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A Collection of Moving Dramas Spanning Across the Decades

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  • Title: Top Drama Movies
  • Subtitle: A Look at the Greatest Dramatic Films Across the Decades
  • Introduction: The film genre of drama is one of the largest and most expansive, often overlapping with other genres such as mystery, action, and comedy. This list aims to highlight films that are pure dramas and exclude those that overlap with other genres.
  • Section 1: Early Dramatic Masters
  • Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927)
  • Battleship Potemkin (1925)
  • The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928)
  • Section 2: The Golden Age
  • Casablanca (1942)
  • Citizen Kane (1941)
  • The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)
  • Sunset Boulevard (1950)
  • A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)
  • 12 Angry Men (1957)
  • The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
  • Section 3: The 1960s
  • The Apartment (1960)
  • The Hustler (1960)
  • Spartacus (1960)
  • The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
  • How the West Was Won (1962)
  • Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
  • The Long, Hot Summer (1964)
  • Section 4: The 1970s
  • The Godfather (1972)
  • The Sting (1973)
  • The Conversation (1974)
  • One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
  • Network (1976)
  • An Unforgettable Summer (1978)
  • Section 5: The 1980s
  • Gandhi (1982)
  • The Dresser (1983)
  • A Chorus Line (1985)
  • The Mission (1986)
  • Full Metal Jacket (1987)
  • The Accused (1988)
  • Dead Poets Society (1989)
  • Section 6: The 1990s
  • The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
  • Forrest Gump (1994)
  • Braveheart (1995)
  • Apollo 13 (1995)
  • The English Patient (1996)
  • Good Will Hunting (1997)
  • Section 7: The 2000s
  • The Pianist (2002)
  • Mystic River (2003)
  • Hotel Rwanda (2004)
  • Brokeback Mountain (2005)
  • The Departed (2006)
  • Atonement (2007)
  • Section 8: The 2010s
  • The Tree of Life (2011)
  • Argo (2012)
  • 12 Years a Slave (2013)
  • Birdman (2014)
  • Spotlight (2015)
  • Moonlight (2016)
  • Section 9: The 2020s
  • Minari (2020)

This list seeks to capture the best dramatic films of all time, from the early days of cinema to modern classics. These films have shaped the movie industry and left an indelible mark on the art of storytelling. From intense plots and captivating characters to stunning visuals and thought-provoking themes, these films have it all. Whether you're a fan of classic movies or modern masterpieces, this list has something for everyone. So, sit back, relax, and get ready for a journey through the world of drama. pl

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