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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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Amy Nicholson Los Angeles Times 11h
"The Drama" is the movie equivalent of a half-glass of Champagne: a toast Borgli trusts us to decide whether its ideas are half-empty or half-full. I’ll raise my cup to full, but only because of how pleasurably it bubbles. Go to Full Review
Mark Kermode Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube) 11h
I thought it was excruciating, but in a good way. Go to Full Review
Nell Minow Movie Mom 15h
B-
It's the kind of movie actors like to be in because of the some very intriguing acting challenges. Ifyou can handle the cringe, you will appreciate the performances, excellent as we would expect from four of the best young actors working today. Go to Full Review
Joseph Neff Spectrum Culture 4h
The Drama may be a satisfying watch, but with an ending that’s a little familiar and a tad too tidy, the experience falls short of excellence. Go to Full Review
David Poland Hot Button (Substack) 6h
I found this movie extremely frustrating. Love the actors. The direction was more than competent. Ideas were in the air. But it was too busy being clever and smirky to ever go where it kept screaming that it wanted to go. Go to Full Review
Christian Toto HollywoodInToto.com 8h
3/4
Pattinson, Zendaya hit massive road block en route to shallow 'I do' Go to Full Review
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Henry O @RT47310505 12h An incredible, original, thought-provoking film. Exactly the kind of movies I enjoy the most. See more Hank L @HankLo 12h An incredible film, flawlessly edited and expertly paced, with a perfect balance of tension and comedic moments. See more Matt L. @Mattliptak 12h A strange but intriguing watch, The Drama leans into discomfort in a way that at least keeps you engaged throughout. The so-called twist is jarring and even a bit alarming, but it does a solid job of setting the tone for a deliberately uneasy and thought-provoking experience. Robert Pattinson and Zendaya both deliver strong performances, bringing depth to a story that doesn’t always give them much to work with, while Alana Haim stands out as the emotional core, really shining as the upset friend. There are moments where the film feels like it’s trying a bit too hard to land a deeper moral meaning, and the script can come across as scattered and uneven at times. Still, there’s enough here — in performances, tone, and ambition — to make it a worthwhile watch, especially if you appreciate films that take risks and aren’t afraid to leave you a little unsettled. See more Alexandre C @RT69317413 16h I left the theater completely tensed. From start to end you’re absolutely into the story and you kinda start doubting your own morals. I loved the music that made every scene even more intense. See more Camila F @RT35477922 16h It was SHOCKING! It brought up a very sensitive subject for the sake of humor and...I'm not gonna lie...it was hilarious and unconfortable. Guess that was the point, but beware. It's not trying to say something important about that matter. Pattinson and Zendaya are amazing and this was quite a unique experience. Even if was an unconfortable one. See more Giovanni P. @imgiovanni 16h Great movie, Zendaya is fantastic! See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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
Ari Aster, Tyler Campellone, Lars Knudsen
Screenwriter
Kristoffer Borgli
Distributor
A24
Production Co
A24, Live Free or Die Films, Square Peg
Rating
R
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 3, 2026, Wide
Runtime
1h 46m