Drama Movies

Therese, a café owner, mourns the mysterious disappearance of her husband sixteen years earlier. A tramp arrives in the town and she believes him to be her husband. But he is suffering from amnesia and she tries to bring back his memory of earlier times.

In this classic 1961 film, a wandering ronin, played by the iconic Toshiro Mifune, arrives in a small town torn apart by two rival gangs. With his cunning and swordsmanship,…

In this 1960 French New Wave classic directed by François Truffaut, the story follows Charlie, a once-promising concert pianist who now plays in a Parisian bar. His life takes a…

In this classic Western directed by John Sturges, a small Mexican village is terrorized by a group of bandits, prompting the villagers to hire seven American gunmen to protect them….

Spartacus, a defiant Thracian who has lived his entire life in bondage, is purchased by Batiatus, a trainer of gladiators. After enduring weeks of rigorous training designed to prepare him…

Directed by Luchino Visconti, this Italian classic follows the Parondi family as they move from rural southern Italy to the bustling city of Milan in search of a better life….

In this gripping 1960 film, a young executive embarks on a quest for revenge against a corrupt corporate system that led to his father’s demise. The narrative unfolds with a…

Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, this 1960 film is a masterful exploration of existential themes and human relationships. The story follows a group of wealthy friends on a yachting trip to…

Bud Baxter is a minor clerk in a huge New York insurance company, until he discovers a quick way to climb the corporate ladder. He lends out his apartment to…

Set in a small Southern town, this gripping courtroom drama centers around a high-profile trial that pits science against religion. The story unfolds as a schoolteacher is prosecuted for teaching…

A secretary, played by Janet Leigh, finds herself at a secluded motel after making a fateful decision to embezzle money. The motel is run by a peculiar young man, portrayed…

Directed by Michael Powell, this 1960 British psychological thriller delves into the disturbing life of a young cameraman named Mark Lewis, portrayed by Carl Boehm. Mark, who works at a…

In this gripping French film directed by Jacques Becker, a group of inmates at a Parisian prison meticulously plan an escape, showcasing the tension and camaraderie that develops among them….

Episodic journey of an Italian journalist scouring Rome in search of love.

Judah Ben-Hur, a Palestinian Jew, is battling the Roman empire at the time of Christ. His actions send him and his family into slavery, but an inspirational encounter with Jesus…

Set in a post-apocalyptic world, this 1959 film directed by Stanley Kramer explores the aftermath of a nuclear war that has devastated the Northern Hemisphere. The story follows the crew…

Set against the harrowing backdrop of World War II, this film follows the journey of a Japanese soldier, Private Tamura, who is struggling to survive in the Philippines amidst the…

Set against the backdrop of World War I, this Italian film directed by Mario Monicelli follows the lives of two reluctant soldiers, played by Vittorio Gassman and Alberto Sordi, as…

In this 1959 drama directed by Daniel Mann, the story revolves around Dr. Sam Abelman, an aging and dedicated physician played by Paul Muni, who is committed to serving the…

Young lovers Orfeu and Eurydice run through the favelas of Rio during Carnaval, on the lam from a hitman dressed like Death and Orfeu’s vengeful fiancée Mira and passing between moments of fantasy and stark reality. This impressionistic retelling of the Greek legend of Orpheus and Eurydice introduced bossa nova to the world with its soundtrack by young Brazilian composers Luiz Bonfá and Antonio Carlos Jobim.

Advertising man Roger Thornhill is mistaken for a spy, triggering a deadly cross-country chase.

In this gripping courtroom drama, a small-town lawyer, played by James Stewart, takes on the defense of an army lieutenant accused of murder. The film delves into the complexities of…

Set against the haunting backdrop of post-war Hiroshima, this film explores the fleeting yet profound connection between a French actress, played by Emmanuelle Riva, and a Japanese architect, portrayed by…

For young Parisian boy Antoine Doinel, life is one difficult situation after another. Surrounded by inconsiderate adults, including his neglectful parents, Antoine spends his days with his best friend, Rene, trying to plan for a better life. When one of their schemes goes awry, Antoine ends up in trouble with the law, leading to even more conflicts with unsympathetic authority figures.

Set against the harrowing backdrop of World War II, this 1959 film adaptation brings to life the poignant and deeply personal account of a young Jewish girl and her family…

In this classic Western directed by Howard Hawks, a small-town sheriff, played by John Wayne, finds himself in a tense standoff as he attempts to keep a dangerous criminal in…

Seetha and Harold Berger are saved from the desert by a caravan and taken to a small village. Unfortunately, the avaricious owner of their lodging breaks the hospitality code by…

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this film follows Kaji, a pacifist and socialist, as he navigates the moral complexities of managing a labor camp in Japanese-occupied Manchuria….

Husein is brought to trial after trying to commit suicide. He refuses to give an explanation until he is forced to. Then he begins his story. Husein enters university with…

Directed by Akira Kurosawa, this 1958 film is a captivating adventure that follows two peasants who unwittingly become involved in a daring mission to escort a princess and her general…

A covert American operative is on a mission in Hong Kong to locate the son of an Arab leader who has been abducted by communist forces.

In this 1958 Western epic, a retired sea captain, played by Gregory Peck, arrives in the American West to marry his fiancée, only to find himself embroiled in a bitter…

This 1958 British film, directed by Roy Ward Baker, meticulously chronicles the tragic maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic. The narrative is based on Walter Lord’s book and offers a…

In this classic film noir, a car explosion on the U.S.-Mexico border sets off a complex investigation led by a Mexican drug enforcement official, played by Charlton Heston. The plot…

Crotchety retired doctor Isak Borg travels from Stockholm to Lund, Sweden, with his pregnant and unhappy daughter-in-law, Marianne, in order to receive an honorary degree from his alma mater. Along the way, they encounter a series of hitchhikers, each of whom causes the elderly doctor to muse upon the pleasures and failures of his own life. These include the vivacious young Sara, a dead ringer for the doctor’s own first love.

In this gripping courtroom drama, a seasoned barrister, Sir Wilfrid Robarts, takes on the defense of a man accused of murder, only to find himself entangled in a web of…

The classic story of English POWs in Burma forced to build a bridge to aid the war effort of their Japanese captors. British and American intelligence officers conspire to blow…

Directed by Federico Fellini, this 1957 classic follows the life of Cabiria, a resilient and optimistic woman navigating the challenges of life in Rome. Played by the talented Giulietta Masina,…

The narrative follows the challenges and hardships faced by a lighthouse keeper and his spouse.

Set against the backdrop of World War I, this gripping drama follows Colonel Dax, played by Kirk Douglas, as he navigates the moral complexities of military command and the harsh…

In North Africa, a distressed husband challenges the integrity of the physician he holds accountable for his wife’s demise.

In this classic Western directed by Delmer Daves, a struggling rancher is tasked with escorting a notorious outlaw to justice, testing his resolve and moral compass. The film stars Glenn…

In this classic romantic drama, two strangers, played by Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr, meet aboard a transatlantic ocean liner and develop a deep connection despite being engaged to other…

In this gripping 1957 film, the story unfolds in the high-stakes world of New York City’s press and entertainment industry. The plot centers around a powerful and unscrupulous newspaper columnist,…

Set against the backdrop of the American West, this classic film delves into the legendary confrontation between lawmen and outlaws in Tombstone, Arizona. The narrative follows the complex relationship between…

This film is based on a novel by Yukio Mishima.

In this gripping courtroom drama directed by Sidney Lumet, a jury of twelve men is tasked with determining the fate of a young defendant accused of murder. As the deliberations…

Set in medieval Sweden during the Black Death, this iconic film follows a disillusioned knight, played by Max von Sydow, who returns home from the Crusades only to encounter Death,…

Directed by Akira Kurosawa, this 1956 film is a masterful adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” set in feudal Japan. The story follows a samurai, played by Toshiro Mifune, who is driven…

The story of a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. Their religious sect is strongly opposed to violence and war. It’s not easy for them to meet the rules of their religion in everyday life but when Southern troops pass the area they are in real trouble. Should they fight, despite their peaceful attitude?

In this 1956 drama, directed by Nicholas Ray, James Mason stars as Ed Avery, a mild-mannered schoolteacher whose life spirals out of control after he begins taking a new medication…

Set against the grim backdrop of World War II, this film follows the harrowing journey of a French Resistance fighter imprisoned by the Nazis. The protagonist meticulously plans his escape,…

In this enchanting 1956 French short film, a young boy named Pascal discovers a sentient red balloon that follows him through the streets of Paris. The film beautifully captures the…

Set against the sprawling backdrop of Texas, this epic drama chronicles the lives of a wealthy ranching family over several decades, exploring themes of love, rivalry, and social change. The…

In this classic French film, directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, the story follows an aging gambler named Bob Montagné, portrayed by Roger Duchesne, who is planning a heist on a Deauville…

This 1956 film, directed by Robert Wise, chronicles the tumultuous life of a young man who rises from a troubled youth to become a celebrated boxing champion. Starring Paul Newman…

In this 1956 film, a meticulously planned heist at a racetrack is orchestrated by a recently released convict, Johnny Clay, played by Sterling Hayden. The plot intricately weaves together the…

A 400-foot (122-meter) dinosaur-like beast, awoken from undersea hibernation off the Japanese coast by atomic-bomb testing, attacks Tokyo.

In this suspenseful thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, an American couple, played by James Stewart and Doris Day, find their vacation in Morocco taking a dark turn when they become…

In this gripping 1956 film directed by Mark Robson, a down-and-out sportswriter, played by Humphrey Bogart in his final film role, becomes entangled in the corrupt world of boxing. The…

Set in the vibrant yet gritty red-light district of Tokyo, this 1956 film delves into the lives of women working in a brothel, each grappling with personal struggles and societal…

Set in the post-Civil War era, this classic Western follows the relentless quest of Ethan Edwards, played by John Wayne, as he searches for his kidnapped niece across the vast…

A small-town doctor learns that the population of his community is being replaced by emotionless alien duplicates.

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this poignant film follows a Japanese soldier named Mizushima, who becomes separated from his unit in Burma. As he embarks on a…

Set in the rugged landscapes of the American frontier, this 1955 Western film follows the story of a skilled scout and former soldier, played by Kirk Douglas, who is caught…

In this iconic 1955 film directed by Nicholas Ray, a troubled teenager, played by James Dean, navigates the challenges of adolescence and family dynamics in a suburban setting. The story…

The film is a coming-of-age story of a young boy named Apu, and life in his small Indian village in the early years of the 20th century. Apu is born to a poor Brahmin family in Bengal. His father Harihar is a priest who dreams of becoming a successful poet and a playwright; he does not earn enough, but the mother Sarbajaya keeps the family going. Because of their limited resources, Sarbajaya resents having to share her home with Harihar’s elderly cousin: the old and helpless cripple Indir. Apu’s sister Durga is always getting into trouble for stealing guavas from…

In this 1955 film, a sinister preacher, played by Robert Mitchum, marries a widow in an attempt to find $10,000 hidden by her executed husband. The story unfolds as the…

In this 1955 drama directed by Stanley Kramer, the story follows Lucas Marsh, a determined and ambitious medical student who is willing to go to great lengths to achieve his…

Marty, a butcher who lives in the Bronx with his mother is unmarried at 34. Good-natured but socially awkward he faces constant badgering from family and friends to get married but has reluctantly resigned himself to bachelorhood. Marty meets Clara, an unattractive school teacher, realising their emotional connection, he promises to call but family and friends try to convince him not to.

In this gripping film noir directed by Robert Aldrich, a hard-boiled private detective named Mike Hammer becomes embroiled in a dangerous mystery after picking up a hitchhiking woman on a…

In this classic French film noir, a recently released convict, Tony, masterminds a meticulously planned jewelry heist in Paris. The film is renowned for its tense, nearly silent heist sequence,…

In this gripping 1955 drama, a new teacher, played by Glenn Ford, faces the daunting challenge of managing a classroom filled with unruly and rebellious students in an inner-city school….

In this gripping French thriller directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, the plot revolves around a tyrannical school headmaster, his frail wife, and his mistress, who conspire together in a chilling plan….

A ship sent to investigate a wave of mysterious sinkings encounters the advanced submarine, the Nautilus, commanded by Captain Nemo.

In this gripping 1954 thriller, a mysterious one-armed stranger arrives in a small, isolated desert town, uncovering dark secrets and stirring up tension among the residents. The film stars Spencer…

In the Iraqi countryside, a love story links Fitna and her cousin Hassan. The people of the village sympathize with Hassan for being a chivalrous and kind person, but Hassan’s…

In this 1954 musical drama, a talented young singer, played by Judy Garland, is discovered by a seasoned but troubled actor, portrayed by James Mason. As her career ascends, his…

A suspenseful thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, this film stars James Stewart and Grace Kelly in a gripping tale of voyeurism and mystery. The story follows a wheelchair-bound photographer who…

Terry Malloy dreams about being a prize fighter, while tending his pigeons and running errands at the docks for Johnny Friendly, the corrupt boss of the dockers union. Terry witnesses…

In this classic thriller, a former tennis player concocts a meticulous plan to murder his wealthy wife, motivated by greed and jealousy. However, when the plan goes awry, he must…

In this 1954 Western directed by Nicholas Ray, a strong-willed saloon owner named Vienna, played by Joan Crawford, finds herself embroiled in a tense conflict with a local posse led…

Set in 16th-century Japan, this classic film follows a group of villagers who hire seven ronin, or masterless samurai, to protect them from marauding bandits. The story intricately weaves themes…

Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, this 1954 Japanese film is a poignant tale set in the Heian period, exploring themes of family, social injustice, and the resilience of the human spirit….

In this gripping 1954 film directed by Don Siegel, tensions reach a boiling point as inmates in a maximum-security prison stage a revolt to demand better living conditions. The narrative…

An old couple visit their children and grandchildren in the city, but the children have little time for them.

A samurai performs a heroic act by rescuing the lovely Kesa during a violent uprising. The warrior falls in love with her, but becomes distraught when he finds out that she is already married.

In this gripping film noir directed by Fritz Lang, a dedicated police detective, played by Glenn Ford, delves into a web of corruption and crime following the mysterious suicide of…

In 1941 Hawaii, a private is cruelly punished for not boxing on his unit’s team, while his captain’s wife and second in command are falling in love.

Set in the ancient kingdom of Israel, this 1953 film explores the tumultuous reign of a queen whose ambition and defiance lead to dramatic consequences. The story follows the infamous…

In this classic romantic comedy, a young European princess, played by Audrey Hepburn, escapes her royal duties to explore the vibrant city of Rome. During her adventure, she encounters an…

Set during World War II, this gripping drama unfolds in a German POW camp where American airmen are held captive. The story centers around the suspicions and tensions that arise…

In this gripping film noir, a pickpocket named Skip McCoy, played by Richard Widmark, inadvertently steals a piece of microfilm containing top-secret information, setting off a tense game of cat…

Set against the backdrop of the American frontier, this classic Western film follows a mysterious gunslinger who becomes embroiled in a conflict between homesteaders and a ruthless cattle baron. The…

In the South American jungle, supplies of nitroglycerine are needed at a remote oil field. The oil company pays four men to deliver the supplies in two trucks. A tense rivalry develops between the two sets of drivers on the rough remote roads where the slightest jolt can result in death.

Set in the tumultuous period of civil war in 16th-century Japan, this film follows the intertwined fates of two ambitious peasants, Genjuro and Tobei, who are driven by dreams of…