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If you look at any rating of the best films, where different genres are represented, there will always be at least one drama. People love to watch them because they need emotions, they lack action in their lives, and such films cause intense emotions. Often, the audience not only “keep their fists” for the main characters, but even cry while watching. It is very useful, there is a release of endorphins, mood and well-being improve. Even doctors talk about the positive impact of dramatic films on the human body. There is another advantage. It’s rare to find patterns here, so dramas usually don’t look alike.
If you like this genre too, check out our selection of highly rated drama films.
10 Hatiko (2008)
Parker Wilson is a university professor. One day, he finds a tiny Akita Inu puppy at the train station. He cannot leave the dog to its fate and takes it for himself. Parker and Hachiko become true friends. Every morning the dog accompanies his master to work (he uses rail transport), and then meets him. On this day, something went wrong, Wilson did not return. The man had a heart attack and died right during the lecture. Hachiko was waiting for him at the station for a long time. The professor’s relatives tried to take him away, but to no avail. The dog refused to leave the station…
This touching story is known all over the world. It was not invented, but actually happened in Japan, in the 20s of the twentieth century.
9. Mind games (2001)
A Beautiful Mind is a biographical drama about the life of American mathematician John Forbes Nash.
The film begins in 1947. John goes to Princeton University. Like all talented people, he is different from others. A little strange, taciturn Nash can not find a common language with others. He often misses classes, as he is passionate about research. Soon he marries student Alicia, after which John receives an offer from the CIA. Agent William Parcher tells him the details: it is necessary to analyze information from newspapers and other open sources and find encrypted data …
8. Knockin’ on Heaven (1997)
The tragic story of two young men who are brought together by fate at the worst times in their lives. Rudy and Martin are sick, they don’t stand a chance, they don’t have long to go. Now they are roommates. What is left for them? To humbly wait for death? Everything is decided by a bottle of tequila, which the men find in the bedside table. They decide to get drunk. During a heart-to-heart conversation, Martin learns that Rudy has never seen the sea. He encourages him to escape. The men manage to go outside, and there they find an unlocked car. Fate is on their side. Rudy and Martin begin their exciting journey. That’s just they have very little time, will the main characters of the film have time to “knock on the sky”?
7. Titanic (1997)
The luxury liner Titanic is on its maiden voyage. No one knows yet that he will be the last. Two people meet here. He is a vagabond, a poor artist who was lucky enough to win a card ticket. She is a girl from a good family. Rosa is to be married by convenience, but she doesn’t want to. The girl decides to take a desperate step, she wants to commit suicide, Jack saves her. A spark jumps between them. A short romance or love for the rest of your life? Everything is decided by fate, a few hours remain before the collision of the Titanic with an iceberg …
6. Interstellar (2014)
Interstellar is set in the near future. Humanity is on the verge of extinction. The climate has changed, dust storms have caused crop failures, food is scarce. Cooper was once a NASA pilot, now he is trying to farm and provide food for his family. In fact, he’s not good at it. Soon, NASA leaders offer him to get involved in a risky operation. A wormhole has been discovered that connects the Earth to other galaxies. There is an opportunity to find a new place, more suitable for human life. Relatives of Cooper are against, but he is ready to sacrifice himself …
5. Fight Club (1999)
The main character is a narrator without a name. He works in an office and makes good money. There is everything except the most important thing – interest in life. Soon he meets Tyler. This person is engaged in the manufacture and sale of soap. Most importantly, he seems to know some secret. It opens up a new world for the protagonist – the world of self-destruction. The narrator realizes that fighting gives him great pleasure. Soon, together with Tyler, they open an underground fight club …
4. Forrest Gump (1994)
The amazing story of an unusual man, Forrest Gump. When he was little, his mother told him that he would not be able to succeed in life. The boy was declared demented. In addition, he had serious back problems, because of this, Forrest would have to wear special braces on his legs. Peers mocked the boy, the only ones who believed in him were his mother and friend Jenny. Gump has strong feelings for the girl, but she doesn’t know it yet.
Forrest will live a bright and interesting life, he will become a famous football player, war hero and billionaire …
3. Green Mile (1999)
The film is based on the novel by Stephen King, it has become a cult classic. Considered Frank Darabont’s finest work.
The Green Mile is set in a prison called Cold Mountain. A huge black man is brought here. He is charged with a terrible crime: the rape and murder of two little girls. Warden Paul Edgecomb does not know how to treat the new prisoner, but after getting to know him better, he realizes that a fatal mistake has occurred. John Coffey couldn’t do anything like that. Moreover, he has supernatural abilities: he has the gift of clairvoyance and he can cure even the most neglected disease. Paul takes a liking to him, he is ready to do anything to help this unique person…
2. 1+1 (2011)
The protagonist of the film “1 + 1” Philip is a disabled person. He became one after he crashed on a paraglider. Fortunately, he is rich and can afford quality care. True, assistants change one after another. No one can bear the wayward and capricious behavior of an aristocrat. He is a good person, he just lost interest in life. Now he has no desire. Driss is an ordinary black guy, he likes to relax and does not think about the future. The only source of income is unemployment benefits. One day, Driss is offered a job as an assistant for a disabled person. He hopes that he will not be hired, but Philip accepts this guy for a job.
1. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Bank vice president Andy Dufresne is charged with the murder of his wife and her lover. It’s not his fault, but the evidence suggests otherwise. Two life sentences in Shawshank prison – the sentence can not be changed. Cruelty and lawlessness reign here. Andy manages to woo both the guards and the prisoners. He doesn’t plan to stay here for long. One day he will manage to escape from Shawshank, but at what cost, and how long will it take to carry out this plan?