Best Drama Movies on Netflix

The best drama movies by audience rating and number of votes, all streaming on Netflix in the US. Each movie links to a list of similar ones. Still can't decide? Swipe to find yours.

1. My Dearest Assassin (2026)
★ 8.6 · 311 votes · Action, Drama, Romance
Hunted for her rare blood type, a caged woman vows to fight alongside the assassin she loves to protect their future when an old enemy resurfaces.
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2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
★ 8.5 · 4,633 votes · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Raj is a rich, carefree, happy-go-lucky second generation NRI. Simran is the daughter of Chaudhary Baldev Singh, who in spite of being an NRI is very strict about adherence to Indian values. Simran has left for India to be married to her childhood fiancé. Raj leaves for India with a mission at his hands, to claim his lady love under the noses of her whole family. Thus begins a saga.
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3. David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet (2020)
★ 8.4 · 470 votes · Documentary, Drama
The story of life on our planet by the man who has seen more of the natural world than any other. In more than 90 years, Attenborough has visited every continent on the globe, exploring the wild places of our planet and documenting the living world in all its variety and wonder. Addressing the biggest challenges facing life on our planet, the film offers a powerful message of hope for future generations.

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Best Drama Movies on Netflix

The best drama movies by audience rating and number of votes, all streaming on Netflix in the US. Each movie links to a list of similar ones. Still can't decide? Swipe to find yours.

1. My Dearest Assassin (2026)
★ 8.6 · 311 votes · Action, Drama, Romance
Hunted for her rare blood type, a caged woman vows to fight alongside the assassin she loves to protect their future when an old enemy resurfaces.
Movies like My Dearest Assassin →
2. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
★ 8.5 · 4,633 votes · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Raj is a rich, carefree, happy-go-lucky second generation NRI. Simran is the daughter of Chaudhary Baldev Singh, who in spite of being an NRI is very strict about adherence to Indian values. Simran has left for India to be married to her childhood fiancé. Raj leaves for India with a mission at his hands, to claim his lady love under the noses of her whole family. Thus begins a saga.
Movies like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge →
3. David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet (2020)
★ 8.4 · 470 votes · Documentary, Drama
The story of life on our planet by the man who has seen more of the natural world than any other. In more than 90 years, Attenborough has visited every continent on the globe, exploring the wild places of our planet and documenting the living world in all its variety and wonder. Addressing the biggest challenges facing life on our planet, the film offers a powerful message of hope for future generations.