RANKING: The best drama films of all time

More than just storytelling, dramatic films invite us on a journey of reflection and immersion in emotionally charged narratives. They uncover human complexity, explore the depths of feelings, and force us to confront existential questions, whether in historical settings, personal journeys, or moral dilemmas. With that in mind, we've compiled a list of the best drama films of all time, according to audiences and critics, ranked in descending order.

The Big Trick (2006) 

Original title: The Prestige

77% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: AppleTV +, Prime Video e Youtube

In Victorian London, two illusionists, Alfred Borden (Christian Bale) e Robert Angier (Hugh Jackman), become rivals in a competition for supremacy in the world of magic. What begins as a quest for recognition quickly turns into a dangerous battle, where obsession becomes the deadliest weapon. Over the years, their friendship is consumed by a spiral of revenge, secrets, and betrayal, with tragic consequences for both.

Forrest Gump – The Storyteller (1994)

Original title: Forrest Gump

75% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: Paramount +, Play Market, Telecine e Netflix

In the story, the life of a simple and pure-hearted man, Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks), weaves in extraordinary ways through some of the most defining events in American history. Guided by his mother and his innate optimism, he witnesses and participates in everything from the Vietnam War to Watergate. The driving force behind his journey, however, is his unconditional love for his childhood friend, Jenny Curran (Robin Wright), whose troubled life contrasts with his.

Raging Bull (1980)

Original title: Raging Bull

80% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e Youtube

The film tells the story of a middleweight boxer and his victories leading up to his first opportunity to become champion in his weight class. He falls in love with a beautiful girl from the Bronx, but his inability to express his feelings eventually hinders his professional life, costing him everything. Directed by Martin Scorsese, the film features Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci e Cathy Moriarty in the cast.

Life of Chuck (2025)

Original title: The Life of Chuck

80% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: available in theaters

Based on a story by Stephen King, the film narrates the life of Charles Krantz (Tom Hiddleston) in reverse chronological order. As the world draws to a close, the narrative travels back in time to explore the different phases of Chuck, from old age to youth, revealing how the little things and the simplest connections can have great meaning.

All the Time We Have (2024)

Original title: We Live in Time

79% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e Youtube

In this drama and romance film, Almut (Florence Pugh) e Tobias (Andrew Garfield) are brought together by a surprise encounter that changes their lives. As they embark on a journey challenged by the limits of time, they learn to cherish every moment of their unconventional love story.

Magnolia (1999)

82% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

One day in California's San Fernando Valley, near Magnolia Street, the lives of nine characters are intertwined through a television show where a group of three children challenge three adults. The film follows a dying father, a young wife, a nurse, a lost son, a passionate police officer, a boy genius, a former genius, the show's host, and an estranged daughter, whose stories intersect through coincidences of fate. The cast includes names like by Tom Cruise, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman e John C. Reilly.

Back to the Sea (2024)

Original title: The Outrun

82% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

After a decade in London, Rona (Saoirse Ronan), 29, returns home to the Orkney Islands. Sober but lonely, she tries to erase from her memory the events that led her to this journey of recovery. Slowly, the mysteries of that place invade her inner world, and one day at a time, Rona finds hope and self-confidence surrounded by strong winds and a freezing sea. Based on a true story.

JoJo Rabbit (2019)

81% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

in the plot, Jojo Betzler (Roman Griffin Davis) é a lonely German boy who discovers that his mother, Rosie (Scarlett Johansson), is hiding a young Jewish girl, Elsa Korr (Thomasin McKenzie), in the attic of his house. With the help of only his imaginary friend, a silly version of Adolf Hitler (Taika Waititi), Jojo must confront his blind nationalism and the world of prejudice that surrounds him as his unexpected friendship with Elsa makes you see the world in a completely new way.

The Suspects (2013)

Original title: Prisoners

81% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e AppleTV +

Em The suspects, one of the best drama and thriller films on the list, Keller Dover (Hugh Jackman) falls into despair after the disappearance of his six-year-old daughter and a friend of hers. As time runs out, he suspects the police aren't acting fast enough and decides to take control of the situation. Keller embarks on a desperate and dark search, confronting the young detective Loki (Jake Gyllenhaal) and crossing the fine line between justice and revenge in a race to find the children.

Thirteen (2003)

Original title: thirteen

81% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

The relationship of Tracy (Evan Rachel Wood) a smart teenager and a brilliant student, with her mother is put to the test when she encounters the underworld of drugs, sex and crime. Influenced by Evie (Nikki Reed), the most popular girl in school, Tracy begins to act completely different, undergoing a terrible transformation and creating conflicts with everyone around her.

Dead Poets Society (1989)

Original title: Dead Poets Society

85% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix, Play Market e Disney +

The new English teacher John Keating (Robin Williams) is introduced to a boys' preparatory school known for its long-standing traditions and high standards. He uses unorthodox methods to reach his students, who face enormous pressure from their parents and the school. With the help of Keating, the students Neil Perry (Robert Sean Leonard), Todd Anderson (Ethan Hawke) and others learn how to not be so shy, follow their dreams and enjoy one day at a time.

Erin Brockovich: A Woman of Talent (2000)

Original title: Erin Brockovich

85% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Play Market, Prime Video e Youtube

In this famous drama film, the life of Erin Brockovich (Julia Roberts), an unemployed single mother, changes dramatically when she lands a job at a small law firm. When she comes across documents indicating the contamination of a town's drinking water by a large corporation, she decides, with the help of her reluctant boss. Ed Masry (Albert Finney), lead an investigation. With his intelligence, persistence and unorthodox style, Erin wins the trust of residents and builds a monumental case.

The Miracle (2022)

Original title: The Wonder

85% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

In 1862, the English nurse Lib Wright (Florence Pugh) is called to a remote village in Ireland. Her mission is to observe Anna O'Donnell (Kíla Lord Cassidy), an 11-year-old girl who has supposedly survived without food for months. As she tries to figure out whether fasting is a miracle or a fraud, Lib is faced with a dark plot and a community that prefers faith to truth.

The Advantages of Being a Wallflower (2012)

Original title: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

85% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e AppleTV +

In this literary adaptation, Charlie (Logan Lerman), an introverted teenager, lives in a reclusive world, avoiding social interactions and carrying the scars of a painful past. His life begins to change when he meets the brothers Patrick (Ezra Miller) e Sam (Emma Watson), which introduce you to new experiences and friendships. With them, Charlie experiences freedom, love and overcoming her fears, but cannot leave behind the memories of a tragic family revelation.

Waves of Destiny (1996)

Original title: Breaking the waves

85% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: MUBI

Em Waves of Destiny, the nun Bess McNeill (Emily Watson) lives in a small, isolated coastal community in Scotland and marries the charismatic oil rig worker Jan Nyman (Stellan Skarsgård).His world of faith and happiness is abruptly shattered after a tragic accident leaves him paralyzed. Then, Jan, in his desperation, encourages Bess to get involved with other men. Believing that her sacrifice may be the key to her husband's healing, she embarks on a journey of self-destruction that puts her love, faith, and sanity to the test.

The Tree of Life (2011)

Original title: The Tree of Life

86% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e MUBI

This is the story of a typical American family in the 1950s, made up of a couple and three children. Their strict upbringing, environment, and past still permeate their lives. Jacks (Sean Penn) the eldest son, who in adulthood tries to reconcile with his father.

The Last Showgirl (2024)

Original title: The Last Showgirl

83% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

After losing her thirty-year-old Las Vegas show, a seasoned showgirl faces the challenge of reinventing her dancing career and repairing the fragile and distant relationship with her daughter. The Last Showgirl count with Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kiernan Shipka, Billie Lourd, Dave Bautista e Brenda Song.

Life After (2021)

Original title: Fallout

90% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

After surviving a shooting at her school, the teenager Go (Jenna Ortega) tries to cope with the emotional aftermath of the tragedy. While her family and friends try to move on, she finds refuge in an unexpected friendship and begins to reevaluate her own life, her relationships, and how she grieves.

Lion: A Journey Home (2016)

Original title: Lion

84% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e Youtube

At the age of five, the Indian Saroo (Dev Patel) He got lost from his brother at a Calcutta train station and faced great challenges trying to survive alone, until he was adopted by an Australian family. Unable to overcome what happened, at 25, he decided to find a way to reunite with his biological family.

Spencer (2021)

83% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max e Prime Video

the wedding of Lady Di (Kristen Stewart) and the prince Charles (Jack Farthing) It has long since cooled. Although rumors of affairs and divorce abound, peace reigns during the Christmas festivities at Sandringham Estate. There's food, drink, shooting, and hunting. Diana knows her way around the game, but this year things will be very different. Spencer tells the story of what happened during those fateful days.

The Assessment (2025)

Original title: The Assessment

83% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

In the near future, where birth rates are tightly controlled, the couple's assessment Mia (Elizabeth Olsen) e Aaryan (Himesh Patel) for the right to have a child turns into a psychological nightmare that leads them to question the foundations of their society and what it means to be human.

The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

Original title: The Shawshank Redemption

89% on Rotten Tomatoes | 9,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

In 1947, the young banker Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) is sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife and her lover. However, only Andy knows he didn't commit the crimes. Incarcerated in Shawshank, the harshest penitentiary in the state of Maine, he befriends Ellis Boyd “Red” Redding (Morgan Freeman), a disillusioned man who has been in prison for 20 years.

Life After Yang (2022)

Original title: After that

89% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

When your family's android, Yang (Justin H. Min), break, Jake (Colin Farrell) embarks on a journey to fix it. Upon discovering that the robot was secretly recording his family's memories, the patriarch's saga becomes a profound reflection on love, loss, and the meaning of life. What begins as a technological fix turns into an existential quest about our own humanity.

Family Piano (2024)

Original title: The Piano Lesson

88% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

A battle is brewing in the family Charles. The object of discord is a precious piano that divides a brother and a sister. While Boy (John David Washington) wants to make the family fortune by selling the instrument, Berniece (Danielle Deadwyler) is ready to do anything to keep it.

Secrets of a Scandal (2023)

Original title: MayDecember

91% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e Youtube

Twenty years after a controversial romance became a national scandal, the couple Gracie Atherton-Yoo (Julianne Moore) e Joe Yoo (Charles Melton) faces a tense psychological game with the arrival of the actress Elizabeth Berry (Natalie Portman). She will interpret Gracie in a film about their story and, as he delves deeper into the family's life, begins to unravel the couple's carefully constructed facade, forcing everyone to confront the complex truths of their past and present.

Fires (2011)

Original title: Fire

91% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

in the plot of Fires, his mother's unusual will, Nawal Marwan (Lubna Azabal), takes the twin brothers Jeanne (Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin) e Simon (Maxim Gaudette) on a devastating search for their origins. They are tasked with delivering two letters: one to the father they thought was dead and the other to the brother they never knew existed. This journey takes them to a war-torn Middle East, where the duo confronts the brutal truth about their past. Naval and unearths a story of violence, sacrifice, and love that redefines everything they thought they knew about themselves.

Little Miss Sunshine (2006)

Original title: Little Miss Sunshine

91% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

The little girl's dream Olives (Abigail Breslin) is to participate in the contest Little Miss SunshineTo do so, she embarks on a fun and moving journey with her father, uncle, grandfather, brother, and mother. The family must race against time to make it to the show her grandfather created. The cast also includes names like Paul Dano, Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Greg Kinnear e Alan arkin.

The Nickel Reformatory (2025)

Original title: Nickel Boys

91% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

Based on true events, the film follows the story of Elwood Curtis (Ethan Herisse), an idealistic young black man who, by mistake, is sent to Nickel Correctional School. There, he finds an environment of horror and violence disguised as education. He and his new friend, Turner (Brandon Wilson), they must fight to survive and escape from the reformatory.

The Girl with the Needle (2024)

Original title: Pigen med nålen

Popular title: The Girl With the Needle

92% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: MUBI

In history, Karoline (Victoria Carmen Sonne) is a newly unemployed, pregnant young woman struggling to survive in post-World War I Copenhagen. She is taken in by a charismatic woman to help run an underground adoption agency. The two form an unexpected bond, until a sudden discovery changes everything.

love (2012)

Original title: Love

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

In the moving story of Love, Georges (Jean-Louis Trintignant) e Anne (Emmanuelle Riva) are two elderly people passionate about art and, above all, each other. One day, Anne suffers a minor stroke. When she leaves the hospital and returns home, she is paralyzed on one side. The love that unites the couple will be put to the test.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)

Original title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

in the classic Um Estranho no Ninho, the rogue Randle McMurphy (Jack Nicholson) feigns insanity to escape forced labor in prison, transferring himself to a psychiatric hospital. There, he confronts the cold and authoritarian Nurse Ratched (Louise Fletcher), which keeps patients under extremely tight control. What begins as a clever escape turns into an intense battle of wills, while McMurphy inspires other inmates to fight for their sanity and dignity against an oppressive system.

Conclave (2024)

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e Youtube

One of the best dramas on this list follows one of the world's most secret and ancient events: the election of a new Pope. After the unexpected death of the current pontiff, Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is charged with conducting this confidential process. The most powerful leaders of the Catholic Church from around the world gather in the corridors of the Vatican to participate in the selection, each with their own ambitions. Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy, unraveling secrets that threaten not only his faith, but also the foundations of the Church.

Jack's Room (2015)

Original title: Room

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

In this famous drama film, a young girl (Brie Larson) and your son Jack (Jacob Tremblay) they live isolated in a room. The only contact they both have with the outside world is the periodic visit of Old Nick (Sean Bridgers), the man who holds them captive. She does her best to make life there bearable. When her son turns five, she decides to devise an escape plan. With the help of Jacks, she tries to deceive Nick to return to reality and introduce a new world to your child.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

Original title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

In the story of this drama, Joel (Jim Carrey) is surprised to learn that the love of his life, Clementine (Kate Winslet), completely erased him from his memory. So he decides to do the same, but halfway through the process, he changes his mind. Trapped inside his own mind while the experts keep busy with the mission in his apartment, Joel need to find a way to warn them to stop before they can put it out Clementine once and for all from your memory.

Area of ​​Interest (2023)

Original title: The Zone of Interest

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

Em Zone of Interest, during the Second World War, the commander of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss (Christian Friedel), and his wife, Hedwig (Sandra Hüller), try to create an idealized family life in a house near the concentration camp. While Hoss oversees the brutality of the camp, the family seeks to maintain an appearance of normality and happiness, living amid terror and suffering.

Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)

Original title: Killers of the Flower Moon

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: AppleTV +

Murder on the Flower Moon is based on the book of David grann and portrays the true story of the murders of members of the Osage tribe in Oklahoma in the 1920s, following the discovery of oil on their land. When the Osage began to be murdered by those seeking control of their wealth, the case became known as the "Reign of Terror."

In the movie, Leonardo DiCaprio plays Ernest Burkhart, nephew of an influential rancher (Robert DeNiro), While Lily gladstone é Mollie Burkhart, wife Ernest. The FBI investigation, led by Detective Tom White (Jesse Plemons), seeks to reveal the conspiracy behind the murders and also brings Brendan Fraser as the lawyer W. S. Hamilton.

One Beautiful Morning (2022)

Original title: One fine morning

Popular title: One Fine Morning

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e Youtube

Em A Beautiful Morning, the life of Sandra (Léa Seydoux), a young single mother, is consumed by caring for her father, Georg (Pascal Greggory), who suffers from a degenerative disease. Amidst anticipated grief and the search for a nursing home, she finds herself Clément (Melvil Poupaud), a longtime friend. Despite being married, he rekindles Sandra the desire for life, offering her a refuge and the chance to rediscover herself, even in the face of a painful farewell.

Juror No. 2 (2024)

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Original title: Swear #2

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

Em Jury No. 2 , Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult) is a family man serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial. As the trial progresses, he realizes he may have been responsible for the victim's death. Faced with this moral dilemma, Justin must decide between manipulating the verdict or revealing the truth amidst deep ethical tensions.

The Brutalist (2025)

Original title: The Brutalist

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

When the visionary architect  László Toth (Adrien Brody) and your wife Erzsébet (Felicity Jones) flee post-war Europe in 1947 to rebuild their legacy and witness the birth of modern America, their lives are changed by a mysterious and wealthy client named Harrison Lee (Guy Pearce).

Short Term 12 (2013) 

98% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

in the plot, Grace (Brie Larson), a dedicated supervisor, works at a shelter for at-risk teens. Dealing with the complexities of young people's lives, she hides her own emotional scars. While helping the newest resident deal with her past, Grace confronts ghosts of his own, testing the limits of his empathy and his relationship with Mason (John Gallagher Jr.).

The Rejects (2023)

Original title: Tthe Holdovers

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e Netflix

The Golden Globe winner Paul giamatti leads the powerful story of a rebellious student, a notoriously hated teacher and the school's head chef who, together, form an unlikely bond. They are the only ones left on campus over Christmas break, helping each other understand that they are not in debt to their past.

Sound of Metal (2019)

Original title: Sound of metal

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e Youtube

The world of the heavy metal drummer Ruben (Riz Ahmed) is turned upside down when his hearing begins to fail drastically. Struggling to find stability, he joins a community for the deaf in search of a path for his future. While clinging to his old life and his girlfriend, Lou (Olivia Cooke), Ruben needs to face his new world and accept who he has become.

Good Will Hunting (1997)

Original title: Good Will Hunting

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: Paramount +, Play Market, Telecine e Netflix

In this famous drama film, Will Hunting (Matt Damon) is a brilliant boy and has a great talent for mathematics, but he works as a janitor at a famous university. So, the psychologist Sean Maguire (Robin Williams) helps you form your identity and deal with emotions, becoming a mentor in your life.

Sorry, Baby (2025)

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

Directed and Starring Eva Victor, the story follows Agnes (Victor), a young woman trying to deal with the aftermath of a traumatic event, while the world around her continues as if nothing had happened.

Girlhood (2014)

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

In the history of Girlhood, Marieme (Karidja Toure), feeling oppressed by her family life, finds a new perspective when she meets three seemingly confident and happy girls. She decides to change her name and her style, believing that this transformation will be her chance for freedom and self-discovery.

Till – The Quest for Justice (2022)

Original title: To

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

Based on a true story, one of the best drama films tells the journey of Mamie Till-Mobley (Danielle Deadwyler) in the search for justice for his 14-year-old son, Emmett Till (Jalyn Hall). After the boy's brutal murder, due to racial intolerance, in 1955, in Mississippi, Granny refuses to silence her pain. She then decides to publicly expose the violence of the crime, boosting the civil rights movement in the United States and transforming her pain into a cry for justice.

Florida Project (2017)

Original title: The Florida Project

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

Florida project follows the day to day of Moonee (Brooklynn Prince), a six-year-old girl who, along with her mother, lives in a roadside motel in Florida. As the two try to survive on little money, the child finds in the neighbors and the motel manager, Bobby (Willem Dafoe), a kind of family.

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter… and Spring (2003)

Original title: Bom yeoreum gaeul gyeoul geurigo bom

Popular title: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter… and Spring

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In one of the best dramas ever, a young monk lives in a secluded temple in the middle of a lake, surrounded by nature and under the guidance of a master. His journey, divided into five acts corresponding to the seasons, explores the stages of human life: from the innocence of childhood and the passion of youth to the regrets of adulthood and the wisdom of old age. The cast includes names like Kim Young-min, Kim ki-duk e Oh Young-su.

One More Chance (2018)

Original title: Private Life

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

After years of trying to have a child and exhausting all options, the middle-aged couple Richard (Paul Giamatti) e Rachel (Kathryn Hahn) finds themselves in a dead end. Their lives, already shaken by failures and frustrations, change completely with the arrival of Sadie (Kayli Carter), a niece who decides to spend some time at his house. Her presence offers a new and unexpected possibility for the family.

Shooting High (2022)

Original title: Hustle

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

A down-on-his-luck basketball scout, Stanley Sugarman (Adam Sandler), desperately tries to revive his career. On a trip to Spain, he discovers the talented and inexperienced Bo Cruz (Juancho Hernangómez), a street player with a troubled past. Convinced he has a future star on his hands, Stanley takes a risk and brings the boy to the United States. Together, they must overcome challenges, prove their worth, and fight for a chance in the NBA.

The Lost Daughter (2021)

Original title: The Lost Daughter

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

In the acclaimed feature film the lost daughter, the peaceful holidays of Leda (Olivia Colman) take another path when they come across a peculiar family. The obsession of Leda by the young mother of this family ends up bringing up old memories that still haunt her.

Little Things Like These (2024)

Original title: Small Things Like These

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

In a small town in Ireland in 1985, the coal merchant Bill Furlong (Cillian Murphy) prepares for Christmas with his family. However, he discovers dark secrets at the local convent. Driven by his conscience, Bill confronts the church and risks his life and that of his family.

Little Women (2019)

Original title: Little Women

95% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: AppleTV + e Youtube

In 19th-century New England, the story of four sisters March, Jo (Saoirse Ronan), Meg (Emma Watson), Amy (Florence Pugh) e Beth (Eliza Scanlen), is revisited with a narrative that jumps through time. United by love, but with distinct personalities and dreams, they face adult challenges involving relationships, financial difficulties, and the struggle for independence in a conservative society.

The Truman Show: The Show of a Lifetime (1998)

Original title: T

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Play Market, Netflix e Telecine

In this famous drama film, Truman Burbank (Jim Carrey) is a happy man, living a perfect life in the eccentric town of Seahaven. What he doesn't realize is that, in reality, his life is a 24-hour reality show, watched by millions of people. However, his meticulously orchestrated routine begins to unravel when he suspects something is wrong, embarking on a journey to uncover the truth behind his existence.

Past Lives (2023)

Original title: Past Lives

95% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: Telecine

In one of the best romantic drama films of all time, childhood friends Nora (Greta Lee) e Hae Sung (Teo Yoo) are separated when one of them moves away. After twenty years, their paths cross again, forcing them to face their feelings and life choices.

After Sun (2022)

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: MUBI e Netflix

Em Aftersun, Sophie (Frankie Corio) reflects on the joy and melancholy of the vacation she took with her father (Paul Mescal) 20 years earlier. Memories, real and imagined, fill in the gaps as she tries to reconcile the father she knew with the man she didn't know.

Paris, Texas (1984)

95% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

After being missing for four years, Travis Henderson (Harry Dean Stanton) is found wandering without memory in the Texas desert. Rescued by his brother, Walt (Dean Stockwell), he slowly reconnects with his family, especially his young son, Hunter (Hunter Carson). United, the two embark on a journey of reunion and self-discovery, crossing the United States in search of Jane (Nastassja Kinski), the wife of Travis and mother of Hunter.

Glory (2013)

100% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: AppleTV +

In one of the best drama films on the list, to avoid spending her days alone at home, the divorcee Gloria (Paulina Garcia) often goes to senior dances, where she meets several single men. At one of these events, she meets Rodolfo (Sergio Hernandez), a former Navy officer, with whom she begins a romantic relationship. However, she soon finds herself forced to confront her secrets.

I'm Still Here (2024)

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: balloon play

In the early 1970s, Brazil faced the hardening of the military dictatorship. In Rio de Janeiro, the Paiva family – Rubens (Selton Mello), Eunice (Fernanda Torres) and his five children—lives by the beach in a house with open doors to friends. One day, Rubens Paiva is taken by plainclothes soldiers and disappears.

April Shattered (2001)

74% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In the northeastern backlands of 1910, the young man Tonho (Rodrigo Santoro) He is forced by his father to avenge his brother's death, the victim of a violent family feud. Accepting his fate, he knows the next bullet will be for him, as tradition dictates. Torn between the code of revenge and the desire to live, the boy begins to question the logic of violence when the arrival of a circus allows him to see a new possibility for the future.

Aquarius (2016)

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix e balloon play

In the story of one of the best Brazilian drama films, Clara (Sonia Braga), a retired journalist, defends her apartment, where she has lived her entire life, from the harassment of a construction company. The invasive plan is to demolish the Aquarius building and make way for a large development.

Seven-Headed Beast (2001)

84% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

In a generational conflict, the young man Grandson (Rodrigo Santoro) is pushed to the limit by his father, Wilson (Othon Bastos), who forcibly commits him to a mental institution. There, he is subjected to inhumane and anachronistic treatments, exposing the reality of an institution that oppresses rather than heals. The young man, in his struggle for freedom, must resist to maintain his sanity.

The Three Daughters (2023)

Original title: His Three Daughters

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

Em The Three Daughters, one of the best drama films, Elizabeth olsen, Carrie Coon e Natasha Lyonne play three estranged sisters who come together in a small New York apartment to care for their sick father. In the process, emotions take over and they all have to face both the past and the present.

Malcolm X (1992)

89% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e Youtube

The biopic of the activist leader Malcolm X (Denzel Washington) is portrayed from his childhood. After his father's death by the Ku Klux Klan and his mother's hospitalization, the young man Malcolm He plunges into the world of crime. Arrested at age 20, he finds new purpose in Islam and becomes one of the most vocal advocates for racial rights.

The Edge Between Us (2016)

Original title: Fences

92% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix e Youtube

Based on the award-winning play by August Wilson, one of the best drama films follows the life of Troy Maxson (Denzel Washington), a former baseball player with dashed dreams who now works as a garbage collector in Pittsburgh in the 1950s. Troy must deal with the bitterness of his unfulfilled dreams and the tensions in his relationship with his wife, Rose (Viola Davis), and the son.

What time does she come back? (2015)

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix e balloon play

the pernambuco Val (Regina Case) moved to São Paulo with the aim of providing better living conditions for her daughter, Jessica (Camila Mardila)Years later, the girl calls him, saying she wants to go to the city to take the university entrance exam. Val's employers welcome the girl with open arms, but the difference in their realities creates discomfort in the house.

Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)

90% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

In this family drama, Ted Kramer (Dustin Hoffman) is a man who prioritizes work before family. Already Joanna (Meryl Streep), his wife, can no longer bear this situation and leaves home, leaving Billy (Justin Henry), the couple's son, with her husband. When Ted can finally adjust his work to his new responsibilities, Joanna reappears demanding custody of the child. Ted does not accept and the two go to court to fight for custody of the boy.

Iron Claw (2023)

Original title: The Iron Claw

89% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: Telecine, balloon play, Prime Video e Youtube

Iron Claw shows the troubled trajectory of the inseparable brothers Von Erich, who made history in the competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Dominated by their father, they have a history of triumphs and tragedies. The cast includes Zac Efron, Jeremy allen white, L, Harris Dickinson e Holt mccallany.

True Pain (2024)

Original title: And Real Pain

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

The incompatible cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) e Benji (Kieran Culkin) reunite for a trip to Poland in honor of their beloved grandmother. However, the adventure takes an unexpected turn as long-standing tensions between the two come to a head during their investigation of family history.

September 5 (2024)

Original title: September 5

92% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e AppleTV +

During the 1972 Munich Olympics, an American sports broadcasting crew was forced to cover the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes. Names like John Magaro, Peter Sarsgaard, Leonie Benesch e Benjamin Walker are part of the cast.

Pixote, the Law of the Weakest (1980)

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix e balloon play

In this famous Brazilian drama film, abandoned by his parents at the age of ten, pixote (Fernando Ramos da Silva) He survives on the streets of São Paulo by committing petty thefts. After a series of abuses in juvenile detention centers, he manages to escape and falls deeper into the world of crime. Immersed in the world of drug trafficking, the boy commits his first murder, beginning a spiral of violence and poverty that consumes him completely.

The Teachers' Lounge (2023)

Original title: The teacher's room

Popular title: The Teachers' Lounge

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

In one of the drama films on the list, after reporting a series of robberies, the teacher Carla Nowak (Leonie Benesch) finds himself in a dangerous dilemma that puts his job and his sanity at risk.

Future Me (2024)

Original title: My Old Ass

90% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

In this drama, a mushroom trip on an 18th birthday leaves Elliott (Maisy Stella) face to face with your sarcastic 39 year old self (Aubrey Plaza). When the future self of Elliott begins to advise his younger self on what to do, Elliott realizes he needs to rethink everything about family, love and what is becoming a transformative summer.

Story of a Marriage (2019)

Original title: Marriage story

95% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

After years together, in one of the best drama films, Nicole (Scarlett Johansson) e Charlie (Adam Driver) see their marriage fall apart. Charlie is a successful director and Nicole is an actress who has put her career on hold. Amidst arguments and resentment, the two try to salvage what's left of their relationship in one of Netflix's best movies.

Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Always (2020)

Original title: Never Rarely Sometimes Always

99% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

Em Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Always, Autumn (Sidney Flanigan) A young woman from a small rural town in Pennsylvania discovers she is pregnant and, without family support, decides to seek medical help in New York. With the help of her cousin Skylar (Talia Ryder), she embarks on a difficult and lonely journey to find the assistance she needs.

Boyhood: From Childhood to Youth (2014) 

Original title: B

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e Youtube

Boyhood: From Childhood to Youth follows the life of Mason (Ellar Coltrane) over the course of 12 years, from his childhood to his youth. The film explores his relationships with his parents, the discoveries that are part of growing up, and the challenges typical of this stage of life. Over time, Mason faces changes in his family and in himself, living experiences that shape him for adulthood.

Lady Bird: Time to Fly (2017)

Original title: Lady Bird

99% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

In this famous drama movie, Christine McPherson (Saoirse Ronan), known as Lady Bird, is a high school senior in Sacramento, California, and dreams of going to college far from her hometown. However, her mother disapproves of her plans and prefers that she stay closer. Determined to follow her path, Lady Bird She faces a series of challenges as she tries to gain her independence. Between her first relationship, the responsibilities of Catholic school, and constant conflicts with her mother, she experiences the ups and downs of adolescence, searching for her place in the world.

The Brotherhood Is Red (1994)

Original title: Three colors: Red

Popular title: Three Colors: Red

100% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Telecine e Prime Video

Em The Brotherhood Is Red, one of the best drama films, when the young woman Valentine (Irène Jacob) runs over a dog and searches for its owner, meets a retired judge who listens to neighbors' phone calls. Together, they build a strange friendship.

La La Land: Singing Seasons (2016)

Original title: La La Land

91% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

In the six-time Oscar-winning 2017 musical, the pianist Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) meet the actress Mia (Emma Stone), and the two fall madly in love. Seeking career opportunities in competitive Los Angeles, the young people try to make their romantic relationship work while pursuing fame and success.

Casablanca (1942)

99% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

During World War II, an American exile finds refuge in Casablanca, Morocco, and begins running a nightclub. He reunites with an old flame, who is now married and needs help escaping the Nazis. The cast includes Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid e Claude rains.

Nomadland (2020)

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

Em nomadland, winner of the 2021 Oscar for Best Picture, Fern (Frances McDormand) is a woman in her 60s who, after losing everything in the Great Recession, embarks on a journey through the American West, living like a modern nomad.

…Gone with the Wind (1939)

Original title: Gone with the Wind

90% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

In this classic, Scarlett O'Hara (Vivien Leigh) is a spoiled young woman who gets everything she wants. However, something is missing in her life: the love of Ashley Wilkes (Leslie Howard), a southern nobleman who is to marry his cousin Melanie (Olivia de Havilland). Everything changes when the American Civil War breaks out and Scarlett must fight to survive and maintain the family farm.

Gravity (2013)

Original title: Gravity

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

In the best drama and science fiction film, the Dr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) and the astronaut Matt Kowalsky (George Clooney) work together to survive after an accident leaves them completely adrift in space, with no connection to Earth and no hope of rescue.

Roma (2018)

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

Em Rome, Cleo (Yalitza Aparicio) is employed by Anthony (Fernando Grediaga) e Sofia (Marina de Tavira) and helps the family care for their four children in 1970s Mexico City. Complications soon arise when Antonio suddenly runs off with his lover and Cleo discovers she is pregnant.

Saving Private Ryan (1998)

Original title: Saving Private Ryan

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: Paramount +, Play Market e Prime Video

In the plot of this famous drama film, four Ryan brothers served in the military during World War II. When the army brass discovers that three of them are dead, they send Captain John Miller (Tom Hanks) to rescue the last soldier Ryan (Matt Damon), remove him from combat and alleviate some of the pain of the boys' mother who will receive the telegram informing her of the death of three of her sons on the same day. But for that, Miller and his soldiers must delve into the terrors of war.

The Irish (2019)

Original title: The Irishman

95% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

In the 1950s, the truck driver Frank SheeranRobert DeNiro gets involved with Russell Bufalino (Joe Pesci) and his criminal family. As Sheeran rises through the ranks to become a hitman, he also works for Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino), a powerful man of the underworld.

Pan's Labyrinth (2006)

Original title: Pan's Labyrinth

Popular title: Pan's Labyrinth

95% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In 1944, in Spain, the young woman Ophelia (Ivana Baquero) arrives at the post of his mother's new husband, a sadistic army officer who is trying to suppress a guerrilla. While exploring an ancient labyrinth, ophelia meets a mythical faun (Doug Jones), which says that the girl is a legendary lost princess and that she must complete three dangerous tasks in order to become immortal.

Central do Brasil (1998)

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix e balloon play

In one of the best Brazilian drama films, Dora (Fernanda Montenegro), a bitter former teacher, makes a living writing letters to illiterate people, who dictate what they want to tell their families. She pockets the money without even mailing the letters. One day, Joshua (Vinicius de Oliveira), the nine-year-old son of one of her clients, ends up alone when his mother is killed in a bus accident. She is reluctant to care for the boy, but joins him on a journey through the Northeast countryside in search of Josué's father, whom he has never met.

Taxi Driver (1976)

Original title: Taxi Driver

89% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Play Market, Prime Video, Telecine, Netflix e Youtube

The New York Taxi Driver Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro), a Vietnam War veteran, constantly reflects on the corruption of life around him and becomes increasingly disturbed by his own loneliness and alienation. Despite being unable to connect emotionally with anyone and living a questionable life in search of entertainment, he becomes obsessed with helping a girl who gets into his taxi to escape a pimp.

Manchester by the Sea (2016)

Original title: Manchester by the Sea

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix e Youtube

In one of the drama films on the list, Lee Chandler (Casey Affleck) is forced to return to his hometown to take care of his teenage nephew after the boy's father, his brother, passes away prematurely. This return will become even more complicated when Lee needing to face the reasons that made him leave and leave his family behind, years before.

Citizen Kane (1941)

Original title: Citizen Kane

99% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

in the classic Citizen Kane, a journalist investigates the meaning of “rosebud”, the last word of the press magnate Charles Foster Kane (Orson Welles). Through flashbacks and interviews with people close to him, he reconstructs the life of the powerful man who built a media empire.

War on Terror (2008)

Original title: T

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

The film follows the US Army's bomb squad in action in Iraq, made up of J.T. Sanborn (Anthony Mackie), Brian Geraghty (Owen Eldridge) e Matt Thompson (Guy Pearce). After a mistake causes a tragedy that kills Thompson and shakes the unit, the sergeant William James (Jeremy Renner) is sent to lead Bravo Company. However, his cold-blood does not please his new companions who fear for their lives, especially Sanborn, who considers him irresponsible. However, the trio needs to continue working together.

The Godfather (1972)

Original title: The Godfather

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | 9,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Paramount +, Play Market, Telecine e Prime Video

In this classic revenge drama set after World War II, the Corleone Mafia family struggles to consolidate its power in the United States. When an assassination attempt on Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) leaves him seriously injured, his children, Michael (Al Pacino) e Sonny (James Caan), are forced to take control of the family empire. While Sonny deals with direct conflicts, Michael, initially distant from the family business, finds himself increasingly involved. Amid betrayals and power struggles, the Corleone family's fight for supremacy reaches new and violent heights.

The Separation (2011)

Original title: Jodaeiye Nader az Simin

Popular title: The Separation

99% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

Em The break up, Nader (Payman Maadi) e Simin (Leila Hatami) face a conflict over whether to leave Iran. While Simin wants to leave to provide better opportunities for her daughter, Termeh (Sarina Farhadi)Nader wants to stay in the country to care for his father, who suffers from Alzheimer's. Faced with their differences, the couple decides to separate, although they still love each other. To manage the house and his father's routine, Nader hire Razieh (Sareh Bayat), who is pregnant and accepts the job without informing her husband.

The Invisible Life (2019)

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max, Netflix e balloon play

In one of the best Brazilian drama films, old letters from his sister Guida (Julia Stockler), long gone, surprise Eurydice (Fernanda Montenegro), an 80-year-old woman. In 1950s Rio de Janeiro, Guida and Eurídice are cruelly separated, prevented from living the dreams they shared as teenagers. Invisible in a paternalistic and conservative society, they struggle to move forward.

Gisaengchung (2019)

Original title: Gisaengchung

Popular title: P

99% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: balloon play, Prime Video e Telecine

The family of Ki-taek (Song Kang-ho) lives in a cramped basement and is in need, until, by chance, he begins to teach English to a young woman from a wealthy family. Fascinated by the luxurious life, the members of the poor family devise a plan to infiltrate the rich family's home, one by one. However, the lies and secrets necessary for this rise begin to have unexpected and dangerous consequences.

12 Years a Slave (2013)

Original title: 12 Years a Slave

95% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Paramount +, Telecine, Prime Video e balloon play

The story of this famous drama film is set in 1841 and tells the story of Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a freed slave who lives peacefully with his family. One day, after accepting a job in another city, he is kidnapped and sold into slavery to work on a plantation in Louisiana, in the United States. Now, for the next 12 years, he must overcome physical and emotional humiliations to survive and find a way to return to his family.

Schindler's List (1993)

Original title: Schindler's List

98% on Rotten Tomatoes | 9,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e Youtube 

The plot of this famous drama film is based on the biography of Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson), a German with strong influence within the Nazi party, who sacrificed his wealth and used his privileges to open a factory and save the lives of more than a thousand Jews from concentration camps in the midst of the fight against German extermination.

Spotlight: Secrets Revealed (2015)

Original title: Spotlight

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

The production follows a team of investigative journalists from The Boston Globe, known as Spotlight, made up of Mike Rezendes (Mark Ruffalo), Sacha Pfeiffer (Rachel McAdams), Matt Carroll (Brian d'Arcy James) and the editor Walter Robinson (Michael Keaton). They investigate allegations of child sexual abuse by Catholic priests, a scandal covered up by the Catholic Church in Boston. As the investigation progresses, they uncover a web of cover-ups involving priests and church leaders and, despite resistance, manage to expose the abuse, revealing one of the biggest scandals in the Catholic Church.

Moonlight: Under the Moonlight (2016)

Original title: Moonlight

98% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e Youtube

In the list of best drama film, winner of the Oscar in 2017, Moonlight: Under the Moonlight portrays Chiron's journey of self-discovery in three distinct phases: childhood as Little (Alex Hibbert), a fragile boy who finds refuge in John (Mahershala Ali) e Teresa (Janelle Monae) of his mother Paula's (Naomie Harris) drug addiction; adolescence, where, as Chiron (Ashton Sanders), deals with his own sexuality and complex friendship with Kevin (Jharrel Jerome); and adult life as Black (Trevante Rhodes), a hardened man who must confront the ghosts of his past, especially the lasting impact of his relationship with Kevin (André Holland).

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Text revised by Alexandre Marques in 22 / 09 / 2025.

Sources: Harpers Bazaarza, Collider e Forbes