30 Diverse Independent Dramas That Defined 2016
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Prepare to be captivated by this list of the Top 30 Dramas from 2016. These films take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and leave an indelible mark on your heart. From poignant tales of love, loss, and redemption to chilling thrillers that make you question reality, these stories will resonate with viewers long after the credits roll. Dive into this eclectic mix of dramas and discover new favorites among the classics.
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The PassMovie · 2016 · 87m · Drama, RomanceThe night before their first game, two professional soccer players share a kiss. In a sport where public image is crucial, this unexpected moment launches them on separate paths: one towards a decade of success, the other towards disappointment, both marked by hidden truths and avoidance.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4 - 2
The StopoverMovie · 2016 · 102m · Drama, WarAfter serving in Afghanistan, two young female soldiers, Aurore and Marine, are granted a three-day decompression leave with their unit at a luxurious resort in Cyprus, surrounded by vacationers. However, escaping the war and its violence proves more difficult than anticipated.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.3 - 3
Run the TideMovie · 2016 · 100m · DramaAfter their drug-addicted mother is released from prison and wants to start a new life as a family, Rey takes his younger brother Oliver and runs away from their desert home to the California coast.IMDb 5.1TMDB 5.4 - 4
DogsMovie · 2016 · 104m · Drama, ThrillerRoman inherits a large, isolated property near the Ukrainian border and plans to sell it. However, the local police warn him that his grandfather was a notorious crime boss, and his former associates will fiercely resist the sale, especially regarding their smuggling operations on the land.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.2 - 5
Double MommyMovie · 2016 · 90m · Drama, TV MovieRyan and Jess reconnect over the summer before their senior year and discover Jess is pregnant with twins. When Ryan's mother insists on a paternity test, it's revealed Ryan is only the father of one baby. The other father is Ryan's best friend, Bryce, who assaulted Jess at a party. With college scouts and a demanding father pressuring him, Bryce will do anything to clear his name—even if it means eliminating Jess and her babies. Starring Morgan Obenreder, Mark Grossman, Megan Gallagher, Griffin Freeman, and David Starzyk. (2017)IMDb 5.9TMDB 7.4 - 6
Summer of 8Movie · 2016 · 88m · Drama, ComedyEight friends spend their final day of summer together on the beach, enjoying each other's company before they go off to college.IMDb 5.5TMDB 6.0 - 7
Iftar SodaMovie · 2016 · 115m · Drama, ComedyIn the early 1970s, young Adem lives with his family in an Aegean village. Fresh out of primary school, he seeks work during the summer holiday and gains permission from his family to help Ciber Kemal, a soda vendor. As Ramadan begins, Adem hopes to observe his fast while working, but the intense summer heat triggers hallucinations. It appears this will be an exceptionally difficult day for him.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.1 - 8
Cardboard BoxerMovie · 2016 · 88m · DramaA vulnerable homeless man participates in online fighting videos for cash, but discovers solace in an unexpected friendship and a forgotten diary belonging to a young girl.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.3 - 9
A Date for Mad MaryMovie · 2016 · 82m · Romance, Drama, ComedyMary McArdle comes back to Drogheda after a brief prison sentence she'd rather not discuss. Everything is different now. Her best friend, Charlene, is getting married, and Mary is the maid of honor. When Charlene won't let Mary bring a date, saying she probably couldn't find one, Mary is determined to prove her wrong.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.4 - 10
The Windmill MassacreMovie · 2016 · 85m · Drama, HorrorJennifer, fleeing her past, arrives in Amsterdam and joins a tourist group on a tour of windmills to avoid attention. When their bus breaks down, the stranded tourists seek refuge in an abandoned shed next to a historic windmill with a dark history – a miller once used it to grind human bones. As people begin to vanish, Jennifer discovers the group is linked by a hidden secret that puts them all in danger.IMDb 4.9TMDB 4.9 - 11
7 MinutesMovie · 2016 · 88m · DramaAt a struggling silk factory, the women workers band together, determined to find a solution to save their livelihoods.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.0 - 12
KabaliMovie · 2016 · 150m · Action, Crime, DramaAfter serving 25 years in prison, a Malaysian gangster returns home to find his family.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.0 - 13
The Lion WomanMovie · 2016 · 126m · DramaEva Arctander is born with a condition that causes her to have fine blonde hair all over her body. Her father, ashamed of her appearance, keeps her isolated in their home. But Eva’s nanny advocates for her to be treated with the same respect as other people.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8 - 14
KrishaMovie · 2016 · 82m · Drama, ThrillerKrisha goes home for Thanksgiving, but old problems resurface and put her family gathering in jeopardy.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8 - 15
Outlaws and AngelsMovie · 2016 · 120m · Western, Drama, ThrillerA ruthless gang flees a violent bank robbery in a rough frontier town. Hunted by a relentless bounty hunter, they seek refuge at the Tildons' house, a family with two spirited daughters. As the outlaws settle in, a tense game of hide-and-seek unfolds throughout the night. By morning, everyone's lives will be irrevocably changed.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.5 - 16
Hacksaw RidgeMovie · 2016 · 139m · Drama, History, WarDuring the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, Desmond T. Doss, an American Army medic, refuses to take a life on religious grounds. He becomes the first conscientious objector in U.S. history to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.IMDb 8.1TMDB 8.2 - 17
Fanny's JourneyMovie · 2016 · 94m · Drama, HistoryIn 1943, Fanny, a Jewish girl in a French orphanage, and her friends are forced to flee to Switzerland as the Nazis close in. When their guide vanishes, Fanny must take charge, leading the other children on a perilous journey over the mountains.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.2 - 18
Sugar MountainMovie · 2016 · 107m · Drama, ThrillerTwo brothers, struggling financially, stage their own disappearance in the Alaskan wilderness, hoping to profit from a compelling survival story. However, their elaborate deception unexpectedly becomes a dangerous reality.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.6 - 19
IndignationMovie · 2016 · 110m · Drama, RomanceIn 1951, Marcus Messner, a working-class Jewish student from New Jersey, attends a small college in Ohio. There, he grapples with issues of anti-Semitism, sexual repression, and the backdrop of the Korean War.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4 - 20
ConfirmationMovie · 2016 · 110m · Drama, History, TV MovieThe confirmation of Judge Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court is disrupted when his former colleague, Anita Hill, comes forward with allegations of sexual harassment. She testifies about past incidents, raising serious questions about his suitability for the highest court in the country.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.9 - 21
Fucking BerlinMovie · 2016 · 94m · Drama, RomanceSonia embarks on what might be the most exciting period of her life when the 20-year-old moves to Berlin for university studies in mathematics. She quickly forms a new group of friends and falls in love with Ladja, a kind but irresponsible man. However, financial difficulties lead Sonia to consider prostitution, driven by both necessity and curiosity. She begins a precarious double life, constantly on the verge of exposure. Her experiences are mixed; she often finds herself in challenging situations but also meets interesting people while enjoying the freedom of student life. But how long can she keep up the charade?IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.7 - 22
My Tomorrow, Your YesterdayMovie · 2016 · 111m · Romance, DramaTakatoshi Minamiyama, an art student in Kyoto, is instantly smitten with Emi Fukuju on his way to university. He gathers his courage and approaches her, and they begin a happy relationship. However, Emi eventually reveals a secret to him.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.5 - 23
Trespass Against UsMovie · 2016 · 99m · Action, Crime, DramaThe Cutler family, spanning three generations, lives as outlaws in Britain's countryside. They hunt hares, break into grand houses, and defy the police, fighting to keep their traditional way of life alive. Chad Cutler finds himself torn between his father's old-fashioned beliefs and his desire to protect his children as the authorities close in on them.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.8 - 24
Don't Think TwiceMovie · 2016 · 92m · Comedy, DramaA comedy troupe faces a series of challenges: they lose their performance space, and one of their members achieves sudden fame.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4 - 25
AdulterersMovie · 2016 · 91m · Thriller, Crime, DramaOn their anniversary, a man returns home to discover his wife's infidelity. He takes her and her lover hostage at gunpoint, grappling with the decision of whether to kill them. Inspired by true events, the story unfolds over a single day in New Orleans, during a sweltering heat wave.IMDb 5.1TMDB 6.0 - 26
Term LifeMovie · 2016 · 93m · Thriller, Drama, ActionNick Barrow has made the decision that he will die in 21 days, and wants to end his life on his own terms. Many people want him dead: mob bosses, hitmen, and corrupt police officers. In a final act, Nick takes out a million-dollar life insurance policy on himself, with his estranged daughter as the beneficiary. The catch? The policy won't go into effect for 21 days. Nick knows he'll be lucky to survive that long.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.0 - 27
From the Land of the MoonMovie · 2016 · 120m · Drama, RomanceFrance, 1950s. A woman yearning for freedom finds herself bound by a loveless marriage. She develops a connection with a war veteran recovering from injuries sustained in Indochina.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.6 - 28
Hell or High WaterMovie · 2016 · 102m · Western, Crime, DramaTo save their family farm in West Texas, a divorced father and his ex-con brother hatch a risky plan.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.3 - 29
Sniper: Ghost ShooterMovie · 2016 · 100m · Action, Drama, WarHighly skilled snipers Brandon Beckett and Richard Miller are deployed to the Middle East to combat extremists. Their mission shifts when they're tasked with protecting a crucial gas pipeline connecting Georgia to Western Europe from those seeking to disrupt the region for political gain. However, escalating clashes with the enemy reveal a deadly new threat: a precise shooter who targets the snipers' exact positions, raising suspicions of a security leak within their own ranks. Accusations fly, divisions form, and the situation culminates in a volatile confrontation.IMDb 5.4TMDB 6.3 - 30
Hidden FiguresMovie · 2016 · 127m · Drama, HistoryThis is the story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson – exceptional African-American women who worked at NASA and were essential to the success of the historic John Glenn orbital flight. These pioneering women broke barriers and inspired future generations with their extraordinary talent.IMDb 7.8TMDB 8.1
