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25 Thought-Provoking Dramas from 2009 You Might Have Missed

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  1. 1Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974Movie · 2009 · 106m · Thriller, Mystery, CrimeYorkshire, 1974. A climate of fear and distrust prevails, fueled by corruption within the police force. New journalist Eddie Dunford seeks the truth amidst a web of lies surrounding a police investigation into child abductions. When young Clare Kemplay disappears, Eddie and his colleague Barry convince their editor to let them investigate connections to two previous similar cases. This leads them into a dangerous world of secrecy, intimidation, shocking truths, and police brutality.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7
  2. 2La MissionMovie · 2009 · 117m · DramaChe Rivera, raised in San Francisco's Mission district, has always relied on toughness to get by. He’s a respected figure in the neighborhood, known for his strength and his passion for building lowrider cars. A former inmate and recovering alcoholic, Che has rebuilt his life for his son, Jes, whom he’s raised alone since his wife's death. But Che’s efforts at redemption are challenged when he learns Jes is gay. Having always used his fists to survive in his neighborhood, Che must now confront a hidden part of himself to truly become the man he wants to be.IMDb 7.0TMDB 5.7
  3. 3BackyardMovie · 2009 · 122m · Thriller, Crime, DramaOfficer Blanca Bravo travels to Juarez, Mexico, a city marked by corporate influence and sex tourism, to investigate a series of murders of female migrant workers. Facing a lack of assistance from local authorities, her pursuit of justice proves difficult. As Bravo confronts apathy and corruption, she increasingly clashes with Mickey Santos, a wealthy Mexican businessman known for his interest in young women.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.4
  4. 4CowMovie · 2009 · 105m · Drama, WarIn 1940, a Chinese peasant is tasked with guarding his village's prized dairy cow throughout a severe winter.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0
  5. 5AnitaMovie · 2009 · 104m · DramaAnita tells the story of a young woman with Down syndrome who enjoys a peaceful, predictable life in Buenos Aires, carefully managed by her mother Dora. In 1994, her world is shattered when she's unexpectedly left alone following the bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association, the deadliest attack in Argentina's history. As Anita navigates the city, she discovers her own strength and unexpectedly impacts the lives of strangers – a man struggling with alcoholism and a family of Asian immigrants.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 7.1
  6. 6SkelligMovie · 2009 · 104m · Drama, Fantasy, TV MovieMichael, an ordinary boy, experiences unusual changes as his family relocates to a new home and his newborn sister becomes ill. While cleaning the garden shed, he discovers a mysterious creature hiding in the corner – frail but determined. This is Skellig.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 6.1
  7. 71000 MabroukMovie · 2009 · 115m · Comedy, DramaA man is trapped in a strange time loop, repeating the same day endlessly. With each repetition, he's compelled to examine his everyday life, reconsider his connections with others, and seek purpose in a world that remains stubbornly static.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 7.0
  8. 8Falling UpMovie · 2009 · 98m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceA nursing student has to leave school to help his family and takes a job as a doorman at a fancy apartment building in New York City. He becomes interested in one of the residents.Stream onIMDb 5.6TMDB 5.2
  9. 9The Pool BoysMovie · 2009 · 84m · Comedy, DramaTwo men, a pool boy and a gardener, transform a vacant mansion into a residence for sex workers.Stream onIMDb 4.6TMDB 5.8
  10. 10The StormMovie · 2009 · 96m · DramaSet against the backdrop of the devastating 1953 floods in the Dutch province of Zeeland, this story follows Julia, a teenage mother. When the flood destroys her home, she's separated from her baby, whom she's hidden in a box. Rescued from drowning by a young air force lieutenant, Julia pleads with him to help find her son. He agrees, and they embark on a search for the lost child.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.6
  11. 11A Brand New LifeMovie · 2009 · 92m · DramaYoung Jin-hee is sent by her father to an orphanage outside of Seoul. He abandons her there, and she grapples with her uncertain future. Jin-hee clings to the hope that her father will return and take her away on a journey.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 7.3
  12. 12The HedgehogMovie · 2009 · 100m · Comedy, DramaPaloma, an intelligent and observant 11-year-old, plans to end her life on her twelfth birthday. She spends her days pondering art and philosophy, recording her thoughts and making sharp, often funny observations about the people around her. But as her birthday nears, Paloma connects with the building's curmudgeonly janitor and a mysterious, refined neighbor. These unexpected friendships challenge Paloma's bleak view of the world and make her reconsider her decision.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2
  13. 13Luck by ChanceMovie · 2009 · 155m · Romance, Drama, ComedyTo escape the misfortunes that impacted her sisters, Sona Mishra moves to Mumbai with the goal of building a career in filmmaking, but quickly discovers that this new life presents unexpected challenges.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 6.6
  14. 14Prison Break: The Final BreakMovie · 2009 · 89m · Action, Drama, ThrillerMichael and Sara get married, but their joy is quickly shattered when the authorities arrest Sara for the murder of Michael's mother, Christina. With a bounty placed on Sara's head, Michael and his team must come together to rescue their target as she becomes increasingly vulnerable.Stream onIMDb 7.8TMDB 7.5
  15. 15I Can Do Bad All By MyselfMovie · 2009 · 113m · Drama, ComedyMadea discovers her house has been broken into by teenage Jennifer and her two younger brothers. Angered, she turns them over to their only relative, Aunt April. April is a chain-smoking nightclub singer who relies on her live-in boyfriend and is eager to avoid the children.Stream onIMDb 4.8TMDB 6.2
  16. 16Tornado ValleyMovie · 2009 · 87m · Action, Adventure, DramaTwenty-five years after a tornado destroyed her home, Liz McAdams, now a storm tracker, faces a terrifying ordeal. A new, powerful twister is rapidly approaching, putting her family in danger. Liz and her estranged husband must fight to protect the people they care about as they are caught in the path of destruction.Stream onIMDb 4.4TMDB 6.4
  17. 17From Beginning to EndMovie · 2009 · 96m · Romance, DramaGrowing up in a happy, close-knit family, two brothers form a deep bond. As they enter adulthood, their relationship evolves into one marked by intimacy, romance, and sexual connection.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.6
  18. 18Taking WoodstockMovie · 2009 · 120m · Music, Comedy, DramaElliot Tiber and his family unintentionally became key to the success of the Woodstock Music and Arts Festival. When Elliot learns a nearby town revoked a permit for a hippie music festival, he contacts the festival producers hoping to boost business for his parents' struggling motel. Three weeks later, half a million people are heading to the farm next door in White Lake, New York, and Elliot is caught up in a pivotal moment that reshapes his life and American culture.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.2
  19. 19Space BuddiesMovie · 2009 · 84m · Comedy, Adventure, FamilyB-Dawg, Mudbud, Budderball, and the rest of the Buddies are back, aiming for the moon! With the help of new friends Spudnick and Gravity, these dogs are preparing for launch. To complete their moon landing and return safely, the canine heroes will need to use all their courage and creativity.Stream onIMDb 4.3TMDB 5.9
  20. 20I Killed My MotherMovie · 2009 · 96m · DramaSeventeen-year-old Hubert struggles with a complicated relationship with his mother, a mix of love and resentment that grows stronger daily. Following difficult events and heartbreaking moments, Hubert discovers his mother by the Saint Lawrence River, the place where he spent his childhood. There, a murder takes place: the murder of their shared past.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 7.5
  21. 21PreciousMovie · 2009 · 110m · DramaHarlem, 1987. Sixteen-year-old Claireece "Precious" Jones faces unimaginable hardship. Pregnant again by her father, who is absent from her life, Precious endures a brutal home life dominated by an abusive mother. At school, amidst chaos, Precious has surprisingly maintained good grades while hiding a devastating secret: she is illiterate.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 7.3
  22. 22Mulan: Rise of a WarriorMovie · 2009 · 115m · Adventure, Drama, ActionWhen invaders threaten her country, the courageous and resourceful Mulan disguises herself as a man to join the army in place of her aging father. As a soldier, she demonstrates remarkable bravery and skill in intense battles and wartime planning. Mulan suffers the loss of close friends as she gains prominence as a key leader for her nation. But can she secure victory before her true identity is revealed?IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.5
  23. 23NotoriousMovie · 2009 · 122m · Music, Drama, History"Notorious" tells the story of Christopher Wallace. With remarkable talent and unwavering determination, Wallace evolves from a Brooklyn street hustler – who once sold crack to pregnant women – into one of the greatest rappers ever: The Notorious B.I.G. The film follows his rapid ascent to fame and his resistance to conforming to expectations, ultimately reshaping the idea of "The American Dream."Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.9
  24. 24Mr. NobodyMovie · 2009 · 141m · Science Fiction, Drama, RomanceNemo Nobody lives a normal life with his wife and three children. Then, one day, he awakens as a mortal, one hundred years old, in the year 2092.Stream onIMDb 7.7TMDB 7.8
  25. 25Cast AwayMovie · 2000 · 143m · Adventure, DramaChuck Noland, a FedEx executive, is deeply in love with Kelly, a Ph.D. student, and they plan to marry. His flight to Malaysia crashes at sea in a violent storm, leaving him as the sole survivor stranded on a remote island. With no means of escape, Chuck must learn to survive in this isolated environment.Stream onIMDb 7.8TMDB 7.7