Drama Movies That Have Won Oscars and Golden Globes



Top Drama Movies That Won the Oscars

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2013-10-03 PG-13 Movie Poster of Gravity
Gravity

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

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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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2009-03-04 PG Movie Poster of The Young Victoria
The Young Victoria

"Love rules all." Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée , starring Emily Blunt .

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2003-12-24 R Movie Poster of Monster
Monster

"Based on a true story." Directed by Patty Jenkins , starring Charlize Theron .

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2001-01-22 TV-14 Movie Poster of The Accountant
The Accountant

"Can one man, one hard drinking, chain smoking, backwoods accountant, stop a national conspiracy, change the course of history, and save a way of life? It's do-able... but it ain't gonna be purdy." Directed by , starring Ray McKinnon .

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1998-10-02 PG-13 Movie Poster of What Dreams May Come
What Dreams May Come

"After life there is more. The end is just the beginning." Directed by Vincent Ward , starring Robin Williams .

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1998-09-13 R Movie Poster of Elizabeth
Elizabeth

"Declared illegitimate aged 3. Tried for treason aged 21. Crowned Queen aged 25." Directed by Shekhar Kapur , starring Cate Blanchett .

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1960-07-07 Approved Movie Poster of Elmer Gantry
Elmer Gantry

"If there was a dollar to be made—Gantry would make it … If there was a soul to be saved—Gantry would save it …" Directed by Richard Brooks , starring Burt Lancaster .

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Golden Globe Winners in the Drama Category

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2009-08-06 PG-13 Movie Poster of Julie & Julia
Julie & Julia

"Based on two true stories." Directed by , starring Meryl Streep .

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2006-12-25 PG-13 Movie Poster of Dreamgirls
Dreamgirls

"All you have to do is dream." Directed by Bill Condon , starring Jamie Foxx .

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2011-11-23 R Movie Poster of My Week with Marilyn
My Week with Marilyn

"She's worth all the trouble" Directed by Simon Curtis , starring Michelle Williams .

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2003-12-12 PG-13 Movie Poster of Something's Gotta Give
Something's Gotta Give

"After a lifetime of going from girl to girl, the ultimate bachelor is about to encounter something new." Directed by , starring Jack Nicholson .

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2008-04-18 R Movie Poster of Happy-Go-Lucky
Happy-Go-Lucky

"The one movie this fall that will put a smile on your face." Directed by Mike Leigh , starring Sally Hawkins .

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1960-12-15 Approved Movie Poster of Exodus
Exodus

"The drama and the passion of one of the epic events of the twentieth century!" Directed by Otto Preminger , starring Paul Newman .

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1960-08-29 Approved Movie Poster of Sons and Lovers
Sons and Lovers

"You'll never forget the young lovers in..." Directed by Jack Cardiff , starring Mary Ure .

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2007-10-01 R Movie Poster of I'm Not There
I'm Not There

"All I can do is be me, whoever that is." Directed by Todd Haynes , starring Christian Bale .

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

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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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2024-12-06 R Movie Poster of Better Man
Better Man

"Fame makes monkeys of us all." Directed by , starring Robbie Williams .

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2024-09-18 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Seed of the Sacred Fig
The Seed of the Sacred Fig

"" Directed by Mohammad Rasoulof , starring Misagh Zare .

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1967-12-21 PG Movie Poster of The Graduate
The Graduate

"This is Benjamin. He’s a little worried about his future." Directed by Mike Nichols , starring Anne Bancroft .

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1967-08-02 Approved Movie Poster of In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night

"They got a murder on their hands. They don’t know what to do with it." Directed by Norman Jewison , starring Sidney Poitier .

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2000-06-16 R Movie Poster of Amores Perros
Amores Perros

"Love. Betrayal. Death." Directed by , starring Emilio Echevarría .

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2006-09-22 R Movie Poster of Children of Men
Children of Men

"No child has been born for 18 years. He must protect our only hope." Directed by Alfonso Cuarón , starring Clive Owen .

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

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1990-12-25 R Movie Poster of The Godfather Part III
The Godfather Part III

"All the power on earth can't change destiny." Directed by , starring Al Pacino .

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2024-10-11 Movie Poster of Undercover
Undercover

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

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2017-07-05 PG-13 Movie Poster of Spider-Man: Homecoming
Spider-Man: Homecoming

"Homework can wait. The city can't." Directed by , starring Tom Holland .

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2009-10-07 Not Rated Movie Poster of Death Note Relight 2: L's Successors
Death Note Relight 2: L's Successors

"" Directed by , starring Mamoru Miyano .

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1979-06-15 PG Movie Poster of Rocky II
Rocky II

"Once he fought for a dream. Now he's fighting for love!" Directed by Sylvester Stallone , starring Sylvester Stallone .

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2025-02-28 R Movie Poster of Mickey 17
Mickey 17

"He's dying to save mankind." Directed by Bong Joon Ho , starring Robert Pattinson .

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2025-01-22 R Movie Poster of Marked Men: Rule + Shaw
Marked Men: Rule + Shaw

"Love always leaves a mark." Directed by Nick Cassavetes , starring Chase Stokes .

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2024-07-03 Movie Poster of Escape
Escape

"Fear a meaningless life, not death itself" Directed by Lee Jong-pil , starring Lee Je-hoon .

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Biggest Upsets: When Drama Films Lost Major Awards

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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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2003-09-06 R Movie Poster of 21 Grams
21 Grams

"How much does life weigh?" Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu , starring Sean Penn .

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2004-07-23 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Bourne Supremacy
The Bourne Supremacy

"They should have left him alone." Directed by Paul Greengrass , starring Matt Damon .

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2007-09-18 R Movie Poster of Gone Baby Gone
Gone Baby Gone

"Everyone wants the truth... until they find it." Directed by , starring Casey Affleck .

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2011-09-23 PG-13 Movie Poster of Moneyball
Moneyball

"What are you really worth?" Directed by Bennett Miller , starring Brad Pitt .

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