Drama Movies

Set in the economically depressed East End of London, this 1983 film by Mike Leigh delves into the lives of an unemployed family struggling to make ends meet. The narrative…

In this 1983 thriller directed by Sam Peckinpah, a television journalist is thrust into a web of espionage and conspiracy when he is coerced by a CIA agent to host…

Directed by Gregory Nava, this poignant film follows the harrowing journey of two Guatemalan siblings, Rosa and Enrique, as they flee their war-torn homeland in search of a better life…

In this 1983 film directed by Carroll Ballard, a biologist is sent to the Arctic wilderness to study the behavior of wolves and their impact on the caribou population. As…

In this 1983 film directed by Martin Davidson, the story revolves around a journalist investigating the mysterious disappearance of a rock star from the 1960s. As she delves deeper, she…

In this 1983 film directed by Lewis Gilbert, a working-class hairdresser named Rita, played by Julie Walters, enrolls in an Open University course to expand her horizons. She forms an…

In this 1983 film directed by Bette Gordon, the story follows Christine, a young woman who takes a job as a ticket seller at a pornographic movie theater in New…

A group of drama students decides to spend the night in a spooky mansion as part of a hazing ritual, only to find themselves entangled in a series of terrifying…

A group of college friends reunites after 15 years for a weekend gathering following the funeral of a mutual friend. Directed by Lawrence Kasdan, the film features an ensemble cast…

In this 1983 action-packed martial arts film directed by Sam Firstenberg, a skilled ninja relocates to America with his son to start a new life, only to find himself drawn…

Directed by Penelope Spheeris, this 1983 film delves into the lives of a group of suburban teenagers who form a makeshift family in an abandoned house. The narrative explores themes…

Directed by Sidney Lumet, this 1983 film delves into the complex and emotional journey of a young man named Daniel, who grapples with the legacy of his parents’ controversial political…

Directed by Simon Wincer, this biographical drama chronicles the life of a legendary racehorse and his rise to fame during the Great Depression. The film stars Tom Burlinson and Judy…

A quintessential coming-of-age film from the early ’80s, this Paul Brickman-directed movie stars a young Tom Cruise in a breakout role as Joel Goodsen, a high school student whose life…

In this 1983 thriller directed by Peter Hyams, Michael Douglas stars as a disillusioned judge who becomes involved with a secret society of judges that takes the law into their…

In this 1983 thriller directed by Peter Hyams, Michael Douglas stars as a disillusioned judge who becomes involved with a secret society of judges that takes the law into their…

In this 1983 comedy directed by Stan Dragoti, Michael Keaton stars as a laid-off automotive engineer who finds himself navigating the challenges of being a stay-at-home dad while his wife,…

Fanny, who is blissfully engaged to her charming fiancé Charles, finds her life unraveling as she faces a series of unfortunate events. Ultimately, she is compelled to turn to prostitution…

Juan reflects on his youth in 1950s Argentina, a time marked by the uncertainties, anxieties, and struggles that accompany the journey into adolescence, all while being surrounded by his family…

Directed by Sylvester Stallone, this 1983 film follows the journey of Tony Manero, played by John Travolta, as he strives to make it big on Broadway. The story delves into…

A solitary, overweight girl with a habit of shoplifting finds herself being shuffled around as the authorities grapple with how to handle her situation.

A young computer whiz, played by Matthew Broderick, unwittingly hacks into a U.S. military supercomputer programmed to simulate and execute nuclear war scenarios. As he navigates the high-stakes consequences of…

Set during World War II, this film explores the complex relationships between British prisoners of war and their Japanese captors in a Japanese internment camp. The narrative delves into themes…

Set during World War II, this film explores the complex relationships between British prisoners of war and their Japanese captors in a Japanese internment camp. The narrative delves into themes…

In this evocative film directed by Víctor Erice, a young girl named Estrella uncovers the hidden past of her enigmatic father, Agustín, as she grows up in post-Civil War Spain….

In this 1983 film directed by Jim McBride, Richard Gere stars as a charismatic and reckless drifter who becomes entangled in a whirlwind romance with a French student, played by…

Directed by Nicolas Roeg, this 1983 film stars Gene Hackman, Theresa Russell, and Rutger Hauer. The plot revolves around a prospector who strikes it rich and later faces the complexities…

In this stylish and atmospheric horror film directed by Tony Scott, the story revolves around an enigmatic vampire couple, played by Catherine Deneuve and David Bowie, who seek the help…

In this 1983 cult classic directed by Douglas McKeown, a meteorite crash brings a terrifying alien life form to a small town, where it begins to wreak havoc on the…

Directed by Steve Carver, this 1983 action film stars Chuck Norris as a rugged and unorthodox Texas Ranger who takes on a ruthless drug kingpin. The movie features intense martial…

Directed by Adrian Lyne, this 1983 film follows the story of Alex Owens, a young woman who works as a welder by day and an exotic dancer by night, all…

Directed by Adrian Lyne, this 1983 film follows the story of Alex Owens, a young woman who works as a welder by day and an exotic dancer by night, all…

Directed by Jonathan Kaplan, this 1983 biographical drama chronicles the life of Shirley Muldowney, a pioneering female drag racer who broke barriers in a male-dominated sport. The film stars Bonnie…

Directed by Jonathan Kaplan, this 1983 biographical drama chronicles the life of Shirley Muldowney, a pioneering female drag racer who broke barriers in a male-dominated sport. The film stars Bonnie…

In this gripping 1983 drama directed by Rick Rosenthal, a young delinquent named Mick O’Brien, played by Sean Penn, finds himself navigating the brutal realities of a juvenile detention center….

In this gripping 1983 drama directed by Rick Rosenthal, a young delinquent named Mick O’Brien, played by Sean Penn, finds himself navigating the brutal realities of a juvenile detention center….

Set in the 1960s, this film explores the intense rivalry between two teenage gangs, the Greasers and the Socs, in a small American town. The story follows Ponyboy Curtis and…

In this 1983 comedy-drama directed by Herbert Ross, a struggling schoolteacher’s life takes an unexpected turn when her long-absent father reappears with a suitcase full of money and a plan…

In this 1983 comedy-drama directed by Herbert Ross, a struggling schoolteacher’s life takes an unexpected turn when her long-absent father reappears with a suitcase full of money and a plan…

Set in the 1920s, this adventurous film follows a spoiled heiress, played by Bess Armstrong, who must team up with a boozy World War I pilot, portrayed by Tom Selleck,…

In this 1983 thriller directed by J. Lee Thompson, Charles Bronson stars as a seasoned detective on the trail of a cunning and elusive serial killer. The film delves into…

In this 1983 thriller directed by J. Lee Thompson, Charles Bronson stars as a seasoned detective on the trail of a cunning and elusive serial killer. The film delves into…

In this 1983 coming-of-age comedy directed by George Bowers, a high school senior named Bobby faces the challenge of passing his French class to graduate. His wealthy parents hire a…

In this 1983 coming-of-age comedy directed by George Bowers, a high school senior named Bobby faces the challenge of passing his French class to graduate. His wealthy parents hire a…

Directed by Ulli Lommel, this 1983 thriller delves into the psychological complexities of a young woman haunted by her traumatic past. The film stars Suzanna Love, who delivers a compelling…

In this 1983 action-thriller directed by John Badham, a police pilot, played by Roy Scheider, is assigned to test a high-tech, heavily armed helicopter designed for surveillance and combat. As…

In this 1983 film directed by David Cronenberg, a television executive stumbles upon a mysterious broadcast signal featuring extreme violence and torture. As he delves deeper into the origins of…

A headmaster and his wife come home to discover that a section of a window pane in one of their doors has been precisely cut out. As they search the…