Drama on Tubi: what is worth streaming right now (free with ads)

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

1. 1The Green Mile (1999)Melancholy · full attention · strong violence · graphic gore · ROn death row, a gentle giant's miraculous gift brings both healing and profound melancholy to a gritty prison.Tubi
2. 212 Angry Men (1957)Tense · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · NRTwelve jurors wrestle with their consciences, debating a young man's fate in a tense, gritty chamber drama.MGM+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
3. 3The Intouchables (2011)Wholesome humor · uplifting · date night · measured · RAn unlikely friendship blossoms between two men from different worlds, creating uplifting and wholesome comedy.Kanopy · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
4. 4The Silence of the Lambs (1991)Properly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA brilliant, imprisoned psychopath offers chilling insights into a serial killer's mind, if a young agent dares to listen.Prime Video · Peacock · MGM+86
5. 5Léon: The Professional (1994)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA hardened hitman becomes the reluctant protector of a young girl seeking vengeance in a brutal world.YouTube (free) · Tubi
6. 6The Pianist (2002)Bleak · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA gifted pianist navigates the bleak, war-torn ruins of Warsaw, fighting for survival and dignity.Peacock · Kanopy · The Roku Channel
7. 7The Imitation Game (2014)Tense · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13A brilliant code-breaker races against time during wartime, facing a gritty, suspenseful, and ultimately tragic challenge.Kanopy · Tubi
8. 8Taxi Driver (1976)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA disturbed cabbie navigates a bleak city, his measured descent into violence feeling intensely intimate.Apple TV+ · Tubi
9. 9Seven 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
10. 10The Help (2011)Heartwarming · family watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13Three women in 1960s Mississippi forge an unlikely bond that challenges societal norms and inspires change.Prime Video · Tubi
11. 11Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)Epic · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A mysterious stranger and a ruthless killer collide in an epic, slow-burn Western where melancholy hangs heavy.MGM+ · Kanopy · Tubi
12. 12Requiem for a Dream (2000)Bleak · full attention · strong violence · graphic gore · NRFour Coney Island lives spiral into a relentless, drug-fueled nightmare where hope quickly fades.Peacock · Kanopy · Hoopla
13. 13Paths of Glory (1957)Bleak · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · NRA commanding officer fights for justice as three soldiers face a grim trial during wartime.Kanopy · Hoopla · Fandango at Home (free)
14. 14Donnie Darko (2001)Melancholy · full attention · 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
15. 15Gabriel's Inferno (2020)Romantic · date night · measuredA professor's dark past intertwines with a student's innocence in a tale of forbidden, passionate romance.Tubi
16. 16Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009)Heartwarming · family watch · emotionally devastating · measured · GA loyal dog's devotion to his owner creates a deep bond that transcends time and warms the heart.YouTube (free) · Tubi
17. 17The Hunt (2012)Bleak · full attention · 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
18. 18Captain Fantastic (2016)Dry wit · whimsical · family watch · emotionally heavy · RA father's off-grid ideals clash with the modern world as his unique family navigates an emotional journey.Kanopy · Hoopla · Fandango at Home (free)
19. 19Mommy (2014)Intimate · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA grieving mother navigates her volatile son's outbursts while a new friend offers a fragile sense of hope.Tubi
20. 20Spotlight (2015)Gritty · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · RJournalists meticulously uncover a devastating scandal, revealing a gritty truth with suspenseful, intimate determination.Kanopy · YouTube (free) · Plex
21. 21The Apartment (1960)Dry wit · melancholy · date night · emotionally heavyA lonely clerk navigates corporate climbing and romantic melancholy through a darkly comedic New York.Kanopy · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
22. 22Bicycle 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
23. 23Before Sunrise (1995)Romantic · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · RTwo strangers wander through Vienna, sharing intimate conversations and exploring life's possibilities during one fleeting night.The Roku Channel · Tubi
24. 24The 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)
25. 25City 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
26. 26Boys Over Flowers (2009) · seriesBig broad humor · romantic · date night · emotionally heavyA whimsical, heartwarming drama unfolds as a spirited girl navigates the broad humor of high school romance.Netflix · Prime Video · The Roku Channel
27. 27Metropolis (1927)Epic · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · NRA bleak, surreal, and epic drama unfolds in a futuristic city sharply divided by class.Kanopy · The Roku Channel · Pluto TV
28. 28Elite Squad (2007)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA captain in Rio's special police navigates relentless, gritty crime, eliminating drug risks before a papal visit.Plex · Tubi
29. 29Raging Bull (1980)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA boxer's inner demons and explosive rage destroy his life as he fights his way to the top.Prime Video · MGM+ · Hoopla
30. 30Gabriel's Inferno: Part II (2020)Romantic · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · RA professor's belated realization about a student's true identity sparks a melancholy, intimate pursuit of lost romance.Tubi
31. 318½ (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
32. 32Big Fish (2003)Whimsical · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A son pieces together his dying father's epic, dreamlike adventures, revealing a life of whimsical passion and tall tales.YouTube (free) · Tubi
33. 33Downfall (2004)Bleak · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA measured, gritty portrayal of history's bleakest moments unfolds with suspenseful, tragic melancholy.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
34. 34Mystic River (2003)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RChildhood friends confront a shattering tragedy, unearthing dark secrets in their gritty, melancholy hometown.Tubi
35. 35The 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
36. 36Witness for the Prosecution (1957)Suspenseful · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · NRAn ailing barrister faces a gritty, cerebral murder trial with a pulpy, suspenseful atmosphere.Prime Video · MGM+ · Kanopy
37. 37Paris, 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
38. 38Dial M for Murder (1954)Suspenseful · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA husband’s elaborate murder plot unravels with cerebral precision, building suspense with every calculated move.Kanopy · Plex · Tubi
39. 39Wild Tales (2014)Darkly comic · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RSix separate stories of revenge and dark satire unfold with brisk, darkly comic, and gritty intensity.Tubi
40. 40Apocalypto (2006)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · extreme gore · RA man's relentless fight for family unfolds with gritty, suspenseful action in a bleak, epic world.Prime Video · Hulu · Peacock
41. 41Rashomon (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)
42. 42Ben-Hur (1959)Epic · family watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · GAn epic saga of betrayal and faith unfolds as a Jewish aristocrat confronts his Roman commander friend.Plex · Tubi
43. 43The Social Network (2010)Gritty · full attention · emotionally heavy · brisk · PG-13A cerebral and intimate drama unfolds as a tech visionary's ambition leads to both triumph and betrayal.Criterion · MGM+ · Fandango at Home (free)78
44. 44Ip Man (2008)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA brisk, gritty, and epic true story unfolds as a martial arts master defends his people during wartime.Hulu · Peacock · Kanopy
45. 45The 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)
46. 46Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A genetically evolved chimpanzee leads an epic, gritty revolt against human cruelty, forever changing their world.Hulu · Tubi
47. 47Before Sunset (2004)Intimate · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · RTwo souls reconnect in Paris, their intimate, melancholic reunion stirring earnest desires and past romance.The Roku Channel · Tubi
48. 48A Dog's Journey (2019)Feel good · family watch · measured · PGA devoted dog’s soul journeys through multiple lives, always finding its way back to beloved humans.Tubi
49. 49Moon (2009)Melancholy · full attention · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · RA solitary astronaut's three-year mission unravels into a bleak, suspenseful mystery on the lunar surface.The Roku Channel · Pluto TV · YouTube (free)
50. 50Ran (1985)Epic · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RAn aging warlord's decision to divide his kingdom unleashes a bleak, gritty, and epic family conflict.Kanopy · Plex · Tubi
51. 51The 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
52. 52Freedom Writers (2007)Earnest · family watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13An earnest teacher inspires at-risk students to overcome gritty realities and embrace a brighter future.Kanopy · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
53. 53Annie Hall (1977)Dry wit · romantic · date night · measured · PGA neurotic comedian and a free-spirited singer navigate the witty, melancholic, and absurd landscape of modern romance.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
54. 54First Blood (1982)Gritty · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA former Green Beret wages a gritty, tense, one-man war against small-town pursuers in the mountains.Kanopy · YouTube (free) · Tubi
55. 55Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)Gritty · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Humanity's last stand clashes with an ape civilization's rise, a gritty and suspenseful fight for survival.Hulu · Tubi
56. 56Awakenings (1990)Heartwarming · comfort watch · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13A shy doctor finds his own rebirth by awakening catatonic patients with an experimental, yet controversial, drug.Tubi
57. 57A Man Called Otto (2022)Dry wit · melancholy · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · PG-13A grumpy widower finds an unexpected, heartwarming friendship with a quick-witted neighbor who upends his measured life.Hulu · Tubi
58. 58Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas (2009) · seriesEpic · full attention · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-MAOrphaned friends find themselves on opposing sides of a holy war, their destinies now tragically intertwined.Crunchyroll · Pluto TV · Tubi
59. 59Tale of the Nine Tailed (2020) · seriesWholesome humor · suspenseful · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · TV-14A TV producer uncovers a secret supernatural world while a former deity searches centuries for his lost love.Netflix · Prime Video · The Roku Channel
60. 60I, Tonya (2017)Dark satire · gritty · full attention · strong violence · RA darkly-comic and gritty true story about a champion skater’s career derailed by pulpy antics.Kanopy · Tubi
61. 61The Night of the Hunter (1955)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavyA chilling Depression-era fable unfolds as children flee a murderous preacher obsessed with their dark secret.MGM+ · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
62. 62Hotel 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.Hoopla · The Roku Channel · YouTube (free)
63. 63The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)Properly scary · no gore · emotionally heavy · measured · NRA somnambulist commits unspeakable acts, blurring the line between nightmare and a chilling, surreal reality.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
64. 64Girl, Interrupted (1999)Melancholy · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · RA young woman's "short rest" in a 1960s institution becomes a gritty, earnest journey into self-discovery.Tubi
65. 65Boyhood (2014)Intimate · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measured · RAn intimate, earnest drama watches a boy's life unfold, capturing twelve years of melancholy and nostalgic growth.AMC+ · Kanopy · The Roku Channel
66. 66Shoplifters (2018)Gritty · emotionally devastating · measured · RA gritty, intimate drama where a found family's shoplifting ways lead to heartbreakingly bleak revelations.Netflix · Prime Video · Kanopy
67. 67Captain Tsubasa (2018) · seriesWholesome humor · earnest · family watch · brisk · TV-GAn earnest, briskly-paced animation follows a young boy's wholesome, feel-good obsession with soccer.Netflix · Prime Video · Crunchyroll
68. 68Lie to Me (2009) · seriesCerebral · full attention · measured · TV-14A cerebral deception researcher helps law enforcement by reading body language, but his unique skill also aids his own deceit.Hulu · Tubi
69. 69Papillon (1973)Gritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · PGA man plots a desperate escape from a brutal island prison, forging an unlikely bond in a bleak world.Kanopy · Plex · Tubi
70. 70The Graduate (1967)Dry wit · melancholy · full attention · emotionally heavy · PGA young man's melancholy affair with an older woman becomes a witty, dark satire of suburban ennui.Kanopy · The Roku Channel · Plex
71. 71Rosario Tijeras (Mexico) (2016) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA young woman's quest for vengeance ensnares two friends in a gritty, melancholic world of crime.Netflix · Tubi
72. 72Taboo (2017) · seriesDark satire · gritty · late-night trip · strong violence · TV-MAA mysterious adventurer returns to 1814 London, seeking vengeance with stolen diamonds and dark humor.Peacock · The Roku Channel · Pluto TV
73. 73Columbo (1971) · seriesDry wit · cerebral · comfort watch · measured · TV-PGA disheveled detective's clever mind and dry wit unravel seemingly perfect crimes with cozy, cerebral charm.Prime Video · Peacock · Fandango at Home (free)
74. 74A Dog's Purpose (2017)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · emotionally heavy · PGA whimsical adventure follows a dog’s spirit through many lives, always searching for purpose and connection.MGM+ · Tubi
75. 75Manhattan (1979)Dry wit · melancholy · date night · emotionally heavy · RA witty writer navigates messy relationships and finds melancholy romance in the city of dreams.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
76. 76Lucky Number Slevin (2006)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · brisk · RA man caught between warring crime bosses navigates a darkly comic, gritty world of mistaken identity and assassins.Tubi
77. 77Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1992) · seriesChilling · family watch · mildly scary · measured · TV-Y7Kids gather around a campfire, sharing chilling and whimsical tales that leave a lingering sense of mystery.Paramount+ · Prime Video · Tubi
78. 78Solaris (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
79. 79On the Waterfront (1954)Gritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · NRA gritty prizefighter fights for his conscience against corrupt union leaders, risking everything for justice.Tubi
80. 80Wayne (2019) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA gritty, darkly comic adventure unfolds as two teens tear across the country to reclaim a stolen car.Netflix · Tubi
81. 81Heartland (2007) · seriesWholesome humor · earnest · family watch · measured · TV-PGA heartwarming family drama unfolds as a kind family struggles to save their ranch and rescue abused horses.Netflix · Hulu · Peacock
82. 82How to Get Away with Murder (2014) · seriesSuspenseful · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-14A brilliant, mysterious professor and her ambitious law students become entangled in a relentless, pulpy murder plot.Hulu · The Roku Channel · Tubi
83. 83Pride and Prejudice (1995) · seriesDry wit · romantic · date night · measured · TV-14Witty young women navigate societal expectations and unexpected romance in early 19th-century England.Hulu · Peacock · The Roku Channel
84. 84The Man from Earth (2007)Cerebral · late-night trip · measured · NRA professor's farewell party becomes an intimate, cerebral debate when he reveals an impossible secret about his past.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
85. 85Carol (2015)Melancholy · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · RA department store clerk in 1950s New York finds intimate, melancholic romance with an older, married woman.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
86. 86Line of Duty (2012) · seriesSuspenseful · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAAn anti-corruption unit relentlessly investigates police misconduct, creating a gritty and tense procedural drama.Prime Video · Peacock · Hoopla
87. 87Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)Suspenseful · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · PGAn ordinary man follows an undeniable, whimsical pull toward a spectacular, suspenseful encounter in the wilderness.Peacock · YouTube (free) · Tubi
88. 88The Color Purple (1985)Bleak · family watch · strong violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A young woman endures decades of hardship in the South, finding her voice through an uplifting, epic journey.Tubi
89. 89Mississippi Burning (1988)Gritty · 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
90. 90Moses and the Ten Commandments (2015) · seriesEpic · family watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · NRAn epic historical drama unfolds as a Hebrew family defies a pharaoh's decree, trusting in divine protection.Tubi
91. 91The Reader (2008)Melancholy · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · RA young man’s illicit affair with an older woman becomes a gritty, intimate drama years later during a war crimes trial.Kanopy · Hoopla · Tubi
92. 92Strangers on a Train (1951)Suspenseful · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA charming psychopath ensnares a tennis star in a pulpy, tense plot to exchange perfect murders.Kanopy · Plex · Tubi
93. 93I Am Sam (2001)Heartwarming · comfort watch · 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
94. 94Let 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 · Peacock · Kanopy
95. 95Match Point (2005)Suspenseful · emotionally heavy · measured · RA former tennis pro's ambition and lust for a forbidden affair lead to tragic, suspenseful consequences.Prime Video · Paramount+ · Kanopy
96. 96Broadchurch (2013) · seriesSuspenseful · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MAA small town's dark secrets unravel as a child's murder exposes simmering grief and suspicion.Netflix · Peacock · Hoopla
97. 97We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)Bleak · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA mother's bleak reflections on her son's chilling past reveal a deeply tense and gritty family drama.Prime Video · Peacock · Kanopy
98. 98Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)Dry wit · whimsical · comfort watch · 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
99. 99Touch of Evil (1958)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavyA Mexican investigator uncovers a corrupt captain's dark secrets in a suspenseful, gritty border-town power struggle.Prime Video · Plex · Tubi
100. 100End of Watch (2012)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RTwo young officers face relentless, intimate dread after crossing a cartel, leading to a tragic end.Kanopy · The Roku Channel · YouTube (free)

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