Hulu is a great stop for movie enthusiasts, especially those who appreciate the art of storytelling in drama films. From gripping narratives that tug at the heartstrings to thought-provoking masterpieces that linger long after the credits roll, Hulu’s collection of drama films offers something for everyone. Let’s take a look at some of the best options streaming right now.
We Have Always Lived in the Castle
We Have Always Lived in the Castle is a gothic thriller that follows two sisters living in isolation with their sick uncle. The local townsfolk shun the family due to a mysterious tragedy that befell their family six years earlier that they feel the sisters had something to do with.
It’s a great film that looks at how dangerous mob mentality can be, as well as the consequences of secrets.
Marmalade
Marmalade is a romantic crime drama that is perfect for snuggling up with your significant other on movie night. It follows a kindhearted but naïve young man who finds himself incarcerated after a botched bank robbery, recounting his love story with Marmalade and their Bonnie and Clyde-style life.
This film perfectly mixes crime, comedy, romance, and drama and features a very stylized setting that suits the narrative.
Capone
Capone focuses on the latter days of Al Capone’s life after he gets out of federal prison due to health issues. Now living in a lavish estate in Florida, Capone, suffering from neurosyphilis and dementia, faces the deterioration of his mind and body.
The film takes a raw and intimate look at a grappling with a lifetime of crime and a disintegrating reality. It also features a great cast that includes Tom Hardy, Linda Cardellini, Kyle MacLachlan, Matt Dillon, and Noel Fisher.
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The Stranger
The Stranger follows a rideshare driver who is new to Los Angeles. One night, she picks up Carl from a secluded mansion in the Hollywood Hills, and what begins as a routine ride quickly escalates into a harrowing 12-hour ordeal as Carl reveals himself to be a dangerous individual.
The Stranger is a 2024 thriller film available for streaming on Hulu. Originally released as a 13-part series on the now-defunct Quibi platform in 2020, filmmakers edited it down into a feature-length movie for Hulu.
Bullet Train
Bullet Train (2022) is an action-comedy-drama film starring Brd Pitt as the central character. The story unfolds aboard a high-speed train traveling from Tokyo to Kyoto when an unlucky assassin determined to complete his latest mission with minimal chaos finds there are multiple other assassins aboard.
This film is funny and action-packed and funny as it looks at how luck can influence life
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