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30 Under-the-Radar Drama Films That Will Surprise You in 2014

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Delve into the kaleidoscope of emotions that unfold on screen as we present our top selection of 2014 drama films. A powerful mix of narratives, these movies challenge, inspire, and tug at the heartstrings in ways that only great cinema can achieve. From the raw intensity of 'Wire Cutters' to the soul-stirring 'We Can't Live Without Cosmos,' this list invites you to traverse the depths of human drama and emerge with an unforgettable cinematic experience. Get ready to be captivated by the raw authenticity of these 30 gems from 2014.

Default orderPopularityIMDb ratingTMDB ratingRelease dateRuntimeTitleBudgetBox officeAscending
  1. 1GirlhoodMovie · 2014 · 112m · DramaFeeling trapped by her family, limited educational options, and the local boys' influence, Marieme begins a new life when she connects with a group of three independent girls. She alters her name and appearance, and drops out of school to join the gang, believing it will offer her liberation.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.4
  2. 2Wire CuttersMovie · 2014 · 9m · Animation, Drama, Science FictionTwo robots working in a remote mining area unexpectedly meet, setting in motion a chain of events that changes their existence.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.5
  3. 3The Better AngelsMovie · 2014 · 95m · Drama, HistoryIn 1817 Indiana, at a remote log cabin, the realities of love, loss, and frontier life mold the young Abraham Lincoln. A thoughtful and reserved boy, Abe finds solace with his mother while learning the ways of farming from his strict father. After his mother's death, a new guardian appears in the form of his stepmother, who recognizes his potential and encourages him to pursue education.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.1
  4. 4Flower & Snake: ZeroMovie · 2014 · 113m · Mystery, Thriller, DramaAssistant Inspector Misaki Amemiya investigates a suspicious illegal video website called "Babylon" and finds herself caught in a dangerous situation. She is then bound and tortured alongside Shizuko and Ruri, a sexually active housewife.IMDb 4.7TMDB 6.0
  5. 5The Mighty AngelMovie · 2014 · 95m · DramaJerzy, a writer struggling with alcoholism, is at a turning point, convinced he can overcome his addiction. He falls in love with a young woman and finds a reason to live. However, he eventually relapses and succumbs to his addiction.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.1
  6. 6We Can't Live Without CosmosMovie · 2014 · 16m · Animation, DramaTwo cosmonauts and friends dedicate themselves to rigorous training, striving to achieve their shared ambition. However, this is a story about more than just pursuing a dream.IMDb 7.6TMDB 6.9
  7. 7The Blue ElephantMovie · 2014 · 151m · Thriller, Drama, MysteryPsychiatrist Yehia returns to Abbasiya Hospital after a five-year break and is asked to assess a patient who is unexpectedly an old friend. As the evaluation progresses, Yehia discovers disturbing secrets that force him to question what he believes to be real.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.0
  8. 8MarvellousMovie · 2014 · 90m · Drama, TV MovieThis is the true story of Neil "Nello" Baldwin, a man born with a mild learning disability who defied societal expectations. He possessed an unwavering optimism, consistently finding the positive in every circumstance, and refused to be defined by the stigmas others tried to impose upon him.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.1
  9. 9Tim MaiaMovie · 2014 · 140m · Drama, Music, HistoryThis biopic chronicles the life of Brazilian singer Tim Maia, from his childhood in Rio de Janeiro to his death at 55. The film follows his time in the United States, where he encounters a new musical style. It also depicts his arrest for theft and drug possession during that period.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.2
  10. 10QueenMovie · 2014 · 146m · Comedy, DramaRani, a 24-year-old woman who is comfortable with a simple life, decides to take a solo honeymoon after her fiancé cancels their wedding. She travels through Europe, experiencing happiness, forming friendships, and discovering a newfound sense of self-reliance.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.3
  11. 11Low DownMovie · 2014 · 119m · Drama, MusicA young woman watches as her father, a jazz pianist, battles and ultimately fails to overcome his heroin addiction.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.5
  12. 1223 BlastMovie · 2014 · 98m · DramaA promising high school football player loses his sight unexpectedly and permanently. He faces a difficult choice: accept a sheltered life or risk everything to return to his old life and the sport he's passionate about.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.7
  13. 13Walking with the EnemyMovie · 2014 · 124m · Action, Drama, HistoryRegent Horthy leads Hungary as a German ally, but his relationship with Hitler deteriorates as the war nears its end. Faced with the threat of his son's execution, Horthy surrenders Hungary's control to the Nazis. The Nazis immediately begin rounding up Hungarians, sending them to ghettos and death camps. Hope seems lost until a young man named Elek appears. Separated from his family during the deportations, and with the help of the woman he loves, Elek chooses to fight back by infiltrating the Nazi ranks as an officer. He races against time to rescue his family and thousands of fellow Hungarians.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3
  14. 14The Trip to ItalyMovie · 2014 · 108m · Comedy, DramaFollowing their acclaimed restaurant review tour of Northern England, Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon are asked to host a new tour in Italy.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.3
  15. 15Best Christmas Party EverMovie · 2014 · 88m · Comedy, TV Movie, DramaAs the holidays near, a young party planner organizes a Christmas celebration for a New York toy store. When a large company threatens to close the store, she chooses to proceed with the party and discovers romance just in time for Christmas.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.0
  16. 16The Imitation GameMovie · 2014 · 113m · History, Drama, ThrillerThis film tells the true story of Alan Turing, a brilliant cryptanalyst, and his team at Bletchley Park. During World War II, they raced against time to break the enemy's codes.IMDb 8.0TMDB 8.0
  17. 17PlasticMovie · 2014 · 102m · Drama, Action, ComedySam and Fordy operate a credit card fraud scheme. However, after targeting the wrong person, they become the targets of a sadistic gangster. To resolve their debt, they must raise £5 million and execute a risky diamond heist.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.0
  18. 18LaggiesMovie · 2014 · 100m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceMegan, a 28-year-old struggling with her career and future, feels lost as her friends move forward with their lives. Unsure of where she fits in, Megan avoids the pressures of adulthood. When her high school sweetheart proposes, she panics and accepts an unexpected week-long escape. She seeks refuge with her new friend, 16-year-old Annika, and Annika's father, Craig.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.1
  19. 19You're Not YouMovie · 2014 · 104m · DramaThis drama follows a classical pianist recently diagnosed with ALS and the assertive college student who takes on the role of her caregiver.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.4
  20. 20The Keeping RoomMovie · 2014 · 95m · Western, DramaSet in the American West near the end of the Civil War, the story follows Augusta, a Southerner, who encounters two escaped soldiers intent on violence. After escaping an attack, she returns to her remote farmhouse with her sister Louise and their enslaved female servant, Mad. The soldiers pursue them, seeking revenge, forcing the three women to fight back and defend their home with whatever they can find as the attacks intensify.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.8
  21. 21Grace of MonacoMovie · 2014 · 103m · Romance, DramaThis is the story of Grace Kelly, the former Hollywood actress, as she struggles with her marriage and sense of self. The film unfolds against the backdrop of a tense political conflict between Prince Rainier III of Monaco and France's Charles De Gaulle, with the threat of a French invasion looming in the early 1960s.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.0
  22. 22The Christmas SecretMovie · 2014 · 90m · Romance, Drama, FamilyAs her life unravels, single mother Christine discovers a magical family heirloom that brings her love and good luck during the Christmas season.IMDb 7.4TMDB 6.9
  23. 23The HumblingMovie · 2014 · 112m · Drama, ComedyAfter a personal crisis, including a breakdown and attempt to end his life, a veteran actor develops a relationship with a significantly younger woman. He quickly discovers the challenges of keeping up with her.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.1
  24. 24Winter SleepMovie · 2014 · 196m · DramaAydın, a hotel owner and retired actor in rural Turkey, faces internal struggles as winter arrives. He grapples with the complexities of his relationships with his wife and sister, and questions his own life.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.5
  25. 25Lupin the Third: Jigen's GravestoneMovie · 2014 · 51m · Animation, Adventure, ActionLupin and Jigen target a treasure known as the Little Comet, hidden within the heavily guarded nation of East Doroa. During the heist, Jigen is nearly killed by a sniper named Yael Okuzaki, who specializes in preparing tombstones for her victims before killing them. Legend claims no one can survive after Yael completes her work.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.4
  26. 26TrashMovie · 2014 · 112m · Adventure, Crime, DramaIn Brazil, three children stumble upon something significant in a junkyard. Their discovery leads them on the run from the police as they attempt to correct a grave injustice.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1
  27. 27SavagedMovie · 2014 · 91m · Action, Drama, HorrorFollowing a violent attack by thugs that leaves a deaf-mute woman dead, the spirit of an Apache warrior inhabits her body. Driven by vengeance, the warrior embarks on a relentless pursuit of those responsible.IMDb 5.5TMDB 6.7
  28. 28BarefootMovie · 2014 · 90m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceA wealthy family's estranged son encounters a young woman who has lived in complete isolation. He brings her to his brother's wedding, and an unlikely romance develops. Her innocent nature and simple charm win over everyone she meets.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.6
  29. 29SabotageMovie · 2014 · 110m · Action, Drama, ThrillerJohn 'Breacher' Wharton heads a top DEA team dedicated to dismantling global drug cartels. After a successful raid on a major cartel hideout, the team believes they've achieved victory. However, team members begin disappearing one by one under strange circumstances. With each loss, suspicion grows, and everyone becomes a potential threat.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.6
  30. 30PompeiiMovie · 2014 · 105m · Action, Adventure, HistoryIn 79 A.D., Milo, a former slave now a gladiator, must race against time to rescue Cassia, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy merchant. She has been forced into an unwanted engagement with a corrupt Roman Senator. As Mount Vesuvius erupts, unleashing fiery lava, Milo fights his way out of the arena to reach her, while the city of Pompeii collapses around them.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.5