The Best Drama Movies Of 2018

Updated May 12, 2020 10.8k votes 790 voters 80.7k 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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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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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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Black Mirror: Bandersnatch
Fionn Whitehead, Will Poulter
Released: 2018
Directed by: David Slade
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch is a 2018 sci-fi mystery film directed by David Slade, and part of... more
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Eighth Grade
Elsie Fisher, Josh Hamilton
Released: 2018
Directed by: Bo Burnham
Eighth Grade is a 2018 American comedy film directed by Bo Burnham. An eighth grader (Elsie... more
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A Fantastic Woman
Daniela Vega, Francisco Reyes
Released: 2017
Directed by: Sebastián Lelio
A Fantastic Woman is a 2017 Chilean drama film directed by Sebastián Lelio. Marina (Daniela... 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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Adrift
Shailene Woodley, Sam Claflin
Released: 2018
Directed by: Baltasar Kormákur
Adrift is a 2018 American romance drama film directed by Baltasar Kormákur, based on a true... 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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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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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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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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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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Life Itself
Oscar Isaac, Olivia Cooke
Released: 2018
Directed by: Dan Fogelman
Life Itself is a 2018 American-Spanish drama film directed by Dan Fogelman. The lives of... 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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Chappaquiddick
Jason Clarke, Kate Mara
Released: 2018
Directed by: John Curran
Chappaquiddick is a 2017 American drama film directed by John Curran. In 1969, Senator Ted... 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
The Catcher Was a Spy is a 2018 biographical spy film directed by Ben Lewin, based on the book... 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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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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The Hate U Give
Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall
Released: 2018
Directed by: George Tillman Jr.
The Hate U Give is a 2018 American drama thriller film directed by George Tillman Jr., based... 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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Boy Erased
Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman
Released: 2018
Directed by: Joel Edgerton
Boy Erased is a 2018 American coming-of-age drama film directed by Joel Edgerton, based on... more

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