Drama Movies

In this 1982 political satire directed by Richard Brooks, Sean Connery stars as a globe-trotting television reporter who becomes entangled in a complex web of international intrigue and media manipulation….

Richard Pryor stars in this 1982 film directed by Michael Pressman, which follows the story of a Vietnam War veteran who returns home to face a series of personal and…

In this 1982 sequel directed by Jamaa Fanaka, the story follows the protagonist, Martel “Too Sweet” Gordone, as he navigates life after being released from prison. The film delves into…

Set in 1959 Baltimore, this coming-of-age film follows a group of childhood friends who reunite at their favorite diner as they navigate the complexities of adulthood. The ensemble cast includes…

Set in a dystopian future, this 1982 film directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith follows a group of political prisoners who are given a chance at freedom if they can survive a…

In this 1982 film directed by Guy Hamilton, the legendary detective Hercule Poirot, played by Peter Ustinov, finds himself unraveling a complex murder mystery at a luxurious island resort. The…

In this 1982 film directed by Guy Hamilton, the legendary detective Hercule Poirot, played by Peter Ustinov, finds himself unraveling a complex murder mystery at a luxurious island resort. The…

In this 1982 film directed by Werner Herzog, the story follows the ambitious and eccentric Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald, played by Klaus Kinski, who dreams of building an opera house in…

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Australian high country, this 1982 film follows the story of a young man named Jim Craig, who must prove his worth as a…

Set against the backdrop of political turmoil in a Latin American country, this gripping drama follows the harrowing journey of a father and wife searching for their missing son. Directed…

Directed by Arthur Hiller, this 1982 drama explores the complexities of love and identity through the lives of a married couple and a writer. Starring Michael Ontkean, Kate Jackson, and…

In this 1982 drama directed by Tony Richardson, a U.S. Border Patrol agent, played by Jack Nicholson, grapples with the moral complexities of his job along the Texas-Mexico border. The…

Directed by Alan Parker, this 1982 drama delves into the complexities of a disintegrating marriage and its impact on the family. Starring Albert Finney and Diane Keaton, the film offers…

A woman with a history of alcoholism and psychic abilities relocates to a home where the former resident was found mysteriously beheaded. She soon begins to fear that the disturbing…

In this 1982 Western directed by Fred Schepisi, a young farm boy named Karl, played by Gary Busey, finds himself on the run after a tragic accident. He crosses paths…

Set against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution, this 1981 film follows the passionate and tumultuous relationship between journalist John Reed and writer Louise Bryant. Starring Warren Beatty, who also…

In this 1981 drama directed by Harold Becker, a group of cadets at a military academy takes drastic measures to prevent the closure of their beloved institution. The film features…

In this 1981 drama directed by Harold Becker, a group of cadets at a military academy takes drastic measures to prevent the closure of their beloved institution. The film features…

In this 1981 crime thriller, Burt Reynolds stars as a tough Atlanta cop who is demoted to the vice squad after a botched drug bust. As he delves deeper into…

Set in prehistoric times, this film follows a small tribe’s desperate quest to find and bring back fire after their own source is extinguished. The journey is fraught with danger,…

Set in prehistoric times, this film follows a small tribe’s desperate quest to find and bring back fire after their own source is extinguished. The journey is fraught with danger,…

In this heartwarming 1981 film directed by Olle Hellbom, a young orphan named Rasmus embarks on an adventurous journey with a kind-hearted vagabond named Oskar. Together, they navigate the challenges…

A man remembers forty-eight crucial hours in his life when, as a child, he visited his mother, the favorite woman of an important politician, in a bordello owned by him,…

Set during the Great Depression, this musical drama follows a down-on-his-luck sheet music salesman who escapes his bleak reality through elaborate and fantastical musical numbers. Starring Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters,…

Set in the 1970s, this coming-of-age drama directed by Bruce Beresford follows the lives of two teenage girls navigating the turbulent waters of adolescence in the Australian surf culture. The…

An elderly couple, played by Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn, spend a summer at their New England vacation home, where they confront their strained relationship with their daughter, portrayed by…

Set in the early 20th century, this film intricately weaves together the lives of various characters from different social strata, exploring themes of racial tension, social upheaval, and the American…

Set in the early 20th century, this film intricately weaves together the lives of various characters from different social strata, exploring themes of racial tension, social upheaval, and the American…

“Hoodwink” draws inspiration from the real-life tale of an Australian swindler who momentarily captivated the media, though not the law enforcement. The film features John Hargreaves as an inmate in…

In this 1981 French action thriller directed by Georges Lautner, Jean-Paul Belmondo stars as Joss Beaumont, a secret agent betrayed by his own government during a mission in Africa. After…

In this 1981 film directed by Robert Aldrich, the story follows a down-on-his-luck manager and his two female wrestlers as they navigate the gritty world of professional wrestling. The trio…

In this thought-provoking film directed by Louis Malle, two friends, played by Wallace Shawn and Andre Gregory, engage in a deep and philosophical conversation over dinner in a New York…

Set in 1940s Los Angeles, this crime drama follows the complex relationship between two brothers, one a detective and the other a Catholic priest, as they navigate a murder investigation…

Directed by Frank Perry, this 1981 biographical drama delves into the tumultuous relationship between a famous Hollywood actress and her adopted daughter. Starring Faye Dunaway in a powerful and controversial…

Set during World War II, this gripping film follows the harrowing journey of a German U-boat crew as they navigate the treacherous waters of the Atlantic. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen,…

In this 1981 thriller directed by Terry Bourke, the story revolves around a deranged handyman who becomes dangerously obsessed with a beautiful singer. As his fixation intensifies, the singer’s life…

In this 1981 thriller directed by Terry Bourke, the story revolves around a deranged handyman who becomes dangerously obsessed with a beautiful singer. As his fixation intensifies, the singer’s life…

In this steamy neo-noir thriller directed by Lawrence Kasdan, a small-town lawyer, played by William Hurt, becomes entangled in a dangerous affair with a seductive woman, portrayed by Kathleen Turner….

Directed by John Landis, this 1981 horror-comedy film follows two American college students who are attacked by a werewolf while backpacking through England. The survivor grapples with strange visions and…

In this 1981 Western adventure directed by William A. Fraker, a young man named John Reid survives an ambush by outlaws and is nursed back to health by a Native…

In the 1860’s, Giorgio (Giraudeau), a young Italian soldier is sent to a remote post, far away from his lover, Clara (Antonelli). He is lodged in the house of the…

Set against the backdrop of World War I, this Peter Weir-directed film follows the journey of two young Australian sprinters who enlist in the military and find themselves in the…

In this 1981 comedy-drama directed by Michael Schultz, a successful and affluent white executive, played by George Segal, discovers he has an African-American son, portrayed by a young Denzel Washington…

An investment planner, bored with his job and his girlfriend, is given the opportunity to help open a new firm in South America. Once in the new country, he finds…

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this gripping thriller follows a German spy, played by Donald Sutherland, who discovers critical information about the Allied invasion plans. As he…

Directed by Ferdinando Baldi, this 1981 film is a Western adventure that follows the story of a man seeking revenge after his bride is kidnapped by a gang of ruthless…

In this gripping thriller directed by Brian De Palma, John Travolta stars as a sound effects technician who inadvertently records evidence of a political assassination while working on a low-budget…