20 Best Drama Movies on Hulu 2026
Explore Hulu’s strongest drama picks, from 12 Angry Men and Interstellar to Fresh Kills, Coraline, and more across crime, comedy, sci-fi, and adventure.
If you’re trying to find your next great movie night pick, Hulu has plenty of dramas that go far beyond the usual recommendations. This lineup blends courtroom tension in 12 Angry Men, sharp industry satire in The Devil Wears Prada 2, and the quiet, haunting stakes of Fresh Kills. You’ll also find big-screen sweep in Interstellar, dark wartime energy in Inglourious Basterds, and the fast-talking excess of The Wolf of Wall Street. For something more playful but still emotionally rich, Coraline and Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood show how drama can stretch across adventure, comedy, and character-driven storytelling.
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Coraline
1 Oscar nomination
animation · drama · family · fantasy
Wandering her rambling old house in her boring new town, 11-year-old Coraline discovers a hidden door to a strangely idealized version of her life. In order to stay in the fantasy, she must make a frighteningly real sacrifice.
Directed by Henry SelickCast Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French, Keith DavidHuluPeacock PremiumMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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The Sixth Sense
6 Oscar nominations Best Picture (2000)
drama · mystery · thriller
Following an unexpected tragedy, child psychologist Malcolm Crowe meets a nine year old boy named Cole Sear, who is hiding a dark secret.
Directed by M. Night ShyamalanCast Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment, Toni Collette, Olivia Williams, Trevor MorganNetflixHuluApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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The Devil Wears Prada 2
comedy · drama
Andy Sachs returns to Runway as Miranda Priestly navigates a new media landscape and Runway's position within. The duo reconnect with former assistant Emily Charlton, now the head of a luxury brand that possesses funding which could ensure Runway's survival.
Directed by David FrankelCast Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Kenneth BranaghHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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The Plague
drama · thriller
A socially awkward tween endures the ruthless hierarchy at a water polo camp, his anxiety spiraling into psychological turmoil over the summer.
Directed by Charlie PolingerCast Everett Blunck, Joel Edgerton, Kayo Martin, Lucas Adler, Caden BurrisHuluAMC+More details on IMDb → -
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Donnie Darko
drama · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.
Directed by Richard KellyCast Jake Gyllenhaal, Holmes Osborne, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Daveigh Chase, Mary McDonnellAmazon Prime VideoHuluFreeveeMore details on IMDb →
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The Fly
Won 1 Oscar
drama · horror · sci-fi
When brilliant, eccentric scientist Seth Brundle makes a huge technological breakthrough in teleportation, he decides to test it on himself. Unbeknownst to him, a common housefly manages to get inside the device and the two become one.
Directed by David CronenbergCast Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz, Joy Boushel, Leslie CarlsonHuluPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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The Empty Man
drama · horror · mystery · thriller
On the trail of a missing girl, an ex-cop comes across a secretive group attempting to summon a terrifying supernatural entity.
Directed by David PriorCast James Badge Dale, Marin Ireland, Sasha Frolova, Samantha Logan, Evan JonigkeitHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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The Village
1 Oscar nomination
drama · mystery & thriller
When a willful young man tries to venture beyond his sequestered Pennsylvania hamlet, his actions set off a chain of chilling incidents that will alter the community forever.
Directed by M. Night ShyamalanCast Bryce Dallas Howard, Joaquin Phoenix, Adrien Brody, William Hurt, Sigourney WeaverHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Inglourious Basterds
Won 1 Oscar Best Supporting Actor (2010) · 8 nominations
adventure · drama · war
In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as "The Basterds" are chosen specifically to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis. The Basterds, lead by Lt. Aldo Raine soon cross paths with a French-Jewish teenage girl who runs a movie theater in Paris which is targeted by the soldiers.
Directed by Quentin TarantinoCast Brad Pitt, Mélanie Laurent, Christoph Waltz, Eli Roth, Michael FassbenderHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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The Devil Wears Prada
2 Oscar nominations Best Actress (2007)
comedy · drama
Andy moves to New York to work in the fashion industry. Her boss is extremely demanding, cruel and won't let her succeed if she doesn't fit into the high class elegant look of their magazine.
Directed by David FrankelCast Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Simon BakerNetflixHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Signs
drama · horror · mystery & thriller · science-fiction
A family living on a farm finds mysterious crop circles in their fields which suggests something more frightening to come.
Directed by M. Night ShyamalanCast Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix, Rory Culkin, Abigail Breslin, Cherry JonesHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Fright Night
action · comedy · drama · horror · mystery
A teenager suspects his new neighbour is a vampire. Unable to convince anyone, he tries to enlist the help of a self-proclaimed vampire hunter and magician.
Directed by Craig GillespieCast Anton Yelchin, Colin Farrell, Toni Collette, David Tennant, Imogen PootsHuluPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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F*ck Valentines Day
comedy · drama · romance
Gina hates her Valentine's Day birthday and travels to Greece to prevent her boyfriend's proposal. With help from vacationers Johnny and his sister Mickey, she schemes to delay it – while questioning her relationship.
Directed by Mark GanttCast Ethan Estrada, Emerson Basconcillo, Bo Youngblood, Evan M. Chung, Toren GidaliAmazon Prime VideoHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Psycho Killer
crime · drama · horror · thriller
A police officer tracks a killer after her husband, a highway patrolman, becomes one of his victims.
Directed by Gavin PoloneCast Georgina Campbell, James Preston Rogers, Malcolm McDowell, Logan Miller, Grace DoveHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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American Psycho
crime · drama · horror
A wealthy New York investment banking executive hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he escalates deeper into his illogical, gratuitous fantasies.
Directed by Mary HarronCast Christian Bale, Justin Theroux, Josh Lucas, Bill Sage, Chloë SevignyAmazon Prime VideoHuluPeacock PremiumFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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No Other Choice
comedy · crime · drama · thriller
After being laid off and humiliated by a ruthless job market, a veteran paper mill manager descends into violence in a desperate bid to reclaim his dignity.
Directed by Park Chan-wookCast Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, Woo Seung Kim, So Yul Choi, Park Hee-soonHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Everything Everywhere All at Once
Won 7 Oscars 11 nominations
action · adventure · comedy · drama · fantasy · sci-fi
A middle-aged Chinese immigrant is swept up into an insane adventure in which she alone can save existence by exploring other universes and connecting with the lives she could have led.
Directed by Daniel Kwan, Daniel ScheinertCast Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan, James Hong, Jamie Lee CurtisHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Pearl
drama · horror · mystery & thriller
Trapped on her family’s isolated farm, Pearl must tend to her ailing father under the bitter and overbearing watch of her devout mother. Lusting for a glamorous life like she’s seen in the movies, Pearl’s ambitions, temptations, and repressions collide.
Directed by Ti WestCast Mia Goth, David Corenswet, Tandi Wright, Matthew Sunderland, Emma PurroAmazon Prime VideoHuluMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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12 Angry Men
3 Oscar nominations Best Picture (1958)
crime · drama
The defense and the prosecution have rested and the jury is filing into the jury room to decide if a young Spanish-American is guilty or innocent of murdering his father. What begins as an open and shut case soon becomes a mini-drama of each of the jurors' prejudices and preconceptions about the trial, the accused, and each other.
Directed by Sidney LumetCast Martin Balsam, John Fiedler, Lee J. Cobb, E.G. Marshall, Jack KlugmanHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Seven Pounds
drama · mystery & thriller
An IRS agent with a fateful secret embarks on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives of seven strangers.
Directed by Gabriele MuccinoCast Will Smith, Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, Michael Ealy, Barry PepperAmazon Prime VideoHuluMore details on IMDb →
Wrapping Up
This collection makes it easy to match your mood with a film that actually delivers, whether you want suspense, sharp dialogue, or something more visually ambitious. From classics like 12 Angry Men to newer releases such as Fresh Kills and The Devil Wears Prada 2, there’s a strong mix of familiar favorites and fresh additions. The page is updated regularly, so it’s worth bookmarking and checking back when you want another solid viewing option. With drama, crime, comedy, adventure, and sci-fi all represented, there’s plenty here to keep your watchlist moving.
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