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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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 BranaghHulu -
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Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
comedy · drama
Los Angeles, 1969. TV star Rick Dalton, a struggling actor specializing in westerns, and stuntman Cliff Booth, his best friend, try to survive in a constantly changing movie industry. Dalton is the neighbor of the young and promising actress and model Sharon Tate, who has just married the prestigious Polish director Roman Polanski…
Directed by Quentin TarantinoCast Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Emile Hirsch, Margaret QualleyHulu -
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12 Angry Men
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 KlugmanHulu -
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Babylon
comedy · drama
A tale of outsized ambition and outrageous excess, tracing the rise and fall of multiple characters in an era of unbridled decadence and depravity during Hollywood's transition from silent films to sound films in the late 1920s.
Directed by Damien ChazelleCast J.C. Currais, Diego Calva, Jimmy Ortega, Marcos A. Ferraez, Shane PowersHuluParamount Plus -
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Coraline
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 DavidHulu -
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The Christophers
comedy · drama
The children of a once famous artist hire a forger to complete some unfinished, long ago abandoned canvases so they'll have an inheritance when he dies.
Directed by Steven SoderberghCast Michaela Coel, Dmitri Prokopiev, Jessica Gunning, James Corden, Ian McKellenHulu -
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The Devil Wears Prada
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 BakerHulu -
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Inglourious Basterds
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 FassbenderHulu -
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Everything Everywhere All at Once
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 CurtisHulu -
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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 VideoHuluFreevee -
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Anora
comedy · drama · romance
A young sex worker from Brooklyn gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as his parents set out to get the marriage annulled.
Directed by Sean BakerCast Mikey Madison, Paul Weissman, Lindsey Normington, Emily Weider, Luna Sofía MirandaHulu -
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Memento
drama · mystery · thriller
Leonard Shelby is tracking down the man who raped and murdered his wife. The difficulty of locating his wife's killer, however, is compounded by the fact that he suffers from a rare, untreatable form of short-term memory loss. Although he can recall details of life before his accident, Leonard cannot remember what happened fifteen minutes ago, where he's going, or why.
Directed by Christopher NolanCast Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano, Mark Boone Junior, Russ FegaNetflixHuluPeacock Premium -
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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-soonHulu -
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The Life of Chuck
drama · fantasy · sci-fi
In this extraordinary story of an ordinary man, Charles 'Chuck' Krantz experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us.
Directed by Mike FlanaganCast Tom Hiddleston, Jacob Tremblay, Benjamin Pajak, Cody Flanagan, Chiwetel EjioforHulu -
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Poor Things
comedy · drama · romance · sci-fi
Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.
Directed by Yorgos LanthimosCast Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Vicki Pepperdine, Ramy Youssef, Jack BartonHulu -
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Thelma & Louise
adventure · crime · drama
Taking a break from their dreary lives, close friends Thelma and Louise embark on a short weekend trip that ends in unforeseen incriminating circumstances. As fugitives, both women rediscover the strength of their bond and their newfound resilience.
Directed by Ridley ScottCast Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen, Christopher McDonaldHulu -
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Romeo + Juliet
drama · romance
In this contemporary take on William Shakespeare's classic tragedy, the Montagues and Capulets have moved their ongoing feud to the sweltering suburb of Verona Beach, where Romeo and Juliet fall in love and secretly wed. Though the film is visually modern, the bard's dialogue remains.
Directed by Baz LuhrmannCast Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, John Leguizamo, Harold Perrineau, Lupita OchoaHuluMax -
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Sentimental Value
drama
An intimate exploration of family, memories, and the reconciliatory power of art.
Directed by Joachim TrierCast Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Elle Fanning, Anders Danielsen LieHulu -
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All of Us Strangers
drama · romance
One night in his near-empty tower block in contemporary London, Adam has a chance encounter with a mysterious neighbor, which punctures the rhythm of his everyday life.
Directed by Andrew HaighCast Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Carter John Grout, Jamie Bell, Claire FoyHulu -
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The Secret Agent
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
Brazil, 1977. Marcelo, a technology expert in his early 40s, is on the run. Hoping to reunite with his son, he travels to Recife during Carnival but soon realizes that the city is not the safe haven he was expecting.
Directed by Kleber Mendonça FilhoCast Robson Andrade, Rubens Santos, Licínio Januário, Joálisson Cunha, Marcelo ValleHulu
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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Last updated: September 11, 2026