Drama is one of the favorite genres among the audience. Thinking about it, we separate the top 10 movies of the genre on Prime Video.
Drama is one of the most famous genres of cinema and loved by the public, precisely because it manages to move and convey stories whose development attracts attention and involves the viewer. Among the leading films of the genre are such classics as Life is Beautifulwhich portrays the hard times of Nazism and Jack’s roomwhich tells the story of the kidnapping of a young woman who lives, with her son, imprisoned in a small room.
With so many options, however, it’s inevitable to feel a little indecisive when choosing a movie to watch. Come to think of it, the canaltech accepted the challenge of selecting 10 dramas that are available in the Amazon platform catalog and are worth playing. Pack the popcorn, the handkerchief and have a good marathon.
10. The tree of Life
The film The tree of Life depicts the story of the O’Briens; a couple who have three children who grew up with a very strict upbringing and in a very heavy environment – which left scars on the maturation and emotional development of Jack (Sean Penn), the older brother. The latter has always had friction with his father, but now tries to reconcile this relationship in adult life.
Dealing with feelings of guilt, remorse and regret, the feature film directed by Terrence Malick, brings in the cast, in addition to Brad Pitt, Jessica Chastain and Sean Penn.
9- Forrest Gump
Impossible to talk about drama classics without mentioning Forrest Gump, a feature film released in 1994 and based on the homonymous book by Winston Groom.
The work tells the story of the United States through the protagonist Forrest (played by Tom Hanks), a man with a low IQ and full of good intentions who participates in pivotal moments for the country, such as the Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal, bringing with him his childhood love for the young Jenny Curran (Robin Wright) .
8- Hunting
This 2012 feature film stars Mads Mikkelsen and is directed by Thomas Vinterberg, the duo behind the award-winning Druk – Another round. Here we follow the story of Lucas (Mikkelsen), a man who works in a daycare center and has just filed for divorce, in which he has lost custody of his son.
Everything collapses even more when he is accused of abusing a five-year-old student. The situation makes him leave work and, even if there is no evidence, he becomes the target of hatred of the entire community in which he lives.
7- the exchange
Set in 1928, this film tells the story of Christine Collins (Angelina Jolie), a single mother, who never knew that year would be the last time she would see her nine-year-old son, Walter (Gattlin Griffith), when off to work.
The boy mysteriously disappears, which sets her on an exhaustive and determined search. Five months after the incident, the police present him with a baby boy, claiming to be Walter. Stunned by the emotion of the news as well as by all the presence of the authorities on the spot, she accepts, but in her heart she knows that the boy is not her real son.
With a sad and painful plot, the film, directed by Clint Eastwood, won over the audience and was nominated for several awards.
6- lovely women
With a heavy cast including Timothée Chalamet, Emma Watson and Meryl Streep, this film tells the life of four sisters who grow up and mature in the United States during the Cold War period. Together, but with completely different personalities, they face different situations and challenges, without letting the love they feel for each other die.
Released in January 2020, the film is based on the classic book Little Womenand was written and directed by Greta Gerwig.
5- Interstellar
fusion Science fiction Dramatically, this film by director Christopher Nolan shows a group of astronauts whose mission is to verify if there are other planets capable of receiving humans, after they have destroyed the Earth’s natural reserves.
For this they are counting on the leader Cooper (Matthew McConaughey), who, together with Brand (Anne Hathaway), Jenkins (Marlon Sanders) and Doyle (Wes Bentley), will go in search of a new home, knowing that they are at risk of not seeing each other again. never again their children.
4- golden girl
In the golden girlboxing veteran Frankie Dunn (Clint Eastwood) leads a private life in Los Angeles and his social interactions are limited to Scrap (Morgan Freeman), his only friend, who also runs his gym.
One day, Maggie Fitzgerald (Hilary Swank), a factory worker transferred from Missouri, shows up with plans to start a career in boxing, but the man thinks she’s too old to do so. However, despite Frankie’s denial, she is determined to stand by her decision and is soon supported by Scrap, who encourages her to follow through. Beaten by Maggie’s determination, Frankie finally agrees to be her coach.
With a beautiful story of resistance, courage and struggle, the film by director Clint Eastwood (who also appears in the cast) has won over audiences and critics.
3- Thirteen Lives – The Rescue
Released in 2022, Thirteen lives became one of the best Prime Video films of the year. The work is inspired by a true story and tells of the emotional rescue of a Thai youth soccer team trapped in the Tham Luang cave during a storm.
To be able to rescue them required a team of the most experienced divers in the country, and a task force of volunteers and professionals qualified for the case.
Two- The sound of silence
That Drama by director Darius Marder, tells the story of Ruben, a young drummer who has a true passion for music and the stage. It turns out that gradually he realizes that he is becoming deaf and that this condition will affect his life and his work.
It is from that moment on that he seeks alternative treatments, but discovers the true meaning of life when he manages to get in touch with a community of deaf people who teach him the power of silence.
1- my cop
Based on the book of the same name by Bethan Roberts, this film tells the story of Tom, a young police officer who gradually becomes involved with Marion, an elementary school teacher. The two begin a warm love story, but everything changes when the boy meets Patrick, an art curator.
The chemistry and passion between the two men soon blossoms and they begin a hidden romance, as it was forbidden in England in the 1950s to be LGBT. Between comings and goings, the three then find a way to live this love.
With a moving text, beautiful photography and a positive ending, my cop is one of Prime Video’s hits. The film is directed by Michael Grandage and stars Harry Styles, Emma Corin and David Dawson.
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Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.