Drama Movies

In this animated classic directed by Don Bluth, a brave field mouse named Mrs. Brisby embarks on a perilous journey to save her ailing son. Along the way, she encounters…

In this 1982 installment of the iconic boxing franchise, Sylvester Stallone reprises his role as the determined and resilient Rocky Balboa. The film explores Rocky’s struggle to maintain his championship…

In this 1982 film directed by Richard T. Heffron, a gritty private investigator named Mike Hammer, played by Armand Assante, delves into the seedy underbelly of New York City to…

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….

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…

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 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…

After finding her boss, a private detective, has committed suicide and has left her his agency, Cordelia Gray is asked to investigate the suicide of the man’s son. During the…

Doc, who has just moved to Cannery Row, realizes that the only entertainment is the brothel. There he meets the spunky Suzy and they fall in love, giving them both…

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…

Two men want to escape from East Germany (under Communist rule) but they will only go if they can take their families with them. Based on a true story.

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…

Three beautiful girls decide to escape their upper class private school for a weekend and take off to a remote resort town. Unfortunately, the town has been taken over by…

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…

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…

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…