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But, as with anything, there's the good stuff and the bad stuff - and that's where we come in. Every so often, we pluck gems from the Netflix library in a specific genre - for example, horror - for you to watch. This time around, it's drama.
You can hardly call 'Room' an easy watch, but it is a rewarding one. Brie Larson stuns as a young mother trapped in a room with her young son (Jacob Tremblay, also fantastic), in the captivity of "Old Nick". Directed by Lenny Abrahamson, it is a film of two halves, when the pair are in the room and the aftermath of their escape. Both sections are equally heart rendering. Trust us when we say, this movie is worth the hype.
You've probably heard much about 'The Irishman', directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci, by now. De Niro plays the titular killer-for-hire, whose life and career are tracked across multiple timelines. It's no easy feat dedicating over three hourse to watch something in a single sitting on Netflix. But we assure you it's worth it. The crime drama is Scorsese's most introspective feature yet. It's also as entertaining and thought-provoking as we've come to expect of the auteur.
Based on a true story, this is the movie that finally turned Julia Roberts in Oscar-winning Julia Roberts. Her turn as Erin found the actress at her most charming and down to earth since 'Pretty Woman'. It relates how an unemployed, single mother gets caught up in a lawsuit with her new boss (Albert Finney), eventually leading them to take on a massive Californian power company who may have been polluting the city's water supply.
While her role was limited to the film's first act, Saoirse Ronan makes a major impression as the pre-teen Briony that it would be up being a star-making role. 'Atonement' is based on a novel by Ian McEwan (Ronan would later star in another McEwan adaptation, 'On Chesil Beach'). It sees Briony falsely accuse her sister's (Keira Knightley) lover (James McAvoy) of a terrible crime. This one act causes all three of their lives to be utterly changed forever.
Another star-filled cast populates 'Sense and Sensibility' between Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, the late, great Alan Rickman and Hugh Grant. Thompson also penned the Academy Award-winning screenplay which is expertly adapted from Jane Austen's renowned novel. A good one to check out again ahead of watching Netflix series 'Bridgerton', one imagines.
'Gone Girl' confirmed that yup, David Fincher's still got it in buckets and spades. Based on the Gillian Flynn bestseller (Flynn also adapted the screenplay), it follows the aftermath of Nick Dunne's (Ben Affleck) wife Amy's (Rosamund Pike) disappearance. If you haven't seen this or read the book, that summary will suffice as the twists and turns the plot takes will shock and astound you.
If you're a fan of 'Creed' and 'Black Panther' star Michael B. Jordan, then you should check out the film that launched his career. Interestingly enough, like 'Creed' and 'Black Panther', it has the same director in Ryan Coogler. Based on a true story, 'Fruitvale Station' depicts the events leading to the death of Oscar Grant. Grant was killed in 2009 by a police officer at the titular Fruitvale district station in Oakland. It's a succinct and very powerful feature.
Michael Fassbender's most terrifying role to date is his performance as slave owner Edwin Epps in '12 Years a Slave.' The multi-Academy award winning movie follows Solomon Northup. Solomon was a free African-American man who was kidnapped by con men and sold into slavery in 1841. Brilliant performances are given by Chiwetel Ejiofor as the lead, Luipa Nyong'o as Patsey (who won an Oscar for her performance), and Paul Dano as the cruel John Tibeats.
Another stellar performance from Christian Bale leads this revisionist western that recalls the likes of 'Bone Tomahawk' and 'Unforgiven'. An army captain named Joseph Blocker working at Fort Berringer, New Mexico, in 1892, is tasked with bringing a Cheyenne chief and his family back to their tribe in Montana, thus he assembles a team for the assignment, confronting his prejudicial tendencies and the many dangers of the west along the way. 'Hostiles' is a compelling, poignant drama with phenomenal performances (from Rosamund Pike as well as Bale). It has a script that sizzles and a stunning backdrop. It helps that the director is Scott Cooper, whose past works include 'Out of the Furnace', 'Black Mass' and 'Crazy Heart' (the latter of which earned Jeff Bridges an Oscar). He brings something special out in the actors he works with.
The best drama movies on Netflix represent some of the most acclaimed and influential works in modern Hollywood. The drama genre can sometimes elicit a negative reaction from audiences as there is a tendency to look at it as overly emotional, hard-hitting, and intimate movies. While this can certainly be true, there is an impressive versatility to what movies can fit into this category. Netflix's extensive library of movies, both curated content and original Netflix projects, showcases the versatility drama movies can have while still delivering impactful stories.
Among this diverse collection of movies, there are incredible true stories of harrowing tragedies and great triumphs. There are stories about the worst and the best of humanity. There are also movies from some of the greatest modern filmmakers of all time, like Paul Thomas Anderson and David Fincher, as well as some of the biggest names like Tom Hanks and Daniel Day-Lewis. From period pieces to modern relatable stories, these great drama movies on Netflix highlight compelling stories worth sharing.
Director David Fincher delivered this Best Picture nominee about the making of one of the greatest movies of all time. Gary Oldman stars in Mank as Herman Mankiewicz, the screenwriter behind Orson Welles' Citizen Kane. The movie, written by Fincher's late father, is an entertaining, funny, and eye-opening look at the Hollywood story from an untold perspective. It puts many of the famous players in the story in a new light while being brought to life by Fincher's typically beautiful direction. Oldman earned an Oscar nomination for his performance while Amanda Seyfried earned her first nomination for her role as actress Marion Davies.
Among the great Westerns on Netflix available now, Legends of the Fall stands out as an epic family story. The movie follows three brothers living on their father's ranch. When one of them dies in the war, the other two find themselves in a love triangle with his alluring widow. The movie helped to cement Brad Pitt as the heartthrob of the 1990s while the sweeping, romantic nature of the movie feels like something out of Old Hollywood. It is a sweeping, throwback romance movie that feels like something out of Old Hollywood.
Gary Oldman gives another transformative performance, taking on the daunting task of playing Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour. The movie follows Churchill becoming Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and attempting to lead his country away from a negotiation with Adolf Hitler and continue to fight in World War II. Oldman's performance renders him unrecognizable and it resulted in the acclaimed actor earning an Oscar for Best Actor. It is a thrilling look at one of the darkest moments in modern history and one of the most interesting figures involved.
The captivating period piece Passing marks a powerful directorial debut from Rebecca Hall. Set in 1920s New York City, the movie stars Tessa Thompson as a woman who reunites with a childhood friend (Ruth Negga), each of them sharing an ability to hide among the wealthy upper-class white society by passing as white. The movie is a fascinating and complex look at race uniquely. It is also elevated by wonderful performances from Thompson and Negga.
Oscar-nominated actor Maggie Gyllenhaal makes a stunning directorial debut with the Netflix drama The Lost Daughter. Olivia Colman stars as a woman who takes a trip to a Greek island where she is drawn into the lives of another family vacationing there. Soon, she is forced to confront her own unsettled past. The movie features an incredible cast with Colman leading an ensemble of Dakota Johnson, Paul Mescal, and Jessie Buckley in an Oscar-nominated role. It is a captivating and stirring drama with an intelligent and insightful script by Gyllenhaal.
Beasts of No Nation is one of the first Netflix Original movies that earned a strong reaction from both critics and viewers, and it remains a powerful entry in their catalog. Inspired by a true story, it tells the tale of a young boy living in an unnamed African country who is abducted and brainwashed into becoming a child soldier. The movie is a brutal and painful look at the horrors that happen in real life yet which most audiences could never imagine. It also features a strong and sinister performance from Idris Elba as the leader of the child soldier army.
There have been several Adam Sandler sports movies, but Hustle trades in the goofy and fun humor for a grounded and inspiring story. Sandler plays an NBA scout looking to find the next great talent that will pull him off the road and put him behind a bench. He finds his answers with a street ball player (Juancho Hernangonez) from Spain, leading them both to risk everything to follow a shared dream. Sandler continues to prove himself a terrific actor with another charming and authentic performance while the movie itself strikes a fine balance between sports story and character drama.
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is an adaptation of an August Wilson play that wonderfully captures the energy and engrossing nature of the writer's words. Set in 1927, the entire movie takes place during a recording session for Ma Rainey (Viola Davis) a blues singer who challenged the industry run by white people. Davis gives yet another powerful performance and leads an amazing ensemble filled with great players. However, it is Chadwick Boseman in his final onscreen performance who steals the show as the ambitious trumpet player with dreams of his own. The movie is a vibrant and compelling story despite its small setting.
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