The Best Drama Movies Of 2018

Updated May 12, 2020 11.1k votes 798 voters 80.8k views126 items

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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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The Mercy
Colin Firth, Rachel Weisz
Released: 2018
Directed by: James Marsh
The Mercy is a 2017 British biographical drama film directed by James Marsh. Amateur sailor... more
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Stan & Ollie
Steve Coogan, John C. Reilly
Released: 2018
Directed by: Jon S. Baird
Stan & Ollie is a 2018 British biographical film directed by Jon S. Baird. Stan Laurel (Steve... more
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The Happy Prince
Rupert Everett, Colin Firth
Released: 2018
Directed by: Rupert Everett
The Happy Prince is a 2018 British biographical drama film directed by Rupert Everett. The... more
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Green Book
Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali
Released: 2018
Directed by: Peter Farrelly
Green Book is a 2018 comedy-drama film directed by Peter Farrelly. A bouncer (Viggo Mortensen)... more
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The Favourite
Olivia Colman, Emma Stone
Released: 2018
Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos
The Favourite is a 2018 biographical historical film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. The close... more
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A Fantastic Woman
Daniela Vega, Francisco Reyes
Released: 2017
Directed by: Sebastián Lelio
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Widows
Viola Davis, Cynthia Erivo
Released: 2018
Directed by: Steve McQueen
Widows is a 2018 heist thriller film directed by Steve McQueen, based on the 1983 TV series.... more
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Shoplifters
Lily Franky, Sakura Ando
Released: 2018
Directed by: Hirokazu Kore-eda
Shoplifters is a 2018 Japanese drama film directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. A poor, shoplifting... more
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Red Sparrow
Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton
Released: 2018
Directed by: Francis Lawrence
Red Sparrow is a 2018 American spy thriller film directed by Francis Lawrence, based on the... more
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Fifty Shades Freed
Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan
Released: 2018
Directed by: James Foley
Fifty Shades Freed is a 2018 American erotic romantic drama film directed by James Foley,... more
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The Commuter
Liam Neeson, Vera Farmiga
Released: 2018
Directed by: Jaume Collet-Serra
The Commuter is a 2018 psychological thriller-horror film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra.... more
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At Eternity's Gate
Willem Dafoe, Rupert Friend
Released: 2018
Directed by: Julian Schnabel
At Eternity's Gate is a 2018 American drama film directed by Julian Schnabel. Vincent van Gogh... more
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Skate Kitchen
Rachelle Vinberg, Jaden Smith
Released: 2018
Directed by: Crystal Moselle
Skate Kitchen is a 2018 American drama film directed by Crystal Moselle. A teenaged... more

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Golden Exits
Emily Browning, Adam Horowitz
Released: 2018
Directed by: Alex Ross Perry
Golden Exits is a 2018 American-Greek film directed by Alex Ross Perry. Two families living in... more
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A Star Is Born
Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga
Released: 2018
Directed by: Bradley Cooper
A Star Is Born is a 2018 American musical romantic drama film directed by Bradley Cooper. A... more
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The Seagull
Saoirse Ronan, Annette Bening
Released: 2018
Directed by: Michael Mayer
The Seagull is a 2018 American drama film directed by Michael Mayer, based on the novel by... more
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The Mule
Clint Eastwood, Bradley Cooper
Released: 2018
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
The Mule is a 2018 American crime film directed by Clint Eastwood. Leo Sharp (Clint Eastwood),... more
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The Catcher Was A Spy
Paul Rudd, Mark Strong
Released: 2018
Directed by: Ben Lewin
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Billionaire Boys Club
Ansel Elgort, Taron Egerton
Released: 2018
Directed by: James Cox
Billionaire Boys Club is a 2018 American biographical drama film directed by James Cox. Led by... more
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22 July
Anders Danielsen Lie, Jon Øigarden
Released: 2018
Directed by: Paul Greengrass
22 July is a 2018 drama film directed by Paul Greengrass, based on the aftermath of the 2011... more
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A Kid Like Jake
Claire Danes, Jim Parsons
Released: 2018
Directed by: Silas Howard
A Kid Like Jake is a 2018 American drama film directed by Silas Howard, based on the 2013 play... more
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My Dinner with Hervé
Peter Dinklage, Jamie Dornan
Released: 2018
Directed by: Sacha Gervasi
My Dinner with Hervé is a 2018 American television drama film directed by Sacha Gervasi. A... more
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We the Animals
Evan Rosado, Raúl Castillo
Released: 2018
Directed by: Jeremiah Zagar
We the Animals is a 2018 drama film directed by Jeremiah Zagar, based on the novel by Justin... more

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Nobody's Fool
Tiffany Haddish, Tika Sumpter
Released: 2018
Directed by: Tyler Perry
Nobody's Fool is a 2018 American comedy film directed by Tyler Perry. Tanya (Tiffany Haddish)... more
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The Little Stranger
Domhnall Gleeson, Ruth Wilson
Released: 2018
Directed by: Lenny Abrahamson
The Little Stranger is a 2018 British supernatural horror film directed by Lenny Abrahamson,... more

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