Best Drama 2021 Movies

May December May December
May December
IMDb: N/A
118

Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation, a married couple buckles under the pressure when an actress arrives to do research for a film about their past.

Don’t Look Up Don’t Look Up
Don’t Look Up
IMDb: 7.2
138

Two astronomers go on a media tour to warn humankind of a planet-killing comet hurtling toward Earth. The response from a distracted world: Meh.

West Side Story West Side Story
West Side Story
IMDb: 7.1
156

Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy.

The Unforgivable The Unforgivable
The Unforgivable
IMDb: 7.1
112

Released from prison into a society that won’t forgive her past, a woman seeks redemption by searching for the sister she left behind.

The Tragedy of Macbeth The Tragedy of Macbeth
The Tragedy of Macbeth
IMDb: 7.1
105

Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself.

The Lost Daughter The Lost Daughter
The Lost Daughter
IMDb: 6.7
122

A woman’s seaside vacation takes a dark turn when her obsession with a young mother forces her to confront secrets from her past.

Last Night in Soho Last Night in Soho
Last Night in Soho
IMDb: 7
116

A young girl, passionate about fashion design, is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters her idol, a dazzling wannabe singer. But 1960s London is not what it seems, and time seems to be falling apart with shady consequences.

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Licorice Pizza Licorice Pizza
Licorice Pizza
IMDb: 7.1
133

The story of Alana Kane and Gary Valentine growing up, running around and going through the treacherous navigation of first love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973.

Dune Dune
Dune
IMDb: 8
155

Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence-a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential-only those who can conquer their fear will survive.

The French Dispatch The French Dispatch
The French Dispatch
IMDb: 7.1
108

The staff of a European publication decides to publish a memorial edition highlighting the three best stories from the last decade: an artist sentenced to life imprisonment, student riots, and a kidnapping resolved by a chef.

The Last Duel The Last Duel
The Last Duel
IMDb: 7.4
153

King Charles VI declares that Knight Jean de Carrouges settle his dispute with his squire by challenging him to a duel.

Belfast Belfast
Belfast
IMDb: 7.2
98

Buddy is a young boy on the cusp of adolescence, whose life is filled with familial love, childhood hijinks, and a blossoming romance. Yet, with his beloved hometown caught up in increasing turmoil, his family faces a momentous choice: hope the conflict will pass or leave everything they know behind for a new life.

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Tick, Tick… BOOM! Tick, Tick… BOOM!
Tick, Tick… BOOM!
IMDb: 7.5
121

On the cusp of his 30th birthday, Jonathon Larson, a promising young theater composer navigates love, friendship, and the pressures of life as an artist in New York City.

Nightmare Alley Nightmare Alley
Nightmare Alley
IMDb: 7
150

An ambitious young carny with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychiatrist who is even more dangerous than he is.

King Richard King Richard
King Richard
IMDb: 7.5
144

Richard Williams serves as a coach to his daughters Venus and Serena, who will soon become two of the most legendary tennis players in history.

Spencer Spencer
Spencer
IMDb: 6.6
117

During her Christmas holidays with the royal family at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England, Diana decides to leave her marriage to Prince Charles.

The Worst Person in the World The Worst Person in the World
The Worst Person in the World
IMDb: 7.7
128

The chronicles of four years in the life of Julie, a young woman who navigates the troubled waters of her love life and struggles to find her career path, leading her to take a realistic look at who she really is.

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The Power of the Dog The Power of the Dog
The Power of the Dog
IMDb: 6.8
126

Charismatic rancher Phil Burbank inspires fear and awe in those around him. When his brother brings home a new wife and her son, Phil torments them until he finds himself exposed to the possibility of love.

Drive My Car Drive My Car
Drive My Car
IMDb: 7.5
179

Yusuke Kafuku, a stage actor and director, still unable, after two years, to cope with the loss of his beloved wife, accepts to direct Uncle Vanja at a theater festival in Hiroshima. There he meets Misaki, an introverted young woman, appointed to drive his car. In between rides, secrets from the past and heartfelt confessions will be unveiled.

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CODA CODA
CODA
IMDb: 8
112

As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family’s fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her love of music and her fear of abandoning her parents.

In The Heights In The Heights
In The Heights
IMDb: 7.3
143

The story of Usnavi, a bodega owner who has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic or staying in Washington Heights.

Minamata Minamata
Minamata
IMDb: 7.2
115

War photographer W. Eugene Smith travels back to Japan where he documents the devastating effect of mercury poisoning in coastal communities.

Cruella Cruella
Cruella
IMDb: 7.3
134

In 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, a young grifter named Estella is determined to make a name for herself with her designs. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. One day, Estella’s flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman, a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute. But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the…

Nobody Nobody
Nobody
IMDb: 7.4
92

Hutch Mansell, a suburban dad, overlooked husband, nothing neighbor — a “nobody.” When two thieves break into his home one night, Hutch’s unknown long-simmering rage is ignited and propels him on a brutal path that will uncover dark secrets he fought to leave behind.

The Mauritanian The Mauritanian
The Mauritanian
IMDb: 7.5
129

A detainee at the U.S military’s Guantanamo Bay detention center is held without charges for over a decade and seeks help from a defense attorney for his release.

Judas and the Black Messiah Judas and the Black Messiah
Judas and the Black Messiah
IMDb: 7.7
126

Bill O’Neal infiltrates the Black Panthers per FBI Agent Mitchell and J. Edgar Hoover. As Black Panther Chairman Fred Hampton ascends, falling for a fellow revolutionary en route, a battle wages for O’Neal’s soul.

The White Tiger The White Tiger
The White Tiger
IMDb: 7.1
125

An ambitious Indian driver uses his wit and cunning to escape from poverty and rise to the top. An epic journey based on the New York Times bestseller.

To All the Boys: Always and Forever To All the Boys: Always and Forever
To All the Boys: Always and Forever
IMDb: 6.3
115

Senior year of high school takes center stage as Lara Jean returns from a family trip to Korea and considers her college plans — with and without Peter.

The Dig The Dig
The Dig
IMDb: 7.1
112

As WWII looms, a wealthy widow hires an amateur archaeologist to excavate the burial mounds on her estate. When they make a historic discovery, the echoes of Britain’s past resonate…

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