In the history of cinema, it was drama that most often became world masterpieces. This is quite obvious, because the palette of feelings, which is shown in each film, makes you feel, sympathize and even condemn the characters. Nevertheless, you can always be sure that after watching the drama you will not have a sense of wasted time. This list contains the best psychological dramas in the movies that can not leave anyone indifferent - according to the version of the portal.
20. 12 angry men (1957)
Puerto Rican boy accused of having killed his own father. He faces a death sentence. In order to reach a verdict, twelve jurors gather in the meeting room, the decision of which will determine the fate of the accused.
Initially, 11 people are convinced of the guilt of the guy, and only one of them decided to express doubts about this. He saw many irregularities in the work of a lawyer and the inconclusiveness of the evidence provided. Will he be able to tip the scales to his side and give the young man a chance for freedom - provided that 11 jurors are already convinced of their decision?
19. Requiem for a Dream (2000)
Each of the heroes of the psychological drama had his own dream, which he wanted to achieve - no matter what. For example, Sarah Goldbaf was dreaming about filming a favorite TV show, and her son Harold wanted to be rich. Harold's girlfriend also dreamed of her own business, but life often puts many obstacles in the way of achieving goals.
Drugs, difficult financial situation and other problems become an insurmountable barrier that destroys all life plans and makes you fall to the very bottom ...
18. Leon (1994)
Leon almost all his life was a professional killer. He is considered the best in the business. He can eliminate any goal, but in everyday life he is closed and keeps away from people. When the family of his neighbor, involved in dark affairs, is killed by corrupt policemen, Leon saves Matilda and becomes the guardian of the girl. For the silent killer, caring for a teenager becomes the most difficult ordeal in his life. Will he be able to protect her even when the killers of her family are on their trail?
17. Apocalypse (2006)
Psychological drama demonstrates the life of the Mayan tribe before the advent of the Spanish conquistadors. Bloody tribal wars, mysterious rituals and sacrifices were an integral part of the culture of their society.
The life of an Indian named Lapa Jaguar changes completely when his entire village is captured by a stronger tribe. Together with the rest of the captives, he is taken to the city to perform a ritual sacrifice. In order to avoid inevitable death, Lapa Jaguar will have to show all his will and overcome fears, because he has something to fight for life.
16. Pay another (2000)
Imagine a situation where you have done a man some kind of service, but at the same time ask him to thank three other people for you. Those, in turn, will do the same, and thus will increase the kindness in society. Would such a simple idea be able to change people's lives and make them happier?
Trevor McKinney, who is in the seventh grade, believes in this idea, because he is the creator of it. Can the concept developed by him bring happiness to the lives of people on Earth?
15. The cranes are flying (1957)
The film tells about the difficult fate of people during the Great Patriotic War. She instantly invaded their lives, forcing them to undergo many tests that can permanently change their personality and beliefs.
The main characters - Boris and Veronica - were going to get married, but their plans were not destined to happen. This is a story about how military action separates loving hearts, how people are forced to fight for life, and how cruel and unpredictable sometimes fate happens.
14. Reaching the Heavens (1997)
Fate is sometimes cruel, because it brings two wonderful people together when their lifespan is almost over. Martin and Rudy meet in the hospital after they were diagnosed with a fatal diagnosis. Nevertheless, they decide to live the time allotted to them to the fullest, because they steal a car with a million marks and embark on a real journey.
After that, they are involved in the cycle of events, among which are robberies, gunfights with the mafia, kidnapping ... and all this - in order to feel the taste of real life ...
13. The Ghost (1990)
When a couple of lovers returns home after an evening performance in the theater, a robber attacks them in a dark alley. Defending his girlfriend, Sam dies, but he still remains to help her in the form of a ghost.
Over time, he learns that his death was not accidental, and his beloved Molly is in mortal danger. Sam will have to show all his ingenuity to warn Molly about the hidden threat, because she can not see and hear him.
12. Mind Games (2001)
The film is based on the story of John Nash, whose work forever turned the theory of games and influenced the development of the world economy.
After entering Princeton, he immediately began to show hope as a talented mathematician. After graduation, John starts teaching and meets his future wife, but soon he is noticed by people from the secret section of the CIA, offering cooperation.
He will have to make a difficult choice between family and debt, on which not only his career, but also his life will depend ...
11. List of Schindler (1993)
The film tells the story of an incredibly resourceful and purposeful personality - Oscar Schindler. He quickly became a member of the Nazi party and enlisted the support of the SS in order to realize his entrepreneurial ambitions.
But behind the personality of an ordinary manufacturer, there was a man who saved more than 1,200 Jews from certain death within the walls of concentration camps. He was able to organize the production of enameled products, and thanks to his connections and position, the prisoners sentenced to death became his main work force.
10. Fight Club (1999)
The life of an ordinary clerk was dull and drab. Average work, ordinary values and constant insomnia with depression became his loyal companions. But everything changed dramatically after he met a certain Tyler Dörden, who is his complete opposite.
Tyler's indomitable temper and the usual fight near the eatery turned into something more, and thanks to her, a private fighting club with an unusual philosophy appeared. He instantly gained popularity, and its members became people across the country, but behind the personalities of its creators there was something mysterious and unpredictable ...
9. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
In order to avoid imprisonment, Randle Patrick plays insanity, and he is placed in a psychiatric blade. Sister Mildred Ratchet is in charge of everything she does. Her stern temper and tough rules surprise Randle, but most of all he is shocked by the fact that other patients have come to terms with a similar fate and local rules.
To change the usual foundations of the hospital, Randle Patrick decided to revolt, which will result in completely unpredictable events.
8. Noah (2014)
The film is based on one of the most famous biblical stories about Noah, who was chosen by heaven to save all life on Earth. After he had a vision of the coming flood, Noah began to build a huge ark that could accommodate his family and a pair of all the animals on earth.
Nevertheless, Noah had to fight not only with his doubts and raging elements, but also with a very real enemy — vicious people who had learned about a safe haven and also wanted to save their lives ...
7. Django Unchained (2012)
The bounty hunter with the unusual nickname "Dentist" has a rather complicated craft: he catches criminals and delivers them into the hands of the law. When he faced a difficult job, he decided to take as his assistant a runaway black slave whom fate had sent him.
However, when the Dentist begins to get to know his companion Django better, he realizes that he has his own motives and reasons to follow the hunter. On their way there will be many dangers that will have to cope, no matter what.
6. Life is Beautiful (1997)
The film tells about the heavy persecutions of Jews during the Second World War. After being detained in a concentration camp, the father decides to save his son, no matter what. He tells him that everything that happens in the camp is an ordinary game.
Her father explained that her main goal was the usual hide-and-seek, and the one who can hide from the warders longer will receive a pretty serious gift - a real tank. He did everything to ensure that his son believed him and got a chance for salvation ...
5. Green Mile (1999)
John Coffey became the most unusual prisoner who went to jail called Cold Mountain. This is the last resort for those who await the death penalty. Despite the fact that John had the height and weight of a real giant, prisoners and guards immediately saw him as a good-natured person.
The head of the unit, Paul Edgecomb, managed to discern in a good-natured giant a rather vulnerable person, behind whom lay something more that was on the verge of reality and fiction. What will John’s unusual gift lead to, and how will he change the lives of those around him?
4. Not yet played in the box (2007)
An incredible story about two elderly people who found each other the lack of support and decided to feel all the pleasures of life, despite the fatal diagnosis. Fate brought together in a hospital ward a grumpy millionaire who owns the clinic and an ordinary black patient who is calm and prudent.
Soon after dating, they become real friends and make a list of things that I would like to perform before dying. They are expected by many adventures, travels and other events that will fill their life with a real drive ...
3. American Beauty (1999)
Lester Burnham is confronted with what a real midlife crisis is. He is not at all respected at work, and his personal life causes only sympathy. Caroline's wife has a long-standing relationship with a work colleague, and her daughter got involved with a real "bad guy."
When things get worse, Leicester suddenly falls in love with her daughter's classmate Angela. Despite her young age, even the mere thought of a girl fills Lester with a desire to live, dream, and be happy.
2. Mr. Nobody (2009)
Nemo No one, to his happiness or sorrow, became the last mortal man. In the future, all people have long been immortal, because it is quite obvious that the dying life of Nemo attracted everyone’s attention. In order to not miss every minute of his life, even the whole TV show was created.
When a journalist comes to Nemo and asks him to tell the story of his life, the old man tells at once several plots that took place in different realities, in each of which he would be killed.
1. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
The film tells about Benjamin Button, who was born 80 years old, and then began to look younger. His life journey, which began during the end of the First World War, will be as mysterious as the appearance of this man.
On the way Benjamin will be a lot of happy and sad events, unusual people and even - true love. Can he feel all the pleasures of life and find true happiness, despite the unique ability of his body?
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