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Whether they're about historical events or fictional stories of romance, tension, and love, the best drama movies of 2018 left viewers inspired and emotional. What were the best drama movies this year? Help decide below.
Featuring romantic dramas, coming-of-age movies, biopics, and comedy-dramas, this list of good 2018 dramas includes 12 Strong, Chappaquiddick, Lean on Pete, and Permission.
Good drama films usually feature compelling characters and intriguing storylines, avoiding melodrama in favor of more realistic plot lines and complicated protagonists. Which drama movies of 2018 fit such a description? Vote on this list of 2018 drama movies. Give a vote up to the best drama movies of 2018, and vote down anything you feel is overrated or downright bad. If you are looking for more, check out the top drama films of 2020.
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28638The Mercy
Colin Firth, Rachel WeiszReleased: 2018
Directed by: James Marsh
The Mercy is a 2017 British biographical drama film directed by James Marsh. Amateur sailor... more2
8015Stan & Ollie
Steve Coogan, John C. ReillyReleased: 2018
Directed by: Jon S. Baird
Stan & Ollie is a 2018 British biographical film directed by Jon S. Baird. Stan Laurel (Steve... more3
9128The Happy Prince
Rupert Everett, Colin FirthReleased: 2018
Directed by: Rupert Everett
The Happy Prince is a 2018 British biographical drama film directed by Rupert Everett. The... more4
8848Green Book
Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala AliReleased: 2018
Directed by: Peter Farrelly
Green Book is a 2018 comedy-drama film directed by Peter Farrelly. A bouncer (Viggo Mortensen)... more5
5132The Favourite
Olivia Colman, Emma StoneReleased: 2018
Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos
The Favourite is a 2018 biographical historical film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. The close... more6
5749A Fantastic Woman
Daniela Vega, Francisco ReyesReleased: 2017
Directed by: Sebastián Lelio
A Fantastic Woman is a 2017 Chilean drama film directed by Sebastián Lelio. Marina (Daniela... more7
3831Widows
Viola Davis, Cynthia ErivoReleased: 2018
Directed by: Steve McQueen
Widows is a 2018 heist thriller film directed by Steve McQueen, based on the 1983 TV series.... more8
3023Shoplifters
Lily Franky, Sakura AndoReleased: 2018
Directed by: Hirokazu Kore-eda
Shoplifters is a 2018 Japanese drama film directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. A poor, shoplifting... more9
4643Red Sparrow
Jennifer Lawrence, Joel EdgertonReleased: 2018
Directed by: Francis Lawrence
Red Sparrow is a 2018 American spy thriller film directed by Francis Lawrence, based on the... more10
3533Fifty Shades Freed
Dakota Johnson, Jamie DornanReleased: 2018
Directed by: James Foley
Fifty Shades Freed is a 2018 American erotic romantic drama film directed by James Foley,... more11
3434The Commuter
Liam Neeson, Vera FarmigaReleased: 2018
Directed by: Jaume Collet-Serra
The Commuter is a 2018 psychological thriller-horror film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra.... more12
2017At Eternity's Gate
Willem Dafoe, Rupert FriendReleased: 2018
Directed by: Julian Schnabel
At Eternity's Gate is a 2018 American drama film directed by Julian Schnabel. Vincent van Gogh... more13
2320Skate Kitchen
Rachelle Vinberg, Jaden SmithReleased: 2018
Directed by: Crystal Moselle
Skate Kitchen is a 2018 American drama film directed by Crystal Moselle. A teenaged... more14
3944Burning
Yoo Ah-in, Steven YeunReleased: 2018
Directed by: Lee Chang-dong
Burning is a 2018 South Korean mystery drama film directed by Lee Chang-dong, based on the... more15
2426Golden Exits
Emily Browning, Adam HorowitzReleased: 2018
Directed by: Alex Ross Perry
Golden Exits is a 2018 American-Greek film directed by Alex Ross Perry. Two families living in... more16
136186A Star Is Born
Bradley Cooper, Lady GagaReleased: 2018
Directed by: Bradley Cooper
A Star Is Born is a 2018 American musical romantic drama film directed by Bradley Cooper. A... more17
1922The Seagull
Saoirse Ronan, Annette BeningReleased: 2018
Directed by: Michael Mayer
The Seagull is a 2018 American drama film directed by Michael Mayer, based on the novel by... more18
1720The Catcher Was A Spy
Paul Rudd, Mark StrongReleased: 2018
Directed by: Ben Lewin
The Catcher Was a Spy is a 2018 biographical spy film directed by Ben Lewin, based on the book... more19
1822The Mule
Clint Eastwood, Bradley CooperReleased: 2018
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
The Mule is a 2018 American crime film directed by Clint Eastwood. Leo Sharp (Clint Eastwood),... more20
1419Billionaire Boys Club
Ansel Elgort, Taron EgertonReleased: 2018
Directed by: James Cox
Billionaire Boys Club is a 2018 American biographical drama film directed by James Cox. Led by... more21
121822 July
Anders Danielsen Lie, Jon ØigardenReleased: 2018
Directed by: Paul Greengrass
22 July is a 2018 drama film directed by Paul Greengrass, based on the aftermath of the 2011... more22
1014A Kid Like Jake
Claire Danes, Jim ParsonsReleased: 2018
Directed by: Silas Howard
A Kid Like Jake is a 2018 American drama film directed by Silas Howard, based on the 2013 play... more23
1015Vox Lux
Natalie Portman, Jude LawReleased: 2018
Directed by: Brady Corbet
Vox Lux is a 2018 American music drama film directed by Brady Corbet. The film follows the... more24
1015My Dinner with Hervé
Peter Dinklage, Jamie DornanReleased: 2018
Directed by: Sacha Gervasi
My Dinner with Hervé is a 2018 American television drama film directed by Sacha Gervasi. A... more25
1015We the Animals
Evan Rosado, Raúl CastilloReleased: 2018
Directed by: Jeremiah Zagar
We the Animals is a 2018 drama film directed by Jeremiah Zagar, based on the novel by Justin... more