Do you enjoy watching dramas at the cinema? Behind this name lies a wide range of works of all kinds. Drama can be defined as a serious story, where the stakes are usually rooted in the real world. It may not be the best way to escape reality and immerse yourself in another world, but dramas can provide a pleasant distraction from everyday life.
There's no better way to experience strong emotions. Dramas are often emotionally charged and can make you laugh, cry or get angry. If you like to be carried away by emotions, dramas are for you. For thinking about important issues, too. Dramas often deal with deep and important themes, such as love, loss, redemption and so on. They can offer you the opportunity to think about these subjects in greater depth.
It can also give you new perspectives: by following the characters in a drama, you can discover new ways of seeing the world and apprehending events. It can be an enriching and stimulating experience. You'll also appreciate the quality of the story and the direction. Dramas are often very well written and directed, making them exciting to watch. If you appreciate quality cinema, dramas are an excellent option!
- This list is regularly updated.
Vice-Versa 2: our verdict on the Pixar animated sequel, in cinemas June 2024
It's been eagerly awaited since the huge success of the first opus. Vice-Versa, the Pixar film that explores the emotions of a young girl, is getting a sequel, in cinemas on June 19, 2024. [Read more]
Pendant ce temps sur Terre by Jérémy Clapin: Our review of the French sci-fi film
Jérémy Clapin mixes live-action and animated sequences in his new film, Pendant ce temps sur Terre, in cinemas July 3, 2024. [Read more]
Jonathan Millet's Ghosts: Our opinion and the trailer
Jonathan Millet's exciting debut feature, Les Fantômes will be released in cinemas on July 3, 2024. Discover our review and the trailer. [Read more]
Creation of the Gods, the Chinese blockbuster in French cinemas this summer 2024
Creation of the Gods, the legendary Chinese film, arrives in French cinemas on July 10, 2024, after a short initial release on February 10 and 11 to mark the Lunar New Year. [Read more]
Dos Madres: When Lola Dueñas and Ana Torrent fight for the truth
Dos Madres, a drama by Víctor Iriarte starring Lola Dueñas and Ana Torrent, tells the story of Vera's desperate search for her missing son. In theaters July 17, 2024. [Read more]
Longlegs by Oz Perkins with Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage: Our review and trailer
Oz Perkins unveils Longlegs, a horror thriller starring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage, due in cinemas July 10, 2024. Check out our review and the trailer! [Read more]
Santosh by Sandhya Suri, in cinemas after its selection at the Cannes Film Festival 2024
Indian director Sandhya Suri presents Santosh, her new film, in the Un Certain Regard selection at the Cannes Film Festival 2024. In theaters July 17, 2024. [Read more]
Comme le Feu by Philippe Lesage with Arieh Worthalter wins a Berlinale award
Comme le Feu, Philippe Lesage's drama starring Arieh Worthalter and Noah Parker, explores teenage passions and the mysteries of Canada's far north. Release date: July 31, 2024. [Read more]
Le Roman de Jim by the Larrieu brothers: Our opinion and the trailer
Unveiled at the Cannes Film Festival, the Larrieu brothers' latest film, Le Roman de Jim, hits cinemas on August 14, 2024. Discover our review and the trailer. [Read more]
Jamais plus - It Ends With Us with Blake Lively in cinemas this summer: trailer
Never Again, Justin Baldoni's romantic drama starring Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni and Jenny Slate, explores the love and personal dilemmas of an enterprising woman in Boston. In theaters August 14, 2024. [Read more]
Septembre sans attendre by Jonás Trueba, selected for the 2024 Quinzaine des Cinéastes: Our opinion
Spanish director Jonás Trueba presented his new film, Septembre sans attendre, at the 2024 Quinzaine des Cinéastes. Read our review. [Read more]
Tatami: A test of courage and freedom by Guy Nattiv and Zar Amir
Tatami, a poignant drama by Guy Nattiv and Zar Amir starring Arienne Mandi, explores the dilemma of an Iranian judoka in the face of political diktats. In theaters September 4, 2024. [Read more]
Dalton Trumbo's Johnny Got His Gun, starring Timothy Bottoms, returns to theaters in 4K
Johnny Got His Gun, Dalton Trumbo's drama about the horrors of war, starring Timothy Bottoms, is re-released in 4K on September 11, 2024. [Read more]
Daniel Auteuil's Le Fil: Our opinion and the trailer
Daniel Auteuil's Le Fil is a captivating trial film with thriller overtones. The film is due in cinemas on September 11, 2024. Discover our review and the trailer. [Read more]
Ni Chaînes Ni Maîtres, Simon Moutaïrou's first film, sheds light on the struggle for freedom
Ni Chaînes Ni Maîtres, a historical drama by Simon Moutaïrou starring Ibrahima Mbaye, Camille Cottin, Anna Diakhere Thiandoum and Benoît Magimel, about slaves' quest for freedom in the 18th century, in cinemas September 18. [Read more]
Ma vie ma gueule by Sophie Fillières, opening film of the Quinzaine des Cinéastes : Our opinion
Sophie Fillières' last film, Ma vie ma gueule, opened the Cinéastes Fortnight 2024. Find out what we think of the last film by the French director, who died last summer. [Read more]
Emmanuelle, Audrey Diwan's new film starring Noémie Merlant - trailer
Emmanuelle, a daring adaptation by Audrey Diwan starring Noémie Merlant and Jamie Campbell Bower, explores an intimate quest in sensual Hong Kong. In theaters September 25, 2024. [Read more]
Vivre, mourir, renaître drama by Gaël Morel with Lou Lampros and Victor Belmondo
Gaël Morel's 'Vivre, mourir, renaître' explores the complexities of love in the age of AIDS. The film, unveiled in the Cannes Première section during the Cannes Film Festival 2024, is due in cinemas on September 25, 2024. [Read more]
Joker: Folie À Deux: the sequel to Joker gets a new trailer
According to early reports, "Joker: Folie À Deux" is scheduled for release on October 2, 2024. The sequel will continue to be directed by Todd Phillips. Joaquin Phoenix will retain the role of the Joker, while Lady Gaga will appear as Harley Quinn. [Read more]
François Ozon's Quand vient l'automne with Josiane Balasko and Ludivine Sagnier: The teaser
Quand vient l'automne, François Ozon's new drama starring Hélène Vincent, Josiane Balasko, Ludivine Sagnier, Pierre Lottin and Sophie Guillemin, in cinemas October 2, 2024. Discover the first teaser! [Read more]
Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine as Light, Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival 2024: Our opinion
Indian director Payal Kapadia returns to Cannes, this time in official competition, with All We Imagine as Light. The film was awarded the Grand Prix at this 77th edition. Read our review. [Read more]
Three kilometers to the end of the world by Emanuel Parvu, in Official Competition: Our verdict
Romanian director Emanuel Parvu has entered the official competition at Cannes 2024 with Three Kilometers to the End of the World. Find out what we think. [Read more]
Sean Baker's Anora, Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival 2024: Our verdict
Winner of the prestigious Palme d'Or at last year's Cannes Film Festival, Sean Baker's Anora is due in cinemas on October 30, 2024. Find out what we thought (spoiler: we loved it). [Read more]
Louise Violet by Eric Besnard with Alexandra Lamy and Grégory Gadebois in cinemas in November 2024
Louise Violet, by Eric Besnard, with Alexandra Lamy and Grégory Gadebois: a plunge into the school of 1889, in theaters November 6, 2024. [Read more]
L'Ombre du Commandant, Daniela Völker's documentary to be released in November
Daniela Völker's documentary The Shadow of the Commander explores the confrontation between Rudolf Höss's son and his father's story, in theaters November 6, 2024. [Read more]
Gladiator II: Ridley Scott returns with Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington - Trailer
Gladiator 2, Ridley Scott's new film starring Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington, in cinemas November 13, 2024. A Roman epic not to be missed. [Read more]
Jean-Paul Rouve joins the cast of La Vallée des Fous, Xavier Beauvois' next film
Jean-Paul Rouve and Pierre Richard star in La Vallée des Fous, the new film by Xavier Beauvois, scheduled for release on November 13, 2024. [Read more]
Everybody loves Touda by Nabil Ayouch, in the Cannes Première selection: Our opinion
Everybody Loves Touda, Nabil Ayouch's new film, has been unveiled in the Cannes Première selection at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Find out what we think. [Read more]
Bird by Andrea Arnold, in Official Competition at Cannes 2024: Our verdict
Andrea Arnold is back in Official Competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2024 with Bird, our first favorite of this 77th edition. [Read more]
Guan Hu's Black Dog, in Un Certain Regard selection at the Cannes Film Festival 2024: Our opinion
Guan Hu's Black Dog was unveiled in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival 2024. Read our review. [Read more]
Baby by Marcelo Caetano, selected for Critics' Week 2024: Our opinion
Marcelo Caetano's Baby was screened at Critics' Week 2024. Read our review. [Read more]
Largo Winch - The Price of Money, Tomer Sisley returns as the sexy billionaire
Largo Winch - Le Prix de l'Argent, a breathtaking thriller by Olivier Masset-Depasse starring Tomer Sisley and James Franco, in theaters July 31, 2024. [Read more]
M. Night Shyamalan's Trap, suspense and thrills in cinemas this summer 2024: new trailer
Trap, M. Night Shyamalan's new horror thriller starring Josh Hartnett, in theaters August 7, 2024. [Read more]
Alien: Romulus, the Aliens return this summer of 2024 - Poster and new trailer
Alien: Romulus, the new chapter in the legendary saga, arrives in cinemas on August 14, 2024. Directed by Fede Alvarez and written in collaboration with Rodolfo Sayagues, this sci-fi horror film stars Cailee Spaeny, Isabela Merced, and David Jonsson Fray. [Read more]
The Crow: Bill Skarsgård revives the Gothic ghost in a modern vision by Rupert Sanders
Rupert Sanders' redefinition of the classic The Crow, starring Bill Skarsgård and FKA Twigs, reinvents James O'Barr's graphic novel. Available in cinemas from August 21. [Read more]
Blink Twice, Zoë Kravitz's first directorial challenge with Channing Tatum: trailer
Blink Twice, Zoë Kravitz's mystery drama with Channing Tatum and Naomi Ackie, in theaters August 21, 2024. [Read more]
The Killer: Omar Sy in John Woo's intense remake - Trailer
The Killer, remake of John Woo's action thriller starring Omar Sy and Nathalie Emmanuel, in theaters October 23, 2024. [Read more]
David Cronenberg's The Shrouds in Official Competition at Cannes 2024: Our verdict
David Cronenberg lands in official competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2024, with The Shrouds. The film is due in cinemas on January 22, 2025. Read our review. [Read more]
If these few recommendations don't suit you, don't forget that we have many thematic guides around cinema. Do you prefer comedies, documentaries or children's films? We'll let you find what you're looking for in our guides.
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