See The Drama at Duke of York's Picturehouse
The Drama, a romantic dark comedy film, is coming to Brighton's Duke of York's Picturehouse on Tuesday, 22 December 2026. With its unique blend of genres, the film has garnered significant attention and scores, including 7.1/10 on IMDb and 76% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Dir: Kristoffer Borgli
Cast: Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie, Hailey Benton Gates, Sydney Lemmon, Hannah Gross, Anna Baryshnikov
105 mins · 2026 · United States of America · Cert 15 · English
IMDb 7.1/10 · Metacritic 59/100 · TMDB 6.9/10 · Trakt 72%
Awards: 8 nominations total
The film has received a mixed response from critics and viewers, with scores ranging from 59/100 on Metacritic to 72% on Trakt.
What is the film about? The Drama is a 2026 American romantic dark comedy film written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as a happily engaged couple whose relationship is tested by an unexpected revelation the week before their wedding.
Who made it and who's in it? The film features a talented cast, including Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim, and Mamoudou Athie, and is written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli.
What kind of film is it and how can I see it? The Drama is a 105-minute romantic comedy-drama film, certified 15, and will be screened at the Duke of York's Picturehouse in Brighton on Tuesday, 22 December 2026; tickets are on sale: say tickets are with the button beside the article.
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What viewers say
AndyHey · 8/10
I just wanna say, I really f***ing hate Rachel!
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evandyne · 10/10
they're going through things you can't even find on reddit
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robertaajr · 4/10
This definitely wasn’t anything like I expected. It plays like a dark comedy but I feel like it forgot the comedy. I see that a lot of people really enjoyed this but I’m just not into this type of romantic comedy, if we want to call it that. It felt more like a dark drama with an attempt at poor humor. I mean I did chuckle a few times mostly at the stupidity of it. I understand that entirely the point of the movie but it didn’t really work for…
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RG9400 · 9/10
This was an insane movie to watch two months before I get married. The Drama is one of those rare movies where almost every single detail ends up being in service towards the central themes and message of the movie. I can see how this movie is controversial or off-putting for some people. From the very beginning of this movie, it makes some odd choices that feel off. I understood the purpose of the very first scene only after finishing the…
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fasterfilmcritic · 8/10
The Drama starts with a premise that feels familiar, satirical, and romantic, then pushes hard into something much darker and more uncomfortable. Zendaya’s performance is what makes that pivot work. She brings a quiet tension to every scene, holding something back in a way that feels believable. There are stretches where the film feels like it’s circling its ideas instead of sharpening them. But even when it slows, it never loses your attention.…
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sarahlaurintino · 9/10
O quanto precisamos saber sobre o passado das pessoas que amamos e convivemos? Eu achei interessantíssimo o tanto de reflexão que esse filme traz, são tantos questionamentos que eu vou passar o resto da semana pensando nele. A Emma não é santa, mas pra mim ela foi a personagem mais sincera e humana de todo o filme, consigo sentir empatia por ela e ainda entender que o que ela quase fez foi errado, mas não chegou a fazer e como isso mudou a…
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icrackofdawn · 8/10
this movie redefines the rom-com genre that's almost as fucked up as america itself.
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BrandNewShoes · 8/10
Not going to lie. From watching the trailer to seeing the movie it wasn't what I expected. The movie is definitely a conversation starter in how we all work through our trauma. I really enjoyed the story and the performances from Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. Alan Haim was a scene stealer as the bitchy bridesmaid!
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