Drama on Max: what is worth streaming right now

193 drama titles on Max at our last check, ranked by quality and fame, each with scare, gore and violence tags.

1. 1Game of Thrones (2011) · seriesEpic · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MANoble families clash in an epic, gritty war for control, while an ancient evil awakens in the frozen north.Max94
2. 2Chernobyl (2019) · seriesGritty · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MAA measured, bleak drama unfolds as brave souls confront a catastrophic nuclear disaster with tense, earnest resolve.Max
3. 3Your Name. (2016)Romantic · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · PGTwo strangers swap bodies, navigating a dreamlike, whimsical romance with a touch of melancholy.Max
4. 4Joker (2019)Bleak · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA measured descent into madness unfolds as a comedian's dark satire fuels Gotham's gritty, bleak chaos.Max
5. 5The Departed (2006)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RUndercover lives collide in a gritty, relentless game of cat and mouse within Boston's criminal underworld.Max82
6. 6The Sopranos (1999) · seriesDry wit · gritty · full attention · brutal violence · TV-MAA New Jersey mob boss navigates his two families, where the darkly comic and bleakly intimate collide.Max83
7. 7Euphoria (2019) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAHigh school students navigate intimate, bleak, and surreal dramas where love and trauma intertwine.Max
8. 8Band of Brothers (2001) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAAn earnest, gritty, and bleak true story unfolds with measured pace through epic WWII battles.Max
9. 9The Last of Us (2023) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA hardened survivor and a 14-year-old girl form an unlikely bond while navigating a bleak, dangerous world.Max
10. 10The Vampire Diaries (2009) · seriesSuspenseful · date night · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Two vampire brothers share an obsession with a mysterious woman, echoing a century-old, ruthless romance.Max · Peacock
11. 11House of the Dragon (2022) · seriesEpic · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA king's choice of heir ignites a brutal, dynasty-destroying war, even with dragons at their command.Max
12. 12The Usual Suspects (1995)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA low-level con man's intricate tale of a mythic crime lord unravels with gritty, suspenseful precision.Max
13. 13Seven Samurai (1954)Epic · full attention · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · NRA desperate village hires seven masterless samurai to prepare them for a brutal bandit attack.Max · Kanopy · Plex
14. 14The Wire (2002) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MABaltimore detectives and drug crews navigate a bleak, measured world where good and evil blur in a war on drugs.Max
15. 15Full Metal Jacket (1987)Dark satire · gritty · full attention · brutal violence · RA pragmatic marine endures the dehumanizing grind of boot camp and the bleakness of war-torn Vietnam.Max · MGM+ · YouTube (free)
16. 16Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)Dry wit · gritty · full attention · strong violence · RA grieving mother's darkly comedic quest for justice ignites a small-town war with measured, gritty suspense.Max
17. 17Hidden Figures (2016)Feel good · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PGBrilliant women overcome gender and race barriers to propel America's space program to historic new heights.Max
18. 18The Dark Knight Rises (2012)Suspenseful · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless, gritty crime drama unfolds as a hero takes the fall to protect his city.Max
19. 19Batman: The Animated Series (1992) · seriesDry wit · gritty · comfort watch · strong violence · TV-PGA masked vigilante cleans up Gotham, battling crime with a measured pace and darkly comic wit.Prime Video · Max
20. 20True Detective (2014) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MABleak, atmospheric dread slowly builds as detectives pursue a case that unravels their own dark secrets.Max
21. 21Modern Times (1936)Wholesome humor · whimsical · comfort watch · measured · GA bumbling tramp's wholesome heart chases a home with a young woman, despite constant, whimsical setbacks.Prime Video · Max · Criterion
22. 22Batman Begins (2005)Gritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A billionaire dedicates his life to fighting Gotham's corruption, becoming a symbol of fear in this gritty, suspenseful drama.Max
23. 23Room (2015)Tense · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA mother and son escape their grim captivity, facing a bittersweet and suspenseful world for the very first time.Max
24. 24Casablanca (1943)Melancholy · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA cynical club owner navigates old flames and wartime intrigue in a city steeped in melancholy romance.Max
25. 25The Greatest Showman (2017)Feel good · date night · brisk · PGA brisk, epic drama follows a visionary showman building a heartwarming spectacle from humble beginnings.Max
26. 26The Pitt (2025) · seriesGritty · full attention · emotionally heavy · relentless · TV-MAHospital staff fight a relentless, earnest battle against death in an underfunded, overcrowded trauma center.Max
27. 27True Beauty (2020) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · date night · measuredA high schooler transforms into a charming "goddess" with makeup, finding whimsical romance and feel-good drama.Netflix · Max
28. 28Love, Simon (2018)Wholesome humor · romantic · date night · measured · PG-13A closeted teen's online romance blossoms into a heartwarming, earnest, and wholesome comedy.Max
29. 29Bicycle Thieves (1948)Bleak · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · NRA desperate father and his young son comb post-war Rome, searching for the bicycle that offers their only hope.Prime Video · Max · Kanopy
30. 30The Penguin (2024) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA darkly-comic crime drama unfolds as a measured villain rises through Gotham's gritty underworld.Max
31. 31The Revenant (2015)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · extreme gore · RA frontiersman's brutal fight for survival against man and nature becomes an epic quest for vengeance.Max
32. 32Heated Rivalry (2025) · seriesIntimate · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAHockey rivals navigate an intimate, earnest romance, finding self-discovery amidst their measured, years-long journey.Max
33. 33The Seventh Seal (1957)Bleak · full attention · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · NRA knight plays a slow-burn game of chess with Death, seeking one redemptive act amidst bleak, surreal landscapes.Max · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
34. 34In the Mood for Love (2000)Melancholy · date night · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · PGTwo neighbors in 1960s Hong Kong find intimate melancholy in a slow-burn romance of unrequited love.Max
35. 35City Lights (1931)Wholesome humor · whimsical · date night · emotionally heavy · GA whimsical tramp navigates love and friendship, creating heartwarming moments with a blind flower girl.Prime Video · Max · Hoopla
36. 36Wolf Children (2012)Heartwarming · family watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA young mother navigates the bittersweet challenges of raising two extraordinary children with wild, hidden natures.Max
37. 37Veneno (2020) · seriesGritty · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MAA true story unfolds with intimate melancholy, revealing a charismatic icon's life and enduring enigma.Max
38. 38Succession (2018) · seriesDry wit · darkly comic · full attention · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA powerful family's darkly-comic squabbles over a media empire reveal a bleak, gritty world.Max88
39. 39Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)Intimate · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · RAn eighteenth-century painter captures a reluctant bride's essence, sparking an intimate, melancholy romance on an isolated island.Max · Kanopy
40. 40A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (2026) · seriesDry wit · epic · full attention · strong violence · TV-MAA naive knight and his squire navigate epic dangers and witty encounters in a suspenseful, romantic Westeros.Max
41. 41The Exorcist (1973)Terrifying · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA mother's desperate fight for her possessed daughter unfolds with bleak, gritty suspense.Max
42. 42Superman & Lois (2021) · seriesFeel good · family watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A superhero and a journalist balance saving the world with the epic, uplifting challenges of modern parenting.Max
43. 43Stalker (1979)Bleak · full attention · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · NRA mysterious guide leads two men through an otherworldly, restricted zone where desires may be granted.Max
44. 448½ (1963)Dreamlike · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · NRA famous director retreats into surreal memories and melancholy dreams, searching for inspiration he cannot grasp.Max · Kanopy · Plex
45. 45M (1931)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastatingA chilling hunt for a child predator grips Berlin, as both cops and criminals close in.Max · Criterion · Kanopy
46. 46Gone with the Wind (1939)Epic · date night · emotionally devastating · measured · GA spoiled Southern belle navigates a tumultuous romance amidst the epic, gritty backdrop of the Civil War.Max
47. 47Persona (1966)Cerebral · full attention · emotionally devastating · a slow burnA silent actress and her nurse merge identities in a cerebral, intimate drama of melancholy and surreal atmosphere.Max
48. 48The Kid (1921)Wholesome humor · whimsical · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · NRA tramp and an abandoned boy find family and joy, even as their bond faces an emotional challenge.Max · MGM+ · Pluto TV
49. 49Mare of Easttown (2021) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA small-town detective unravels a murder while her own life quietly disintegrates under a pall of melancholy.Max
50. 50Gossip Girl (2007) · seriesSatirical · comfort watch · brisk · TV-14Privileged Manhattan teens navigate love and scandal under the watchful eye of an anonymous, all-knowing blogger.Netflix · Max
51. 51Rain Man (1988)Melancholy · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measured · RA self-centered man discovers an autistic brother and a fortune, embarking on a heartwarming, intimate journey.Prime Video · Max · MGM+
52. 52Paris, Texas (1984)Melancholy · full attention · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · RA silent wanderer slowly pieces together his past, confronting the intimate, bleak memories of a broken family.Max · Plex · Tubi
53. 53Young Sheldon (2017) · seriesWholesome humor · nostalgic · family watch · measured · TV-PGA child prodigy navigates family and school in a heartwarming, nostalgic, and wholesome comedy.Netflix · Max
54. 54Misery (1990)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA famous author's biggest fan holds him captive, forcing him to resurrect a beloved character.Max
55. 55IT: Welcome to Derry (2025) · seriesProperly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAIn 1962, a bleak small town grapples with chilling disappearances and a rising ancient evil.Max
56. 56Pretty Little Liars (2010) · seriesSuspenseful · full attention · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14Four friends navigate intimate secrets and suspenseful threats after their queen bee mysteriously vanishes.Hulu · Max
57. 57Rome (2005) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAOrdinary Romans navigate gritty, epic adventures as the Republic's final days unfold with measured drama.Max
58. 58The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013)Whimsical · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA luminous princess emerges from bamboo, captivating all, yet her dreamlike existence holds a melancholic destiny.Max
59. 59Weathering with You (2019)Whimsical · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A runaway teen finds surreal romance and melancholy magic in Tokyo's constant, atmospheric rain.Max · Hoopla
60. 60Rashomon (1950)Cerebral · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · NRMultiple accounts of a murder and a rape weave a complex, suspenseful web of truth and perception.Max · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
61. 61Life of Pi (2012)Whimsical · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PGA shipwrecked boy and a tiger embark on a surreal, uplifting, and epic adventure across the Pacific.Max
62. 62Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)Dry wit · darkly comic · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · RA washed-up superhero actor chases artistic validation on Broadway in a darkly comic, surreal, and brisk drama.Max
63. 63The Last Samurai (2003)Epic · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA disillusioned soldier finds purpose and honor fighting alongside the samurai in an epic, gritty war.Max · MGM+
64. 64Wild Strawberries (1957)Melancholy · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · a slow burnAn aging doctor's road trip becomes a dreamlike journey through his melancholy memories and regrets.Max · Criterion · Kanopy
65. 65The 400 Blows (1959)Melancholy · full attention · emotionally heavy · measured · NRA neglected Parisian boy navigates a gritty world of adult indifference, yearning for a better life.Max · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
66. 66Yojimbo (1961)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · measured · NRA masterless samurai ignites a darkly comic gang war between rival merchants in a gritty, suspenseful feudal village.Max
67. 67Chungking Express (1994)Dry wit · melancholy · late-night trip · measured · PG-13Two lonely policemen in Hong Kong chase elusive love, finding melancholy romance in dreamlike, atmospheric encounters.Max
68. 68Mad Men (2007) · seriesGritty · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-14This intimate, atmospheric drama follows ruthlessly competitive Madison Avenue advertising professionals through a melancholy, gritty decade.Max · AMC+ · Plex
69. 69It (2017)Terrifying · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RChildhood fears manifest as a shape-shifting clown while young outcasts confront terror in a bleak Maine town.Max
70. 70The Wind Rises (2013)Melancholy · full attention · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A young engineer's passion for flight carries him through historical turmoil and a tender, bittersweet romance.Max
71. 71The Gold Rush (1925)Big broad humor · whimsical · comfort watch · measured · NRA lonely prospector braves the Alaskan wilderness, finding broad humor and heartwarming whimsy in his quest for love.Prime Video · Max · Criterion
72. 72Sing Street (2016)Wholesome humor · nostalgic · date night · measured · PG-13A Dublin teenager starts a band to win over a mysterious girl, finding heartwarming music and wholesome humor along the way.Max · Starz
73. 73Whisper of the Heart (1995)Whimsical · family watch · measured · GA young writer finds her voice and a kindred spirit in a world brimming with gentle magic and first love.Max
74. 74Magnolia (1999)Melancholy · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · RLives intertwine in the San Fernando Valley, revealing a tapestry of human connection, yearning, and regret.Max
75. 75Eyes Wide Shut (1999)Surreal · emotionally heavy · measured · RA doctor's marital crisis leads him into a surreal, intimate, and suspenseful night of discovery.Max
76. 76The Age of Adaline (2015)Romantic · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A woman who never ages navigates centuries of love and loss with a melancholic, romantic heart.Max
77. 77Titans (2018) · seriesDark satire · gritty · full attention · strong violence · TV-MAYoung heroes battle evil and personal demons in a gritty, darkly comic, and briskly paced adventure.Max
78. 78Six Feet Under (2001) · seriesDark satire · melancholy · full attention · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA family running a funeral home navigates life's darkly comic and intimate challenges with measured melancholy.Max
79. 79Gran Turismo (2023)Feel good · family watch · emotionally heavy · brisk · PG-13A teenager's gaming obsession leads to an epic, true-life journey toward professional racecar glory.Hulu · Max
80. 80When Marnie Was There (2014)Melancholy · family watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PGAn emotionally distant girl finds dreamlike solace and a heartwarming connection in a mysterious, abandoned mansion.Max
81. 81Banshee (2013) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAAn ex-con masquerades as a sheriff, delivering his own brand of justice in a gritty, relentless small town.Max
82. 82The Pacific (2010) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAGritty, intimate stories of three Marines unfold across the vast, bleak Pacific theater of World War II.Max
83. 83The West Wing (1999) · seriesDry wit · earnest · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · TV-14Dedicated White House staffers navigate political challenges with witty banter and earnest devotion to public service.Netflix · Max
84. 84The Night Of (2016) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA young man's night of passion becomes a bleak, suspenseful descent into a gritty murder mystery.Max
85. 85Lanterns (2026) · seriesSuspenseful · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAIntergalactic cops investigate a gritty, atmospheric murder mystery unfolding in the American heartland.Max
86. 86The Lighthouse (2019)Bleak · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RTwo lighthouse keepers descend into madness on a remote island, battling isolation and a chilling, surreal atmosphere.Max
87. 87A Few Good Men (1992)Tense · full attention · emotionally heavy · measured · RA military lawyer uncovers a hazing ritual, facing off against high-ranking officials in a tense courtroom drama.Max
88. 88Deadwood (2004) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MALawless gold rush pioneers carve a bleak, intimate existence in a gritty, evolving Western town.Max
89. 89Boardwalk Empire (2010) · seriesGritty · late-night trip · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAAtlantic City's treasurer navigates the gritty, pulpy world of Prohibition, balancing politics and gangster life.Max
90. 90The Shape of Water (2017)Whimsical · date night · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA mute janitor finds otherworldly love with an amphibious captive, planning a surreal escape in Cold War America.Max
91. 91Big Little Lies (2017) · seriesSuspenseful · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAThree mothers' perfect lives unravel into a gritty, intimate drama, building to a suspenseful and melancholy climax.Max
92. 92The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006)Whimsical · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measured · NRA young woman's whimsical time-leaping to fix small problems creates unexpected, bittersweet drama for everyone.Max
93. 93Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011)Dry wit · romantic · date night · measured · PG-13A newly single man navigates dating with a charming mentor, finding unexpected romance and heartwarming humor.Max
94. 94The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)Dry wit · melancholy · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · RA family of former prodigies navigates two decades of betrayal and disaster with witty, absurdist humor.Max
95. 95The Boy and the Beast (2015)Heartwarming · family watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A lost boy finds an unlikely beast mentor, embarking on a heartwarming, epic journey between two worlds.Max
96. 96Three Colors: Red (1994)Melancholy · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · RA model and a retired judge form an intimate bond amidst melancholy, atmospheric mystery and dreamlike romance.Max · Criterion
97. 97Interview with the Vampire (1994)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RAn ancient vampire intimately recounts centuries of melancholy, dark hunger, and darkly-comic betrayals.Max
98. 98His Dark Materials (2019) · seriesEpic · family watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14An orphan's search for a friend uncovers a sinister plot across parallel worlds of magic and science.Max
99. 99Infernal Affairs (2002)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RUndercover moles on both sides of the law race to expose each other, creating a gritty, tense, and pulpy drama.Max · Criterion
100. 100Solaris (1972)Cerebral · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · PGA psychologist confronts his own lost memories as a mysterious planet's influence blurs reality.Max · YouTube (free) · Plex

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