The 40 most popular 2020s drama movies, ranked. Click any film for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.


Vishwanath & Sons
2026 · 2h 41m
country: India
A celebrated Olympian shooter travels to America looking for a donor to help his sick child — but unexpected romance complicates his search.


The Last Sunrise
2026 · 1h 47m
country: United States
Ry, a college student with a chronic illness, escapes to Mallorca for the summer with her mother, where she unexpectedly falls for a local and begins to embrace living in the moment. But as her condition worsens and long-hidden family secrets come to light, everything she has found before summer's end is threatened.


Rosebush Pruning
2026 · 1h 35m
country: Germany
When an American heir living in a luxurious Spanish villa decides to move in with his girlfriend, his departure triggers a family collapse as his brother uncovers the truth behind their mother's tragic death.


The Shadow's Edge
2025 · 2h 22m
country: China
Macau Police brings the tracking expert police officer out of retirement to help catch a dangerous group of professional thieves.


Dark Nuns
2025 · 1h 55m
country: South Korea
Desperation drives two nuns to perform an exorcism no nun should attempt. With a possessed child at the mercy of evil and the opposition of the Catholic Church, they take on the dangerous forbidden rituals themselves, putting their immortal souls in grave danger. They must confront the terrifying cost of their sacrilegious actions, but one goal remains: the boy must be saved at all costs.


You+Me - Against the World
2026 · 1h 34m
country: France
Alma Lancaster, 18, appears to lead a perfect life within a wealthy family who believes she is studying law. In secret, she pursues her true dream: filmmaking. On campus, she meets Vadim Arcadi, 20, a magnetic and solitary rebel with a troubled past. Forced to collaborate on a student film, they clash, grow closer and fall in love — despite themselves. But someone is watching them, determined to tear them apart and expose secrets that could destroy both Alma and Vadim.


The Whisper Man
2026 · 1h 51m
country: United States
When his young son vanishes, a widower enlists help from his estranged father, a retired detective who put away the serial killer now linked to the case.


The Death of Robin Hood
2026 · 2h 3m
country: United States
Grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder, Robin Hood finds himself gravely injured after a battle he thought would be his last. In the hands of a mysterious woman, he is offered a chance at salvation.


Michael
2026 · 2h 8m
country: United States
The story of Michael Jackson, one of the most influential artists the world has ever known, and his life beyond the music. His journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world, highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career.


Oppenheimer
2023 · 3h 1m
country: United Kingdom
The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer's role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.


Sultana
2026 · 2h
country: Turkey
Sultana is a drama set in Istanbul's one and only strip club, telling a story of a women, power, rivalry and solidarity. A new Turkish story where women are not victims in a fairy tale, but warriors learning that the 'handsome prince' is often the real monster- and their only salvation is each other. Meral the long reigning queen of the one and only strip club of Istanbul which is Sultana, takes a talented new Belarusian dancer named Anna under her wing. But she soon realizes she has created a rival powerful enough to replace her, and a ruthless power struggle erupts between the two women.


Hibla 2
2026 · 1h 20m
country: Philippines
Two VMX queens, Aliya Raymundo and Margaret Diaz, play reunited childhood friends who share a memorable past and a complicated present: one is a liberated city girl, the other a sheltered country virgin, and both are surrounded by men eager to get a taste of their youth.


The Rivals of Amziah King
2026 · 2h 11m
country: United Kingdom
Deep within the backwoods of rural Oklahoma, charismatic and musically gifted Amziah King herds a bluegrass-playing band of misfits while overseeing the premier honey-making operation in town. When Amziah’s estranged foster daughter unexpectedly returns, Amziah leaps at the possibility to renew connection and create a family business. But the honey game is ruthless, and Amziah’s rivals threaten to destroy everything he has built.


Lust Stories 3
2026 · 2h 45m
country: India
Through four bite-sized yet emotionally resonant films, the anthology once again explores lust, love, relationships, and repressed desire, offering fresh perspectives on intimacy, longing, and human connection in all their complexity.


The Devil Wears Prada 2
2026 · 1h 59m
country: United States
Andy Sachs returns to Runway as Miranda Priestly navigates a new media landscape and Runway's position within. The duo reconnect with former assistant Emily Charlton, now the head of a luxury brand that possesses funding which could ensure Runway's survival.


The Punisher: One Last Kill
2026 · 51m
country: United States
As Frank Castle searches for meaning beyond revenge, an unexpected force pulls him back into the fight.


F1
2025 · 2h 36m
country: United States
Racing legend Sonny Hayes is coaxed out of retirement to lead a struggling Formula 1 team—and mentor a young hotshot driver—while chasing one more chance at glory.


Tony
2026 · 1h 46m
country: United States
A 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain travels to Provincetown and stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that will shape the course of his life.


Top Gun: Maverick
2022 · 2h 11m
country: United States
After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell finds himself training a detachment of TOP GUN graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen.


My Fault
2023 · 1h 56m
country: Spain
Noah must leave her city, boyfriend, and friends to move into William Leister's mansion, the flashy and wealthy husband of her mother Rafaela. As a proud and independent 17 year old, Noah resists living in a mansion surrounded by luxury. However, it is there where she meets Nick, her new stepbrother, and the clash of their strong personalities becomes evident from the very beginning.


Irumudi
2026 · 2h 32m
country: India
An alcoholic with a violent past—living peacefully with his daughter beside a waterfall—decides to take Ayyappa Deeksha (a 41-day spiritual vow and period of intense austerity) at her request.


The Brutalist
2024 · 3h 35m
country: United Kingdom
When an innovative modern architect flees post-war Europe, he is given the opportunity to rebuild his legacy. Set during the dawn of the modern United States (in Pennsylvania), his wife joins him, and their lives are forever changed by a demanding, wealthy patron.


Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising-
2026 · 2h
country: Japan
After the events of Rebellion, the world appears to be in balance—but that peace is fragile. As a new threat connected to Walpurgisnacht emerges, Homura Akemi is forced to face the consequences of her choices and question how far she is willing to go to protect Madoka.


Killers of the Flower Moon
2023 · 3h 26m
country: United States
When oil is discovered in 1920s Oklahoma under Osage Nation land, the Osage people are murdered one by one—until the FBI steps in to unravel the mystery.


Wrath of Man
2021 · 1h 59m
country: United Kingdom
A cold and mysterious new security guard for a Los Angeles cash truck company surprises his co-workers when he unleashes precision skills during a heist. The crew is left wondering who he is and where he came from. Soon, the marksman's ultimate motive becomes clear as he takes dramatic and irrevocable steps to settle a score.


Youngest Sister Class
2020 · 1h 13m
country: South Korea
Lim Da-yeong, the older sister, intercepted the lover of her younger sister, Lim Da-jeong, who is Yoon Tae-jin. As if this were not enough, Da-yeong imprisoned her younger sister in a mental hospital and lived a happy married life with Tae-jin. Then one day, the Da-jeong escapes from the mental hospital and conspires with helper Jo Yong-hwan, who is her ward friend, to exact cruel revenge on her older sister and her former lover. Both Da-yeong and Tae-jin endure Da-jeong's bloody kidnapping, domesticated slave life and harsh punishments. They look for opportunities to escape with a scary plot in their hearts. What will be the ending for these crazy sisters?


The Drama
2026 · 1h 45m
country: United States
A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.


The Invite
2026 · 1h 47m
country: United States
Joe and Angela's marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places. Have they reignited the spark or lit the match that burns it all down?


Road House
2024 · 2h 1m
country: United States
Ex-UFC fighter Dalton takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems.


Kesong Puti
2026 · 1h 18m
country: Philippines
Have a taste of VMX Newest Temptation Apphle Celso. Lena, a Kesong Puti vendor, meets a charming dairy supplier Manny. Their chemistry sparks a daring secret that transforms her humble cheese into their town’s obsession.


The Uprising
2026 · 2h 8m
country: Germany
As war and plague devastate 14th-century England, a humble peasant ignites a rebellion, uniting an army of commoners to defy the King’s might in a desperate fight for justice and survival.


Gandhari
2026 · 1h 57m
country: India
When a mother loses her eyesight and her daughter in a kidnapping, she takes matters into her own hands to hunt down those responsible.


By Any Means
2026 · 1h 47m
country: United States
In 1960s Mississippi, a young Black FBI agent is forced to partner with a notorious mafia hitman to investigate a wave of brutal civil rights murders.


Gatta Kusthi 2
2026 · 2h 33m
country: India
Picks up after the first film, with Veera and Keerthi balancing parenthood and Keerthi's wrestling career, featuring a role reversal where Veera takes on more domestic responsibilities.


Elize: Shadows of a Woman
2026 · 1h 33m
country: Brazil
In this retelling of a real case, a former escort discovers her wealthy husband's infidelity and struggles to cope as betrayal poisons their marriage.


Wicked
2024 · 2h 42m
country: United States
In the land of Oz, ostracized and misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba is forced to share a room with the popular aristocrat Glinda at Shiz University, and the two's unlikely friendship is tested as they begin to fulfill their respective destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.


Babylon
2022 · 3h 9m
country: United States
A tale of outsized ambition and outrageous excess, tracing the rise and fall of multiple characters in an era of unbridled decadence and depravity during Hollywood's transition from silent films to sound films in the late 1920s.


Gladiator II
2024 · 2h 28m
country: United States
Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.


Frankenstein
2025 · 2h 30m
country: United States
Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.


Why Did I Get Married Again?
2026 · 1h 52m
country: United States
The couples reunite for the destination wedding of Marcus and Angela's daughter, bringing drama old and new as they ask, "Why did we get married again?"
The 2020s opened with theatrical exhibition in crisis and streaming absorbing much of the mid-budget film. What's emerged is a split market: event spectacle in cinemas, and almost everything else finding its audience at home.
Drama is cinema's widest category and its default setting — character, conflict, and consequence without genre machinery. It's where most awards conversation lives, and where directors go when the story is the effect.