Drama Movies That Have Won Oscars and Golden Globes



Top Drama Movies That Won the Oscars

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2004-02-06 R Movie Poster of The Motorcycle Diaries
The Motorcycle Diaries

"Let the world change you...and you can change the world." Directed by Walter Salles , starring Gael GarcĂ­a Bernal .

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2006-01-12 Movie Poster of The Last King of Scotland
The Last King of Scotland

"Charming. Magnetic. Murderous." Directed by , starring .

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2012-11-20 Movie Poster of Life of Pi
Life of Pi

"Believe The Unbelievable" Directed by , starring .

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2007-02-14 PG-13 Movie Poster of La Vie en Rose
La Vie en Rose

"The extraordinary story of Edith Piaf." Directed by Olivier Dahan , starring Marion Cotillard .

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2007-03-23 R Movie Poster of Once
Once

"How often do you find the right person?" Directed by , starring Glen Hansard .

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2004-10-29 PG-13 Movie Poster of Ray
Ray

"The extraordinary life story of Ray Charles." Directed by Taylor Hackford , starring Jamie Foxx .

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2002-08-29 R Movie Poster of Frida
Frida

"Prepare to be seduced." Directed by Julie Taymor , starring Salma Hayek Pinault .

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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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Golden Globe Winners in the Drama Category

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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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2011-11-22 PG Movie Poster of Hugo
Hugo

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

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

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1969-02-26 M/PG Movie Poster of Z
Z

"He is alive!" Directed by Costa-Gavras , starring Yves Montand .

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2023-06-08 Not Rated Movie Poster of My Fault
My Fault

"Love can only survive in the shadow of secrets." Directed by Domingo González , starring Nicole Wallace .

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2012-07-17 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Dark Knight Rises
The Dark Knight Rises

"The legend ends." Directed by , starring Christian Bale .

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2008-09-13 PG-13 Movie Poster of Departures
Departures

"The gift of last memories." Directed by Yojiro Takita , starring Masahiro Motoki .

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2007-09-21 R Movie Poster of Into the Wild
Into the Wild

"Into the heart. Into the soul." Directed by , starring Emile Hirsch .

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1976-11-20 PG Movie Poster of Rocky
Rocky

"His whole life was a million-to-one shot." Directed by John G. Avildsen , starring Sylvester Stallone .

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2005-10-22 R Movie Poster of Brokeback Mountain
Brokeback Mountain

"Love is a force of nature." Directed by Ang Lee , starring Heath Ledger .

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2012-09-20 Movie Poster of Amour
Amour

"" Directed by , starring .

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

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1998-12-11 R Movie Poster of A Simple Plan
A Simple Plan

"Sometimes good people do evil things." Directed by Sam Raimi , starring Billy Bob Thornton .

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2002-12-16 PG-13 Movie Poster of Catch Me If You Can
Catch Me If You Can

"The true story of a real fake." Directed by , starring Leonardo DiCaprio .

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1982-06-25 R Movie Poster of Blade Runner
Blade Runner

"Man has made his match... now it's his problem." Directed by Ridley Scott , starring Harrison Ford .

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2004-02-25 R Movie Poster of The Passion of the Christ
The Passion of the Christ

"By his wounds, we were healed." Directed by , starring Jim Caviezel .

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1997-07-11 PG Movie Poster of Contact
Contact

"Take a journey to the heart of the universe." Directed by Robert Zemeckis , starring Jodie Foster .

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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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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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2000-06-28 R Movie Poster of The Patriot
The Patriot

"Before they were soldiers, they were family. Before they were legends, they were heroes. Before there was a nation, there was a fight for freedom." Directed by Roland Emmerich , starring Mel Gibson .

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Biggest Upsets: When Drama Films Lost Major Awards

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2009-09-24 R Movie Poster of The White Ribbon
The White Ribbon

"" Directed by , starring Christian Friedel .

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2001-10-05 R Movie Poster of The Royal Tenenbaums
The Royal Tenenbaums

"Family isn't a word ... It's a sentence." Directed by , starring Gene Hackman .

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2001-08-16 R Movie Poster of Son of the Bride
Son of the Bride

"" Directed by Juan José Campanella , starring Ricardo Darín .

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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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2004-02-25 R Movie Poster of The Passion of the Christ
The Passion of the Christ

"By his wounds, we were healed." Directed by , starring Jim Caviezel .

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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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1974-01-05 PG Movie Poster of Badlands
Badlands

"Burning Love on the Great Plains in 1959!" Directed by , starring Martin Sheen .

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2006-03-17 R Movie Poster of Volver
Volver

"Return." Directed by Pedro Almodóvar , starring Penélope Cruz .

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