Drama Movies

A sculptor and his partner plot to murder a wealthy young family member to seize his inheritance, but their scheme unravels unexpectedly.

This 1962 film, directed by John Frankenheimer, stars Burt Lancaster in a compelling portrayal of Robert Stroud, a convicted murderer who becomes a renowned ornithologist while serving a life sentence….

In this classic Western directed by Sam Peckinpah, two aging former lawmen, played by Randolph Scott and Joel McCrea, are hired to transport a shipment of gold from a remote…

In this 1962 film directed by Stanley Kubrick, a middle-aged literature professor becomes infatuated with a young girl, leading to a complex and controversial relationship. The movie stars James Mason,…

In this 1962 film, a rugged cowboy named Jack Burns, played by Kirk Douglas, finds himself at odds with the encroaching modern world as he attempts to break his friend…

In this powerful drama directed by Arthur Penn, the story follows the early life of Helen Keller, a young girl who is deaf and blind, and her determined teacher, Annie…

In this surrealist masterpiece directed by Luis Buñuel, a group of affluent guests find themselves inexplicably unable to leave a lavish dinner party. As their confinement stretches on, societal norms…

In this gripping short film directed by Robert Enrico, a Confederate sympathizer faces execution by hanging from a bridge during the American Civil War. As the noose tightens, the narrative…

In this classic Western, a U.S. senator returns to a small town for a funeral and recounts the story of his rise to prominence, which began with a confrontation with…

In this classic 1962 film directed by Kenji Misumi, the story follows a blind masseur and skilled swordsman who becomes embroiled in a conflict between two rival gangs. The protagonist,…

Zé is a very poor man whose most prized possession is his donkey. When his donkey falls terminally ill, Zé makes a promise to Saint Bárbara: If his donkey recovers, he will carry a cross – like Jesus – all the way from his city to Saint Bárbara’s church, in the state capital. Upon the recover of his donkey, Zé leaves on his journey. He makes it to the church, but the priest refuses to accept the cross once he discovers the context of Zé’s promise.

In this gripping thriller directed by J. Lee Thompson, a lawyer’s family is terrorized by a vengeful ex-convict recently released from prison. The film stars Gregory Peck and Robert Mitchum,…

Set in the vibrant streets of Paris, this 1962 film follows a young singer named Cléo as she anxiously awaits the results of a medical test that could change her…

Set in a post-apocalyptic future, this 1962 French science fiction film explores themes of memory, time travel, and human connection through a series of haunting still images. The protagonist, a…

A young governess for two children becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted.

In this 1961 film directed by Akira Kurosawa, a wandering and scruffy samurai, played by Toshiro Mifune, finds himself entangled in a local clan’s power struggle. The samurai, known for…

Set against the backdrop of post-World War II Germany, this gripping courtroom drama delves into the moral complexities of justice as it follows the trial of four German judges accused…

In the slums of the upper West Side of Manhattan, New York, a gang of Polish-American teenagers called the Jets compete with a rival gang of recently immigrated Puerto Ricans,…

In this intense psychological drama, a family retreats to a remote island, where the fragile mental state of the daughter, Karin, becomes increasingly apparent. As her condition deteriorates, the family…

Set in the 1920s, this poignant drama explores the intense and tumultuous relationship between two young lovers, Deanie and Bud, as they navigate societal expectations and personal desires. Starring Natalie…

In this classic romantic comedy, Audrey Hepburn stars as Holly Golightly, a charming and eccentric socialite living in New York City. The film follows her whimsical adventures and her developing…

In this gripping drama, a small-time pool hustler named “Fast” Eddie Felson, played by Paul Newman, seeks to establish himself as the best in the game by challenging the legendary…

Viridinia is preparing to start her life as a nun when she is sent, somewhat unwillingly, to visit to her aging uncle, Don Jaime. He supports her; but the two have met only once. Jaime thinks Viridinia resembles his dead wife. Virdinia has secretly despised this man all her life and finds her worst fears proven when Jaime grows determined to seduce his pure niece. Viridinia becomes undone as her uncle upends the plans she had made to join the convent.

Therese, a café owner, mourns the mysterious disappearance of her husband sixteen years earlier. A tramp arrives in the town and she believes him to be her husband. But he is suffering from amnesia and she tries to bring back his memory of earlier times.

In this classic 1961 film, a wandering ronin, played by the iconic Toshiro Mifune, arrives in a small town torn apart by two rival gangs. With his cunning and swordsmanship,…

In this 1960 French New Wave classic directed by François Truffaut, the story follows Charlie, a once-promising concert pianist who now plays in a Parisian bar. His life takes a…

In this classic Western directed by John Sturges, a small Mexican village is terrorized by a group of bandits, prompting the villagers to hire seven American gunmen to protect them….

Spartacus, a defiant Thracian who has lived his entire life in bondage, is purchased by Batiatus, a trainer of gladiators. After enduring weeks of rigorous training designed to prepare him…

Directed by Luchino Visconti, this Italian classic follows the Parondi family as they move from rural southern Italy to the bustling city of Milan in search of a better life….

In this gripping 1960 film, a young executive embarks on a quest for revenge against a corrupt corporate system that led to his father’s demise. The narrative unfolds with a…

Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, this 1960 film is a masterful exploration of existential themes and human relationships. The story follows a group of wealthy friends on a yachting trip to…

Bud Baxter is a minor clerk in a huge New York insurance company, until he discovers a quick way to climb the corporate ladder. He lends out his apartment to…

Set in a small Southern town, this gripping courtroom drama centers around a high-profile trial that pits science against religion. The story unfolds as a schoolteacher is prosecuted for teaching…

A secretary, played by Janet Leigh, finds herself at a secluded motel after making a fateful decision to embezzle money. The motel is run by a peculiar young man, portrayed…

Directed by Michael Powell, this 1960 British psychological thriller delves into the disturbing life of a young cameraman named Mark Lewis, portrayed by Carl Boehm. Mark, who works at a…

In this gripping French film directed by Jacques Becker, a group of inmates at a Parisian prison meticulously plan an escape, showcasing the tension and camaraderie that develops among them….

Episodic journey of an Italian journalist scouring Rome in search of love.

Judah Ben-Hur, a Palestinian Jew, is battling the Roman empire at the time of Christ. His actions send him and his family into slavery, but an inspirational encounter with Jesus…

Set in a post-apocalyptic world, this 1959 film directed by Stanley Kramer explores the aftermath of a nuclear war that has devastated the Northern Hemisphere. The story follows the crew…

Set against the harrowing backdrop of World War II, this film follows the journey of a Japanese soldier, Private Tamura, who is struggling to survive in the Philippines amidst the…

Set against the backdrop of World War I, this Italian film directed by Mario Monicelli follows the lives of two reluctant soldiers, played by Vittorio Gassman and Alberto Sordi, as…

In this 1959 drama directed by Daniel Mann, the story revolves around Dr. Sam Abelman, an aging and dedicated physician played by Paul Muni, who is committed to serving the…

When a vessel transporting the governor of Rhodes’ daughter and confidential papers is seized by the Mediterranean pirate Dragut, the governor assigns Captain Diego the mission of retrieving them before…

Young lovers Orfeu and Eurydice run through the favelas of Rio during Carnaval, on the lam from a hitman dressed like Death and Orfeu’s vengeful fiancée Mira and passing between moments of fantasy and stark reality. This impressionistic retelling of the Greek legend of Orpheus and Eurydice introduced bossa nova to the world with its soundtrack by young Brazilian composers Luiz Bonfá and Antonio Carlos Jobim.

In this classic thriller, Cary Grant stars as an unsuspecting advertising executive who becomes embroiled in a case of mistaken identity, leading him on a cross-country chase. The film is…

In this gripping courtroom drama, a small-town lawyer, played by James Stewart, takes on the defense of an army lieutenant accused of murder. The film delves into the complexities of…

Set against the haunting backdrop of post-war Hiroshima, this film explores the fleeting yet profound connection between a French actress, played by Emmanuelle Riva, and a Japanese architect, portrayed by…

For young Parisian boy Antoine Doinel, life is one difficult situation after another. Surrounded by inconsiderate adults, including his neglectful parents, Antoine spends his days with his best friend, Rene, trying to plan for a better life. When one of their schemes goes awry, Antoine ends up in trouble with the law, leading to even more conflicts with unsympathetic authority figures.

In this classic Western directed by Howard Hawks, a small-town sheriff, played by John Wayne, finds himself in a tense standoff as he attempts to keep a dangerous criminal in…

Set against the harrowing backdrop of World War II, this 1959 film adaptation brings to life the poignant and deeply personal account of a young Jewish girl and her family…

Seetha and Harold Berger are saved from the desert by a caravan and taken to a small village. Unfortunately, the avaricious owner of their lodging breaks the hospitality code by…

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this film follows Kaji, a pacifist and socialist, as he navigates the moral complexities of managing a labor camp in Japanese-occupied Manchuria….

Husein is brought to trial after trying to commit suicide. He refuses to give an explanation until he is forced to. Then he begins his story. Husein enters university with…

Directed by Akira Kurosawa, this 1958 film is a captivating adventure that follows two peasants who unwittingly become involved in a daring mission to escort a princess and her general…

A covert American operative is on a mission in Hong Kong to locate the son of an Arab leader who has been abducted by communist forces.

In this 1958 Western epic, a retired sea captain, played by Gregory Peck, arrives in the American West to marry his fiancée, only to find himself embroiled in a bitter…

This 1958 British film, directed by Roy Ward Baker, meticulously chronicles the tragic maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic. The narrative is based on Walter Lord’s book and offers a…

In this classic film noir, a car explosion on the U.S.-Mexico border sets off a complex investigation led by a Mexican drug enforcement official, played by Charlton Heston. The plot…

Crotchety retired doctor Isak Borg travels from Stockholm to Lund, Sweden, with his pregnant and unhappy daughter-in-law, Marianne, in order to receive an honorary degree from his alma mater. Along the way, they encounter a series of hitchhikers, each of whom causes the elderly doctor to muse upon the pleasures and failures of his own life. These include the vivacious young Sara, a dead ringer for the doctor’s own first love.

In this gripping courtroom drama, a seasoned barrister, Sir Wilfrid Robarts, takes on the defense of a man accused of murder, only to find himself entangled in a web of…

The classic story of English POWs in Burma forced to build a bridge to aid the war effort of their Japanese captors. British and American intelligence officers conspire to blow…

The narrative follows the challenges and hardships faced by a lighthouse keeper and his spouse.

Directed by Federico Fellini, this 1957 classic follows the life of Cabiria, a resilient and optimistic woman navigating the challenges of life in Rome. Played by the talented Giulietta Masina,…

Set against the backdrop of World War I, this gripping drama follows Colonel Dax, played by Kirk Douglas, as he navigates the moral complexities of military command and the harsh…

In North Africa, a distressed husband challenges the integrity of the physician he holds accountable for his wife’s demise.

In this classic Western directed by Delmer Daves, a struggling rancher is tasked with escorting a notorious outlaw to justice, testing his resolve and moral compass. The film stars Glenn…

In this classic romantic drama, two strangers, played by Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr, meet aboard a transatlantic ocean liner and develop a deep connection despite being engaged to other…

In this gripping 1957 film, the story unfolds in the high-stakes world of New York City’s press and entertainment industry. The plot centers around a powerful and unscrupulous newspaper columnist,…

Set against the backdrop of the American West, this classic film delves into the legendary confrontation between lawmen and outlaws in Tombstone, Arizona. The narrative follows the complex relationship between…

This film is based on a novel by Yukio Mishima.

In this gripping courtroom drama directed by Sidney Lumet, a jury of twelve men is tasked with determining the fate of a young defendant accused of murder. As the deliberations…

Set in medieval Sweden during the Black Death, this iconic film follows a disillusioned knight, played by Max von Sydow, who returns home from the Crusades only to encounter Death,…

Directed by Akira Kurosawa, this 1956 film is a masterful adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” set in feudal Japan. The story follows a samurai, played by Toshiro Mifune, who is driven…

The story of a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. Their religious sect is strongly opposed to violence and war. It’s not easy for them to meet the rules of their religion in everyday life but when Southern troops pass the area they are in real trouble. Should they fight, despite their peaceful attitude?

In this 1956 drama, directed by Nicholas Ray, James Mason stars as Ed Avery, a mild-mannered schoolteacher whose life spirals out of control after he begins taking a new medication…

Set against the grim backdrop of World War II, this film follows the harrowing journey of a French Resistance fighter imprisoned by the Nazis. The protagonist meticulously plans his escape,…

In this enchanting 1956 French short film, a young boy named Pascal discovers a sentient red balloon that follows him through the streets of Paris. The film beautifully captures the…

Set against the sprawling backdrop of Texas, this epic drama chronicles the lives of a wealthy ranching family over several decades, exploring themes of love, rivalry, and social change. The…

In this classic French film, directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, the story follows an aging gambler named Bob Montagné, portrayed by Roger Duchesne, who is planning a heist on a Deauville…

This 1956 film, directed by Robert Wise, chronicles the tumultuous life of a young man who rises from a troubled youth to become a celebrated boxing champion. Starring Paul Newman…

In this 1956 film, a meticulously planned heist at a racetrack is orchestrated by a recently released convict, Johnny Clay, played by Sterling Hayden. The plot intricately weaves together the…

A 400-foot (122-meter) dinosaur-like beast, awoken from undersea hibernation off the Japanese coast by atomic-bomb testing, attacks Tokyo.

In this suspenseful thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, an American couple, played by James Stewart and Doris Day, find their vacation in Morocco taking a dark turn when they become…

In this gripping 1956 film directed by Mark Robson, a down-and-out sportswriter, played by Humphrey Bogart in his final film role, becomes entangled in the corrupt world of boxing. The…

Set in the vibrant yet gritty red-light district of Tokyo, this 1956 film delves into the lives of women working in a brothel, each grappling with personal struggles and societal…

Set in the post-Civil War era, this classic Western follows the relentless quest of Ethan Edwards, played by John Wayne, as he searches for his kidnapped niece across the vast…

A small-town doctor learns that the population of his community is being replaced by emotionless alien duplicates.

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this poignant film follows a Japanese soldier named Mizushima, who becomes separated from his unit in Burma. As he embarks on a…

Set in the rugged landscapes of the American frontier, this 1955 Western film follows the story of a skilled scout and former soldier, played by Kirk Douglas, who is caught…

In this iconic 1955 film directed by Nicholas Ray, a troubled teenager, played by James Dean, navigates the challenges of adolescence and family dynamics in a suburban setting. The story…

The film is a coming-of-age story of a young boy named Apu, and life in his small Indian village in the early years of the 20th century. Apu is born to a poor Brahmin family in Bengal. His father Harihar is a priest who dreams of becoming a successful poet and a playwright; he does not earn enough, but the mother Sarbajaya keeps the family going. Because of their limited resources, Sarbajaya resents having to share her home with Harihar’s elderly cousin: the old and helpless cripple Indir. Apu’s sister Durga is always getting into trouble for stealing guavas from…

In this 1955 film, a sinister preacher, played by Robert Mitchum, marries a widow in an attempt to find $10,000 hidden by her executed husband. The story unfolds as the…

In this 1955 drama directed by Stanley Kramer, the story follows Lucas Marsh, a determined and ambitious medical student who is willing to go to great lengths to achieve his…

Marty, a butcher who lives in the Bronx with his mother is unmarried at 34. Good-natured but socially awkward he faces constant badgering from family and friends to get married but has reluctantly resigned himself to bachelorhood. Marty meets Clara, an unattractive school teacher, realising their emotional connection, he promises to call but family and friends try to convince him not to.

In this gripping film noir directed by Robert Aldrich, a hard-boiled private detective named Mike Hammer becomes embroiled in a dangerous mystery after picking up a hitchhiking woman on a…

In this classic French film noir, a recently released convict, Tony, masterminds a meticulously planned jewelry heist in Paris. The film is renowned for its tense, nearly silent heist sequence,…