Drama Movies

Set against the backdrop of Edwardian England and the picturesque landscapes of Italy, this film follows the journey of a young woman named Lucy Honeychurch, played by Helena Bonham Carter,…

In a distant future where humans and an alien race known as the Dracs are at war, two pilots from opposing sides crash-land on a desolate planet. Stranded together, they…

Set in the fictional Rain City, this neo-noir film follows the intertwining lives of an ex-cop recently released from prison, a young couple struggling to make ends meet, and a…

Set against the backdrop of a Broadway theater, this film delves into the lives of dancers auditioning for a coveted spot in a new musical. As the audition progresses, the…

Directed by Taylor Hackford, this 1985 film features an intriguing blend of drama and dance, starring Mikhail Baryshnikov and Gregory Hines. The plot revolves around a Soviet ballet dancer who…

In this 1985 installment of the iconic boxing franchise, the story follows the titular character as he faces a formidable opponent from the Soviet Union, played by Dolph Lundgren. The…

In this 1985 film directed by Joyce Chopra, the story follows a teenage girl named Connie, played by Laura Dern, as she navigates the complexities of adolescence and the allure…

Set in 1980s London, this film explores the complex intersections of race, class, and sexuality through the story of a young Pakistani-British man who takes over his uncle’s laundrette. As…

In this gripping thriller directed by Andrei Konchalovsky, two escaped convicts find themselves on a runaway train barreling through the Alaskan wilderness with no brakes and no way to stop….

Directed by William Friedkin, this 1985 crime thriller delves into the gritty underworld of Los Angeles, following Secret Service agent Richard Chance, played by William Petersen, as he becomes obsessed…

Set in the vibrant world of 1980s hip-hop, this film follows the journey of a young record label owner as he navigates the challenges of the music industry. Featuring performances…

In this 1985 action-drama, a Vietnam veteran, played by Tommy Lee Jones, takes control of Central Park to draw attention to the plight of veterans and the neglect they face….

Set in 1949 New Zealand, this comedic caper follows two charming conmen, Wes and Cyril, as they attempt to swindle a small town with a betting scheme. Their plan, however,…

Set in 19th-century Edinburgh, this film delves into the dark and morally complex world of grave robbing and medical advancement. The story follows Dr. Thomas Rock, played by Timothy Dalton,…

This biographical drama, directed by Karel Reisz, chronicles the tumultuous life and career of country music legend Patsy Cline, portrayed by Jessica Lange. The film delves into Cline’s rise to…

In this intense drama directed by Penelope Spheeris, two disaffected high school graduates, played by Maxwell Caulfield and Charlie Sheen, embark on a road trip that spirals into a violent…

In this gripping legal thriller directed by Richard Marquand, a high-profile murder case unfolds, drawing viewers into a web of suspense and intrigue. The film stars Glenn Close as a…

Set in the 1950s, this film follows Vivian Bell, a reserved and recently divorced English professor, who travels to Reno, Nevada, to obtain a quick divorce. During her stay at…

Set against the harrowing backdrop of World War II, this Soviet war drama follows a young boy named Florya as he experiences the brutal realities of conflict in Nazi-occupied Belarus….

In this dark comedy directed by Martin Scorsese, a mundane word processor’s night spirals into a series of bizarre and surreal events in New York City. The protagonist, played by…

The narrative follows a police officer who gives up his aspiration of traveling the globe by sea to look after his brother, who has a mental disability. When the brother…

In this intriguing science fiction film directed by Geoff Murphy, the story follows Zac Hobson, played by Bruno Lawrence, who wakes up to find himself seemingly alone in the world…

Set in the tumultuous backdrop of 16th-century Europe, this film follows a band of mercenaries led by the charismatic Martin, played by Rutger Hauer, as they navigate a world of…

In this 1985 thriller directed by Hal Barwood, a biological research facility becomes the epicenter of chaos when a deadly virus is accidentally released, leading to a lockdown. The film…

Kaori Aso is part of an affluent family. She deceives her stepmother by claiming she has been abducted. However, things take a dark turn when Aso’s partner in crime actually…

In this 1985 drama directed by Norman Jewison, a court-appointed psychiatrist is tasked with evaluating a young nun who is accused of a shocking crime. The film delves into themes…

In this intense crime drama, a seasoned and determined police captain, played by Mickey Rourke, takes on the challenge of cleaning up the rampant corruption and violence in New York…

In this 1985 sports drama, directed by John Badham, two brothers, played by Kevin Costner and David Marshall Grant, embark on a challenging journey to compete in a grueling bicycle…

A young woman embarks on a quest for revenge and unexpectedly discovers love after her parents are murdered in the Amazon. She is captured by a native tribe known for…

Set against the backdrop of a South American prison, this film explores the unlikely friendship between two cellmates: a flamboyant window dresser, played by William Hurt, and a political prisoner,…

In this 1985 horror film directed by George A. Romero, a group of scientists and military personnel are holed up in an underground bunker as the world outside is overrun…

In this 1985 film directed by Matthew Robbins, a young woman from Corpus Christi, Texas, becomes an unexpected folk hero after a series of events lead her to stand up…

In this 1985 action film directed by James Glickenhaus, Jackie Chan stars as a tough New York City cop who is on a mission to rescue a wealthy businessman’s kidnapped…

In this 1985 Western adventure, a group of unlikely allies, including a former outlaw, a farmer, and a sharpshooter, come together to confront a corrupt sheriff and his posse in…

In this captivating adventure drama directed by John Boorman, an American engineer, played by Powers Boothe, embarks on a relentless search for his son who was abducted by an indigenous…

In this 1985 Western film, a mysterious and enigmatic preacher, played by Clint Eastwood, arrives in a small California mining town that is under siege by a ruthless corporate mining…

In this 1985 science fiction film, a group of elderly residents at a retirement community discover a secret that rejuvenates them, leading to a series of life-altering events. The film…

Directed by Joel Schumacher, this 1985 coming-of-age drama follows a group of recent college graduates as they navigate the challenges of adulthood, friendship, and love. The ensemble cast features notable…

Directed by Joel Schumacher, this 1985 coming-of-age drama follows a group of recent college graduates as they navigate the challenges of adulthood, friendship, and love. The ensemble cast features notable…

In this 1985 British drama, a seemingly tranquil English town is disrupted by the unexpected suicide of a young man during a dinner party hosted by a local schoolteacher, played…

Directed by Joel Schumacher, this 1985 film follows a group of recent college graduates as they navigate the challenges of adulthood, friendship, and love. The ensemble cast includes notable stars…

Directed by John Huston, this dark comedy crime film follows the story of a hitman who finds himself in a complicated situation when he falls in love with a woman…

In this darkly comedic crime drama directed by John Huston, Jack Nicholson and Kathleen Turner star as a hitman and a hitwoman who find themselves entangled in a complex web…

In this darkly comedic crime drama directed by John Huston, Jack Nicholson and Kathleen Turner star as a hitman and a hitwoman who find themselves entangled in a complex web…

In this 1985 film directed by James Bridges, a journalist from Rolling Stone, played by John Travolta, is assigned to write an article about the fitness craze sweeping Los Angeles….

Set against the backdrop of feudal Japan, this epic drama follows an aging warlord who decides to divide his kingdom among his three sons, leading to betrayal and chaos. The…

Set in the politically charged atmosphere of 1980s Poland, this film explores the profound impact of loss and the struggle for justice. The story follows a widow, Urszula, as she…

“Night Train to Terror” is an anthology horror film that weaves together three distinct stories, each exploring themes of life, death, and the supernatural. The narrative is framed by a…

In this 1985 action film directed by Robert Clouse, a unique blend of martial arts and gymnastics is showcased through the story of a skilled gymnast who is recruited by…

In this 1985 action thriller, Chuck Norris stars as Eddie Cusack, a tough and principled Chicago cop who finds himself caught in the crossfire of a violent gang war. As…

This 1985 film, directed by Lewis Teague, is an anthology horror movie that weaves together three suspenseful tales, all connected by the journey of a stray cat. The film features…

Directed by Lewis Teague, this 1985 anthology horror film weaves together three suspenseful tales, all connected by the presence of a mysterious stray cat. The movie features notable performances by…

Three short stories by shock-meister Stephen King are linked by a stray cat that roams from one tale to the next in this creepy triptych that begins as Dick (James…

Tito’s break-up with Stalin in 1948 marked the beginning of not only confusing, but also very dangerous years for many hard-core Yugoslav communists. A careless remark about the newspaper cartoon is enough for Mesha to join many arrested unfortunates. His family is now forced to cope with the situation and wait for his release from prison.

Set against the backdrop of Argentina’s Dirty War, this gripping drama follows Alicia, a high school history teacher, as she begins to question the origins of her adopted daughter. As…

In this 1985 film directed by Susan Seidelman, a bored suburban housewife becomes entangled in a series of adventures after she becomes obsessed with the personal ads of a free-spirited…

In this 1985 fantasy adventure, a young thief named Philippe Gaston escapes from a medieval prison and becomes entangled in the lives of two cursed lovers, Navarre and Isabeau, who…

In this 1985 martial arts musical film, a young martial artist named Leroy Green embarks on a quest to achieve the highest level of martial arts mastery, known as “The…

A young boy with a significant facial disfigurement and a mother who is part of a motorcycle gang strives to lead a life that is as ordinary as possible given…

Set during the Vietnam War, this action-packed film follows Colonel James Braddock, played by Chuck Norris, as he endures the brutal conditions of a prisoner of war camp. The story…

Based on the real-life events surrounding Ruth Ellis, the final woman to be executed in the UK, Mike Newell’s 1985 film “Dance With a Stranger” focuses on the brief romance…

In this 1985 film directed by John Landis, a weary insomniac named Ed Okin, played by Jeff Goldblum, finds his mundane life turned upside down when he encounters a mysterious…

Set in a dystopian future, this film follows the life of Sam Lowry, a low-level bureaucrat who becomes entangled in a web of mistaken identity and government overreach. As he…

In this 1985 coming-of-age sports drama directed by Harold Becker, a high school wrestler named Louden Swain, played by Matthew Modine, embarks on a personal journey to challenge himself by…

In this iconic 1985 film directed by John Hughes, five high school students from different social cliques are brought together for a Saturday detention. As the day unfolds, these seemingly…

In this gripping thriller directed by Peter Weir, a young Amish boy becomes the sole witness to a brutal murder while traveling with his mother. The film stars Harrison Ford…

Directed by Rob Reiner, this 1985 romantic comedy follows the journey of two college students, played by John Cusack and Daphne Zuniga, who embark on a cross-country road trip. Initially…

In one of his early works among more than 50 explorations of love and sexuality within society’s fringes, legendary “pink” director Hisayasu Sato presents a somber film. It tells the…

Directed by John Schlesinger, this gripping 1985 film stars Timothy Hutton and Sean Penn in a true story of espionage and betrayal. The plot follows two young men, a disillusioned…

Jean-Luc Godard’s 1985 film offers a modern retelling of the Virgin Mary story, set in contemporary Switzerland. The narrative follows a young woman named Marie, portrayed by Myriem Roussel, who…

In this 1985 action film directed by Gordon Hessler, a Japanese businessman and his family relocate to the United States, seeking a peaceful life. However, their dreams are shattered when…

In this 1985 film directed by Fritz Kiersch, a rebellious teenager named Morgan Hiller, played by James Spader, finds himself navigating the treacherous social landscape of a new high school…

Set in the early 1900s, this film follows the intriguing story of Kate Soffel, the wife of a prison warden, who becomes emotionally entangled with a death row inmate, Ed…

In this vibrant sequel directed by Sam Firstenberg, a group of talented street dancers bands together to save their community center from demolition. Featuring electrifying dance sequences and a dynamic…

In the lead-up to Christmas, baby Rose Wilder is abducted by a grieving woman who has recently lost her own child. As Laura, Almanzo, and Mr. Edwards search for Rose,…

Set in the summer of 1963, this coming-of-age film follows Jeffrey Willis, a working-class teenager from Brooklyn, as he lands a job at an exclusive Long Island beach club. Directed…

In this vibrant sequel directed by Sam Firstenberg, the story follows a group of passionate street dancers who band together to save their community center from being demolished by a…

Set against the backdrop of British colonial India, this film explores the complex dynamics between the British and the Indians through the experiences of a young Englishwoman, Adela Quested, and…

In this 1984 adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale, George C. Scott delivers a memorable performance as the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve….

In a futuristic society where robots are an integral part of daily life, a police officer specializing in malfunctioning robots faces a new challenge when a rogue scientist begins using…

In this 1984 science fiction romance, an alien being takes on the form of a young widow’s deceased husband, leading to an unexpected journey across America. As they travel, the…

In this 1984 film directed by Peter Webb, Paul McCartney stars as himself in a narrative that blends reality with fiction. The plot revolves around the frantic search for missing…

In this 1984 thriller directed by Larry Cohen, a struggling filmmaker becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of deception and murder. The plot follows a director who, after accidentally filming…

In this action-packed film directed by Joseph Zito, Chuck Norris stars as Colonel James Braddock, a former prisoner of war who embarks on a daring mission to rescue American soldiers…

Set in the opulent world of 18th-century Vienna, this film explores the tumultuous relationship between the prodigious composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his envious contemporary, Antonio Salieri. The narrative unfolds…

Set against the backdrop of the vibrant Harlem jazz scene during the late 1920s and early 1930s, this film weaves a tale of music, love, and crime. The story follows…

Set against the harrowing backdrop of the Cambodian genocide, this gripping drama follows the true story of New York Times journalist Sydney Schanberg and his Cambodian translator, Dith Pran. As…