The Drama (2026) — Release, Cast & Review Status

Directed by Kristoffer Borgli · 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

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Released: Apr 3, 2026
Runtime: 1h 45m
Age rating: R (US) · 15 (UK) · 17+ (Indonesia) · MA 15+ (Australia) · 14A (Canada)
Cast: Robert Pattinson , Zendaya , Alana Haim , Mamoudou Athie
Streaming: HBO Max
Country: United States
Language: English

Also known as El Drama Das Drama - Noch mal auf Anfang O Drama ドラマなふたり 더 드라마 爱情抓马抓馬戀人 Drama

Official theatrical poster for The Drama (2026)

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Where to watch

HBO Max

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Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch The Drama by country

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Turkey	TV+
United States	HBO Max

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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.

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Critic Reviews

Short review 4 min read English The Drama

The Drama (2026) Review: Love After the Confession

The Drama is Kristoffer Borgli's romantic black comedy starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as a couple whose wedding week is upended by one confession.

Yes, with reservations. It is a daring, very funny and often excruciating romantic black comedy, best for viewers who enjoy discomfort more than neat resolutions.

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The Drama: frequently asked questions

Does The Drama have a Celluloid Score yet?

Not yet. The Drama has been released, but its composite score is pending. Any available personal editorial rating is displayed separately on the film page.

Where can I watch The Drama?

In the United States, The Drama streams on HBO Max with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: TV+ in Turkey. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is The Drama?

The Drama runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

What is The Drama rated?

The Drama is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, 17+ in Indonesia, MA 15+ in Australia and 14A in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in The Drama?

The Drama is directed by Kristoffer Borgli and stars Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie.