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30 Thought-Provoking Indie Dramas of the 21st Century You Need to See

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  1. 1All About ActressesMovie · 2009 · 105m · Comedy, DramaA director aims to create a documentary featuring actresses of all types – famous, lesser-known, serious, comedic, and those who have faded from prominence. She films them extensively, sometimes with permission, sometimes without. As she immerses herself in their world, the director becomes increasingly consumed by these women, drawn to their vulnerability and their ability to control situations.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.9
  2. 2LuluMovie · 2014 · 40m · DramaHenrik and his younger lover, Lulu, take a private trip to France. Their secluded getaway is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of Henrik's son, David.IMDb 6.4TMDB 4.1
  3. 3A Gift of MiraclesMovie · 2015 · 88m · Drama, Romance, TV MovieA logical PhD student's world shifts when she discovers a list of items her deceased mother left for her to give away – a mother she never knew. Encouraged by her new mentor, she embarks on the task, and strange coincidences begin to occur. These experiences lead her to a deeper appreciation of the profound significance hidden within everyday things.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 5.8
  4. 4Villa AmaliaMovie · 2009 · 94m · DramaDevastated by discovering Thomas with someone else, Ann leaves her life behind. With her music as her guide and the support of Georges, she embarks on a path of self-discovery.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.8
  5. 5Welcome to ChristmasMovie · 2018 · 90m · Romance, Drama, TV MovieMadison Lane, a resort developer, travels to Christmas, Colorado, to evaluate the town as a potential site for a new ski resort. After a minor car accident with the town's welcome sign, Sheriff Gage McBride offers her a ride to her meeting with the mayor while her car is being repaired. Unbeknownst to Madison, the townspeople are determined to persuade her that Christmas is the ideal location for the development.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 5.9
  6. 6FélicitéMovie · 2017 · 123m · Music, DramaFélicité, a resilient and independent woman, works as a singer in Kinshasa's bars. Her world shifts when her 14-year-old son is in an accident. Amidst the vibrant music and atmosphere of Kinshasa, she becomes lost in a haze of dreams... until an unexpected connection reignites her spirit.Stream onIMDb 6.5TMDB 6.8
  7. 7And Then I GoMovie · 2017 · 92m · DramaJunior high is a harsh place, and Edwin struggles with anxiety and feeling like an outsider, along with his only friend, Flake. They are constantly misunderstood by their families and demoralized at school. Their anger builds slowly until they find a plan for revenge that offers a frightening escape.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 6.3
  8. 8The LighthouseMovie · 2006 · 78m · Drama, WarLena goes back to her grandparents' isolated village in Armenia, which has been devastated by war. She hopes to convince them to come with her to Moscow for their own protection.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.1
  9. 9Trust MeMovie · 2013 · 90m · Comedy, DramaTo land a rising Hollywood actress, down-on-his-luck talent agent Howard Holloway faces obstacles from the actress's unpredictable father, a persistent competitor, and a producer and casting director who openly dislike him.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.8
  10. 10Chaotic AnaMovie · 2007 · 119m · Comedy, DramaAna, a teenage artist, grows up in Ibiza with her German father Klaus, living a natural, outdoorsy life. She meets Justine, who offers her a move to Madrid for art school and financial help. In Madrid, Ana befriends Linda, encounters Said, a young Saharawi with difficulties, and later undergoes hypnosis by Anglo, which unlocks forgotten memories and past lives.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.0
  11. 11Mango YellowMovie · 2002 · 103m · DramaIn Recife, Brazil, the paths of a tough butcher, his wife, a solitary waitress, a cruel man, and a flophouse owner become intertwined.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6
  12. 12The 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
  13. 13Harrison's FlowersMovie · 2000 · 130m · Drama, Romance, WarIn 1991, Harrison Lloyd, a celebrated photojournalist documenting the war in Yugoslavia, disappears without a trace. His wife, Sarah, refuses to believe he's dead and journeys to Bosnia determined to find him.Stream onIMDb 7.0TMDB 6.5
  14. 14The Last Will Be the LastMovie · 2015 · 103m · Drama, ComedyLuciana, a factory worker, enjoys a simple life with her husband Stefano, cherishing their love despite financial struggles. Their happiness is shaken when she loses her job shortly after discovering she's pregnant, shattering their hopes for the future. Desperate and feeling abandoned, Luciana makes the drastic decision to kidnap her former company's managing director, seeking justice for herself.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.6
  15. 15A Brother’s LoveMovie · 2019 · 117m · Drama, ComedySophia, a gifted doctoral student, has always shared a close, intertwined life with her brother Karim. However, the introduction of a new romantic partner in Karim's life profoundly changes their relationship.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.5
  16. 16The Danish GirlMovie · 2015 · 119m · DramaGerda Wegener asks her husband Einar to pose for her portrait, and in the process, Einar discovers the person Gerda envisioned for her. He begins living as a woman named Lili Elbe. With Gerda's love and encouragement, Lili starts a pioneering journey as a transgender woman.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 7.6
  17. 17Personal EffectsMovie · 2009 · 110m · DramaWalter is a promising college wrestler whose life is shattered by his sister's murder. He returns home to his mother, Gloria, and becomes consumed with finding justice for her. He focuses his attention on the man accused of the crime. A connection with a sophisticated woman offers him comfort. Could this unexpected relationship help him heal from his grief, or will the loss of his sister destroy him?Stream onIMDb 6.2TMDB 6.0
  18. 18The King of LaughterMovie · 2021 · 133m · Drama, HistoryIn early 1900s Naples, a satirical play by the popular playwright Eduardo Scarpetta leads to a damaging lawsuit. The legal challenge threatens his ability to express himself freely and puts the financial well-being of his entire family at risk, including his son, the young Eduardo De Filippo.Stream onIMDb 7.0TMDB 7.5
  19. 19MimiMovie · 2021 · 132m · Comedy, DramaIn a small town in Rajasthan, a young woman with dreams of acting agrees to be a surrogate mother for a couple. However, her life takes an unforeseen turn when the couple unexpectedly decides they no longer want the child.Stream onIMDb 7.8TMDB 6.9
  20. 20The Wolf HouseMovie · 2018 · 75m · Animation, Horror, DramaFleeing a religious colony in Chile, Maria finds refuge in a mansion inhabited only by two pigs. Within the house, reality shifts like a dream. The animals gradually transform into people, and the home becomes a shadowy, threatening place.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 7.5
  21. 21Marjorie PrimeMovie · 2017 · 99m · Drama, Mystery, Science FictionA company offers a service that generates realistic holographic projections of deceased loved ones. An elderly woman uses this technology to interact with a younger version of her late husband.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 6.1
  22. 22Time of EVE: The MovieMovie · 2010 · 106m · Animation, Science Fiction, DramaIn the near future, androids are commonplace, but treating them like equals is discouraged, fueling widespread fear of robot rebellion. Those too trusting of their androids are scorned as "android-holics." Rikuo Sakisaka, who has always taken robots for granted, discovers his home android, Sammy, is acting independently. He finds a cryptic message in her activity log: "Are you enjoying the time of EVE?" With his friend Masakazu Masaki, Rikuo traces Sammy to an unusual café where the barista, Nagi, explains the cafe's principle of equality between humans and androids. As Rikuo attempts to understand Sammy's actions, he begins to question the basis of humanity’s fear of androids as mere tools.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1
  23. 23Sweet CountryMovie · 2018 · 113m · Western, Crime, ThrillerAustralia, 1929. An Aboriginal stockman kills a white station owner during a confrontation and flees, becoming the target of a relentless posse.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 6.6
  24. 24Life of a KingMovie · 2013 · 101m · DramaThis is the true story of Eugene Brown, who, after serving eighteen years in prison, dedicated himself to giving inner city children in Washington DC a better future. He founded the Big Chair Chess Club to pull kids away from the streets and help them achieve goals they once thought impossible. It's an inspirational story about second chances.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 7.2
  25. 25After the StormMovie · 2016 · 117m · DramaRyota, a writer who gained recognition with a literary award 15 years ago but remains largely unknown, now works as a private detective. Divorced from his ex-wife Kyoko and father to 11-year-old Shingo, he lives with his mother Yoshiko. One day, Ryota, Kyoko, and Shingo gather at Yoshiko's apartment. A typhoon forces them to spend the night together.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2
  26. 26Veronica GuerinMovie · 2003 · 98m · Drama, Crime, ThrillerThis true story follows Veronica Guerin, an investigative reporter for an Irish newspaper. As drug trafficking spreads, Guerin commits to exposing those in charge. She starts by interviewing addicts and then connects with John Traynor, a secretive informant. After some persuasion, Traynor directs her to John Gilligan, the ruthless leader of the drug operation, who is angered by Guerin's investigation.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.6
  27. 27Fish TankMovie · 2009 · 123m · DramaFifteen-year-old Mia feels like she's always fighting with her family and everyone around her. Then she meets Connor, her mother's charming new boyfriend, and is surprised when he seems to notice her too. She hopes he can help her understand what's going on in her life.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 6.9
  28. 28Brideshead RevisitedMovie · 2008 · 133m · Drama, RomanceOxford student Charles Ryder becomes close to Sebastian Flyte and is drawn to the wealth and status of Sebastian’s family. During a visit to their ancestral home, Brideshead, he falls in love with Julia, Sebastian's sister. As Charles’s relationship with the Flytes grows stronger, he increasingly clashes with their devout Catholic faith.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.3
  29. 29Sing StreetMovie · 2016 · 105m · Romance, Drama, MusicIn 1980s Dublin, a young boy uses his music to cope with a difficult home life and gain the attention of a girl he's drawn to. He forms a band as a way to connect with her.Stream onIMDb 7.9TMDB 7.9
  30. 30The GiftMovie · 2015 · 108m · Thriller, Mystery, DramaSimon and Robyn are a young married couple with a comfortable life, but their world is disrupted by an unexpected encounter with someone from Simon's past.Stream onIMDb 7.0TMDB 6.7