5 Heartbreaking Dramas On Netflix You Probably Didn't Know About

Everyone has their own list of favorite movies that they watch when they feel like something special. When you need to laugh, it's obvious that a comedy will save you, and what could be better than an old cop comedy, for example?

But if you are in the mood for some deeper thoughts and reflections, then drama is the right answer. However, the industry is so crowded with great movies that sometimes even the better ones get overlooked in the non-stop flow of production.

So here are five neglected drama gems you might want to check out.

1. The Swimmers (2022)

The story of this movie is so emotionally devastating that it's hard to believe it's based on true events. It tells us about two sisters, Sara and Yusra Mardini, portrayed by Manal Issa and Nathalie Issa, and how they literally managed to survive the war in Syria and move safely out of the country to pursue their dreams.

Both girls have been swimmers since childhood, but it was the younger one's dream to make it to the Olympics. The film explores the possibilities of human nature, courage, and strength of will.

2. Purple Hearts (2022)

This heartfelt movie is about a blossoming romance between two people who are not meant to be together. There's Cassie, a brilliant singer living a modern life, and there's Luke, a typical military man living by strict rules. Their paths cross when they decide to marry for financial gain, but little do they know that their fake affair will soon turn into something extremely beautiful.

3. Beauty (2022)

Beauty is the real name of the main character, a young woman played by Gracie Marie Bradley. She is a very talented singer who is on the verge of stardom, but unfortunately, when the opportunity presents itself, she begins to crumble because she doesn't know how to protect her true self. The film is a touching family drama that also explores the price of fame.

4. Hustle (2022)

For those movie fans who were sure that Adam Sandler could only act in comedies, this movie will prove you wrong, so check it out. Hustle is a sports drama in which he appears as a basketball talent scout who secretly dreams of becoming a highly praised team coach. So he decides to train a no-name player to help him get a career in the NBA.

5. I'm Thinking of Ending Things (2020)

The movie is based on an already incredible book of the same name, but somehow manages to add so much more to the story. It centers around a girl named Jessie Buckley who is determined to break up with her boyfriend Jake. But we don't want to spoil the movie for you, because it is really full of unexpected twists that will definitely get under your skin, so you better watch it as soon as possible.