30 Under-the-Radar Drama Films That Will Surprise You in 2014

Girlhood

2014 • 112 min • Box office $60K

Drama

Feeling trapped by her family, limited educational options, and the local boys' influence, Marieme begins a new life when she connects with a group of three independent girls. She alters her name and appearance, and drops out of school to…

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Wire Cutters

2014 • 9 min

Animation, Drama, Science Fiction

Two robots working in a remote mining area unexpectedly meet, setting in motion a chain of events that changes their existence.

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The Better Angels

2014 • 95 min • Box office $70K

Drama, History

In 1817 Indiana, at a remote log cabin, the realities of love, loss, and frontier life mold the young Abraham Lincoln. A thoughtful and reserved boy, Abe finds solace with his mother while learning the ways of farming from his…

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Flower & Snake: Zero

2014 • 113 min

Mystery, Thriller, Drama

Assistant Inspector Misaki Amemiya investigates a suspicious illegal video website called "Babylon" and finds herself caught in a dangerous situation. She is then bound and tortured alongside Shizuko and Ruri, a sexually active housewife.

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The Mighty Angel

2014 • 95 min • Budget $2M

Drama

Jerzy, a writer struggling with alcoholism, is at a turning point, convinced he can overcome his addiction. He falls in love with a young woman and finds a reason to live. However, he eventually relapses and succumbs to his addiction.

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We Can't Live Without Cosmos

2014 • 16 min

Animation, Drama

Two cosmonauts and friends dedicate themselves to rigorous training, striving to achieve their shared ambition. However, this is a story about more than just pursuing a dream.

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The Blue Elephant

2014 • 151 min • Budget $3M

Thriller, Drama, Mystery

Psychiatrist Yehia returns to Abbasiya Hospital after a five-year break and is asked to assess a patient who is unexpectedly an old friend. As the evaluation progresses, Yehia discovers disturbing secrets that force him to question what he believes to…

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Marvellous

2014 • 90 min

Drama, TV Movie

This is the true story of Neil "Nello" Baldwin, a man born with a mild learning disability who defied societal expectations. He possessed an unwavering optimism, consistently finding the positive in every circumstance, and refused to be defined by the…

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Tim Maia

2014 • 140 min

Drama, Music, History

This biopic chronicles the life of Brazilian singer Tim Maia, from his childhood in Rio de Janeiro to his death at 55. The film follows his time in the United States, where he encounters a new musical style. It also…

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Queen

2014 • 146 min • Budget $1M • Box office $17M

Comedy, Drama

Rani, a 24-year-old woman who is comfortable with a simple life, decides to take a solo honeymoon after her fiancé cancels their wedding. She travels through Europe, experiencing happiness, forming friendships, and discovering a newfound sense of self-reliance.

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Low Down

2014 • 119 min

Drama, Music

A young woman watches as her father, a jazz pianist, battles and ultimately fails to overcome his heroin addiction.

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23 Blast

2014 • 98 min

Drama

A promising high school football player loses his sight unexpectedly and permanently. He faces a difficult choice: accept a sheltered life or risk everything to return to his old life and the sport he's passionate about.

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Walking with the Enemy

2014 • 124 min

Action, Drama, History

Regent Horthy leads Hungary as a German ally, but his relationship with Hitler deteriorates as the war nears its end. Faced with the threat of his son's execution, Horthy surrenders Hungary's control to the Nazis. The Nazis immediately begin rounding…

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The Trip to Italy

2014 • 108 min

Comedy, Drama

Following their acclaimed restaurant review tour of Northern England, Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon are asked to host a new tour in Italy.

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Best Christmas Party Ever

2014 • 88 min

Comedy, TV Movie, Drama

As the holidays near, a young party planner organizes a Christmas celebration for a New York toy store. When a large company threatens to close the store, she chooses to proceed with the party and discovers romance just in time…

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The Imitation Game

2014 • 113 min • Budget $14M • Box office $233M

History, Drama, Thriller

This film tells the true story of Alan Turing, a brilliant cryptanalyst, and his team at Bletchley Park. During World War II, they raced against time to break the enemy's codes.

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Plastic

2014 • 102 min

Drama, Action, Comedy

Sam and Fordy operate a credit card fraud scheme. However, after targeting the wrong person, they become the targets of a sadistic gangster. To resolve their debt, they must raise £5 million and execute a risky diamond heist.

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Laggies

2014 • 100 min • Budget $5M • Box office $2M

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Megan, a 28-year-old struggling with her career and future, feels lost as her friends move forward with their lives. Unsure of where she fits in, Megan avoids the pressures of adulthood. When her high school sweetheart proposes, she panics and…

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You're Not You

2014 • 104 min • Box office $894K

Drama

This drama follows a classical pianist recently diagnosed with ALS and the assertive college student who takes on the role of her caregiver.

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The Keeping Room

2014 • 95 min

Western, Drama

Set in the American West near the end of the Civil War, the story follows Augusta, a Southerner, who encounters two escaped soldiers intent on violence. After escaping an attack, she returns to her remote farmhouse with her sister Louise…

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Grace of Monaco

2014 • 103 min • Budget $30M • Box office $26M

Romance, Drama

This is the story of Grace Kelly, the former Hollywood actress, as she struggles with her marriage and sense of self. The film unfolds against the backdrop of a tense political conflict between Prince Rainier III of Monaco and France's…

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The Christmas Secret

2014 • 90 min

Romance, Drama, Family

As her life unravels, single mother Christine discovers a magical family heirloom that brings her love and good luck during the Christmas season.

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The Humbling

2014 • 112 min • Budget $2M

Drama, Comedy

After a personal crisis, including a breakdown and attempt to end his life, a veteran actor develops a relationship with a significantly younger woman. He quickly discovers the challenges of keeping up with her.

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Winter Sleep

2014 • 196 min • Box office $4M

Drama

Aydın, a hotel owner and retired actor in rural Turkey, faces internal struggles as winter arrives. He grapples with the complexities of his relationships with his wife and sister, and questions his own life.

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Lupin the Third: Jigen's Gravestone

2014 • 51 min

Animation, Adventure, Action

Lupin and Jigen target a treasure known as the Little Comet, hidden within the heavily guarded nation of East Doroa. During the heist, Jigen is nearly killed by a sniper named Yael Okuzaki, who specializes in preparing tombstones for her…

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Trash

2014 • 112 min

Adventure, Crime, Drama

In Brazil, three children stumble upon something significant in a junkyard. Their discovery leads them on the run from the police as they attempt to correct a grave injustice.

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Savaged

2014 • 91 min

Action, Drama, Horror

Following a violent attack by thugs that leaves a deaf-mute woman dead, the spirit of an Apache warrior inhabits her body. Driven by vengeance, the warrior embarks on a relentless pursuit of those responsible.

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Barefoot

2014 • 90 min • Budget $6M • Box office $15K

Comedy, Drama, Romance

A wealthy family's estranged son encounters a young woman who has lived in complete isolation. He brings her to his brother's wedding, and an unlikely romance develops. Her innocent nature and simple charm win over everyone she meets.

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Sabotage

2014 • 110 min • Budget $35M • Box office $22M

Action, Drama, Thriller

John 'Breacher' Wharton heads a top DEA team dedicated to dismantling global drug cartels. After a successful raid on a major cartel hideout, the team believes they've achieved victory. However, team members begin disappearing one by one under strange circumstances.…

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Pompeii

2014 • 105 min • Budget $100M • Box office $117M

Action, Adventure, History

In 79 A.D., Milo, a former slave now a gladiator, must race against time to rescue Cassia, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy merchant. She has been forced into an unwanted engagement with a corrupt Roman Senator. As Mount Vesuvius…

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