Drama Films

Human beings are extremely fascinating, and one film genre that seems to tap into human nature in a poignant way is drama. Some dramas are encouraging and can fill us with inspiration, like the uplifting story of Pursuit of Happyness  or the ingenious and moving film, Slumdog Millionaire . Other dramas evoke great sorrow in us like the deep What's Eating Gilbert Grape  or the powerful story of Crash . And there are drama films that make us think and ponder the meaning of our existence, like the wonderfully crafted American Beauty  or the intelligent and philosophical Fight Club . There are so many different drama films made that there is sure to be something to fit your taste. Take a look at this guide for some guidance.

New Releases

Seven Pounds  Starring Will Smith Ben Thomas (Smith), a lonely IRS agent, is out to redeem his haunting past by helping seven strangers. On his mission, Ben gets to know one of the strangers, and she leaves a very special place in his heart, and he in hers.	Milk  Starring Sean Penn Set in tumultuous San Francisco during the 1970's, Milk follows the last few days of Harvey Milk's life. A prominent gay activist, Milk (Penn) decides he'd best be heard as a politician, thus he runs for office.	Rachel Getting Married  Starring Anne Hathaway Kym (Hathaway) is let out of rehab for a few days to go home for her sister, Rachel's, wedding. Upon her return, tensions are high and it's apparent that Kym's substance abusing past has put a traumatic strain on the family's structure.	The Wrestler  Starring Mickey Rourke Mickey Rourke makes a tremendous comeback in this inspirational film about a retired wrestler working his way back into the fighting ring to face his longtime rival.	Gran Torino  Starring Clint Eastwood Directed and starring the Academy Award winning Clint Eastwood, Gran Torino is about Walt Kowalski, a bitter Korean War veteran who's recently lost his wife.

Romantic Dramas

Pride and Prejudice  Starring Keira Knightley	Gone with the Wind  Starring Clark Gable	The English Patient  Starring Ralph Fiennes	The Curious Case of Benjamin Button  Starring Brad Pitt	Chocolat  Starring Juliette Binoche

Action Dramas

Fight Club  Starring Edward Norton, Brad Pitt	Se7en  Starring Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman	Watchmen  Starring Billy Crudup	Saving Private Ryan  Starring Tom Hanks	Gangs of New York  Starring Leonardo Dicaprio

Heavy Dramas

The Fall  Starring Lee Pace	American Beauty  Starring Kevin Spacey	Slumdog Millionaire  Starring Dev Patel	Crash  Starring Matt Dillon	Million Dollar Baby  Starring Hilary Swank, Clint Eastwood

Related Guides

Independent Films	War Films	Romance Films	Romantic Comedies	Movies and Television

External Links

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