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

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

1. 112 Angry Men (1957)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · NRTwelve jurors wrestle with their consciences, debating a young man's fate in a tense, gritty chamber drama.Hulu · MGM+ · Kanopy
2. 2Django Unchained (2012)Mildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA freed slave and a German bounty hunter deliver bloody, darkly-comic justice across the antebellum South.AMC+ · Starz · Tubi86
3. 3The Intouchables (2011)No gore · measured · RAn unlikely friendship blossoms between two men from different worlds, creating uplifting and wholesome comedy.Kanopy · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
4. 4Léon: The Professional (1994)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA hardened hitman becomes the reluctant protector of a young girl seeking vengeance in a brutal world.YouTube (free) · Tubi
5. 5The 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
6. 6The Imitation Game (2014)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13A brilliant code-breaker races against time during wartime, facing a gritty, suspenseful, and ultimately tragic challenge.Kanopy · Hoopla · Tubi
7. 7Taxi Driver (1976)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA disturbed cabbie navigates a bleak city, his measured descent into violence feeling intensely intimate.Tubi
8. 8Seven 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
9. 9Requiem for a Dream (2000)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · NRFour Coney Island lives spiral into a relentless, drug-fueled nightmare where hope quickly fades.Peacock · Kanopy · Hoopla
10. 10The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13An earnest father and son face homelessness while he pursues a life-changing, uplifting career.Tubi
11. 11Paths of Glory (1957)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measured · NRA commanding officer fights for justice as three soldiers face a grim trial during wartime.YouTube (free) · Tubi
12. 12Gabriel's Inferno (2020)No gore · measuredA professor's dark past intertwines with a student's innocence in a tale of forbidden, passionate romance.Tubi
13. 13Donnie 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
14. 14Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009)No gore · 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
15. 15Casino (1995)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RTwo friends battle for a gambling empire and a socialite, creating an epic, melancholy crime drama.YouTube (free) · Tubi
16. 16The 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
17. 17Fargo (1996)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA desperate car salesman's dark, witty kidnapping scheme unravels into gritty, suspenseful, pulpy chaos.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
18. 18Captain Fantastic (2016)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · 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)No gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RA grieving mother navigates her volatile son's outbursts while a new friend offers a fragile sense of hope.Tubi
20. 20Spotlight (2015)No gore · 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)No gore · emotionally heavy · measuredA lonely clerk navigates corporate climbing and romantic melancholy through a darkly comedic New York.Kanopy · YouTube (free) · Tubi
22. 22Before 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
23. 23Bicycle 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
24. 24Incendies (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
25. 25The 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
26. 26City 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
27. 27The 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
28. 28Boys 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
29. 29Metropolis (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
30. 30Elite Squad (2007)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA captain in Rio's special police navigates relentless, gritty crime, eliminating drug risks before a papal visit.Plex · Tubi
31. 31Raging Bull (1980)Graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RA boxer's inner demons and explosive rage destroy his life as he fights his way to the top.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
32. 328½ (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
33. 33M (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
34. 34Big Fish (2003)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A son pieces together his dying father's epic, dreamlike adventures, revealing a life of whimsical passion and tall tales.Tubi
35. 35Downfall (2004)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RA measured, gritty portrayal of history's bleakest moments unfolds with suspenseful, tragic melancholy.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
36. 36The 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+
37. 37Witness for the Prosecution (1957)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · NRAn ailing barrister faces a gritty, cerebral murder trial with a pulpy, suspenseful atmosphere.Prime Video · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
38. 38Paris, 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
39. 39This Is Us (2016) · seriesNo gore · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-14Intertwined lives unfold with earnest intimacy, exploring family bonds across generations with nostalgic melancholy.Hulu · Tubi
40. 40Dial M for Murder (1954)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA husband’s elaborate murder plot unravels with cerebral precision, building suspense with every calculated move.Kanopy · Plex · Tubi
41. 41Wild Tales (2014)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RSix separate stories of revenge and dark satire unfold with brisk, darkly comic, and gritty intensity.Tubi
42. 42Apocalypto (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
43. 43Rashomon (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
44. 44Ben-Hur (1959)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · GAn epic saga of betrayal and faith unfolds as a Jewish aristocrat confronts his Roman commander friend.Plex · Tubi
45. 45Ip 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
46. 46The 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
47. 47Seven Pounds (2008)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13An IRS agent with a fateful secret embarks on an earnest, intimate journey of redemption, forever changing seven lives.Hulu · Tubi
48. 48Platoon (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
49. 49Before 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
50. 50Moon (2009)Mildly scary · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · RA solitary astronaut's three-year mission unravels into a bleak, suspenseful mystery on the lunar surface.Pluto TV · YouTube (free) · Tubi
51. 51American Gangster (2007)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · RA ruthless kingpin builds an empire on heroin, while a determined detective hunts him through a gritty, atmospheric city.AMC+ · MGM+ · Starz
52. 52Ran (1985)Graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RAn aging warlord's decision to divide his kingdom unleashes a bleak, gritty, and epic family conflict.Kanopy · Plex · Tubi
53. 53The 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
54. 54Annie 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)
55. 55Captain Phillips (2013)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A container ship captain faces down ruthless Somali pirates in a relentless, gritty, and suspenseful true story.Tubi
56. 56First Blood (1982)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA former Green Beret wages a gritty, tense, one-man war against small-town pursuers in the mountains.AMC+ · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
57. 57Awakenings (1990)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13A shy doctor finds his own rebirth by awakening catatonic patients with an experimental, yet controversial, drug.Tubi
58. 58Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas (2009) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAOrphaned friends find themselves on opposing sides of a holy war, their destinies now tragically intertwined.Crunchyroll · Pluto TV · Tubi
59. 59I, Tonya (2017)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · brisk · RA darkly-comic and gritty true story about a champion skater’s career derailed by pulpy antics.Kanopy · Tubi
60. 60The 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.Criterion · MGM+ · Kanopy
61. 61On the Waterfront (1954)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measured · NRA gritty prizefighter fights for his conscience against corrupt union leaders, risking everything for justice.Tubi
62. 62Heartland (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
63. 63The 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
64. 64Girl, Interrupted (1999)No gore · 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)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
66. 66Shoplifters (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
67. 67Captain 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
68. 68Lie to Me (2009) · seriesNo gore · 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. 69Sleepers (1996)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RFour friends carry a dark secret from a youth prison, seeking pulpy, bleak revenge years later.Tubi
70. 70Thelma & 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
71. 71Another Round (2020)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · NRFour teachers test a constant intoxication theory, leading to darkly comic and melancholic self-discovery.Netflix · AMC+ · Kanopy
72. 72Papillon (1973)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measured · PGA man plots a desperate escape from a brutal island prison, forging an unlikely bond in a bleak world.Kanopy · Plex · Tubi
73. 73The 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
74. 74A Street Cat Named Bob (2016)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A stray ginger cat brings hope and transforms the life of a struggling street musician.Kanopy · Fandango at Home (free) · YouTube (free)
75. 75Tokyo Godfathers (2003)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13Three homeless friends on Christmas Eve find a baby, embarking on a whimsical, heartwarming, and witty quest.Hoopla · Tubi
76. 76Taboo (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
77. 77Columbo (1971) · seriesNo gore · 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)
78. 78The Skin I Live In (2011)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA brilliant surgeon perfects synthetic skin, but his mysterious test subject holds the chilling key to his obsession.Tubi
79. 79Manhattan (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)
80. 80Lucky Number Slevin (2006)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · RA man caught between warring crime bosses navigates a darkly comic, gritty world of mistaken identity and assassins.Prime Video · Plex · Tubi
81. 81Are 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
82. 82Solaris (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)
83. 83How to Get Away with Murder (2014) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-14A brilliant, mysterious professor and her ambitious law students become entangled in a relentless, pulpy murder plot.Hulu · Tubi
84. 84Wayne (2019) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · TV-MAA gritty, darkly comic adventure unfolds as two teens tear across the country to reclaim a stolen car.Tubi
85. 85Gangs 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
86. 86Pride 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
87. 87Mean 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
88. 88The Man from Earth (2007)No gore · measured · NRA professor's farewell party becomes an intimate, cerebral debate when he reveals an impossible secret about his past.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
89. 89Carol (2015)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA department store clerk in 1950s New York finds intimate, melancholic romance with an older, married woman.Kanopy · Hoopla · Tubi
90. 90Thirteen Lives (2022)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A measured, gritty drama unfolds as world-class divers navigate a tense, suspenseful rescue mission.Prime Video · Tubi
91. 91Mississippi 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
92. 92Moses and the Ten Commandments (2015) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · NRAn epic historical drama unfolds as a Hebrew family defies a pharaoh's decree, trusting in divine protection.Tubi
93. 93The Reader (2008)Light gore · 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.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
94. 94I 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
95. 95Strangers on a Train (1951)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · measuredA charming psychopath ensnares a tennis star in a pulpy, tense plot to exchange perfect murders.Kanopy · Tubi
96. 96The 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
97. 97Match 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
98. 98Let 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
99. 99Broadchurch (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
100. 100Angel (1999) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A soulful vampire battles supernatural threats in a gritty Los Angeles, relentlessly seeking his own redemption.Hulu · Tubi

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