Fight Club
A ticking-time-bomb insomniac and a slippery soap salesman channel primal male aggression into a shocking new form of therapy. Their concept catches on, with underground "fight clubs" forming in every town, until an eccentric gets in the way and ignites an out-of-control spiral toward oblivion.
Drama movies on Netflix in the UK
The most popular drama movies streaming on Netflix in the UK right now. 2,140 titles in total. Top picks right now: UNABOMBER, Doing Life, The Dark Knight Rises, Good Will Hunting and Fight Club. Use the filters to narrow it down by actor, language, year or rating, and tap any poster for the trailer and where to stream it.
Top 20: Drama movies on Netflix in the UK
Updated · Ranked by TMDB popularity, which reflects what people are watching and searching for this week · Subscription titles only
- UNABOMBER (2026) · ★ 6.6/10 · Thriller, Drama, Crime
Follow Ted Kaczynski's transformation from Harvard prodigy into the infamous Unabomber. Subjected to controversial psychological experiments by Professor Henry Murray,… - Doing Life (2026) · ★ 7.7/10 · Romance, Drama
A single mother and an incarcerated man forge an unlikely bond through heartfelt letters, unlocking a door to redemption, hope and love against all odds. - The Dark Knight Rises (2012) · ★ 7.8/10 · Action, Crime, Drama
Following the death of District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman assumes responsibility for Dent's crimes to protect the late attorney's reputation and is subsequently… - Good Will Hunting (1997) · ★ 8.2/10 · Drama
Will Hunting is a headstrong, working-class genius who is failing the lessons of life. After one too many run-ins with the law, Will's last chance is a psychology… - Fight Club (1999) · ★ 8.4/10 · Drama, Thriller
A ticking-time-bomb insomniac and a slippery soap salesman channel primal male aggression into a shocking new form of therapy. Their concept catches on, with underground… - Forrest Gump (1994) · ★ 8.5/10 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he… - Crazy Rich, Incredibly Broke (2026) · ★ 6.6/10 · Comedy, Drama
When the snobbish and wealthy AlThahabi family find out they're actually not as loaded as they think, they're forced to fake their affluence to survive. - Batman Begins (2005) · ★ 7.7/10 · Drama, Crime, Action
Driven by tragedy, billionaire Bruce Wayne dedicates his life to uncovering and defeating the corruption that plagues his home, Gotham City. Unable to work within the… - Twilight (2008) · ★ 6.3/10 · Fantasy, Drama, Romance
When Bella Swan moves to a small town in the Pacific Northwest, she falls in love with Edward Cullen, a mysterious classmate who reveals himself to be a 108-year-old… - Mean Girls (2004) · ★ 7.2/10 · Drama, Comedy
Cady Heron is a hit with The Plastics, the A-list girl clique at her new school, until she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha… - Joker (2019) · ★ 8.1/10 · Crime, Thriller, Drama
During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure. - The Whisper Man (2026) · ★ 6.9/10 · Crime, Drama, Thriller
When his young son vanishes, a widower enlists help from his estranged father, a retired detective who put away the serial killer now linked to the case. - La La Land (2016) · ★ 7.9/10 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Mia, an aspiring actress, serves lattes to movie stars in between auditions and Sebastian, a jazz musician, scrapes by playing cocktail party gigs in dingy bars, but as… - Vishwanath & Sons (2026) · ★ 7.1/10 · Drama, Romance, Comedy
A celebrated Olympian shooter travels to America looking for a donor to help his sick child — but unexpected romance complicates his search. - Gladiator II (2024) · ★ 6.6/10 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the… - The Prestige (2006) · ★ 8.2/10 · Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction
A mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy -- full of obsession, deceit and jealousy with dangerous and… - Green Book (2018) · ★ 8.2/10 · Drama, Comedy, History
Tony Lip, a bouncer in 1962, is hired to drive pianist Don Shirley on a tour through the Deep South in the days when African Americans, forced to find alternate… - Arrival (2016) · ★ 7.6/10 · Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery
Taking place after alien crafts land around the world, an expert linguist is recruited by the military to determine whether they come in peace or are a threat. - Scarface (1983) · ★ 8.2/10 · Action, Crime, Drama
After getting a green card in exchange for assassinating a Cuban government official, Tony Montana stakes a claim on the drug trade in Miami. Viciously murdering anyone… - The Revenant (2015) · ★ 7.5/10 · Western, Drama, Adventure
In the 1820s, a frontiersman, Hugh Glass, sets out on a path of vengeance against those who left him for dead after a bear mauling.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most popular drama movies on Netflix in the UK right now?
As of 9 October 2026, the most popular drama movies on Netflix in the UK are UNABOMBER (2026, rated 6.6/10), Doing Life (2026, rated 7.7/10), The Dark Knight Rises (2012, rated 7.8/10), Good Will Hunting (1997, rated 8.2/10) and Fight Club (1999, rated 8.4/10).
How many drama movies are on Netflix in the UK?
There are 2,140 drama movies on Netflix in the UK included with a Netflix subscription, as of 9 October 2026.
How is this list made and how often is it updated?
The list is rebuilt every day from The Movie Database (TMDB), with streaming availability supplied by JustWatch. Only titles included with a subscription are listed (no rentals or purchases). Films are ranked by TMDB popularity, which reflects what people are watching and searching for this week. Last updated 9 October 2026.
