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    British Drama Movies

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

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    Rosebush Pruning
    TMDB3.1

    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 Dark Knight Rises
    TMDB3.9
    FF3.0

    The Dark Knight Rises

    2012 · 2h 45m

    country: United Kingdom

    Following the death of District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman assumes responsibility for Dent's crimes to protect the late attorney's reputation and is subsequently hunted by the Gotham City Police Department. Eight years later, Batman encounters the mysterious Selina Kyle and the villainous Bane, a new terrorist leader who overwhelms Gotham's finest. The Dark Knight resurfaces to protect a city that has branded him an enemy.

    Hacksaw Ridge
    TMDB4.1

    Hacksaw Ridge

    2016 · 2h 19m

    country: Australia

    WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first Conscientious Objector in American history to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.

    The Prestige
    TMDB4.1
    FF4.3

    The Prestige

    2006 · 2h 10m

    country: United Kingdom

    A mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy -- full of obsession, deceit and jealousy with dangerous and deadly consequences.

    Pride & Prejudice
    TMDB4.0

    Pride & Prejudice

    2005 · 2h 8m

    country: France

    A story of love and life among the landed English gentry during the Georgian era. Mr. Bennet is a gentleman living in Hertfordshire with his overbearing wife and five daughters, but if he dies their house will be inherited by a distant cousin whom they have never met, so the family's future happiness and security is dependent on the daughters making good marriages.

    The Pianist
    TMDB4.2
    FF4.0

    The Pianist

    2002 · 2h 30m

    country: France

    The true story of pianist Władysław Szpilman's experiences in Warsaw during the Nazi occupation. When the Jews of the city find themselves forced into a ghetto, Szpilman finds work playing in a café; and when his family is deported in 1942, he stays behind, works for a while as a laborer, and eventually goes into hiding in the ruins of the war-torn city.

    Eyes Wide Shut
    TMDB3.8
    FF4.0

    Eyes Wide Shut

    1999 · 2h 39m

    country: United Kingdom

    After Dr. Bill Harford's wife, Alice, admits to having sexual fantasies about a man she met, Bill becomes obsessed with having a sexual encounter. He discovers an underground sexual group and attends one of their meetings -- and quickly discovers that he is in over his head.

    “Wuthering Heights”
    TMDB3.3
    FF1.0

    “Wuthering Heights”

    2026 · 2h 16m

    country: United States

    Tragedy strikes when Heathcliff falls in love with Catherine Earnshaw, a woman from a wealthy family in 18th-century England.

    Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
    TMDB3.6

    Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

    2026 · 1h 52m

    country: United Kingdom

    After his estranged son gets embroiled in a Nazi plot, self-exiled gangster Tommy Shelby must return to Birmingham to save his family — and his nation.

    My Fault: London
    TMDB3.7
    FF3.0

    My Fault: London

    2025 · 1h 59m

    country: United Kingdom

    18-year-old Noah moves from America to London, with her mother who's recently fallen in love with William, a wealthy British businessman. Noah meets William’s son, bad-boy Nick, and soon discovers there is an attraction between them neither can avoid. As Noah spends the summer adjusting to her new life, her devastating past will catch up with her while falling in love for the first time.

    About Time
    TMDB4.0
    FF5.0

    About Time

    2013 · 2h 3m

    country: United Kingdom

    The night after another unsatisfactory New Year's party, Tim's father reveals to him that the men in their family have the ability to travel through time. They can't change history, but they can change what happens and has happened in their own lives. Thus begins the start of a lesson in learning to appreciate life itself as it is, as it comes, and most importantly, the people living alongside us.

    The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
    TMDB3.9

    The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

    2008 · 1h 34m

    country: United Kingdom

    When his family moves from their home in Berlin to a strange new house in Poland, young Bruno befriends Shmuel, a boy who lives on the other side of the fence where everyone seems to be wearing striped pajamas. Unaware of Shmuel's fate as a Jewish prisoner or the role his own Nazi father plays in his imprisonment, Bruno embarks on a dangerous journey inside the camp's walls.

    Civil War
    TMDB3.4
    FF5.0

    Civil War

    2024 · 1h 49m

    country: Finland

    In the near future, a group of war journalists attempt to survive while reporting the truth as the United States stands on the brink of civil war.

    Ex Machina
    TMDB3.8
    FF4.5

    Ex Machina

    2015 · 1h 48m

    country: United Kingdom

    Caleb, a coder at the world's largest internet company, wins a competition to spend a week at a private mountain retreat belonging to Nathan, the reclusive CEO of the company. But when Caleb arrives at the remote location he finds that he will have to participate in a strange and fascinating experiment in which he must interact with the world's first true artificial intelligence, housed in the body of a beautiful robot girl.

    I Swear
    TMDB4.1

    I Swear

    2025 · 2h 1m

    country: United Kingdom

    Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at 15, John Davidson navigates his way against the odds through troubled teenage years and into adulthood, finding inspiration in the kindness of others to discover his true purpose in life.

    Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
    TMDB3.2
    FF4.0

    Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

    2025 · 2h 4m

    country: United States

    Bridget Jones navigates life as a widow and single mum with the help of her family, friends, and former lover, Daniel. Back to work and on the apps, she's pursued by a younger man and maybe – just maybe – her son's science teacher.

    Rush
    TMDB3.9

    Rush

    2013 · 2h 3m

    country: United Kingdom

    In the 1970s, a rivalry propels race car drivers Niki Lauda and James Hunt to fame and glory — until a horrible accident threatens to end it all.

    The King's Speech
    TMDB3.9

    The King's Speech

    2010 · 1h 58m

    country: United Kingdom

    The King's Speech tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stutter and considered unfit to be king, Bertie engages the help of an unorthodox speech therapist named Lionel Logue. Through a set of unexpected techniques, and as a result of an unlikely friendship, Bertie is able to find his voice and boldly lead the country into war.

    Gravity
    TMDB3.6
    FF3.5

    Gravity

    2013 · 1h 31m

    country: United Kingdom

    Dr Ryan Stone, an engineer on her first space mission, and Matt Kowalski, an astronaut on his final expedition, have to survive in space after they are hit by debris while spacewalking.

    David
    TMDB4.0

    David

    2025 · 1h 49m

    country: United States

    From the songs of his mother’s heart to the whispers of a faithful God, David’s story begins in quiet devotion. When the giant Goliath rises to terrorize a nation, a young shepherd armed with only a sling, a few stones, and unshakable faith steps forward. Pursued by power and driven by purpose, his journey tests the limits of loyalty, love, and courage—culminating in a battle not just for a crown, but for the soul of a kingdom.

    The Roses
    TMDB3.3

    The Roses

    2025 · 1h 45m

    country: United Kingdom

    Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy and Theo: successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing – as Theo's career nosedives while Ivy's own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites.

    Hachi: A Dog's Tale
    TMDB4.0

    Hachi: A Dog's Tale

    2009 · 1h 33m

    country: United Kingdom

    Professor Wilson discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home. Despite objections from his wife, Hachi endears himself to the family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion. As their bond grows deeper, a beautiful relationship unfolds.

    Love Actually
    TMDB3.5
    FF3.0

    Love Actually

    2003 · 2h 15m

    country: France

    Eight very different couples deal with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London.

    The Eagle
    TMDB3.1

    The Eagle

    2011 · 1h 54m

    country: United States

    In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore the reputation of his father, the commander of the Ninth. Accompanied only by his British slave Esca, Marcus sets out across Hadrian's Wall into the uncharted highlands of Caledonia - to confront its savage tribes, make peace with his father's memory, and retrieve the lost legion's golden emblem, the Eagle of the Ninth.

    9 Songs
    TMDB2.8

    9 Songs

    2004 · 1h 10m

    country: United Kingdom

    Matt, a young glaciologist, soars across the vast, silent, icebound immensities of the South Pole as he recalls his love affair with Lisa. They meet at a mobbed rock concert in a vast music hall - London's Brixton Academy. They are in bed at night's end. Together, over a period of several months, they pursue a mutual sexual passion whose inevitable stages unfold in counterpoint to nine live-concert songs.

    Your Fault: London
    TMDB3.7

    Your Fault: London

    2026 · 2h 3m

    country: Spain

    Nick and Noah are both embarking on life-changing adventures that are threatening to pull them apart—Nick in business with his father and Noah starting a fresh chapter at Oxford University. Now living separate lives, and meeting new people, they find themselves entangled in temptations, rivalries, and betrayals and their bond is tested like never before. As secrets unravel and temptation rises, they must fight to hold onto each other—or risk losing everything.

    Sense and Sensibility
    TMDB3.7

    Sense and Sensibility

    1995 · 2h 16m

    country: United States

    The Dashwood sisters, sensible Elinor and passionate Marianne, learn that their prospects of marriage seem doomed by their family's sudden loss of fortune. After Henry Dashwood dies unexpectedly, his estate must pass on by law to his son. These circumstances leave Mr. Dashwood's wife and daughters without a home and with barely enough money to live on. As Elinor and Marianne struggle to find romantic fulfillment in a society obsessed with financial and social status, they must learn to mix sense with sensibility in their dealings with both money and men.

    Elizabeth: The Golden Age
    TMDB3.4

    Elizabeth: The Golden Age

    2007 · 1h 54m

    country: France

    When Queen Elizabeth's reign is threatened by ruthless familial betrayal and Spain's invading army, she and her shrewd adviser must act to safeguard the lives of her people.

    Slumdog Millionaire
    TMDB3.9

    Slumdog Millionaire

    2008 · 2h 1m

    country: United Kingdom

    A teenager reflects on his life after being accused of cheating on the Indian version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?".

    Les Misérables
    TMDB3.6

    Les Misérables

    2012 · 2h 38m

    country: United Kingdom

    An adaptation of the successful stage musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel set in 19th-century France. Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.

    Robin Hood
    TMDB3.2

    Robin Hood

    2010 · 2h 20m

    country: United States

    When soldier Robin happens upon the dying Robert of Loxley, he promises to return the man's sword to his family in Nottingham. There, he assumes Robert's identity; romances his widow, Marion; and draws the ire of the town's sheriff and King John's henchman, Godfrey.

    Exodus: Gods and Kings
    TMDB2.9

    Exodus: Gods and Kings

    2014 · 2h 30m

    country: Spain

    The defiant leader Moses rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 400,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.

    Atonement
    TMDB3.8
    FF3.0

    Atonement

    2007 · 2h 3m

    country: France

    A young girl irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit.

    Trainspotting
    TMDB4.0

    Trainspotting

    1996 · 1h 34m

    country: United Kingdom

    Heroin addict Mark Renton stumbles through bad ideas and sobriety attempts with his unreliable friends --Sick Boy, Begbie, Spud and Tommy. He also has an underage girlfriend, Diane, along for the ride. After cleaning up and moving from Edinburgh to London, Mark finds he can't escape the life he left behind as Begbie and Sick Boy come knocking.

    The Father
    TMDB4.0

    The Father

    2020 · 1h 37m

    country: France

    A man refuses all assistance from his daughter as he ages and, as he tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind and even the fabric of his reality.

    The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
    TMDB4.1

    The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

    2022 · 35m

    country: United Kingdom

    The unlikely friendship of a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse traveling together in the boy's search for home.

    The Lobster
    TMDB3.5

    The Lobster

    2015 · 1h 59m

    country: France

    In a dystopian near future, single people, according to the laws of The City, are taken to The Hotel, where they are obliged to find a romantic partner in forty-five days or are transformed into animals and sent off into The Woods.

    Black Mass
    TMDB3.3

    Black Mass

    2015 · 2h 3m

    country: United Kingdom

    The true story of Whitey Bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of South Boston, who became an FBI informant to take down a Mafia family invading his turf.

    Darkest Hour
    TMDB3.7

    Darkest Hour

    2017 · 2h 5m

    country: United Kingdom

    In May 1940, the fate of World War II hangs on Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler or fight on knowing that it could mean the end of the British Empire.

    We Live in Time
    TMDB3.6
    FF4.0

    We Live in Time

    2024 · 1h 48m

    country: United Kingdom

    An up-and-coming chef and a recent divorcée find their lives forever changed when a chance encounter brings them together, in a decade-spanning, deeply moving romance.

    About British Drama Movies

    British cinema

    British cinema spans Ealing comedies, kitchen-sink realism, Hammer horror, and the long-running national institution that is the Bond franchise. It's also functioned for decades as a production base and talent pipeline for Hollywood.

    Drama

    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.

    In this list

    Years covered
    1995–2026
    Best reviewed
    The Pianist (8.4)
    Often also
    Romance, History, Comedy

    Common questions

    What are the best British drama movies?
    By popularity across Flickfolio and TMDB, the top picks right now are Rosebush Pruning, The Dark Knight Rises, and Hacksaw Ridge. The full ranked list of 40 sits above — open any movie for ratings, reviews, and streaming availability.
    How is this list ranked?
    British drama movies are ordered by overall popularity, which blends how often a title is viewed, searched, and logged. It updates as viewing habits shift, so the list reflects what people are actually watching rather than a fixed critical canon.
    Where can I watch these movies?
    Every movie page lists current streaming, rental, and purchase options for your region, alongside community ratings and reviews from Flickfolio members.

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