Drama on Paramount+: what is worth streaming right now

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

1. 1The Godfather (1972)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA crime family saga unfolds with measured, gritty suspense, building an epic and melancholy atmosphere.Paramount+ · MGM+
2. 2Interstellar (2014)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13Explorers traverse a wormhole, confronting vast distances and the melancholy of a dying Earth.Prime Video · Paramount+88
3. 3Forrest Gump (1994)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A simple man's extraordinary journey through history unfolds, chasing a love that always feels just out of reach.Paramount+ · Kanopy75
4. 4The Godfather Part II (1974)Graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RA crime family's epic saga unfolds with melancholy, as a son expands the empire his father built.Paramount+ · MGM+
5. 5Shutter Island (2010)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA marshal's investigation into a missing patient unravels amidst chilling visions and a pervasive sense of dread.Paramount+ · Starz83
6. 6Life Is Beautiful (1997)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A whimsical father crafts an elaborate game to shield his son from the heartbreaking reality of a concentration camp.Paramount+ · MGM+
7. 7Gladiator (2000)Graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RA betrayed general fights for honor in the brutal Roman arena, fueled by vengeance and sorrow.Paramount+ · Kanopy85
8. 8Saving Private Ryan (1998)Mildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA squad of soldiers battles across a war-torn landscape to save one man, as history unfolds around them.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla86
9. 9The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · relentless · RA relentless, darkly comic ride through a world of pulpy excess and financial corruption.Apple TV+ · Paramount+ · Starz86
10. 10City of God (2002)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RTwo young men navigate Rio's favelas, one documenting the relentless crime, the other embracing its brutal power.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
11. 11Good Will Hunting (1997)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · RA brilliant but troubled young man finds his way with the help of a compassionate therapist.Paramount+ · MGM+
12. 12Titanic (1997)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A young woman's forbidden love story unfolds with epic romance and melancholy aboard a doomed maiden voyage.Paramount+ · Starz · Kanopy76
13. 13Top Gun: Maverick (2022)No gore · relentless · PG-13Elite aviators push the limits in a high-octane drama filled with epic, uplifting, and relentless action.Paramount+
14. 14Dutton Ranch (2026) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MARip and Beth build a new life in South Texas, confronting brutal realities and a rival ranch's empire.Paramount+
15. 15Catch Me If You Can (2002)No gore · emotionally heavy · brisk · PG-13A witty con man eludes a gritty FBI agent in a brisk, earnest, true-crime caper.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
16. 16Million Dollar Baby (2004)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13A boxing trainer finds unexpected family with a determined fighter, then faces a heartbreaking choice.Paramount+
17. 17Dexter (2006) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA forensic expert with a dark secret delivers his own brand of justice in a gritty, suspenseful Miami.Paramount+
18. 18There Will Be Blood (2007)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · RA ruthless prospector's ambition fuels a slow-burn feud with a preacher in bleak, oil-rich California.Paramount+ · Kanopy · MGM+
19. 19Criminal Minds (2005) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAFBI profilers delve into twisted minds, anticipating dark moves in a brisk, suspenseful, and darkly-comic drama.Prime Video · Hulu · Paramount+
20. 20Braveheart (1995)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA Scottish warrior's personal tragedy ignites a gritty, epic war for freedom against English rule.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
21. 21Scorpion (2014) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-14A team of eccentric geniuses confronts high-tech threats with earnest, high-octane, and suspenseful action.Paramount+
22. 22Tulsa King (2022) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · measured · TV-MAA New York capo, exiled to Tulsa, builds a new crew with gritty determination and dry wit.Paramount+
23. 23Twin Peaks (1990) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAAn FBI agent investigates a surreal small-town mystery, uncovering darkly comic secrets and dreamlike suspense.Paramount+
24. 24Arrival (2016)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13An expert linguist races to understand an alien language, navigating a suspenseful, melancholy, and cerebral mystery.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla85
25. 25Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGA Starfleet crew explores the galaxy with earnest curiosity, facing cerebral mysteries and epic adventures.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
26. 26Rocky (1976)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA gritty Philadelphia boxer gets one shot at the big time, finding heartwarming uplift in the measured fight.Paramount+ · AMC+ · MGM+
27. 27Blade Runner 2049 (2017)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA bleak, slow-burn mystery unfolds as a blade runner unearths a secret that could shatter society.Paramount+
28. 28The Twilight Zone (1959) · seriesMildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGEach self-contained story explores humanity's deepest fears and follies with a chilling and surreal twist.Paramount+ · Fandango at Home (free) · Pluto TV
29. 29Dunkirk (2017)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Relentless action and gritty tension define this epic, atmospheric true story of wartime survival.Paramount+
30. 30The Legend of Korra (2012) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-Y7A headstrong Avatar challenges tradition while struggling to find inner balance in an epic, earnest world.Paramount+
31. 31The King's Speech (2010)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA reluctant king battles a debilitating stutter with an unconventional therapist, forging an intimate and heartwarming friendship.Paramount+
32. 32Battlestar Galactica (2004) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-14Humanity's last survivors navigate a bleak, measured journey through space, battling a relentless enemy and internal strife.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
33. 33A Quiet Place (2018)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A family's silent struggle against sound-hunting creatures creates relentless, gritty tension.Paramount+71
34. 34Lioness (2023) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA passionate Marine goes deep undercover, navigating gritty espionage and intimate betrayals to dismantle a terrorist cell.Paramount+
35. 35Dexter: Resurrection (2025) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA measured, gritty search for a lost son in New York City becomes a darkly comic, suspenseful chase.Paramount+
36. 36MobLand (2025) · seriesGraphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MATwo mob families clash in a measured, gritty war, threatening empires and lives with pulpy tension.Prime Video · Paramount+ · The Roku Channel
37. 37Rosemary's Baby (1968)Properly scary · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · RA young woman's dream of starting a family curdles into a chilling, slow-burn nightmare of urban dread.Paramount+ · Kanopy
38. 381883 (2021) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA family's arduous journey west across the Great Plains unfolds with gritty, epic, and bleak earnestness.Paramount+
39. 39Your Honor (2020) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MAA New Orleans judge's son commits a hit-and-run, sparking a bleak, suspenseful descent into crime and conviction.Paramount+
40. 401923 (2022) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA sweeping, gritty western saga unfolds as a family battles pandemics and drought in the early twentieth-century mountain west.Paramount+
41. 41Battlestar Galactica (2003) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-14Humanity's last survivors flee relentless robots across the stars in a gritty, suspenseful, and epic struggle.Paramount+
42. 42Primal Fear (1996)Mildly scary · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA ruthless lawyer uncovers dark secrets while defending an altar boy accused of a brutal murder.Paramount+ · Kanopy
43. 43Gravity (2013)Mildly scary · light gore · emotionally devastating · relentless · PG-13Two astronauts fight for survival in the terrifying, silent void of space after a catastrophic accident.Paramount+
44. 44SEAL Team (2017) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Elite Navy SEALs navigate gritty, high-stakes missions and intense personal lives at a brisk, suspenseful pace.Netflix · Paramount+
45. 45Freaks and Geeks (1999) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14Teenagers navigate the awkward, humorous world of high school, finding connection among burnouts and geeks.Prime Video · Paramount+ · Kanopy
46. 46The Terminal (2004)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A stranded traveler finds whimsical ways to make an airport home, navigating new friendships and quiet melancholy.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
47. 47Star Trek (1966) · seriesMildly scary · measured · TV-PGA determined crew embarks on an earnest, epic, and suspenseful five-year mission to explore the galaxy.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
48. 48The Machinist (2004)Mildly scary · light gore · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · RA machine operator's sleepless nights blur the line between reality and a chilling, gritty delusion.Paramount+ · MGM+
49. 49Creed (2015)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A young boxer forges his own path, finding gritty determination and heartwarming mentorship from a legend.Hulu · Paramount+ · MGM+
50. 50Queer as Folk (2000) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA group of gay friends in Pittsburgh navigate life, love, and community with gritty intimacy and dark humor.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
51. 51Dexter: New Blood (2021) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA decade later, a familiar darkness resurfaces in a snowy town, bringing gritty, darkly comic suspense.Paramount+ · Prime Video · The Roku Channel
52. 52Argo (2012)No gore · emotionally heavy · brisk · RA CIA specialist races against time to free six Americans trapped in a gritty, suspenseful international crisis.Paramount+
53. 53iCarly (2007) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-GEighth graders balance everyday life and internet fame with wholesome humor and a brisk, feel-good pace.Netflix · Paramount+
54. 54Killing Eve (2018) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A security consultant and a ruthless assassin become equally obsessed in a darkly comic game of cat-and-mouse.Netflix · Paramount+ · AMC+
55. 55Landman (2024) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAFortune-seeking oilmen and roughnecks chase a boom that reshapes the world in this gritty, epic drama.Paramount+
56. 56Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1992) · seriesMildly scary · measured · TV-Y7Kids gather around a campfire, sharing chilling and whimsical tales that leave a lingering sense of mystery.Paramount+ · Prime Video · Tubi
57. 57The Ten Commandments (1956)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · GAn earnest prince discovers his true heritage and embraces an epic destiny to liberate his people.Paramount+ · YouTube (free)
58. 58Gangs of New York (2002)Graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RAn Irish immigrant infiltrates a brutal gang in 1860s New York, fighting for revenge and his people's survival.Paramount+ · Starz · Hoopla
59. 59Hey Arnold! (1996) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-Y7A good-hearted fourth-grader with a football-shaped head navigates city life with wholesome, whimsical charm.Paramount+ · Hoopla
60. 60Mean Girls (2004)No gore · brisk · PG-13A new girl navigates high school's cutthroat social scene with sharp wit and satirical humor.Paramount+ · Peacock · Kanopy
61. 61Penny Dreadful (2014) · seriesProperly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MALiterary monsters lurk in the grimy, gaslit shadows of Victorian London, weaving a bleak, suspenseful drama.Paramount+
62. 62The Fighter (2010)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · RA boxer's gritty climb to a world title is shepherded by his half-brother, who battles his own demons.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
63. 63NCIS (2003) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · measured · TV-14Special agents investigate military crimes, uncovering gritty truths with earnest dedication and pulpy suspense.Netflix · Hulu · Paramount+
64. 64Hawaii Five-0 (2010) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-14A brisk, gritty task force hunts Oahu's criminals, bringing pulpy action and suspense to paradise.Netflix · Paramount+
65. 65Match Point (2005)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA former tennis pro's ambition and lust for a forbidden affair lead to tragic, suspenseful consequences.Prime Video · Paramount+ · Kanopy
66. 66True Grit (2010)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A determined girl and a grizzled marshal embark on a gritty, epic adventure for justice in the Old West.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
67. 67Escape from Alcatraz (1979)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · PGInmates meticulously plan an impossible escape from a notorious island prison, building relentless suspense.Paramount+ · MGM+ · YouTube (free)
68. 68Almost Famous (2000)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA 15-year-old music fan finds heartwarming, witty adventure touring with a 70s rock band.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
69. 69Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGA gritty space station crew navigates cosmic politics and intimate alien encounters with earnest, measured resolve.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
70. 70Top Gun (1986)No gore · brisk · PGElite fighter pilots push their limits in high-octane dogfights, finding romance and facing personal demons.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
71. 71CSI: Miami (2002) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-14Miami CSIs race to solve grisly murders, blending deduction, gritty subject matter, and character-driven drama.Hulu · Paramount+
72. 72FBI (2018) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-14Elite New York FBI agents deploy intellect and grit to tackle major cases, keeping the city safe.Paramount+
73. 73Rocketman (2019)No gore · emotionally heavy · brisk · RA musical prodigy's life unfolds with brisk, feel-good energy, celebrating an enduring partnership.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
74. 74Rocky II (1979)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · PGAn earnest underdog fights to reclaim his dignity, delivering a gritty, uplifting, and unforgettable boxing rematch.Paramount+ · AMC+ · MGM+
75. 75Mayor of Kingstown (2021) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA powerful family navigates the brutal politics of a town where incarceration is the only industry.Paramount+
76. 76I, Daniel Blake (2016)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · RA carpenter and a single mother navigate a bleak welfare system with earnest, measured resolve.Paramount+ · AMC+ · Kanopy
77. 77Collateral (2004)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA cab driver's night becomes a desperate fight for survival, driving an assassin through a city's dark underbelly.Prime Video · Paramount+ · MGM+
78. 78Star Trek: Voyager (1995) · seriesMildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGA Starfleet crew and Maquis rebels unite for an epic, measured journey across a vast, dangerous galaxy.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
79. 79Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14Pike, Spock, and Number One explore new worlds with earnest, wholesome, and uplifting galactic adventures.Paramount+
80. 80The Aviator (2004)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A biopic intimately portrays a magnate's gritty ascent and melancholy decline as his obsessions take hold.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
81. 81Evil (2019) · seriesProperly scary · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA skeptical psychologist, a priest, and a tech expert investigate chilling supernatural phenomena with measured dread.Paramount+
82. 82Billions (2016) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA savvy US Attorney and a brilliant hedge fund kingpins' intimate, suspenseful battle unfolds with gritty, pulpy stakes.Paramount+ · Prime Video · The Roku Channel
83. 83Gone Baby Gone (2007)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RTwo private detectives navigate a bleak, gritty Boston neighborhood to find a missing child.Paramount+ · MGM+ · Kanopy
84. 84Blue Bloods (2010) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14A multi-generational police family navigates gritty New York City law enforcement with earnest, intimate devotion.Prime Video · Paramount+ · Pluto TV
85. 85Babylon (2022)Light gore · emotionally heavy · relentless · RHollywood's silent era collapses into sound with relentless, darkly comic chaos and melancholy ambition.Hulu · Paramount+
86. 86A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13A robotic boy programmed for love yearns for acceptance in an epic, yet intimate, sci-fi adventure.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
87. 8710 Cloverfield Lane (2016)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A woman wakes in a bunker, trapped by a survivalist who claims the apocalypse rages outside.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Pluto TV
88. 88The Tudors (2007) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA young, lustful king navigates the intimate intrigues of the English court with epic, measured suspense.Prime Video · Paramount+
89. 89My Cousin Vinny (1992)No gore · brisk · RA Brooklyn lawyer and his brash girlfriend bring their own style of justice to a sleepy Southern town.Paramount+
90. 90CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · measured · TV-14Las Vegas forensic investigators scour crime scenes, collecting irrefutable evidence to solve pulpy, suspenseful mysteries.Hulu · Paramount+ · The Roku Channel
91. 91The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA calculating young man worms his way into an idyllic life, plunging into a daring scheme of duplicity and murder.Paramount+ · MGM+
92. 92Californication (2007) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA self-loathing writer battles addiction and bad decisions while trying to mend his fractured family.Paramount+
93. 93Shooter (2007)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · RA gritty, pulpy thriller unfolds as a framed sniper fights a brisk, suspenseful battle for justice.Paramount+ · AMC+ · Starz
94. 94Babel (2006)Light gore · emotionally devastating · measured · RTragedy in Morocco ignites a bleak, intimate drama of four families connected by chance and despair.Paramount+ · Kanopy
95. 95Molly's Game (2017)No gore · emotionally heavy · brisk · RA gritty, brisk true story of an Olympic skier’s fall into a high-stakes, witty poker empire.Paramount+ · YouTube (free)
96. 96MacGyver (1985) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGAn earnest secret agent outwits danger with everyday items, improvising solutions to every peril.Paramount+
97. 97Frida (2002)Light gore · emotionally devastating · measured · RAn earnest, intimate drama explores a painter's melancholy and surreal art born from pain and tempestuous love.Paramount+ · Kanopy
98. 98The Lovely Bones (2009)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A murdered girl finds bittersweet solace in watching her grieving family and longing for their healing.Paramount+ · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
99. 99Rocky IV (1985)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · PG-13A gritty, brisk boxing drama unfolds as an American champion trains in Siberia for an epic, uplifting fight.Paramount+ · AMC+
100. 100The L Word (2004) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAIn Los Angeles, a close-knit group of lesbian friends navigates careers and intimate, earnest romances.Paramount+

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