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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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    Sense and Sensibility
    TMDB3.6

    Sense and Sensibility

    2026 · 2h 12m · UK

    A charming, witty, and deeply relatable story of love and sisterhood.

    Rosebush Pruning
    TMDB2.9

    Rosebush Pruning

    2026 · 1h 35m · DE

    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.

    Klara and the Sun
    TMDB3.0

    Klara and the Sun

    2026 · 1h 56m · UK

    When Klara, an Artificial Friend who wants nothing more than to find the perfect home, meets Josie, each immediately senses a kindred spirit in the other. Josie has a fraught relationship with her mother and they've suffered great loss, but Klara's innocent wonder and unwavering loyalty begin to heal the family and bring light to Josie's complicated world.

    9 Songs
    TMDB2.8

    9 Songs

    2004 · 1h 10m · UK

    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.

    Eyes Wide Shut
    TMDB3.7
    FF4.0

    Eyes Wide Shut

    1999 · 2h 39m · UK

    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.

    Hacksaw Ridge
    TMDB4.1

    Hacksaw Ridge

    2016 · 2h 19m · AU

    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.

    Pride & Prejudice
    TMDB4.0

    Pride & Prejudice

    2005 · 2h 8m · FR

    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.

    “Wuthering Heights”
    TMDB3.3
    FF1.5

    “Wuthering Heights”

    2026 · 2h 16m · US

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

    I Swear
    TMDB4.2

    I Swear

    2025 · 2h 1m · UK

    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.

    The Pianist
    TMDB4.2
    FF4.0

    The Pianist

    2002 · 2h 30m · FR

    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.

    Sense and Sensibility
    TMDB3.7

    Sense and Sensibility

    1995 · 2h 16m · US

    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.

    Ex Machina
    TMDB3.8
    FF4.5

    Ex Machina

    2015 · 1h 48m · UK

    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.

    The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
    TMDB3.9

    The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

    2008 · 1h 34m · UK

    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.

    Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
    TMDB3.6

    Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

    2026 · 1h 52m · UK

    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.

    About Time
    TMDB4.0
    FF5.0

    About Time

    2013 · 2h 3m · UK

    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.

    Trainspotting
    TMDB4.0

    Trainspotting

    1996 · 1h 34m · UK

    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.

    Civil War
    TMDB3.4
    FF5.0

    Civil War

    2024 · 1h 49m · FI

    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.

    The Devils
    TMDB3.7

    The Devils

    1971 · 1h 52m · UK

    In 1634 France, charismatic Father Urbain Grandier becomes the target of sexually depraved Sister Jeanne's accusations of witchcraft, which corrupt officials of church and state are all too happy to exploit.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Exodus: Gods and Kings
    TMDB2.9

    Exodus: Gods and Kings

    2014 · 2h 30m · ES

    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.

    Gravity
    TMDB3.6
    FF3.8

    Gravity

    2013 · 1h 31m · UK

    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.

    Hachi: A Dog's Tale
    TMDB4.0

    Hachi: A Dog's Tale

    2009 · 1h 33m · UK

    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.

    Rush
    TMDB3.9

    Rush

    2013 · 2h 3m · UK

    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.

    Your Fault: London
    TMDB3.7

    Your Fault: London

    2026 · 2h 3m · ES

    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.

    My Fault: London
    TMDB3.7
    FF3.0

    My Fault: London

    2025 · 1h 59m · UK

    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.

    Love Actually
    TMDB3.5
    FF3.0

    Love Actually

    2003 · 2h 15m · FR

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

    Havoc
    TMDB3.2
    FF1.5

    Havoc

    2025 · 1h 47m · UK

    When a drug heist swerves lethally out of control, a jaded cop fights his way through a corrupt city's criminal underworld to save a politician's son.

    The Phantom of the Opera
    TMDB3.6
    FF4.5

    The Phantom of the Opera

    2004 · 2h 21m · UK

    The deformed Phantom who haunts the Paris Opera House causes murder and mayhem in an attempt to make the woman he loves a star.

    The Killing of a Sacred Deer
    TMDB3.5
    FF3.5

    The Killing of a Sacred Deer

    2017 · 2h 1m · UK

    Dr. Steven Murphy is a renowned cardiovascular surgeon who presides over a spotless household with his wife and two children. Lurking at the margins of his idyllic suburban existence is Martin, a fatherless teen who insinuates himself into the doctor's life in gradually unsettling ways.

    Bridget Jones's Diary
    TMDB3.4
    FF5.0

    Bridget Jones's Diary

    2001 · 1h 37m · IE

    Bridget Jones is an average woman struggling against expectations. As a New Year's resolution, Bridget decides to take control of her life, starting by keeping a diary in which she will always tell the complete truth. Her charming boss takes an interest in her, and she cannot stop running into a rather disagreeable acquaintance whom Bridget cannot help finding quietly attractive.

    David
    TMDB4.0

    David

    2025 · 1h 49m · US

    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 King's Speech
    TMDB3.9

    The King's Speech

    2010 · 1h 58m · UK

    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.

    Slumdog Millionaire
    TMDB3.9

    Slumdog Millionaire

    2008 · 2h 1m · UK

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

    In Bruges
    TMDB3.8
    FF4.0

    In Bruges

    2008 · 1h 48m · UK

    Ray and Ken, two hit men, are in Bruges, Belgium, waiting for their next mission. While they are there they have time to think and discuss their previous assignment. When the mission is revealed to Ken, it is not what he expected.

    The Father
    TMDB4.0

    The Father

    2020 · 1h 37m · FR

    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 Incomer
    TMDB3.6

    The Incomer

    2026 · 1h 42m · UK

    On an Orkney isle, siblings Isla and Sandy survive by hunting seabirds, retelling the stories of their ancestors, and defending the isle from dreaded "Incomers". Their world is upended with the arrival of an awkward council worker who has come to uproot them from their homeland.

    Entrapment
    TMDB3.1

    Entrapment

    1999 · 1h 52m · UK

    Two thieves, who travel in elegant circles, try to outsmart each other and, in the process, end up falling in love.

    Atonement
    TMDB3.8
    FF3.0

    Atonement

    2007 · 2h 3m · FR

    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.

    Les Misérables
    TMDB3.6

    Les Misérables

    2012 · 2h 38m · UK

    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.

    Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
    TMDB3.6

    Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

    2007 · 1h 56m · UK

    The infamous story of Benjamin Barker, a.k.a Sweeney Todd, who sets up a barber shop down in London which is the basis for a sinister partnership with his fellow tenant, Mrs. Lovett. Based on the hit Broadway musical.

    The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
    TMDB4.1
    FF5.0

    The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

    2022 · 35m · UK

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

    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
    1971–2026
    Best reviewed
    The Pianist (8.4)
    Often also
    Romance, History, Thriller

    Common questions

    What are the best British drama movies?
    By popularity across Flickfolio and TMDB, the top picks right now are Sense and Sensibility, Rosebush Pruning, and Klara and the Sun. 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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