Drama - Movies

A Summer Place

Drama

Teen idols Troy Donahue -- in his debut -- and Sandra Dee ("Gidget") star in this story of young love and an old romance which threatens to destroy two families during a summer holiday off the coast of Maine. Co-starring Oscar-nominee Arthur Kennedy ("Peyton Place") and ("Rich Man, Poor Man"). With a beautiful score by Max Steiner ("Gone With the Wind") and featuring the #1 hit song "Theme from a Summer Place."

The Execution

Drama

Haunted by memories of the cruel treatment received as young female prisoners in a Nazi concentration camp, five Holocaust survivors plot revenge against the cruel doctor (Rip Torn) who used them as human guinea pigs. Based on the novel by Oliver Crawford.

Rocky V

Drama

Triumphant over his greatest challenge with Russian boxer/killer Drago, Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) is about to face an even bigger challenge-himself! Back home from Russia, people begin to note a slurring of his diction...which worsens. And they begin to notice that the things Rocky says are "dumber." Rocky suffered brain damage from his bout with the murderous Drago. To make matters even worse, Rocky is left broke by mismanagement of his fortune. Despite his desire to get into the ring, Rocky must retire and find a means of supporting his wife, Adrian (Talia Shire), and their son, Rocky Jr. (Sage Stallone). Economics force the family back to the seedy Philadelphia neighborhood they thought they had left forever. But Rocky has new hope for a promising young boxer-Tommy Gunn (Tommy Morrison).

Always

Drama

David and Judy have been separated for two years. When she shows up at David’s to sign the final divorce papers, he tricks her into staying the night with hope of reconciliation. They are joined for a Fourth of July weekend by two other couples. What ensues is an exploration of happiness, sadness, marriage, divorce, chocolate baths… and happy endings.

Enchanted April

Drama

Two proper Englishwomen, determined to get away from their drab lives and innatentive husbands, find paradise in the serene countryside of the Italian Riviera in this enchanting adventure starring Josie Lawrence and Miranda Richardson. When the pair rent a magnificent villa for a month, they share expenses with two unlikely companions- an austere widow and a bored socialite. At first, personalities clash, but the hideaway holds a special magic that soon sparks friendships and reminds the women of ways to live and love that have long eluded them. Stellar performances and breathtaking scenery make the Academy Award nominated Enchanted April a captivating delight for everyone who's ever dreamed of taking the perfect holiday!

Socrates

Drama

After his mother's sudden death, Socrates, a 15-year-old living on the margins of São Paulo's coast, must survive on his own. As he faces isolation because of his sexuality, his search for a decent, worthy life reaches a breaking point.

The Good Mother

Drama

Passionate, thought-provoking drama about a recent divorcée and single parent who falls in love with an enigmatic Irish sculptor. Her world is shattered when her ex-husband questions her lifestyle and sues for custody of his daughter.

Grand Prix

Drama

Oscar-winning editing and sound propel this action-packed look at the intertwining lives of four competitive Grand Prix race car drivers. Starring James Garner ("Victor/Victoria," "Maverick," TV's "The Rockford Files"), Eva Marie Saint ("North by Northwest," "On the Waterfront," TV's "Moonlighting"), and international stars Yves Montand ("The Wages of Fear") and Toshiro Mifune (TV's "Shogun," "Rashomon"). Directed by Emmy-winner John Frankenheimer ("The Manchurian Candidate," "Ronin").

Drugstore Cowboy

Drama

Addicted husband and wife team, Bob and Diane Hughes (Matt Dillon, Kelly Lynch) and a younger couple of thieves resort to robbing drugstores to stay high. Still in spite of this tragic lifestyle, they share moments of compassion and humor. The foursomes skillfully skirt the law due to Bob's wits and superstitious nature until the day his luck begins to change. When his death appears inevitable, Bob realizes he must give up drugs and Diane to survive.

The Vow

Drama

Real-life story of a newlywed New Mexico couple, Kim and Krickitt Carpenter, who were struck by tragedy shortly after their marriage. A car crash puts the wife in a coma, where she is cared for by her devoted husband. When she comes to, without any memory of her husband or their marriage, the husband must woo her and ultimately win her heart once again.

Scarlet Street

Drama

Cashier and part-time starving artist Christopher Cross (Edward G. Robinson) is absolutely smitten with the beautiful Kitty March (Joan Bennett). Kitty plays along, but she's really only interested in Johnny (Dan Duryea), a two-bit crook.

At Close Range

Drama

In 1978 rural Pennsylvania an absentee father is reacquainted with his estranged teenage sons and they become intrigued with romanticized life of crime.

Victoria & Abdul

Drama

The extraordinary true story of an unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria's (Academy Award® winner Judi Dench) remarkable rule. When Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal), a young clerk, travels from India to participate in the Queen's Golden Jubilee, he is surprised to find favor with the Queen herself. As the Queen questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance with a loyalty to one another that her household and inner circle all attempt to destroy. As the friendship deepens, the Queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes and joyfully reclaims her humanity.

Basquiat

Drama

In Julian Schnabel's BASQUIAT, the life and art of Jean-Michel Basquiat—one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th century—is brought to vivid and poignant life. The film traces Basquiat's rise from graffiti artist to art-world darling and the meteoric success that ultimately led to his tragic downfall. Featuring a remarkable lead performance by Jeffrey Wright and a supporting cast including David Bowie, Gary Oldman, and Dennis Hopper, BASQUIAT is an evocative and deeply personal portrait of an artist who challenged the conventions of the art world and left an indelible mark on modern culture. With stunning cinematography and an unforgettable soundtrack, BASQUIAT is a must-see film for art lovers and cinephiles alike.

Ride the High Country

Drama

From acclaimed action director Sam Peckinpah ("Straw Dogs") comes this tense explosive drama about two aging gunslingers who sign on to transport gold from a remote mining town. Starring screen legends Randolph Scott ("The Last of the Mohicans") and Joel McCrea ("The Virginian"). Co-starring Emmy-winner Mariette Hartley ("Peyton Place"). Inducted into the Library of Congress National Film Registry.

Step Up Revolution

Drama

Step Up: Revolution is the next installment in the worldwide smash Step Up franchise, which sets the dancing against the vibrant backdrop of Miami. Emily (Kathryn McCormick) arrives in Miami with aspirations of becoming a professional dancer and soon falls in love with Sean (Ryan Guzman), a young man who leads a dance crew in elaborate, cutting-edge flash mobs, called “The Mob”. When a wealthy businessman threatens to develop The Mob's historic neighborhood and displace thousands of people, Emily must band together with Sean and The Mob to turn their performance art into protest art, and risk losing their dreams to fight for a greater cause.

The Crucible

Drama

The Salem witch trials of 1692 are brought vividly to life in this compelling adaptation of Arthur Miller's play, directed by Nicholas Hytner ("The Madness of King George"). A group of teenage girls meet in the woods at midnight for a secret love-conjuring ceremony. While the other girls attempt to cast love spells, Abigail Williams (Winona Ryder) wishes for the death of her former lover's (Daniel Day-Lewis) wife. When their ceremony is witnessed by the town minister, the girls suddenly find themselves accused of witchcraft. Soon the entire village is consumed by cries of witchcraft, and as the hysteria grows, blameless victims are torn from their homes, leading to a devastating climax.

Attack!

Drama

Attack is based on the play by Norman Brooks, The Fragile Fox. This searing war film is a powerful indictment against a military system which protects even its most incompetent of officers. Eddie Albert plays a posturing but hopelessly inept infantry captain, whose misdeeds are taken to heart by his officers. Jack Palance has promised to kill Albert if he makes another strategic mistake. Albert does just that when he leads Palance's troop into a bad situation in which Albert will never regret.

God Bless the Broken Road

Drama

A young mother loses her husband in Afghanistan and struggles to raise their young daughter in his absence.

Patti Cake$

Drama

In a coming-of-age story straight out of Jersey, an unlikely rapper finds her voice as a one-of-a-kind hip-hop legend in the making in PATTI CAKE$, the first feature film from acclaimed commercial and music-video director Geremy Jasper. Set in gritty strip-mall suburbia, PATTI CAKE$ chronicles an underdog’s quest for fame and glory with humor, raw energy and some unforgettable beats.

Drama Movies