The Best Drama Movies of 2016
Heroic characters, beautiful love stories, and tales of survival comprise the best drama movies of 2016. The best 2016 drama films told stories of famous historical figures, intimate relationships, and desperate situations. This is a list of the best drama movies of 2016 featuring everything from The Lobster to La La Land to Sully.
What films will you find on this roundup of the best 2016 drama movies? You won't be surprised to see Moonlight here. Written and directed by Barry Jenkins, this film is expected to win a lot of trophies during awards season. It is based on the play In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue by Tarell Alvin McCraney, and tells the story of a young man dealing with a dysfunctional family, the war on drugs, and his own sexuality. The original musical La La Land is another one of the best dramas of 2016. Hello, My Name Is Doris was a favorite among fans of independent cinema in 2016. Other good films featured on this best 2016 dramas list include Don't Think Twice, Miles Ahead, and Hell or High Water.
Which 2016 drama is the best? That's up to you to decide. Looking for more drama? Check out these 2019 drama films.
- 1Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker
- 2Andrew Garfield, Richard Pyros, Jacob Warner
- 3
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Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, Rooney Mara - 4Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, John Legend
- 5Ben Foster, Chris Pine, Jeff Bridges
- 6Ruth Negga, Joel Edgerton, Will Dalton
- Released: 2016
- Directed by: Jeff Nichols
Loving is a 2016 historical drama film written and directed by Jeff Nichols. It features Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negga as Richard and Mildred Loving, the plaintiffs in the 1967 U.S. Supreme Court ...more
