Drama Movies That Have Won Oscars and Golden Globes



Top Drama Movies That Won the Oscars

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1969-05-25 R Movie Poster of Midnight Cowboy
Midnight Cowboy

"For those who have never seen it and those who have never forgotten it." Directed by John Schlesinger , starring Jon Voight .

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2001-10-05 R Movie Poster of Training Day
Training Day

"The only thing more dangerous than the line being crossed, is the cop who will cross it." Directed by Antoine Fuqua , starring Denzel Washington .

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2005-09-13 PG-13 Movie Poster of Walk the Line
Walk the Line

"Love is a burning thing." Directed by James Mangold , starring Joaquin Phoenix .

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2008-12-10 R Movie Poster of The Reader
The Reader

"Behind the mystery lies a truth that will make you question everything you know." Directed by Stephen Daldry , starring Kate Winslet .

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2002-10-09 R Movie Poster of Bowling for Columbine
Bowling for Columbine

"Are we a nation of gun nuts or are we just nuts?" Directed by , starring Michael Moore .

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2001-04-19 Movie Poster of Father and Daughter
Father and Daughter

"Moved to tears in 8 minutes" Directed by Michael Dudok de Wit , starring .

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1967-08-13 R Movie Poster of Bonnie and Clyde
Bonnie and Clyde

"They’re young… they’re in love… and they kill people." Directed by Arthur Penn , starring Warren Beatty .

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1960-10-13 PG-13 Movie Poster of Spartacus
Spartacus

"They trained him to kill for their pleasure ... but they trained him a little too well" Directed by Stanley Kubrick , starring .

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Golden Globe Winners in the Drama Category

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2000-03-17 R Movie Poster of Erin Brockovich
Erin Brockovich

"She brought a small town to its feet and a huge company to its knees." Directed by Steven Soderbergh , starring Julia Roberts .

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1997-12-19 PG-13 Movie Poster of As Good as It Gets
As Good as It Gets

"A comedy from the heart that goes for the throat. Brace yourself for Melvin." Directed by James L. Brooks , starring Jack Nicholson .

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1995-12-13 PG Movie Poster of Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility

"Lose your heart and come to your senses." Directed by Ang Lee , starring Emma Thompson .

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2003-09-18 R Movie Poster of Lost in Translation
Lost in Translation

"Everyone wants to be found." Directed by Sofia Coppola , starring Bill Murray .

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2010-10-01 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Social Network
The Social Network

"You don't get to 500 million friends without making a few enemies." Directed by David Fincher , starring Jesse Eisenberg .

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2002-12-14 R Movie Poster of Gangs of New York
Gangs of New York

"America was born in the streets." Directed by Martin Scorsese , starring Leonardo DiCaprio .

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2010-12-22 PG-13 Movie Poster of True Grit
True Grit

"Punishment comes one way or another." Directed by Ethan Coen, Joel Coen , starring Jeff Bridges .

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1995-10-27 R Movie Poster of Leaving Las Vegas
Leaving Las Vegas

"I Love You... The Way You Are." Directed by Mike Figgis , starring Nicolas Cage .

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

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1997-11-18 PG-13 Movie Poster of Titanic
Titanic

"Nothing on Earth could come between them." Directed by James Cameron , starring Leonardo DiCaprio .

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1995-05-24 R Movie Poster of Braveheart
Braveheart

"Every man dies, not every man really lives." Directed by , starring Mel Gibson .

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1963-07-03 Approved Movie Poster of The Great Escape
The Great Escape

"Put a fence in front of these men... and they'll climb it!" Directed by John Sturges , starring Steve McQueen .

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2023-09-27 R Movie Poster of Dogman
Dogman

"Wherever there is an unfortunate, God sends a dog." Directed by Luc Besson , starring Caleb Landry Jones .

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2011-02-15 PG-13 Movie Poster of A Separation
A Separation

"Ugly truth, sweet lies." Directed by , starring Leila Hatami .

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2007-06-27 PG-13 Movie Poster of Persepolis
Persepolis

"The film Iran didn't want the world to see." Directed by Marjane Satrapi, Vincent Paronnaud , starring Chiara Mastroianni .

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2006-12-14 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Pursuit of Happyness
The Pursuit of Happyness

"For his son, one man will reach for the impossible." Directed by Gabriele Muccino , starring Will Smith .

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2014-10-01 R Movie Poster of Gone Girl
Gone Girl

"You don't know what you've got 'til it's..." Directed by David Fincher , starring .

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

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2019-05-30 R Movie Poster of Parasite
Parasite

"Act like you own the place." Directed by Bong Joon Ho , starring Song Kang-ho .

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2001-10-05 R Movie Poster of Training Day
Training Day

"The only thing more dangerous than the line being crossed, is the cop who will cross it." Directed by Antoine Fuqua , starring Denzel Washington .

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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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1986-05-16 PG Movie Poster of Top Gun
Top Gun

"Up there with the best of the best." Directed by Tony Scott , starring Tom Cruise .

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1998-12-23 R Movie Poster of The Thin Red Line
The Thin Red Line

"Every man fights his own war." Directed by Terrence Malick , starring Jim Caviezel .

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2024-12-18 R Movie Poster of A Complete Unknown
A Complete Unknown

"The ballad of a true original." Directed by James Mangold , starring Timothée Chalamet .

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2013-12-25 R Movie Poster of The Wolf of Wall Street
The Wolf of Wall Street

"Earn. Spend. Party." Directed by Martin Scorsese , starring Leonardo DiCaprio .

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1994-09-23 R Movie Poster of The Shawshank Redemption
The Shawshank Redemption

"Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free." Directed by , starring Tim Robbins .

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Biggest Upsets: When Drama Films Lost Major Awards

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2003-12-05 R Movie Poster of The Last Samurai
The Last Samurai

"In the face of an enemy, in the heart of one man, lies the soul of a warrior." Directed by , starring Tom Cruise .

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2007-11-02 R Movie Poster of American Gangster
American Gangster

"There are two sides to the American dream." Directed by , starring Denzel Washington .

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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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2006-12-07 R Movie Poster of Apocalypto
Apocalypto

"No one can outrun their destiny." Directed by Mel Gibson , starring Rudy Youngblood .

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2011-09-15 Movie Poster of Drive
Drive

"There are no clean getaways." Directed by , starring .

Movie Nomination
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2001-12-28 PG-13 Movie Poster of I Am Sam
I Am Sam

"Love is all you need." Directed by Jessie Nelson , starring Sean Penn .

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2005-06-02 PG-13 Movie Poster of Cinderella Man
Cinderella Man

"One man's extraordinary fight to save the family he loved." Directed by Ron Howard , starring Russell Crowe .

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2006-12-08 R Movie Poster of Blood Diamond
Blood Diamond

"It will cost you everything." Directed by Edward Zwick , starring Leonardo DiCaprio .

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