In life and cinema, drama is everywhere. You’ll find it in thrillers, animations, romances, you name it. For entertainment that explores the human experience with sensitivity and sincerity, here’s a mixed bag of the best dramas to stream now.
A fairly straightforward “is-he-crazy-or-is-the-world-gonna-end” thriller, taken to an entirely new level by Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain’s stunning performances - as a Midwest couple juggling family concerns with potential madness. Superbly directed by Jeff Nichols, whose ability to slowly increase the tension until it reaches full-tilt crescendo is truly impressive. An exceptional follow-up to his debut film Shotgun Stories (2008). Features one of the most anxiety-inducing, edge-of-your-seat climaxes I can recall since viewing Night of the Living Dead as an 8th grader. One hell of an experience…I needed a drink immediately afterward.
Genre: Drama, Romance, Science Fiction
Actor: Amy Seimetz, Andreon Watson, Andrew Sensenig, Ashton Miramontes, Brina Palencia, Carolyn King, Frank Mosley, Jack Watkins, John Walpole, Joy Leigh, Kerry McCormick, Mollie Milligan, Myles McGee, Shane Carruth, Thiago Martins
Director: Shane Carruth