Drama Movies That Have Won Oscars and Golden Globes



Top Drama Movies That Won the Oscars

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2000-07-06 PG-13 Movie Poster of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

"A timeless story of strength, secrets and two warriors who would never surrender." Directed by , starring Chow Yun-Fat .

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2007-08-03 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Bourne Ultimatum
The Bourne Ultimatum

"Remember everything. Forgive nothing." Directed by Paul Greengrass , starring Matt Damon .

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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 García Bernal .

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

"Charming. Magnetic. Murderous." Directed by Kevin Macdonald , starring Forest Whitaker .

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

"Believe The Unbelievable" Directed by Ang Lee , starring Suraj Sharma .

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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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Golden Globe Winners in the Drama Category

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

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1960-02-08 Not Rated Movie Poster of The Virgin Spring
The Virgin Spring

"Ravished innocence... brings terrible revenge!" Directed by Ingmar Bergman , starring Max von Sydow .

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1968-06-12 R Movie Poster of Rosemary's Baby
Rosemary's Baby

"Pray for Rosemary's Baby." Directed by Roman Polanski , starring Mia Farrow .

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2004-06-16 R Movie Poster of Before Sunset
Before Sunset

"What if you had a second chance with the one that got away?" Directed by , starring Ethan Hawke .

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2001-06-06 R Movie Poster of Mulholland Drive
Mulholland Drive

"An actress longing to be a star. A woman searching for herself. Both worlds will collide… on Mulholland Drive." Directed by David Lynch , starring Naomi Watts .

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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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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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2001-10-26 R Movie Poster of The Man Who Wasn't There
The Man Who Wasn't There

"The last thing on his mind is murder." Directed by Joel Coen , starring Billy Bob Thornton .

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2006-09-07 G Movie Poster of The Little Matchgirl
The Little Matchgirl

"" Directed by Roger Allers , starring .

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2010-04-17 R Movie Poster of Undisputed III: Redemption
Undisputed III: Redemption

"One deadly tournament. Last fight for freedom." Directed by Isaac Florentine , starring Scott Adkins .

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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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1974-04-07 PG Movie Poster of The Conversation
The Conversation

"Harry Caul is an invader of privacy. The best in the business." Directed by Francis Ford Coppola , starring Gene Hackman .

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2013-04-05 R Movie Poster of Before Midnight
Before Midnight

"Everything's better with maturity." Directed by Richard Linklater , starring Ethan Hawke .

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2014-10-15 R Movie Poster of Fury
Fury

"War never ends quietly." Directed by David Ayer , starring .

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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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