The Drama

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The Drama

R

Apr 2026

1h 46m

Drama

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.

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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Ty Burr

Ty Burr's Watch List (Substack)

4d

2.5/4

Zendaya continues to convey remarkable complexities of emotion and reaction while seeming to do very little... she just thinks and it comes right off the screen—and Pattinson seems to love playing handsome dudes with spines of jello.

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (LAist)

May 7

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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Luis Martínez

El Mundo (Spain)

1d

4/5

Borgli continues his personal investigation into the diseases of the modern soul with a farce that borders upon the abyss. [Full review in Spanish]

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Carlos Boyero

El Pais (Spain)

1d

Because I'm bored, I couldn't care less about this couple's past, present, or future. [Full review in Spanish]

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Randy Meeks

Espinof

1d

4/5

...it can't avoid excessive repetition once the story gets going, but this is forgivable thanks to a bold premise that takes risks with a story that transcends archetypes and embraces discomfort with gusto. [Full review in Spanish]

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Michelle

2d

not as good as expected but good watch!

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Jack

6d

My girlfriend and I had several great conversations after watching this movie. I think it’s well paced and interesting keeps your attention the whole way through.

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Joe

May 18

Great story, great pacing and incredible acting.

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Cole W

@neapolitanfactory May 16

I'm so glad this film exists. Big swing. Really works when it works. Zendaya leveled up with her performance. Loved the ending in a way that makes me like the film even better. Borgli needs to keep getting these chances to make original films. Go see it!

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FatDudeDigsFlicks

May 13

Oh I really liked this. I think treating the twist with a dark comedy element instead of engaging it super seriously actually makes it more effective. A conversation can be had about that conceit: if someone has a terrible thought but doesn’t act on it and redeems themselves, are they terrible? Can we continue to love them in spite of it all. Zendaya and R-Patz are fantastic. Truly two actors right now that I genuinely enjoy seeing in pretty much anything. It’s all about the little tics and expressions and reactions to things that really make them standout as some of this generation’s best. A solid supporting cast helps make this even better. I am really beginning to like Borgli’s work. This and Dream Scenario have a real audaciousness to them and paired with A-list talent, he really gets a lot of bang for his buck. Really liked this one!

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Ana D

May 12

different! The acting was good… but like.. uhh..

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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: Drama, 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 Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)