Pick one film from the list above that you have been avoiding. Make popcorn. Turn off your phone. Let the drama unfold. And after the credits roll, write your own review—even if it is just for yourself. Have an opinion on these reviews? Disagree with our take on Joker? Drop a comment below or share your own popular drama film recommendations. The best movie conversations start with a disagreement. Meta Description: Looking for the best popular drama films? Read our in-depth movie reviews for Oppenheimer , Marriage Story , Parasite , and more. Find your next emotional masterpiece tonight.

The gold standard for grief. Casey Affleck won an Oscar playing Lee, a janitor forced to become the guardian of his nephew after his brother dies. Unlike Hollywood dramatics, the characters here cannot "fix" themselves. The scene where Lee runs into his ex-wife (Michelle Williams) on the street is so raw that it feels like an invasion of privacy. Warning: Profoundly sad. Do not watch for a "pick-me-up." 7. Promising Young Woman (2020) – Dir. Emerald Fennell Review Score: ★★★★☆ (4/5) Platform: Starz / Prime Video

Before you stream your next movie, take ten minutes to read two or three . Look for a critic who hates the film as much as one who loves it. That tension will tell you more about the movie than a five-star rating ever could.