Drama Movies That Have Won Oscars and Golden Globes



Top Drama Movies That Won the Oscars

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2012-10-11 R Movie Poster of Argo
Argo

"The movie was fake. The mission was real." Directed by Ben Affleck , starring Ben Affleck .

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2002-12-27 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Hours
The Hours

"The time to hide is over. The time to regret is gone. The time to live is now." Directed by Stephen Daldry , starring Julianne Moore .

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1961-12-13 Approved Movie Poster of West Side Story
West Side Story

"The screen achieves one of the great entertainments in the history of motion pictures." Directed by Jerome Robbins , starring Natalie Wood .

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2008-11-05 R Movie Poster of Milk
Milk

"Never blend in." Directed by Gus Van Sant , starring Sean Penn .

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2004-12-17 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Aviator
The Aviator

"Some men dream the future. He built it." Directed by Martin Scorsese , starring Leonardo DiCaprio .

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2005-05-06 R Movie Poster of Crash
Crash

"Moving at the speed of life, we are bound to collide with each other." Directed by Paul Haggis , starring Don Cheadle .

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2013-10-03 Movie Poster of Gravity
Gravity

"Don't let go." Directed by , starring .

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2011-11-22 PG Movie Poster of Hugo
Hugo

"Unlock the secret." Directed by Martin Scorsese , starring Asa Butterfield .

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Golden Globe Winners in the Drama Category

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2012-11-09 PG-13 Movie Poster of Lincoln
Lincoln

"" Directed by Steven Spielberg , starring Daniel Day-Lewis .

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2011-06-03 R Movie Poster of Beginners
Beginners

"This is what love feels like." Directed by Mike Mills , starring Ewan McGregor .

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2002-12-12 R Movie Poster of About Schmidt
About Schmidt

"Schmidt Happens." Directed by , starring Jack Nicholson .

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2004-12-03 R Movie Poster of Closer
Closer

"If you believe in love at first sight, you never stop looking." Directed by Mike Nichols , starring Jude Law .

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2001-11-07 R Movie Poster of Gosford Park
Gosford Park

"Tea at four. Dinner at eight. Murder at midnight." Directed by , starring Maggie Smith .

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2000-02-22 R Movie Poster of Wonder Boys
Wonder Boys

"Undependable. Unpredictable. Unforgettable." Directed by Curtis Hanson , starring Michael Douglas .

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2008-08-15 PG-13 Movie Poster of Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Vicky Cristina Barcelona

"Life is the ultimate work of art." Directed by Woody Allen , starring Scarlett Johansson .

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2024-11-01 R Movie Poster of A Real Pain
A Real Pain

"Join the family." Directed by Jesse Eisenberg , starring .

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The Most Prestigious Awards for Drama Films: Oscars & Golden Globes

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1962-09-20 Movie Poster of Vivre Sa Vie
Vivre Sa Vie

"The many faces of a woman trying to find herself." Directed by , starring .

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1960-07-07 Approved Movie Poster of Inherit the Wind
Inherit the Wind

"It’s all about the fabulous “Monkey Trial” that rocked America!" Directed by Stanley Kramer , starring .

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2006-07-26 R Movie Poster of Little Miss Sunshine
Little Miss Sunshine

"A family on the verge of a breakdown" Directed by Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris , starring Greg Kinnear .

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2002-05-24 G Movie Poster of Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

"Leader. Hero. Legend." Directed by Kelly Asbury, Lorna Cook , starring Matt Damon .

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2010-12-03 R Movie Poster of Black Swan
Black Swan

"The pressure of perfection." Directed by Darren Aronofsky , starring Natalie Portman .

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2012-05-16 PG-13 Movie Poster of Moonrise Kingdom
Moonrise Kingdom

"A tormenting and surprising story of children and adults during the stormy days of the summer of 1965." Directed by , starring Jared Gilman .

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2009-11-20 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Blind Side
The Blind Side

"Based on the extraordinary true story" Directed by John Lee Hancock , starring Sandra Bullock .

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2000-12-22 PG-13 Movie Poster of Cast Away
Cast Away

"At the edge of the world, his journey begins." Directed by Robert Zemeckis , starring Tom Hanks .

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Award-Winning Drama Films That Made History at the Oscars and Golden Globes

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2025-02-14 Movie Poster of Chhaava
Chhaava

"One warrior, one aim and one epic saga." Directed by Laxman Utekar , starring Vicky Kaushal .

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2024-08-12 R Movie Poster of Watchmen: Chapter I
Watchmen: Chapter I

"" Directed by Brandon Vietti , starring Troy Baker .

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2021-03-17 R Movie Poster of The Fallout
The Fallout

"Nothing will ever be the same." Directed by Megan Park , starring Jenna Ortega .

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2025-02-12 Movie Poster of My Fault: London
My Fault: London

"" Directed by Charlotte Fassler, Dani Girdwood , starring Asha Banks .

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2024-11-25 R Movie Poster of Watchmen: Chapter II
Watchmen: Chapter II

"" Directed by Brandon Vietti , starring Troy Baker .

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2015-04-16 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Age of Adaline
The Age of Adaline

"Love is timeless." Directed by Lee Toland Krieger , starring Blake Lively .

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2024-10-31 Movie Poster of Amaran
Amaran

"There lived a man, who never feigned to be a hero…" Directed by , starring .

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2023-07-14 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Boy and the Heron
The Boy and the Heron

"Where death comes to an end, life finds a new beginning." Directed by , starring Soma Santoki .

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Biggest Upsets: When Drama Films Lost Major Awards

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2012-03-29 R Movie Poster of A Royal Affair
A Royal Affair

"Their love affair would divide a nation." Directed by Nikolaj Arcel , starring Mads Mikkelsen .

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2024-10-11 Movie Poster of Undercover
Undercover

"8 years in the bowels of ETA" Directed by Arantxa EchevarrĂ­a , starring Carolina Yuste .

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2012-09-09 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Impossible
The Impossible

"Nothing is more powerful than the human spirit." Directed by J.A. Bayona , starring Naomi Watts .

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1997-12-25 R Movie Poster of Jackie Brown
Jackie Brown

"Six players on the trail of a half million in cash. There's only one question... Who's playing who?" Directed by , starring Pam Grier .

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2007-05-18 PG-13 Movie Poster of Sicko
Sicko

"This might hurt a little." Directed by Michael Moore , starring Michael Moore .

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2011-08-03 PG-13 Movie Poster of Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Rise of the Planet of the Apes

"Evolution Becomes Revolution." Directed by Rupert Wyatt , starring Andy Serkis .

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2014-07-08 Movie Poster of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

"One last chance for peace." Directed by , starring .

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2004-10-27 R Movie Poster of A Very Long Engagement
A Very Long Engagement

"Never let go." Directed by , starring Audrey Tautou .

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