Christmas movies: the best Drama titles

Christmas movies in the “Drama” genre by popularity (at least 50 TMDB votes), with the top rated titles, the latest releases and where to watch them online in the United States.

446movies listed
7.1/10average rating of the most popular
8.4/10highest rated: Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace
Comedymost frequently associated genre

The top rated « Drama » movies

Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace poster

Movie8.4Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace2020 · Drama

Movie8.3It's a Wonderful Life1946 · Drama

Movie8.2The Apartment1960 · Comedy

Movie8.1The Shop Around the Corner1940 · Comedy

Movie8.0Cosy Dens1999 · Comedy

Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song poster

Movie8.0Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song2015 · Drama

Movie7.9Tokyo Godfathers2003 · Animation

The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya poster

Movie7.9The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya2010 · Animation

Movie7.8Little Women2019 · Drama

Movie7.8Fanny and Alexander1983 · Fantasy

Latest releases

Movie6.2Bitter Christmas2026 · Drama

Movie6.9We Met in December2025 · Romance

Movie6.8The Snow Sister2024 · Fantasy

Movie6.2Our Little Secret2024 · Romance

Movie7.1Three Wiser Men and a Boy2024 · TV Movie

Movie7.1Christmas On Call2024 · TV Movie

Movie6.5A Christmas Less Traveled2024 · TV Movie

Movie5.3Christmas Eve in Miller's Point2024 · Drama

Movie6.9The Best Christmas Pageant Ever2024 · Comedy

Movie6.7The Christmas Charade2024 · TV Movie

Movie7.0'Twas the Date Before Christmas2024 · TV Movie

Movie6.5Sealed with a List2023 · TV Movie

Movie5.7Holiday in the Vineyards2023 · Romance

Movie6.2Christmas on Cherry Lane2023 · TV Movie

Movie6.0Magic in Mistletoe2023 · TV Movie

Movie7.9Dating Santa2023 · Drama

Movie6.7To All a Good Night2023 · TV Movie

Movie7.4World's First Christmas2023 · Comedy

Movie5.9Christmas As Usual2023 · Romance

Movie6.7My Norwegian Holiday2023 · TV Movie

About « Drama » movies

The “Drama” genre includes 446 movies listed on TMDB with at least 50 user votes. The most popular right now are Little Women (2019), Love Actually (2003) and It's a Wonderful Life (1946).

The top rated « Drama » movies include Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace (2020, 8.4/10), It's a Wonderful Life (1946, 8.3/10) and The Apartment (1960, 8.2/10). This ranking covers works released from 1940 to 2023. The genre’s 20 most popular movies have an average rating of 7.1/10.

« Drama » movies are often also classified as « Comedy », « Romance » and « Family ». Latest releases in the genre: Bitter Christmas (November 13, 2026), We Met in December (November 27, 2025) and The Snow Sister (November 29, 2024).

Frequently asked questions

What are the best « Drama » movies?

According to TMDB user ratings: Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace (2020, 8.4/10), It's a Wonderful Life (1946, 8.3/10), The Apartment (1960, 8.2/10), The Shop Around the Corner (1940, 8.1/10) and Cosy Dens (1999, 8.0/10).

What « Drama » movies should I watch right now?

The most popular right now are Little Women (2019, 7.8/10), Love Actually (2003, 7.1/10), It's a Wonderful Life (1946, 8.3/10), The Holdovers (2023, 7.6/10) and A Christmas Carol (2009, 6.9/10).

What are the latest « Drama » movies?

The most recent releases are Bitter Christmas (November 13, 2026), We Met in December (November 27, 2025), The Snow Sister (November 29, 2024), Our Little Secret (November 27, 2024) and Three Wiser Men and a Boy (November 23, 2024).

Where to watch « Drama » movies online?

Each title page lists the platforms offering the title in the United States (subscription, rental, purchase), according to JustWatch. You can also browse movies by platform.