Drama on Max: what is worth streaming right now

185 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) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MANoble families clash in an epic, gritty war for control, while an ancient evil awakens in the frozen north.Max94
2. 2Chernobyl (2019) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · 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)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGTwo strangers swap bodies, navigating a dreamlike, whimsical romance with a touch of melancholy.Max
4. 4Joker (2019)Mildly scary · 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 Sopranos (1999) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA New Jersey mob boss navigates his two families, where the darkly comic and bleakly intimate collide.Max83
6. 6Euphoria (2019) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MAHigh school students navigate intimate, bleak, and surreal dramas where love and trauma intertwine.Max
7. 7Band of Brothers (2001) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAAn earnest, gritty, and bleak true story unfolds with measured pace through epic WWII battles.Max
8. 8The Vampire Diaries (2009) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Two vampire brothers share an obsession with a mysterious woman, echoing a century-old, ruthless romance.Max · Peacock
9. 9The Last of Us (2023) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA hardened survivor and a 14-year-old girl form an unlikely bond while navigating a bleak, dangerous world.Max
10. 10House of the Dragon (2022) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA king's choice of heir ignites a brutal, dynasty-destroying war, even with dragons at their command.Max
11. 11The Usual Suspects (1995)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · RA low-level con man's intricate tale of a mythic crime lord unravels with gritty, suspenseful precision.Prime Video · Max · Hoopla
12. 12Seven Samurai (1954)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · NRA desperate village hires seven masterless samurai to prepare them for a brutal bandit attack.Max · Criterion · Kanopy
13. 13Full Metal Jacket (1987)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA pragmatic marine endures the dehumanizing grind of boot camp and the bleakness of war-torn Vietnam.Max · YouTube (free)
14. 14The Wire (2002) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MABaltimore detectives and drug crews navigate a bleak, measured world where good and evil blur in a war on drugs.Max
15. 15Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RA grieving mother's darkly comedic quest for justice ignites a small-town war with measured, gritty suspense.Max
16. 16The Dark Knight Rises (2012)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless, gritty crime drama unfolds as a hero takes the fall to protect his city.Max
17. 17Hidden Figures (2016)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGBrilliant women overcome gender and race barriers to propel America's space program to historic new heights.Max
18. 18Batman: The Animated Series (1992) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGA masked vigilante cleans up Gotham, battling crime with a measured pace and darkly comic wit.Prime Video · Max
19. 19True Detective (2014) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MABleak, atmospheric dread slowly builds as detectives pursue a case that unravels their own dark secrets.Max
20. 20Modern Times (1936)No gore · measured · GA bumbling tramp's wholesome heart chases a home with a young woman, despite constant, whimsical setbacks.Prime Video · Max · Criterion
21. 21Room (2015)Mildly scary · 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
22. 22Batman Begins (2005)Mildly scary · light gore · 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. 23Casablanca (1943)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA cynical club owner navigates old flames and wartime intrigue in a city steeped in melancholy romance.Max
24. 24The Greatest Showman (2017)No gore · brisk · PGA brisk, epic drama follows a visionary showman building a heartwarming spectacle from humble beginnings.Max
25. 25The Pitt (2025) · seriesLight gore · emotionally heavy · relentless · TV-MAHospital staff fight a relentless, earnest battle against death in an underfunded, overcrowded trauma center.Max
26. 26True Beauty (2020) · seriesNo gore · measuredA high schooler transforms into a charming "goddess" with makeup, finding whimsical romance and feel-good drama.Netflix · Max
27. 27Love, Simon (2018)No gore · measured · PG-13A closeted teen's online romance blossoms into a heartwarming, earnest, and wholesome comedy.Max
28. 28Bicycle Thieves (1948)No gore · 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 · Criterion
29. 29The Revenant (2015)Mildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA frontiersman's brutal fight for survival against man and nature becomes an epic quest for vengeance.Max
30. 30The Seventh Seal (1957)Mildly scary · light gore · 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 · Criterion · Kanopy
31. 31City Lights (1931)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · GA whimsical tramp navigates love and friendship, creating heartwarming moments with a blind flower girl.Prime Video · Max · Criterion
32. 32Wolf Children (2012)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA young mother navigates the bittersweet challenges of raising two extraordinary children with wild, hidden natures.Max
33. 33Heated Rivalry (2025) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAHockey rivals navigate an intimate, earnest romance, finding self-discovery amidst their measured, years-long journey.Max
34. 34In the Mood for Love (2000)No gore · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · PGTwo neighbors in 1960s Hong Kong find intimate melancholy in a slow-burn romance of unrequited love.Max · Criterion
35. 35Veneno (2020) · seriesNo gore · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MAA true story unfolds with intimate melancholy, revealing a charismatic icon's life and enduring enigma.Max
36. 36Succession (2018) · seriesNo gore · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MAA powerful family's darkly-comic squabbles over a media empire reveal a bleak, gritty world.Max88
37. 37Rain Man (1988)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA self-centered man discovers an autistic brother and a fortune, embarking on a heartwarming, intimate journey.Prime Video · Max · Hoopla
38. 38Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RAn eighteenth-century painter captures a reluctant bride's essence, sparking an intimate, melancholy romance on an isolated island.Max · Kanopy
39. 39Stand by Me (1986)Mildly scary · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RFour young friends embark on a gritty, nostalgic journey that blends wholesome humor with melancholy self-discovery.Max
40. 40Superman & Lois (2021) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14A superhero and a journalist balance saving the world with the epic, uplifting challenges of modern parenting.Max
41. 41A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (2026) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA naive knight and his squire navigate epic dangers and witty encounters in a suspenseful, romantic Westeros.Max
42. 42The Penguin (2024) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA darkly-comic crime drama unfolds as a measured villain rises through Gotham's gritty underworld.Max
43. 43Stalker (1979)No gore · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · NRA mysterious guide leads two men through an otherworldly, restricted zone where desires may be granted.Max · Criterion
44. 448½ (1963)No gore · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · NRA famous director retreats into surreal memories and melancholy dreams, searching for inspiration he cannot grasp.Max · Criterion · Kanopy
45. 45M (1931)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A chilling hunt for a child predator grips Berlin, as both cops and criminals close in.Max · Criterion · Kanopy
46. 46Gone with the Wind (1939)Light gore · emotionally devastating · measured · GA spoiled Southern belle navigates a tumultuous romance amidst the epic, gritty backdrop of the Civil War.Max
47. 47Persona (1966)No gore · emotionally devastating · a slow burnA silent actress and her nurse merge identities in a cerebral, intimate drama of melancholy and surreal atmosphere.Max · Criterion
48. 48The Kid (1921)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · NRA tramp and an abandoned boy find family and joy, even as their bond faces an emotional challenge.Max · Criterion · MGM+
49. 49Gossip Girl (2007) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-14Privileged Manhattan teens navigate love and scandal under the watchful eye of an anonymous, all-knowing blogger.Netflix · Max
50. 50Mare of Easttown (2021) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA small-town detective unravels a murder while her own life quietly disintegrates under a pall of melancholy.Max
51. 51Young Sheldon (2017) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGA child prodigy navigates family and school in a heartwarming, nostalgic, and wholesome comedy.Netflix · Max
52. 52Paris, Texas (1984)No gore · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · RA silent wanderer slowly pieces together his past, confronting the intimate, bleak memories of a broken family.Max · Criterion · Plex
53. 53Misery (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
54. 54IT: 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
55. 55Pretty Little Liars (2010) · seriesMildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14Four friends navigate intimate secrets and suspenseful threats after their queen bee mysteriously vanishes.Hulu · Max
56. 56Rome (2005) · seriesGraphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MAOrdinary Romans navigate gritty, epic adventures as the Republic's final days unfold with measured drama.Max
57. 57The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA luminous princess emerges from bamboo, captivating all, yet her dreamlike existence holds a melancholic destiny.Max
58. 58Weathering with You (2019)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A runaway teen finds surreal romance and melancholy magic in Tokyo's constant, atmospheric rain.Max · Hoopla
59. 59Rashomon (1950)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · NRMultiple accounts of a murder and a rape weave a complex, suspenseful web of truth and perception.Max · Criterion · Kanopy
60. 60Life of Pi (2012)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PGA shipwrecked boy and a tiger embark on a surreal, uplifting, and epic adventure across the Pacific.Max
61. 61Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)No gore · emotionally heavy · brisk · RA washed-up superhero actor chases artistic validation on Broadway in a darkly comic, surreal, and brisk drama.Max
62. 62The Last Samurai (2003)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · RA disillusioned soldier finds purpose and honor fighting alongside the samurai in an epic, gritty war.Max · MGM+
63. 63Wild Strawberries (1957)No gore · emotionally heavy · a slow burnAn aging doctor's road trip becomes a dreamlike journey through his melancholy memories and regrets.Max · Criterion · Kanopy
64. 64The 400 Blows (1959)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · NRA neglected Parisian boy navigates a gritty world of adult indifference, yearning for a better life.Max · Criterion · Kanopy
65. 65Yojimbo (1961)Light gore · strong violence · measured · NRA masterless samurai ignites a darkly comic gang war between rival merchants in a gritty, suspenseful feudal village.Max · Criterion · Kanopy
66. 66Chungking Express (1994)No gore · measured · PG-13Two lonely policemen in Hong Kong chase elusive love, finding melancholy romance in dreamlike, atmospheric encounters.Max · Criterion
67. 67Titans (2018) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAYoung heroes battle evil and personal demons in a gritty, darkly comic, and briskly paced adventure.Max
68. 68Mad Men (2007) · seriesNo gore · 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)No gore · 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)No gore · measured · NRA lonely prospector braves the Alaskan wilderness, finding broad humor and heartwarming whimsy in his quest for love.Max · Criterion · Hoopla
72. 72Sing Street (2016)No gore · 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)No gore · 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)No gore · 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)Mildly scary · 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)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A woman who never ages navigates centuries of love and loss with a melancholic, romantic heart.Max
77. 77Six Feet Under (2001) · seriesLight gore · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MAA family running a funeral home navigates life's darkly comic and intimate challenges with measured melancholy.Max
78. 78When Marnie Was There (2014)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGAn emotionally distant girl finds dreamlike solace and a heartwarming connection in a mysterious, abandoned mansion.Max
79. 79Gran Turismo (2023)No gore · emotionally heavy · brisk · PG-13A teenager's gaming obsession leads to an epic, true-life journey toward professional racecar glory.Hulu · Max
80. 80The Pacific (2010) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAGritty, intimate stories of three Marines unfold across the vast, bleak Pacific theater of World War II.Max
81. 81Banshee (2013) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAAn ex-con masquerades as a sheriff, delivering his own brand of justice in a gritty, relentless small town.Max
82. 82The West Wing (1999) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14Dedicated White House staffers navigate political challenges with witty banter and earnest devotion to public service.Netflix · Max
83. 83The Night Of (2016) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA young man's night of passion becomes a bleak, suspenseful descent into a gritty murder mystery.Max
84. 84The Lighthouse (2019)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RTwo lighthouse keepers descend into madness on a remote island, battling isolation and a chilling, surreal atmosphere.Max
85. 85The Shape of Water (2017)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA mute janitor finds otherworldly love with an amphibious captive, planning a surreal escape in Cold War America.Max
86. 86Deadwood (2004) · seriesLight gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MALawless gold rush pioneers carve a bleak, intimate existence in a gritty, evolving Western town.Max
87. 87Boardwalk Empire (2010) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAAtlantic City's treasurer navigates the gritty, pulpy world of Prohibition, balancing politics and gangster life.Max
88. 88The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · NRA young woman's whimsical time-leaping to fix small problems creates unexpected, bittersweet drama for everyone.Max
89. 89Big Little Lies (2017) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAThree mothers' perfect lives unravel into a gritty, intimate drama, building to a suspenseful and melancholy climax.Max
90. 90Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011)No gore · measured · PG-13A newly single man navigates dating with a charming mentor, finding unexpected romance and heartwarming humor.Max
91. 91The Boy and the Beast (2015)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A lost boy finds an unlikely beast mentor, embarking on a heartwarming, epic journey between two worlds.Max · Crunchyroll
92. 92Three Colors: Red (1994)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA model and a retired judge form an intimate bond amidst melancholy, atmospheric mystery and dreamlike romance.Max · Criterion
93. 93Interview 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
94. 94Oz (1997) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAInmates navigate a brutal, experimental prison unit where rival groups fight for survival and dominance.Max
95. 95His Dark Materials (2019) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14An orphan's search for a friend uncovers a sinister plot across parallel worlds of magic and science.Max
96. 96Infernal Affairs (2002)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · RUndercover moles on both sides of the law race to expose each other, creating a gritty, tense, and pulpy drama.Max · Criterion
97. 97Solaris (1972)No gore · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · PGA psychologist confronts his own lost memories as a mysterious planet's influence blurs reality.Max · Criterion · YouTube (free)
98. 98The Newsroom (2012) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAEarnest journalists navigate gritty newsroom drama, facing corporate pressures and personal entanglements with suspenseful resolve.Max
99. 99War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13Apes and humans clash in a bleak, epic war as one ape leader grapples with his quest for vengeance.Max
100. 100Lady Bird (2017)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA witty and earnest coming-of-age story unfolds as a strong-willed teen navigates family and future.Hulu · Max · YouTube (free)

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