By Morfeli Data Desk (AI-assisted, data-checked) · Published: November 13, 2026 · Last updated: November 13, 2026 · 3 min read
These drama films were released in 2022 and each received at least 700 audience votes on TMDB. They explore diverse themes ranging from personal relationships and historical struggles to high-stakes rescue missions.
Spoiler-free. Ranked by TMDB audience score. Filter used: drama movies released in 2022 with at least 700 audience votes on TMDB. Data checked November 13, 2026.
1. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022)
A boy, a mole, a fox, and a horse form an unlikely bond while traveling in search of a home.
| TMDB score | 8.2/10 (789 votes) |
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| Runtime | 35 minutes |
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| Genres | Animation, Family, Drama, Adventure |
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| Director | Peter Baynton, Charlie Mackesy |
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| Starring | Jude Coward Nicoll, Tom Hollander, Idris Elba |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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2. Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
Aviator Pete Mitchell trains a group of graduates for a mission after decades of service in the Navy.
| TMDB score | 8.2/10 (11901 votes) |
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| Runtime | 131 minutes |
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| Genres | Action, Drama |
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| Director | Joseph Kosinski |
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| Starring | Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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3. Purple Hearts (2022)
An aspiring musician and a Marine enter a marriage of convenience that becomes complicated by a sudden tragedy.
| TMDB score | 8.0/10 (2979 votes) |
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| Runtime | 122 minutes |
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| Genres | Romance, Drama |
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| Director | Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum |
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| Starring | Sofia Carson, Nicholas Galitzine, John Harlan Kim |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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4. Redeeming Love (2022)
A young couple struggles to maintain their relationship amidst the difficult circumstances of the 1850 California Gold Rush.
| TMDB score | 7.9/10 (784 votes) |
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| Runtime | 134 minutes |
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| Genres | Romance, Drama, Western |
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| Director | D.J. Caruso |
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| Starring | Abigail Cowen, Tom Lewis, Eric Dane |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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5. Thirteen Lives (2022)
A rescue team attempts to save a youth soccer team trapped inside a cave by an unexpected rainstorm.
| TMDB score | 7.8/10 (1625 votes) |
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| Runtime | 147 minutes |
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| Genres | Drama, Thriller |
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| Director | Ron Howard |
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| Starring | Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell, Joel Edgerton |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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6. The Whale (2022)
A reclusive, obese English teacher seeks to reconnect with his estranged daughter to find redemption.
| TMDB score | 7.7/10 (5022 votes) |
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| Runtime | 117 minutes |
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| Genres | Drama |
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| Director | Darren Aronofsky |
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| Starring | Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Ty Simpkins |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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7. A Man Called Otto (2022)
A grumpy widower forms an unexpected friendship after a lively family moves into the house next door.
| TMDB score | 7.7/10 (3867 votes) |
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| Runtime | 126 minutes |
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| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
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| Director | Marc Forster |
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| Starring | Tom Hanks, Mariana Treviño, Cameron Britton |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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8. Emancipation (2022)
An enslaved man named Peter embarks on a dangerous journey to escape and reunite with his family.
| TMDB score | 7.7/10 (1324 votes) |
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| Runtime | 132 minutes |
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| Genres | Drama, War, History |
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| Director | Antoine Fuqua |
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| Starring | Will Smith, Ben Foster, Charmaine Bingwa |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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9. Hustle (2022)
A basketball scout attempts to bring a talented international player to the United States against his team's wishes.
| TMDB score | 7.7/10 (2979 votes) |
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| Runtime | 117 minutes |
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| Genres | Drama, Comedy |
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| Director | Jeremiah Zagar |
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| Starring | Adam Sandler, Queen Latifah, Juancho Hernangómez |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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10. Aftersun (2022)
Sophie recalls a vacation she spent with her father twenty years prior while examining her memories of him.
| TMDB score | 7.7/10 (2049 votes) |
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| Runtime | 101 minutes |
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| Genres | Drama |
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| Director | Charlotte Wells |
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| Starring | Paul Mescal, Frankie Corio, Brooklyn Toulson |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How were these movies ranked?
They are sorted by TMDB audience score after applying this filter: drama movies released in 2022 with at least 700 audience votes on TMDB. Scores change as people vote.
Are there spoilers in this list?
No. Descriptions are based on the official synopsis and avoid plot reveals.
Data checked on November 13, 2026. Movie and TV data from TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Ratings via OMDb (IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic) where shown. Scores change over time; check the source for the latest numbers.
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