship fracture, Prison debt pressure, Substance abuse cycles, Family ties under pressure, Crime and loyalty tension

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Paris

126. Paris

Drama Tragic Drama
6.8

20082h 10min

France

Director: Cédric Klapisch

Pierre, a professional dancer, suffers from a serious heart disease. While he is waiting for a transplant which may (or may not) save his life, he has nothing better to do than look at the people around him, from the balcony of his Paris apartment.

Themes

Illness and dependence, Mortality and meaning, Immigration and paperwork, Urban transience, Caregiving and family duty, Ambition and restraint

Available on

Amazon Video
France Channel Amazon Channel
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Léon: The Professional

127. Léon: The Professional

Crime Drama Action Organized Crime Tragic Drama
8.5

19941h 51min

France

Director: Luc Besson

Professional hitman Leon grows close to his young neighbor Mathilda after, without intending to, he saves her from death when corrupt police officers brutally murder her family. Left an orphan, Mathilda wants Leon to teach her how to kill so she can avenge her younger brother’s death.

Themes

Loneliness and found family, Urban corruption and violence, Mentorship through danger, Power dynamics and coercion, Revenge as survival, Immigrant vulnerability in crime

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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The Lion King

128. The Lion King

Family Animation Drama Adventure Family Animation
8.5

19941h 29min

United States

Director: Roger Allers

Young lion prince Simba, eager to one day become king of the Pride Lands, grows up under the watchful eye of his father Mufasa; all the while his villainous uncle Scar conspires to take the throne for himself. Amid betrayal and tragedy, Simba must confront his past and find his rightful place in the Circle of Life.

Themes

Duty vs personal desire, Betrayal and manipulation, Exile and return, Leadership through responsibility, Legacy and legitimacy, Circle of life motif

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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My Life Without Me

129. My Life Without Me

Drama Romance Tragic Drama Bittersweet Romance
7.4

20031h 46min

Canada, Spain

Director: Isabel Coixet

A fatally ill mother with only two months to live creates a list of things she wants to do before she dies without telling her family of her illness.

Themes

Terminal illness urgency, Hidden illness secrecy, Secret love exploration, Family responsibility burden, Bucket list pursuit, Caregiver role tensions

Available on

Amazon Video
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The Lookout

130. The Lookout

Crime Drama Thriller Heist Tragic Drama
6.9

20071h 39min

United States

Director: Scott Frank

Chris is a once promising high school athlete whose life is turned upside down following a tragic accident. As he tries to maintain a normal life, he takes a job as a janitor at a bank, where he ultimately finds himself caught up in a planned heist.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Disability shapes autonomy, Rehabilitation through routine, Crime and coercion, Economic security vs vulnerability, Loyalty tested under danger

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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