Top Rated Drama Movies on Kanopy - Page 179

On the Border

2018

On the Border

2018
6.2
A Korean teen named Hua Dongxing decides to leave his remote village. To realize his desire, he goes in town looking for his father and asking for travel expenses. This search takes him on a wondering roam.
Slam

2019

Slam

2019
5.8
Ricky is a young Arab Australian whose peaceful suburban life is turned on its head when his sister, Ameena, disappears without trace. In a climate of distrust and xenophobia, she is soon suspected of having joined the ranks of ISIS in Syria. In a ‘post-facts’ world, Ricky no longer knows who to believe, his sense of what’s right or the 24 hour media cycle of spin.
The Great Pretender

2018

The Great Pretender

2018
5
The lives of a French theater director, her ex-boyfriend, and the two actors playing them intersect dramatically.
Cowboy Dave

2017

Cowboy Dave

2017
7.1
A young boy's life is changed by a chance encounter with an out-of-luck musician. When a gang of local criminals turns up, the day takes an unexpected turn.
Ask for Jane

2019

Ask for Jane

2019
7.4
A group of college students develop an underground network that helps women get abortions in the pre-Roe vs. Wade Chicago.
Mr. Sugar Daddy

2016

Mr. Sugar Daddy

2016
5.5
Mr. Sugar Daddy depicts the story of a man looking for a fresh start. Hans falls for young Andrej and is thrown into a game that does not allow any winner.
Green Days by the River

2017

Green Days by the River

2017
8.2
Green Days by the River is one of the most best-loved works of Caribbean literature. Written by lauded Trinidadian author Michael Anthony in 1967, the book illuminates the formative years of a boy growing up on the island. This coming of age story has enthralled readers all over the world for decades, and it is now being brought to life . For the first time, this beloved tale will be brought to film screens, introducing a whole new generation to the wonder of a country and a boy on the cusp of great change. This film seeks to break new ground in Caribbean film-making, showcasing the rich talent and boundless promise of our people.
All Small Bodies

2017

All Small Bodies

2017
4
'All Small Bodies' is a feminist, sci-fi take on the Grimm tale of Hansel and Gretel. It occurs in the distant future among the ruins of a planetary catastrophe, revealing the abuses of history and technology. In the wake of the chaotic aftermath, there are several resilient survivors including two young girls named Z and Bub. The film follows these curious adolescents who have long been lost and alone in the haunted, other-worldly woods, as they awaken their extrasensory abilities and reclaim their autonomy from a menacing dark presence.
Australia

2017

Australia

2017
4.8
Friday, 11 p.m. Carla, a woman in her forties, is alone in her office. She gets a call. It's Raúl, a young guy who sells cocaine. Tonight will be the last night that Raúl works as a dealer. He wants to change his life.
The Ceiling

2018

The Ceiling

2018
6
On the brink of divorce a middle aged man, Olavi, retreats to his cabin by the lake. After a few days he finds that the ceiling has come down making him unable to stand up straight. His friend Tuomas arrives and insists that something has to be done whereas Olavi is content with the limited space.
Spider Thieves

2017

Spider Thieves

2017
6.7
Three teenage girls from a Santiago shanty town set in motion a plan to climb buildings and break into the apartments of the wealthy side of the town.
Fare

2017

Fare

2017
4.2
A ride-share driver finds himself transporting the man who is secretly sleeping with his wife.
Into the Blue

2017

Into the Blue

2017
5.8
Thirteen year old Julija and her mother flee their abusive household to find refuge on an idyllic Croatian island where Julija grew up. Emotionally scarred, Julija is desperate to reconnect with her best friend, Ana. But Ana is in love with a boy and Julija is no longer a priority.
Swim Team

2016

Swim Team

2016
7.5
SWIM TEAM chronicles the overwhelming struggles and extraordinary triumphs of 3 young athletes with autism and shows how a swim team can bring hope to a community.
The Erlprince

2016

The Erlprince

2016
4.7
An exceptionally gifted teenage boy is about to start studying physics at university. He is working on the theory of parallel worlds, which are linked, he initially believes, by light. He has an extraordinary mind and a wounded soul, which his mother, who steers his life, is incapable of healing.
Abundant Acreage Available

2017

Abundant Acreage Available

2017
5.3
After their father dies, a middle-aged brother and sister wrestle with legacy and ownership when three brothers, whose family farmed the land for generations, return after 50 years.
Drone

2015

Drone

2015
6
A rookie Air Force drone pilot finds himself increasingly attached to a target he watches from halfway around the world.
My Art

2016

My Art

2016
5
A 65-year-old single artist living in New York City has a good life: a stable teaching job, successful friends, and a loyal, aging dog named Bing. As her dream of a respectable place in the art world becomes more elusive, her frustration with her lack of recognition feels alarmingly urgent.
A World for Raúl

2012

A World for Raúl

2012
5.2
When thirteen-year-old Raúl is asked to entertain the local landowner's son, a game of power and pride starts between the two boys.
No Light and No Land Anywhere

2017

No Light and No Land Anywhere

2017
4.8
Grieving her mother’s death and her own failing marriage, Lexi boards a plane from London to Los Angeles in search of the estranged father who abandoned her when she was three years old. Based out of a seedy Hollywood motel, she follows a tenuous trail of breadcrumbs, collecting numbers and addresses in the hopes that one will lead to her father, while establishing unexpected connections along the way.