6 Best Drama Movies from Various Genres in the West that are Interesting to Watch, All Exciting

Kapanlagi.com - There are many best drama movies from the West of all time for you to watch. Most of these films come from quite a long time ago.

However, there are quite a few latest best drama movies that are equally interesting to follow. Moreover, these new films also carry various themes, such as love, family, dreams, and even comedy.

Well, if you are looking for recommendations for the latest best drama movies from various genres in the West, it doesn't hurt to read the reviews below.

 

1. MISSING (2023)

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Rating	7.1/10 Imdb
Durasi	1 hour 51 minutes
Release	-
Cast	Tim Griffin, Ava Zaria Lee, Nia Long, Kimberly Cheng, Storm Reid

When it comes to the best drama movies of 2023, MISSING is one of the titles that is worth watching. The story begins when June is asked to pick up her mother from the airport. She finds something strange when her mother is not there even though she has been waiting for a long time. Unable to contact her, June tries to track her down through social media and other apps.

After getting help from some people, June finally learns that her mother has been kidnapped. What is surprising is that the kidnapper is someone from June's past. Not only a drama, this film is also strong in the thriller genre. The film can also be said to successfully maintain the tension and curiosity of the audience until the end of the story. Of course, there will be various surprising facts that are revealed.

 

2. MARRIAGE STORY (2019)

Rating	7.9/10 Imdb
Durasi	2 hours 16 minutes
Release	Netflix
Cast	Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julia Greer, Azhy Robertson

If you are looking for the best drama movies with a slightly different romantic plot, MARRIAGE STORY could be the answer. This comedy-drama film is written and directed by Noah Baumbach. The main cast in this film are Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver, Laura Dern, Alan Alda, and Ray Liotta. In general, the film tells the story of the life journey of Charlie Barber (Adam Driver) and Nicole (Scarlett Johansson) during their divorce process.

In this film, Charlie and Nicole begin to talk about memories of the past that ultimately remind them of painful moments. Thanks to this story, the film managed to win six nominations at the Oscars. One of them, Laura Dern won the Best Supporting Actress award.

 

3. A STAR IS BORN (2018)

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Rating	7.6/10 Imdb
Durasi	2 hours 14 minutes
Release	Catchplay
Cast	Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott, Greg Grunberg

A STAR IS BORN is one of the best drama movies that cannot be missed. This film is a remake of a previous work, but Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper as the main actors managed to perform impressively. The main character is named Ally (Lady Gaga), a singer and songwriter with extraordinary talent. This also makes Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper), a famous musician, fascinated.

He saw Ally's stunning performance in a small bar. Their relationship continued and they went on tour together, fell in love, and faced various challenges in their relationship. As Ally's popularity increased, various problems arose. Not to mention the unfortunate fate of Jackson Maine, who is an alcoholic addict. Various scenes with great music will amaze the audience.

 

4. CRAZY RICH ASIANS (2018)

Rating	6.9/10 Imdb
Durasi	2 hours 1 minute
Release	Catchplay
Cast	Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Gemma Chan

Next, there is a recommendation for the best drama movie titled CRAZY RICH ASIANS. This film is an adaptation of the novel with the same title by Kevin Kwan. The story follows a woman named Rachel who travels to Singapore to meet her boyfriend's family. She was very surprised to find out that her boyfriend comes from a prestigious and wealthy family in Singapore.

Although the premise of the story sounds cliché, director Jon M. Chu managed to avoid this trap by presenting smart comedy and impressive acting performances from the cast. The approach taken in this film is highly commendable, so it is not excessive to include it in the list of the best romantic comedy films that must be watched.

 

5. CALL ME BY YOUR NAME (2017)

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Rating	7.8/10
Durasi	2 hours 10 minutes
Released	Netflix
Cast	Timothee Chalamet, Armie Hammer, Michael Stuhlbarg, Amira Casar

CALL ME BY YOUR NAME is one of the best drama movies that is equally impressive. This film directed by Luca Guadagnino takes the main premise of searching for identity through a complicated love story. Elio Parlman, a 17-year-old boy, has a appearance and ability that is desired by teenagers his age. However, quietly, he is fascinated by the presence of Oliver. Oliver himself is a student of Elio's father who is invited to stay in their villa. The audience's eyes will also be pampered because the setting is taken in an Italian villa that symbolizes beauty.

As a teenager who is just starting his journey in life, Elio feels unsure about his own feelings. Is this just a temporary admiration or is it really a deeper feeling of liking? Moreover, the love relationship they experience is not easily accepted by the surrounding environment. Even so, the love story between the two men continues. How does it end? You can watch it yourself, KLovers!

 

6. LA LA LAND (2016)

Rating	8/10
Durasi	2 hours 8 minutes
Released	Netflix
Cast	Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Rosemarie DeWitt, J.K. Simmons

For those of you who like musical films, LA LA LAND is definitely worth including in the list of best drama movies that cannot be missed. In general, this film tells the story of Mia (Emma Stone), a girl who has a great desire to become an actress.

She often auditions to realize her dream of becoming a film star, but always experiences failure. Her acting ability is considered mediocre. In addition to her efforts to achieve her dream, Mia also lives her daily life as a barista in a bar.

Next, she meets Sebastian (Ryan Gosling). The meeting brings significant changes in Mia's life. They both decide to become a couple who support each other in living their lives together. However, fate brings them on an unexpected journey. Their dreams, which were previously a source of inspiration and motivation, instead became the cause of a crack in the love relationship they had built for years.

Well, KLovers, those are a series of recommendations for the best Western drama movies from various genres that are interesting for you to watch.

 

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