# The Drama (2026) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-drama-2026/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 77% |
| Editorial Rating | 89/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 72% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.5/5 |
| IMDb | 7/10 |
| Director | Kristoffer Borgli |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Runtime | 105 min |

## Quick answer

The Drama (2026) earns a 77% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Borgli's A24 hit cleared 89% critics and $132M worldwide — Zendaya and Robert Pattinson turn a wedding-week confession s Critics and audiences diverge (89% critic vs 72% audience). Metascore 80/100. Directed by Kristoffer Borgli.

## Celluloid verdict

Borgli's A24 hit cleared 89% critics and $132M worldwide — Zendaya and Robert Pattinson turn a wedding-week confession spiral into the year's most uncomfortable romantic black comedy, a Variety and Empire conversation piece.

## Synopsis

A week before their Boston wedding, Emma and Charlie play a party game of worst confessions with their best man and maid of honor — and Emma's secret (a teenage plan she abandoned, plus the true cause of her hearing loss) detonates the relationship. Kristoffer Borgli's romantic black comedy follows Zendaya and Robert Pattinson through rehearsal dinners, paranoia, and a reception that becomes a public reckoning about whether love can survive knowing someone fully.

## Cast

Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie

## Where to watch

Global: HBO Max
the United States: HBO Max

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Drama worth watching?**
The Drama holds a 77% Celluloid Score. Borgli's A24 hit cleared 89% critics and $132M worldwide — Zendaya and Robert Pattinson turn a wedding-week confession spiral into the year's most uncomfortable romantic black comedy, a Variety and Empire conversation piece.

**What is The Drama about?**
A week before their Boston wedding, Emma and Charlie play a party game of worst confessions with their best man and maid of honor — and Emma's secret (a teenage plan she abandoned, plus the true cause of her hearing loss) detonates the relationship. Kristoffer Borgli's romantic black comedy follows Zendaya and Robert Pattinson through rehearsal dinners, paranoia, and a reception that becomes a public reckoning about whether love can survive knowing someone fully.

**Who directed The Drama?**
The Drama (2026) was directed by Kristoffer Borgli.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Drama?**
77% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (89/100), Metascore (80/100), Letterboxd (3.5/5), and IMDb (7/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch The Drama?**
The Drama is streaming on HBO Max; on HBO Max in the United States. Availability varies by region.

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