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May 14, 2024 · From buzzy erotic films like ‘Saltburn’ to hidden gems like ‘A Thousand and One,’ here are the 15 best drama movies on Amazon Prime right now.
- Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974) For those who think Martin Scorsese only makes films about masculinity and gangsters, this underrated classic is strong evidence to the contrary.
- Boyz N the Hood (1991) The impact of John Singleton's coming-of-age drama cannot be overstated, not only for its nuanced examination of young Black men's lives in South Central L.A., but also for being a launching pad for its stars, including Cuba Gooding Jr., Ice Cube, Morris Chestnut, Nia Long, Angela Bassett, and Regina King.
- Carol (2015) Forbidden love has rarely been as luscious as it is in Todd Haynes' sweeping romantic drama set in 1950s New York. Therese Belivet (Rooney Mara) is a quiet department store clerk who encounters Carol Aird (Cate Blanchett), an elegant customer who entrances her.
- The Devil All the Time (2020) Based on the novel by Donald Ray Pollock, The Devil All the Time features a tangled web of connections spanning the two decades post-WWII.
Best Drama Movies on Prime Video. (2024) Rotten Tomatoes, home of the Tomatometer, is the most trusted measurement of quality for Movies & TV. The definitive site for Reviews, Trailers,...
- Sound of Metal
- Till
- Air
- Tár
- Emergency
- Uncle Frank
- Bliss
- Nanny
- House of Gucci
- Saint Maud
Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | IMDb: 7.7/10
Read Our ReviewDarius Marder’s Amazon Original film Sound of Metal focuses on metal drummer Ruben (Riz Ahmed) and his musical career with his singer girlfriend, Lou (Olivia Cooke). The two of them live in an RV, traveling and performing across the country. When Ruben begins to lose his ability to hear, he struggles with the diagnosis, continuing to perform against his doctor’s recommendation. His behavior begins to worry Lou because of his history of drug addiction, and this conflict progress...
Rotten Tomatoes: 96% | IMDb: 7.2/10
Read Our ReviewBased on a horrific true story, Director Chinonye Chukwu’sTill is a biographical film depicting a national tragedy and its aftermath, following Mamie Till-Bradley (Danielle Deadwyler) and her pursuit of justice after the heinous murder of her teenage son, Emmett (Jalyn Hall). Danielle Deadwyler, who presents a phenomenal performance in the lead role, is supported by a stellar supporting cast that includes the likes of Whoopi Goldberg, Kevin Carroll, and Frankie Faison. Ultimate...
Rotten Tomatoes: 93% | IMDb: 7.4/10
Read Our ReviewAir is a corporate biographical drama from Academy Award-winning director Ben Affleck (Argo), based on the true story of Nike brokering a deal with Michael Jordan to create the Air Jordan shoe line. Featuring a dream team of talent, including Marlon Wayans (White Chicks), Chris Messina (Argo), Chris Tucker (Rush Hour), Jason Bateman (Ozark), Matt Damon (Good Will Hunting), and Affleck himself, Airis a humorous retelling of the events leading up to the monumental marketing campa...
Rotten Tomatoes: 91% | IMDb: 7.4/10
Read Our ReviewWritten and directed by Todd Field, Tár is a psychological drama that follows the story of Lydia Tár, one of the world’s greatest conductors, an EGOT winner, and the first director of a major German orchestra. StarringCate Blanchett (Thor: Ragnarok) as the titular (and fictional) composer, Tár examines the unraveling of this musical genius as she faces charges of misconduct that could destroy her life and career. Tár is a highly immersive film that overwhelms audiences with jar...
Rotten Tomatoes: 92% | IMDb: 7.9/10
Read Our ReviewDirected by Carey Williams, Emergencyexplores how three young men of color confront a life-altering situation. With a refreshing script penned by K.D. Dávila, the film follows a trio of college boys (RJ Cyler, Donald Elise Watkins, Sebastian Chacon) who come home after a night out to find that there’s an unconscious white woman in their living room. Terrified of what would happen if the police found them like this, the boys try to get the woman out of their home while avoiding...
Rotten Tomatoes: 77% | IMDb: 7.3/10
Alan Ball’s Uncle Frank is a road trip comedy-drama film that follows the story of a gay man named Frank Bledsoe (played by Paul Bettany), who is forced to confront his past when he returns home to South Carolina for his father's funeral. Frank's conservative family has never accepted his sexuality, and he's been living a double life in New York City for years. Sophia Lillisplays the role of his teenage niece, Beth, who attends college in the city. She adores Frank, and when she accompanies h...
Rotten Tomatoes: 27% | IMDb: 5.4/10
Written and directed by Mike Cahill(Another Earth), Bliss follows the story of Greg (Owen Wilson), a recent divorcee who loses his job and finds himself in a downward spiral. He meets a mysterious woman named Isabel (Salma Hayek), who introduces him to a world where nothing is as it seems. As Greg struggles to distinguish between reality and fantasy, he becomes increasingly unsure of what is real and what is a product of his own mind. With the help of Isabel, he embarks on a quest to uncover...
Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | IMDb: 5.2/10
Read Our ReviewThe feature directorial debut of writer/director Nikyatu Jusu, Nannyis a drama-horror-mystery movie starring Anna Diopas Aisha, an undocumented Senegalese immigrant who takes a job as a live-in nanny for a wealthy family in upstate New York. Aisha is driven by the hope of raising enough money to bring her son to the United States to join her. But as she begins to care for the couple's young daughter, strange and terrifying occurrences start happening in the house. As the supern...
Rotten Tomatoes: 61% | IMDb: 6.6/10
Read Our ReviewRidley Scott’s House of Gucciis a biographical crime-drama film based on the true story of the infamous murder of fashion titan Maurizio Gucci (played by Adam Driver). The movie stars Lady Gaga as Patrizia Reggiani, Maurizio's ex-wife, who was convicted of orchestrating his murder. The film also boasts an ensemble supporting cast that includes Jared Leto (Morbius) as Paolo Gucci, Jeremy Irons (Watchmen) as Rodolfo Gucci, and Al Pacino (Hunters) as Aldo Gucci. House of Gucci was...
Rotten Tomatoes: 92% | IMDb: 6.7/10
Read Our ReviewWritten and directed by Rose Glass in her feature directorial debut, the psychological horror film Saint Maud follows the story of Maud (Morfydd Clark), a devoutly religious hospice nurse who becomes obsessed with saving the soul of her dying patient, Amanda (Jennifer Ehle). As Maud's faith reaches extreme heights, her behavior becomes more and more erratic, blurring the line between religious devotion and madness. The movie was produced by A24, a well-known independent film pr...
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- Reptile. Rotten Tomatoes: 44% | IMDb: 6.8/10. Crime. Thriller. Drama. Release Date. September 29, 2023. Director. Grant Singer. Cast. Benicio Del Toro , justin timberlake , Thad Luckinbill , Alicia Silverstone , Michael Pitt , Owen Teague.
- Heart of Stone. Rotten Tomatoes: 30% | IMDb: 5.7/10. Action. Thriller. Crime. Release Date. August 11, 2022. Director. Tom Harper. Cast. Gal Gadot , Jamie Dornan , Matthias Schweighöfer , Sophie Okonedo.
- This is Where I Leave You. Rotten Tomatoes: 44% | IMDb: 6.6/10. Comedy. Documentary. Release Date. September 10, 2014. Director. Shawn Levy.
- To Leslie. Rotten Tomatoes: 93% | IMDb: 7.1/10. Drama. Release Date. October 7, 2022. Director. Michael Moore. Cast. Andrea Riseborough , Andre Royo , Owen Teague.
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