Drama Movies That Have Won Oscars and Golden Globes



Top Drama Movies That Won the Oscars

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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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2006-10-26 R Movie Poster of Babel
Babel

"If You Want to be Understood... Listen." Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu , starring Rinko Kikuchi .

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2003-11-14 PG-13 Movie Poster of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

"The courage to do the impossible lies in the hearts of men." Directed by , starring Russell Crowe .

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2012-11-16 R Movie Poster of Silver Linings Playbook
Silver Linings Playbook

"Watch For The Signs" Directed by David O. Russell , starring Bradley Cooper .

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2002-11-08 R Movie Poster of 8 Mile
8 Mile

"Every moment is another chance" Directed by , starring Eminem .

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2010-08-26 R Movie Poster of In a Better World
In a Better World

"" Directed by Susanne Bier , starring Mikael Persbrandt .

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2002-12-10 PG-13 Movie Poster of Chicago
Chicago

"If you can't be famous, be infamous." Directed by Rob Marshall , starring Renée Zellweger .

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2019-07-12 PG Movie Poster of The Lion King
The Lion King

"The king has returned." Directed by , starring Chiwetel Ejiofor .

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Golden Globe Winners in the Drama Category

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1998-11-05 R Movie Poster of Little Voice
Little Voice

"Finding your own voice can be magic." Directed by Mark Herman , starring Brenda Blethyn .

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1997-06-13 R Movie Poster of Ulee's Gold
Ulee's Gold

"" Directed by , starring Peter Fonda .

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2004-09-03 R Movie Poster of Being Julia
Being Julia

"Passion. Obsession. Revenge. Prepare for the performance of a lifetime." Directed by István Szabó , starring Annette Bening .

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2005-11-23 R Movie Poster of Syriana
Syriana

"Everything is connected." Directed by Stephen Gaghan , starring George Clooney .

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2001-12-14 R Movie Poster of Iris
Iris

"Her greatest talent was for life." Directed by Richard Eyre , starring Kate Winslet .

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2011-09-01 R Movie Poster of W.E.
W.E.

"Their affair ignited a scandal. Their passion brought down an empire." Directed by Madonna , starring Abbie Cornish .

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

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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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2009-08-26 R Movie Poster of A Prophet
A Prophet

"Escaping the prison of life." Directed by Jacques Audiard , starring Tahar Rahim .

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2008-12-25 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

"Life isn't measured in minutes, but in moments." Directed by David Fincher , starring Brad Pitt .

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2007-05-23 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

"Let your imagination set you free." Directed by Julian Schnabel , starring Mathieu Amalric .

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2007-02-27 R Movie Poster of Atonement
Atonement

"Torn apart by betrayal. Separated by war. Bound by love." Directed by Joe Wright , starring James McAvoy .

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2004-09-03 R Movie Poster of Yesterday
Yesterday

"Powerless to change the past . . . She lived to change the future." Directed by , starring Leleti Khumalo .

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2002-03-15 R Movie Poster of Talk to Her
Talk to Her

"" Directed by Pedro Almodóvar , starring Leonor Watling .

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1997-10-10 R Movie Poster of Boogie Nights
Boogie Nights

"The life of a dreamer, the days of a business, and the nights in between." Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson , starring Mark Wahlberg .

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

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2016-08-01 R Movie Poster of Boyka: Undisputed IV
Boyka: Undisputed IV

"Boyka is back!" Directed by Todor Chapkanov , starring Scott Adkins .

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2024-12-26 Movie Poster of Your Fault
Your Fault

"Divided by family. Driven by love." Directed by Domingo González , starring Nicole Wallace .

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2024-10-30 Movie Poster of Number 24
Number 24

"" Directed by John Andreas Andersen , starring Sjur Vatne Brean .

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2024-09-26 Movie Poster of Devara: Part 1
Devara: Part 1

"When courage turns into a Disease... Fear is the only cure" Directed by Koratala Siva , starring .

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1991-02-13 Unrated Movie Poster of Paprika
Paprika

"Tinto Brass re-opens the closed houses!" Directed by Tinto Brass , starring Debora Caprioglio .

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1985-11-21 PG Movie Poster of Rocky IV
Rocky IV

"He's facing the ultimate challenge. And fighting for his life." Directed by Sylvester Stallone , starring Sylvester Stallone .

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2023-11-15 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

"Everyone hungers for something." Directed by , starring Tom Blyth .

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2020-02-07 TV-MA Movie Poster of 365 Days
365 Days

"" Directed by Barbara Białowąs, Tomasz Mandes , starring Anna-Maria Sieklucka .

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Biggest Upsets: When Drama Films Lost Major Awards

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2009-12-11 R Movie Poster of A Single Man
A Single Man

"" Directed by Tom Ford , starring Colin Firth .

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1998-12-25 PG-13 Movie Poster of Patch Adams
Patch Adams

"Laughter is contagious." Directed by Tom Shadyac , starring Robin Williams .

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2004-05-19 PG-13 Movie Poster of House of Flying Daggers
House of Flying Daggers

"" Directed by Zhang Yimou , starring Takeshi Kaneshiro .

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2013-11-29 Movie Poster of Saving Mr. Banks
Saving Mr. Banks

"Where her book ended, their story began." Directed by , starring .

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2007-12-14 Movie Poster of The Kite Runner
The Kite Runner

"There is a way to be good again." Directed by , starring .

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1997-12-12 R Movie Poster of Deconstructing Harry
Deconstructing Harry

"Harry Block wrote a bestseller about his best friends. Now, his best friends are about to become his worst enemies." Directed by , starring Caroline Aaron .

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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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2006-04-11 R Movie Poster of Undisputed II: Last Man Standing
Undisputed II: Last Man Standing

"Wrongfully Accused. Unjustly Imprisoned. Now He's Fighting Back." Directed by Isaac Florentine , starring Michael Jai White .

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