The Last Metro
1980 · TMDB 7.2/10 · 526 votes
In occupied Paris, an actress wed to a Jewish theater owner must keep him hidden from the Nazis while doing both of their jobs. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
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Drama Movies
Discover popular and highly rated drama movies. This page focuses on useful, popular choices for viewers in the United States.
Updated 2026-08-09 · Ratings from TMDB
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Eligible titles are ranked using TMDB popularity, audience rating, and vote count. Streaming availability and ratings can change over time.
Arizona Dream
1993 · TMDB 7.1/10 · 782 votes
Rebellious young Axel Blackmar gets caught up into the family car business when his cousin, Paul, coaxes him to come to Arizona to attend the wedding of their Uncle Leo. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Jailhouse Rock
1957 · TMDB 6.3/10 · 202 votes
Young convict Vince Everett, serving time for manslaughter, discovers his musical talent in prison and becomes a rock and roll star after his release, navigating fame and relationships. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The 15:17 to Paris
2018 · TMDB 5.4/10 · 1,714 votes
On Aug. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Crush
1993 · TMDB 6.7/10 · 567 votes
A precocious and obsessive teenager develops a crush on a naive writer with harrowing consequences. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Pulse
2006 · TMDB 5.1/10 · 600 votes
When the dead discover a means to contact the living through electronic devices, cellphones and computers become open gateways to monstrosities and destruction. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Chamber
1996 · TMDB 5.9/10 · 285 votes
Idealistic young attorney Adam Hall takes on the death row clemency case of his racist grandfather, Sam Cayhall, a former Ku Klux Klan member he has never met. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
BPM (Beats per Minute)
2017 · TMDB 7.7/10 · 1,392 votes
Paris, in the early 1990s: a group of young activists is desperately tied to finding the cure against an unknown lethal disease. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Wakefield
2017 · TMDB 6.1/10 · 457 votes
A man's nervous breakdown causes him to leave his wife and live in his attic for several months. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Disconnect
2013 · TMDB 7.1/10 · 1,236 votes
A hard-working lawyer, attached to his cell phone, can't find the time to communicate with his family. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Quake
2018 · TMDB 6.7/10 · 827 votes
A geologist races against time to save his estranged wife and two children when a devastating earthquake strikes Oslo, Norway. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Program
2015 · TMDB 6.4/10 · 554 votes
An Irish sports journalist becomes convinced that Lance Armstrong's performances during the Tour de France victories are fueled by banned substances. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
A Poet
2025 · TMDB 8.8/10 · 115 votes
An aging poet finds purpose mentoring Yurlady, a talented teen, though exposing her to the poetry scene might be unwise. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Lying and Stealing
2019 · TMDB 5.9/10 · 378 votes
Hoping to leave his criminal lifestyle behind him, a successful art thief teams up with a sexy con woman to pull off the ultimate heist and set himself free. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Quantum Love
2014 · TMDB 5.7/10 · 244 votes
Pierre has been happily married for fifteen years and a good father. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Arthur Newman
2012 · TMDB 5.6/10 · 221 votes
A story of a man who fakes his own death and assumes a new identity in order to escape his life, who then moves in with a woman who is also trying to leave her past behind. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Hesher
2010 · TMDB 6.8/10 · 764 votes
A young boy has lost his mother and is losing touch with his father and the world around him. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
River's Edge
1986 · TMDB 6.5/10 · 321 votes
A group of high-school friends must come to terms with the fact that one of them, Samson, killed another, Jamie. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Last Word
2017 · TMDB 6.6/10 · 377 votes
A retired businesswoman – who tries to control everything around her – decides to write her own obituary. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Boat That Rocked
2009 · TMDB 7.2/10 · 2,318 votes
When a group of rebellious deejays decides to defy the ban on government-censored music, they take to the seas to broadcast music and mayhem to millions of adoring fans. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.