The Drama

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The Drama

R

Apr 2026

1h 46m

Romance

Comedy

Mystery & Thriller

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A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.

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Critics Consensus

Flirting with complex themes, The Drama walks a tonal tightrope with impressive poise thanks to career-highlight performances by Robert Pattinson and Zendaya.

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Audience Says

Elevated by remarkable performances, The Drama wrestles with questions of trust and forgiveness, drawing out profoundly uncomfortable emotions that linger long after the credits roll.

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (LAist)

1d

Well-made... but grotesque in retrospect.

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Coleman Spilde

Salon.com

Apr 21

The Drama is not a tidy film from any angle. Its themes are extreme and uncomfortable. Its director’s past actions are more than questionable. But if audiences are willing to keep an open mind and engage with it, it will reward on a massive scale.

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Wenlei Ma

The Nightly (AU)

Apr 21

3/5

It's not as strange or absurd as it could’ve been, and lands somewhere in the middle, not enough one thing or the other. Mid is an apt description for The Drama, which is neither offensive nor tremendous.

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Megan Kearns

InSession Film

17h

C

It doesn't handle the themes that it raises very well, and almost feels like it's bringing them up to be shocking and provocative.

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Beandrea July

FilmWeek (LAist)

1d

It ultimately feels hollow and gimmicky.

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

1d

5/10

A pointless melodrama that gets lost in a convoluted and empty jumble about toxic relationships. [Full review in Spanish]

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Marcus

10h

Great original content and what avoid in relationship

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Santeria R

23h

Winds down a bit at the end, but ultimately a very enjoyable and uncomfortable experience

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Suzanne F F

1d

If you want to see a woman completely destroy her happiness this is for you.

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Chelsea

2d

Loved it! Zendaya and Robert Pattinson have great chemistry.

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Radu Z

2d

It was amazing PERIOD

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Stephen

2d

crazy storyline...loved it

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Synopsis

A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.

Director: Kristoffer Borgli
Producer: Lars Knudsen, Ari Aster, Tyler Campellone
Screenwriter: Kristoffer Borgli
Distributor: A24
Production Co: Square Peg
Rating: R
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 3, 2026, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 5, 2026
Runtime: 1h 46m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)