Best English Drama Movies of 2025

Kirk Jones · 121 min · Tempo Productions / One Story High

John Davidson: diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome at a young age which alienated him from his peers, he struggled with a condition few people had witnessed.

Cast: Robert Aramayo, Maxine Peake, Peter Mullan

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (8.2/10 on TMDb (407 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Joseph Kosinski · 155 min · Apple Original Films / Warner Bros.

Dubbed "the greatest that never was," Sonny Hayes was FORMULA 1's most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, he's a nomadic racer-for-hire when he's approached by his former teammate Ruben Cervantes, owner of a struggling FORMULA 1 team that is on the verge of collapse. Ruben convinces Sonny to come back to FORMULA 1 for one last shot at saving the team and being the best in the world. He'll drive alongside Joshua Pearce, the team's hotshot rookie intent on setting his own pace. But as the engines roar, Sonny's past catches up with him and he finds that in FORMULA 1, your teammate is your fiercest competition--and the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone.

Cast: Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem

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Box office: $631.6 million worldwide

AI verdict: F1: The Movie's combination of high vote volume, 82% RT score, and $631.6M gross marks it as 2025's most broadly successful original (non-sequel, non-remake) blockbuster.

Phil Cunningham · 109 min · Sunrise Productions / Slingshot USA

From the songs of his mother’s heart to the whispers of a faithful God, David’s story begins in quiet devotion. When the giant Goliath rises to terrorize a nation, a young shepherd armed with only a sling, a few stones, and unshakable faith steps forward. Pursued by power and driven by purpose, his journey tests the limits of loyalty, love, and courage—culminating in a battle not just for a crown, but for the soul of a kingdom.

Cast: Brandon Engman, Brian Stivale, Shahar Taboch

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (8.0/10 on TMDb (192 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Marianne Elliott · 115 min · RocketScience / Number 9 Films

A couple, struggling to cope with financial hardship and personal loss, embarks on a 1000km journey along the South West Coast Path. Along the way, they face ridicule and kindness from strangers, but ultimately find solace in each other's company as they work towards a brighter future. The trek transforms them both, bringing new opportunities and a sense of purpose to their lives.

Cast: Gillian Anderson, Jason Isaacs, Denis Lill

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.7/10 on TMDb (87 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Angelina Jolie · 91 min · Fremantle / Jolie Productions

In a frontier landscape at the beginning of the 20th century, gunmen descend on a remote farmhouse, determined to exact revenge. Their target, a doctor — alone with his son and daughter — tries desperately to protect his children. Inevitably, bullets fly.

Cast: Juan Carlos Huguenin, Salma Hayek Pinault, Demián Bichir

AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.2/10 on TMDb (25 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Rob Ayling · 12 min · Candid Broads Productions / PANALUX®

An amateur boxer battles his demons as well as his opponent in what could prove to be the fight of his life.

Cast: Dywayne Thomas, Larry Olubamiwo, Matthew Charlery-Smith

AI verdict: Too early for a meaningful verdict — check back as ratings data comes in via the site's daily refresh.