1. Casablanca
IMDb 8.51942 · Movie · Rated PG · 102 min
In Casablanca, Morocco in December 1941, a cynical American expatriate meets a former lover, with unforeseen complications.
Where to watch CasablancaAll the best Drama Movies Streaming on SBS On Demand in November 2026
We found 630 drama movies streaming on SBS On Demand in Australia as of November 2026. These are the best of them, ranked by IMDb score, plus the newest additions.
Most popular drama movies on SBS On Demand this week
What Australians are streaming most on SBS On Demand, from JustWatch's seven-day popularity ranking.
The top 20 best drama movies on SBS On Demand, by rating
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2. Parasite
IMDb 8.52019 · Movie · Rated R · 132 min
All unemployed, Ki-taek's family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident.
Where to watch Parasite
3. Metropolis
IMDb 8.31927 · Movie · Rated Not Rated · 153 min
In a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, the son of the city's mastermind falls in love with a working class prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences.
Where to watch Metropolis
4. Gran Torino
IMDb 8.12008 · Movie · Rated R · 116 min
Disgruntled Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski sets out to reform his neighbor, Thao Lor, a Hmong teenager who tried to steal Kowalski's prized possession: a 1972 Gran Torino.
Where to watch Gran Torino
5. The Handmaiden
IMDb 8.12016 · Movie · Rated Not Rated · 145 min
1930s Korea, in the period of Japanese occupation, a young woman is hired as a handmaiden to a Japanese heiress who lives a secluded life on a large countryside estate with her domineering uncle, but she's involved in something greater that will soon be revealed.
Where to watch The HandmaidenOnly on SBS On Demand: 514 drama movies you will not find on another service
Best rated first. These stream on SBS On Demand and on no other service in Australia; renting or buying on a store does not count.
Which service has the most drama movies in Australia?
Drama movies on each streaming service in Australia, from the daily JustWatch catalogue feed, November 2026. Stores and rentals are not counted.
- 1. Netflix1,860
- 2. Tubi1,050
- 3. Stan751
- 4. SBS On Demand630
- 6. Disney+593
- 7. HBO Max214
- 8. Binge214
- 9. 7plus180
- 10. Paramount Plus106
- 11. ABC iView99
Drama movies on SBS On Demand: questions answered
How many drama movies are on SBS On Demand in Australia?
630 drama movies are on SBS On Demand in Australia as of November 2026, counted from the daily Australian catalogue feed we use for every page on CompareTV. The number moves as titles arrive and leave.
What is the best drama movie on SBS On Demand?
By IMDb score, Casablanca (1942) is the best rated drama title on SBS On Demand in Australia right now (IMDb 8.5), followed by Parasite (2019) (IMDb 8.5) and Metropolis (1927) (IMDb 8.3). The full top list is above.
What are the most popular drama movies on SBS On Demand this week?
The Big Short, Rogue Agent and Perfect Days are the drama movies Australians are streaming most on SBS On Demand this week, from JustWatch's seven-day popularity ranking for Australia.
Which streaming service has the most drama movies in Australia?
Netflix has the most, with 1,860 drama movies, ahead of Tubi with 1,050. SBS On Demand is number 4 of the 12 services we compare, with 630. Rentals and stores like Apple TV (iTunes) and Google Play are not counted.
Which drama movies can you only watch on SBS On Demand?
514 drama movies stream on SBS On Demand and on no other service in Australia, including The Handmaiden, Amour and Gattaca. Rentals and purchases on stores are not counted as another home.
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