The Drama
A24 | Release Date: April 3, 2026 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
59
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 52 Critic Reviews
Positive:
30
Mixed:
16
Negative:
6

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
38
LarsenOnFilmJosh LarsenApr 10, 2026
In The Drama, it never feels as if the two main characters are in conflict with each other as much as they’re in conflict with the film’s form and screenplay. Read full review
38
RogerEbert.comRobert DanielsMar 31, 2026
[Borgli's] mealy-mouthed timidity in addressing genuinely controversial and provocative subjects, especially those that require a radical kind of empathy, not only renders his supposedly edgy provocations dull. It also makes one wonder if he’s at all interested in women as people. Read full review
30
Wall Street JournalKyle SmithApr 2, 2026
Some movies are toxically misconceived, and “The Drama” is among them. It wants to be wicked and outrageous but it’s really just dismal and depressing. Read full review
30
The Daily BeastNick SchagerMar 31, 2026
Plays like a torturous tone-deaf joke that won’t end. Read full review
25
The Associated PressMark KennedyMar 31, 2026
Maybe [Borgli's] trolling America but “The Drama” is clearly the worst thing he’s ever done. Read full review
0
Boston GlobeOdie HendersonMar 31, 2026
I save the zero star designation for movies that I think have no redeeming value whatsoever or are morally repugnant. “The Drama” meets both criteria. Read full review
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