Drama on The Roku Channel: what is worth streaming right now (free with ads)

200 drama titles on The Roku Channel (free with ads) at our last check, ranked by quality and fame, each with scare, gore and violence tags.

1. 1The Pianist (2002)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA gifted pianist navigates the bleak, war-torn ruins of Warsaw, fighting for survival and dignity.Prime Video · Kanopy · The Roku Channel
2. 2It's a Wonderful Life (1946)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA selfless man's Christmas Eve crisis reveals how one life profoundly shapes an entire community.Prime Video · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
3. 3Donnie Darko (2001)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA troubled teenager's visions of a giant rabbit lead to surreal crimes and a suspenseful, dreamlike mystery.Prime Video · Hulu · Kanopy
4. 4The Hunt (2012)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA teacher's fragile new happiness shatters when an innocent lie unleashes a gritty, bleak small-town witch hunt.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
5. 5Outlander (2014) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA 1940s nurse is swept to 1743 Scotland, igniting a passionate, dangerous romance across centuries.Netflix · Starz · The Roku Channel
6. 6Before Sunrise (1995)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RTwo strangers wander through Vienna, sharing intimate conversations and exploring life's possibilities during one fleeting night.The Roku Channel · Tubi
7. 7Ex Machina (2015)Mildly scary · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA young programmer uncovers unsettling truths while testing the sentience of a reclusive CEO's AI creation.Hulu · The Roku Channel
8. 8Incendies (2010)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RTwin siblings unravel their mother's past in a bleak, measured search for tangled roots and enduring love.The Roku Channel · Tubi
9. 9Boys Over Flowers (2009) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measuredA whimsical, heartwarming drama unfolds as a spirited girl navigates the broad humor of high school romance.Netflix · Prime Video · The Roku Channel
10. 10Metropolis (1927)Mildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · NRA bleak, surreal, and epic drama unfolds in a futuristic city sharply divided by class.Kanopy · The Roku Channel · Pluto TV
11. 11El Señor de los Cielos (2013) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A relentless, gritty crime drama chronicles a drug trafficker's high-octane rise to power in the 1990s.Hulu · Peacock · The Roku Channel
12. 12Mr. Nobody (2009)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA man's life unfolds in multiple realities, a dreamlike journey through love, loss, and profound choices.Hulu · Kanopy · Hoopla
13. 13White Collar (2009) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-PGA charming con artist and an FBI agent form an unlikely alliance, catching criminals with witty banter and brisk capers.Hulu · The Roku Channel
14. 14Apocalypto (2006)Mildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA man's relentless fight for family unfolds with gritty, suspenseful action in a bleak, epic world.Prime Video · Hulu · Peacock
15. 15The Whale (2022)Light gore · emotionally devastating · measured · RA reclusive teacher's earnest quest for redemption unfolds with intimate melancholy, a bleak and measured journey.The Roku Channel
16. 16MobLand (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
17. 17Ghost Whisperer (2005) · seriesMildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGA newlywed helps restless spirits find peace, navigating heartfelt messages and intense, confusing conflicts.Prime Video · The Roku Channel
18. 18Ip Man (2008)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · RA brisk, gritty, and epic true story unfolds as a martial arts master defends his people during wartime.Hulu · Peacock · Kanopy
19. 19American Psycho (2000)Properly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA wealthy executive's meticulously crafted facade cracks as his gratuitous fantasies escalate into bleak, satirical horror.Prime Video · Hulu · The Roku Channel
20. 20Platoon (1986)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA naive recruit confronts the horrors of Vietnam, facing moral decay amidst the gritty, bleak landscape of war.MGM+ · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
21. 21Before Sunset (2004)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RTwo souls reconnect in Paris, their intimate, melancholic reunion stirring earnest desires and past romance.The Roku Channel · Tubi
22. 22Castle (2009) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14A charming crime novelist brings his whimsical humor to solving murders with a measured, witty detective.Prime Video · Hulu · The Roku Channel
23. 23Midnight Sun (2018)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A sun-allergic teenager finds first love, navigating tender summer nights and the shadow of a rare disease.Prime Video · Hulu · The Roku Channel
24. 24The 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
25. 25Annie Hall (1977)No gore · measured · PGA neurotic comedian and a free-spirited singer navigate the witty, melancholic, and absurd landscape of modern romance.Hoopla · The Roku Channel · Fandango at Home (free)
26. 26Fear the Walking Dead (2015) · seriesProperly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAWitness the relentless, bleak, and suspenseful beginning of the end in a transforming Los Angeles.Netflix · AMC+ · Prime Video
27. 27Training Day (2001)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA rookie cop's first day becomes a relentless, gritty descent into a corrupt detective's pulpy underworld.MGM+ · The Roku Channel
28. 28Hotel Rwanda (2004)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A hotel manager risks everything, offering refuge and hope amidst the bleak, unfolding horror of genocide.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
29. 29Moonlight (2016)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · RA young man navigates intimate, gritty chapters of life, earnestly seeking himself amidst love's ecstasy and pain.Hulu · The Roku Channel · YouTube (free)
30. 30Heartland (2007) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGA heartwarming family drama unfolds as a kind family struggles to save their ranch and rescue abused horses.Netflix · Hulu · Peacock
31. 31The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)Properly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · NRA somnambulist commits unspeakable acts, blurring the line between nightmare and a chilling, surreal reality.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
32. 32Boyhood (2014)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RAn intimate, earnest drama watches a boy's life unfold, capturing twelve years of melancholy and nostalgic growth.Netflix · AMC+ · Criterion
33. 33Shoplifters (2018)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · RA gritty, intimate drama where a found family's shoplifting ways lead to heartbreakingly bleak revelations.Netflix · Prime Video · Kanopy
34. 34Captain Tsubasa (2018) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-GAn earnest, briskly-paced animation follows a young boy's wholesome, feel-good obsession with soccer.Netflix · Prime Video · Crunchyroll
35. 35Thelma & Louise (1991)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RTwo friends on a weekend getaway find liberation and resilience as their adventure turns into a life on the run.Hulu · MGM+ · Kanopy
36. 36Dexter: 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
37. 37The Graduate (1967)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA young man's melancholy affair with an older woman becomes a witty, dark satire of suburban ennui.Prime Video · Kanopy · The Roku Channel
38. 38Taboo (2017) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA mysterious adventurer returns to 1814 London, seeking vengeance with stolen diamonds and dark humor.Peacock · The Roku Channel · Pluto TV
39. 39Manhattan (1979)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA witty writer navigates messy relationships and finds melancholy romance in the city of dreams.Hoopla · The Roku Channel · YouTube (free)
40. 40Godfather of Harlem (2019) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA crime boss reclaims his Harlem empire from the Italian mob in this gritty, measured drama.Hulu · MGM+ · The Roku Channel
41. 41Pride and Prejudice (1995) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14Witty young women navigate societal expectations and unexpected romance in early 19th-century England.Hulu · Peacock · The Roku Channel
42. 42Mean 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
43. 43Mississippi Burning (1988)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RTwo FBI agents clash while investigating a civil rights murder in a small, fear-filled Southern town.MGM+ · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
44. 44I Am Sam (2001)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13A neurodivergent father fights to retain custody of his beloved daughter, teaching his lawyer about love.The Roku Channel · Plex · Tubi
45. 45The Name of the Rose (1986)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA medieval monk and his novice uncover a shadowy conspiracy and grisly murders within a secluded monastery.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
46. 46Match 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
47. 47Let the Right One In (2008)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA bullied boy finds chilling intimacy and melancholy friendship with a mysterious, unaging child.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
48. 48Broadchurch (2013) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MAA small town's dark secrets unravel as a child's murder exposes simmering grief and suspicion.Netflix · Peacock · Hoopla
49. 49Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)No gore · measured · PG-13A defiant city kid and his cantankerous foster uncle forge an unlikely bond while on the run in the New Zealand bush.Prime Video · Peacock · The Roku Channel
50. 50Lord of War (2005)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RAn arms dealer navigates deadly war zones, outwitting rivals and dictators with darkly comic grit.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
51. 51The Illusionist (2006)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A determined illusionist conjures romance and suspicion, challenging a crown prince with every trick.Prime Video · AMC+ · Hoopla
52. 52Mother (2009)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA devoted mother fights a bleak, intimate battle to clear her son's name in a gritty murder mystery.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
53. 53End of Watch (2012)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RTwo young officers face relentless, intimate dread after crossing a cartel, leading to a tragic end.AMC+ · Kanopy · The Roku Channel
54. 54Merlin (2008) · seriesMildly scary · measured · TV-PGA young wizard and a future king forge an unlikely bond, shaping destiny with magic and courage.Prime Video · The Roku Channel · Pluto TV
55. 55Surviving Escobar - Alias JJ (2017) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAPablo Escobar's top hitman navigates the bleak, tense world of prison, struggling for survival and respect.The Roku Channel
56. 56Detachment (2011)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · NRA substitute teacher navigates the bleak, gritty realities of a public school, seeking connection amid melancholy.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
57. 57Ip Man 2 (2010)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · RA kung fu master defends his art and family against powerful rivals in gritty, post-war Hong Kong.Prime Video · Hulu · Peacock
58. 58Elementary (2012) · seriesLight gore · measured · TV-14An eccentric detective and his sober companion solve impossible cases in a gritty, suspenseful Manhattan.Prime Video · Hulu · The Roku Channel
59. 59Billions (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
60. 60The Florida Project (2017)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · RChildhood wonder collides with adult struggles, painting a bittersweet portrait of a forgotten summer.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
61. 61Uncut Gems (2019)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · relentless · RA charismatic jeweler's relentless pursuit of a big score becomes a gritty, high-stakes gamble.The Roku Channel
62. 62After We Collided (2020)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA young woman navigates a complicated romance, facing an intimate dilemma that could change everything.Netflix · Prime Video · The Roku Channel
63. 63Power (2014) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · relentless · TV-MAA New York drug kingpin lives a dangerous double life, desperately trying to protect his family and escape the underworld.Hulu · Starz · Prime Video
64. 64A Discovery of Witches (2018) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA forbidden romance between a witch and a vampire ignites an atmospheric, suspenseful quest through a magical world.Netflix · AMC+ · Hoopla
65. 65The Magnificent Seven (1960)Light gore · strong violence · measured · NRSeven gritty gunfighters defend a Mexican village, battling injustice with epic, pulpy, feel-good action.MGM+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
66. 66Black Sails (2014) · seriesGraphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAPirate captains fight for survival on New Providence Island in an epic, gritty, and suspenseful adventure.Starz · Prime Video · The Roku Channel
67. 67Farscape (1999) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14An astronaut hurtles across galaxies, landing in the middle of a relentless, gritty alien war.Prime Video · Peacock · The Roku Channel
68. 68CSI: 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
69. 69The Witch (2016)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA family's devout faith erodes into paranoia as an unseen evil stalks their isolated New England farm.Netflix · Kanopy · Hoopla
70. 70100 días para enamorarnos (2020) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measuredTwo couples navigate a 100-day trial to rekindle their love, leading to heartwarming and melancholic discoveries.Peacock · The Roku Channel
71. 71Halt and Catch Fire (2014) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14An earnest, intimate drama unfolds as a visionary trio takes gritty risks during the nostalgic rise of the PC era.AMC+ · The Roku Channel
72. 72Bewitched (1964) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-GA suburban witch navigates wholesome magical mishaps while her husband tries to keep her powers a secret.Hulu · The Roku Channel · Tubi
73. 73The Fall (2013) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA detective hunts a serial killer in Belfast, where every lead tightens the grim, atmospheric suspense.Prime Video · Peacock · AMC+
74. 74Bowling for Columbine (2002)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RAn earnest, gritty documentary explores American fear and gun culture with dark, satirical wit.The Roku Channel · Tubi
75. 75My Sister's Keeper (2009)Light gore · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13An intimate family drama unfolds with measured melancholy as desperate parents make an unorthodox choice.Kanopy · The Roku Channel · Plex
76. 76H2O: Just Add Water (2006) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGThree teenage friends navigate everyday drama while secretly transforming into mermaids with every splash.Netflix · Prime Video · Hoopla
77. 77Crash (2005)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RIntertwined lives in Los Angeles collide with gritty tension, revealing melancholy truths in a measured drama.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
78. 78Doom at Your Service (2021) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measuredA whimsical romance blossoms between a dying woman and a supernatural being, finding feel-good love in melancholy circumstances.Netflix · The Roku Channel · Tubi
79. 79Everything, Everything (2017)No gore · measured · PG-13A sheltered girl with a rare illness finds first love with the charming boy next door.Prime Video · The Roku Channel · YouTube (free)
80. 80The Heirs (2013) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measuredA chance encounter in LA sparks a heartwarming romance between two teens from very different worlds.Netflix · The Roku Channel · Tubi
81. 81Blue Is the Warmest Color (2013)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · NC-17An intimate romance unfolds with earnest melancholy as a young woman discovers desire and self-acceptance.Netflix · AMC+ · Kanopy
82. 82Stuck in Love (2013)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA year of witty, melancholy romance unfolds as a family grapples with love's messy, heartwarming complexities.Prime Video · Peacock · Kanopy
83. 83Midnight Express (1978)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RAn American's desperate fight for freedom unfolds in a brutal foreign prison, relentlessly bleak and suspenseful.The Roku Channel
84. 84Knight Rider (1982) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-PGA lone crimefighter and his indestructible, talking car deliver justice with brisk, pulpy action and campy charm.The Roku Channel · Tubi
85. 85Burning (2018)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · NRA young man's obsession with a mysterious couple unravels into a bleak, atmospheric descent into the unknown.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
86. 86Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · NRA kung fu master battles prejudice and protects his family's future in 1960s San Francisco.Prime Video · Hulu · Peacock
87. 87The Remains of the Day (1993)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA head butler's intimate world of decorum and duty faces melancholy challenges from love and war.Prime Video · Hulu · The Roku Channel
88. 88Into the Badlands (2015) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A ruthless warrior guides a boy through a feudal land, facing relentless action and pulpy, gritty adventure.AMC+ · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
89. 89The Master (2012)Light gore · emotionally devastating · measured · RA troubled veteran finds a new purpose within a charismatic leader's mysterious post-war movement.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
90. 90The Guilty (2018)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · relentless · RAn alarm dispatcher races against time to save a kidnapped caller, armed only with a phone and his wits.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
91. 91Soy tu dueña (2010) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGA woman's earnest search for love unfolds with measured melancholy and romantic drama.The Roku Channel
92. 92The Road (2009)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA father and son navigate a bleak, ash-choked landscape, clinging to hope in a world without warmth.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
93. 93Frances Ha (2013)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA whimsical dancer navigates New York's cringe-worthy moments and melancholy friendships with earnest charm.Netflix · AMC+ · Criterion
94. 94House of Flying Daggers (2004)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A warrior's loyalty is tested by a beautiful rebel, as war and deception entangle their epic romance.Prime Video · The Roku Channel · YouTube (free)
95. 95The Next Three Days (2010)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A desperate husband risks everything to free his wife, navigating a gritty world of crime and suspense.Prime Video · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
96. 96Valkyrie (2008)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13A wounded WWII colonel spearheads a gritty, suspenseful plot to assassinate Hitler and overthrow the Nazi regime.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
97. 97The House That Jack Built (2018)Properly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA meticulous serial killer views each murder as a work of art in this bleak, darkly comic crime drama.AMC+ · Kanopy · The Roku Channel
98. 98Continuum (2012) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-14A cop from the future hunts ruthless time-traveling rebels in a gritty, suspenseful urban war.Prime Video · Peacock · The Roku Channel
99. 99Da Vinci's Demons (2013) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA rebellious young Leonardo da Vinci invents the future while battling the gritty, pulpy forces of Renaissance Florence.Prime Video · Peacock · Starz
100. 100The Good Wife (2009) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14A disgraced politician's wife navigates gritty legal battles and tense family drama with earnest resolve.Paramount+ · The Roku Channel

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