60 drama movies that promise to make you gasp

There are days when all we want is the comfort of our couch, a bucket of popcorn and a nice selection of drama movies to sigh, right? And if you are looking for the perfect feature for this lazy day, pay attention to this list full of options that are highly praised not only by those who understand cinema, but also by the general public:

drama movies to cry

It might sound weird to some, but some people love a movie that brings out soul-washing tears (and don’t worry if you’re one of those people—you’re not the only one!). Separate the tissue, as some of them can cause this effect in the trailer:

1. How I Was Before You (2016)

Louisa Clark is hired to care for the grumpy young Will Traynor. Despite the boy’s resistance, Lou’s sympathy ends up changing the duo’s relationship, but will that be enough to change Will’s plans?

2. A Life with Purpose (2016)

This is a true story about the life of Rachel Joy Scott, the first student to be killed in the 1999 Columbine massacre in the United States. The girl is convinced of the existence of God, and while some are uncomfortable with her belief, others find in her an inspiration to be followed.

3. The Fault in Our Stars (2014)

Hazel had no plans to fall in love, but that idea was dashed when she met Augustus at a support group for cancer patients. The affinity between the two ends up bringing them together quickly, and together they will embark on a journey that will be marked forever in their lives.

4. One Moment Can Change Everything (2014)

Bec is considered by many to be a young misfit. She’s not doing very well at university, and she’s still having an affair with a married professor. But her new job as a caretaker, as well as her boss Kate’s condition, gives the girl a new perspective on life.

5. The Best of Me (2014)

In the spring of 1964, teenagers Amanda and Dawson fell head over heels in love. The girl’s father disapproves of the relationship and, little by little, the couple moves away and take different paths in life. Twenty years later, a funeral in the city promotes the meeting of the two, and feelings that seemed to have been in the past return to the surface.

6. Twelve Years a Slave (2013)

Solomon Northup lives peacefully with his wife and children, until the day he accepts a job in another city. On the way, he is kidnapped and sold as a slave. For 12 years, the boy will have to go through physical and emotional humiliation to survive.

7. The Last Song (2010)

Despite her displeasure, young Ronnie travels to a town on the coast, at her mother’s behest, to spend the summer with her father, with whom she hasn’t had contact for many years. The girl falls in love with a popular young man from the region, while her father tries to use their shared passion for music to restore their connection.

8. Always by Your Side (2009)

College professor Parker Wilson finds an Akita puppy on his way home from work. What was supposed to be a temporary home ended up becoming definitive for the little dog, and the affinity between the pair started to surprise everyone.

9. A Look from Heaven (2009)

Young Susie Salmon is murdered by a neighbor, and the news of her death is overwhelmingly received by her family. As the girl is caught between heaven and hell, she struggles to deal with the mixed feelings of revenge and the desire to help her parents get over their own loss.

10. Into the Wild (2007)

After his university graduation, Christopher McCandless decides to give up his comfortable life to hit the road. The boy donates all his savings and leaves for a trip to Alaska. Based on a true story.

11. The Pianist (2002)

During World War II, a Jewish pianist watches the gradual change of Warsaw. He lives for a period with his family in a ghetto, but is forced to be separated from them during Operation Reinhard. For the sake of survival, the man goes to hide among the ruins of the city until the war is over.

12. A Lesson in Love (2001)

Sam Dawson is autistic and takes care of his daughter Lucy with the help of his friends. But when the little girl intellectually surpasses her father when she turns 7, this unconventional life is seen as a threat by social worker Rita.

13. Waiting for a Miracle (1999)

It’s impossible not to get emotional in this drama starring Tom Hanks, who plays jailer Paul Edgecomb. The man develops a connection with Coffey, a death row inmate for brutally killing two 9-year-old twins. Despite his crime, the prisoner displays childish behavior and a supernatural gift of healing.

14. The Truman Show (1998)

Truman lives a quiet life with his wife Meryl: he lives in a suburban neighborhood, works as an insurance salesman and has a healthy social life. But some events around him make him doubt everyone, until he discovers that his life is broadcast live on national television.

15. Life is Beautiful (1997)

Guido and his son Giosué are taken to a Nazi concentration camp during World War II. The man starts to make the boy believe that they are playing a big game, to protect him not only from the violence that surrounds them, but also to make up for his mother’s lack.

If the idea is to do a marathon, don’t forget to hydrate between a chororô and another, ok?

Drama and Romance Films

In the midst of a good drama, a little bit of romance never hurt anyone, right? Just take a look at this list of movies that are sure to make your heart warm:

16. Call Me By Your Name (2017)

In the midst of an idyllic landscape in Italy, Elio spends a lazy summer at his parents’ summer house. But when college student Oliver arrives to help with his father’s research, the boy will discover something new about himself that could change his life forever.

17. Runner’s Heart (2017)

Kevin loses his girlfriend in a tragic accident, and to preserve his memory, the boy takes up running. His dedication to notoriety is inevitable, but he finds himself conflicted as new experiences push him further and further away from the past.

18. Blue Jay (2016)

Amanda and Jim were a beautiful couple in high school. They meet again in their hometown in California, and with maturity, some unfinished business comes back to the surface so that they can somehow heal some marks from the past.

19. The Amazing Story of Adaline (2015)

Adaline had an accident at the age of 29, and from then on she stopped aging. So that her secret is not discovered, she starts to live alone, without creating any kind of sentimental bond with anyone. Until he meets charming philanthropist Ellis Jones.

20. Love By Right (2015)

Laurel is diagnosed with terminal cancer, and in order for her partner to receive her pension benefits, the police officer will have to fight against the system that doesn’t accept her same-sex union.

21. Brooklyn (2015)

Ellis is a young Irish woman who moves to New York in search of new opportunities. She falls in love with Anthony, an Italian firefighter whom she quickly marries. But her bond with her family in her home country leaves the girl torn between love and duty.

22. French Suite (2014)

Lucile Angellier moves in with her mother-in-law while her husband fights on the World War II front. German soldiers invade the village where the two women live, and soldier Bruno von Falk fervently invests in flirting with Lucile. Will the Frenchwoman resist and remain faithful to her husband?

23. Manhattan Romance (2014)

Danny is a young filmmaker producing a documentary about modern relationships in New York City. While doing his job, he finds himself torn between his elusive relationship with a beautiful girl and his friendship with sweet Carla.

24. A Safe Harbor (2013)

Katie moves to a quiet town to start her life over. Her idea is not to get attached to anyone, so her past can be preserved, but falling in love with her neighbor Alex will be inevitable.

25. The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)

Charlie is a shy boy, who often lives isolated at school. He meets two brothers who become his true friends and help him to live new experiences. But some events from her past resurface as her feelings for Sam are brought to light.

26. Lovers Forever (2010)

Dean and Cindy are married, and even young, they already face some marks left by the past. They decide to take a trip to try to warm up their relationship and strengthen the emotional bonds between them even more.

27. The Beast (2011)

Kyle is a vain, successful, and somewhat snobbish kid. After humiliating a witch, he has his face completely deformed, and this spell will only be broken when someone truly falls in love with him.

28. The Reader (2008)

In his teens, Michael Berg falls in love with Hanna Schmitz, a woman twice his age. He lives this romance in post-war Germany, but Hanna’s mysterious disappearance leaves the boy completely hurt. Years pass and Michael becomes a law student, when he is surprised by a controversial war crimes trial committed by the Nazis, starring his great love from the past.

29. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

When he learns that Clementine has agreed to participate in an experiment to erase him from his memories for good, Joel decides to do the same. But during the procedure, the boy changes his mind, and will have to fight his unconsciousness to ask the specialists to stop.

30. Appointment (1998)

William is a popular tycoon whose days are literally numbered. And as Death is sentimentally involved with his daughter, both will negotiate a possibility of staying longer on Earth.

Whether with friends, alone or with bae, these movies will be a great option to fill your heart with love.

classic drama movies

Discover the drama films that marked an era and that are a real invitation to watch again and again:

31. Forrest Gump (1994)

Discover all the adventures of Forrest Gump, narrated by himself to every person who sits next to him on a street bench. But in all his stories, from his role as a soldier in Vietnam to his football player, Forrest shows that there is only one concern in his life: the well-being of his dear childhood friend Jenny.

32. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

In this film, you will get to know Andy’s daily life in prison, sentenced to two life sentences, accused of killing his wife and her lover. Even innocent, the boy lives his penance in a resigned way, and develops a true friendship with Ellis, in addition to having to deal with the violence and control of other inmates.

33. Schindler’s List (1993)

Oskar Schindler is known worldwide for saving hundreds of lives during the Holocaust. His story is narrated in this plot, which shows how the German used his influence within the …