Best Malaysian drama movies

Klip 3GP (2011)

"Klip 3GP" is made up of four stories. Eddie is a suscessful online businessman who has everything; good-looking, wealthy and having a pretty girlfriend - but no one knows that he profits from the distributing pornography. Maya Akhtar is a committed journalist but becomes a victim of extortion by Sunny who possesses sex tapes of their affairs. Suria, Mina and Zakiah are three teenagers on their way to Kuala Lumpur on a weekend night out but encounter a frightening experience as they are chased by a horrifying creature. The last story is about Sandra who is gang-raped by Jefri and his boys while being recorded. Starring Zahiril Adzim, Mimie, Fikhree Abu Bakar, Adeline Anthony, Amanda Misbun and Sara Ali.

Pekak (2016)

Adapted loosely from Romeo and Juliet, Pekak is a story about a deaf drug pusher Uda whose dream is to get a cochlear implant so that he can finally hear again. When Uda meets and falls in love with Dara, an innocent school girl, he is even more determined to leave the life he's always known for a future with Dara. But will he be able to break free from the vicious ties that bind him or will he be stuck forever in the same bleak existence?

Daulat (2020)

Daulat is a 2020 Malaysian Malay-language political thriller film. It tells the story of a politician and her party who plans to win in the next election by whatever it takes, all after losing the last election.

Rahsia (2023)

A leisurely picnic takes a tragic turn when Ramlah sees a mysterious figure abducts her son and disappears. Shortly after, she begins encountering unexplained hauntings but her husband doesn`t believe her. But time and time again, clues lead her to believe that her son is close by and still alive, as she races against time to find him before it`s too late.

9 September (2007)

'9 September' is a romantic comedy which tells the story of Nia (Fasha Sandha) a very cute girl with a tomboy character who has been recently dumped by her boyfriend. Since then she has kept this hatred towards guys. Her anger is being let out on Kogi (Pierre Andre). Kogi is very much an honest and kind guy. He is seen as someone who is easily a target for Nia to bully. The first time they met was when Nia accidentally entered Kogi's house. Since then many coincidental meetings had happened between them. No matter how many times Kogi is being bullied by Nia, he stills put on a strong front and very much a gentleman most of the time they spend their time together until they eventually fall for each other but this was cut short when Adrian, Nia's ex lover, came back to her.

Claypot Curry Killers (2011)

Mrs. Chew and her three daughters run a small but flourishing restaurant. Most of the customers come for the house specialty: Homemade Curry - cooked from an old family recipe. Nobody suspects that the special ingredient that turns Mrs Chew's curry from standard fare into a gourmet's delight is human flesh!

Star (2014)

Tender exploration of a disconnected relationship between a beautiful stage performer from China, who is trying to preserve her dignity, and a Malay motorcycle gangster, who clings on to their love hopelessly.

Imaginur (2023)

As a young man's life spirals out of control, he tries to regain focus by seeking out an offbeat hypnosis treatment. Things take a turn when the girl from his dreams starts to appear in real life. While he tries to unlock the mystery of who she really is, he starts to fall for her and learns more about himself.

Hungry Ghost Diner (2023)

Bonnie, recovered from youth trauma during Hungry Ghost Festival, begins experiencing her uncle’s mysterious appearance, unannounced after closing business. Returning to her hometown, she realized her uncle has died and missed the last chance to be with him. After arguing with her father, attempt to leave the town has failed by Covid-19 lock down. Stranded in her family’s old coffee shop, she found out it’s haunted by her relatives returning for the Hungry Ghost Festival.

Suamiku, Encik Perfect 10! (2015)

Aleeya Azmeen willingly went to London with her boyfriend five years ago only to get dumped by him in the end. Things became worse when she was thrown out of London's college. Left with nothing, she had no choice but to return to Malaysia. But how will she explain what has happened to her family and friends? A fated meeting at Heaththrow airport with Zariel Daniel, who is willing to become Aleeya's fake husband for a week, leads to many dramatic and hilarious situations.

Pinjamkan Hatiku (2017)

Ombak Rindu (2011)

Izzah a simple kampong teacher is sold to a brothel by her uncle on the pretext that they need money for her Aunt's surgery. Her first customer is Rich playboy Hariz whom she begs to marry her and take her out of the rat hole. He marries her, brings her home, the only good deed he has done in a long time. Unknowingly he falls in love with her, and wants to break his engagement to childhood family friend Mila, but due to family pressure has to marry Mila. Thus begins the triangle of a saga which entangles three lives into a myriad of emotions.

Ting Tong... Love (2020)

Bored by his mother's insistence on him getting married, Hairi finally agrees on the condition that he could choose his own soul mate. Does the choice of Hairi matches his mother's taste?

Pujaan Hati Kanda Raya (2019)

After taking over Hotel Arjuna, Danny is getting busy making Tiara lonely. Tiara gets annoyed when her grandmother tried to control her movements because her grandmother is worried that Tiara would get miscarriage for the second time. Feeling dissapointed, Tiara ran away from the village. While Kak Sue is busy taking orders but could not afford to complete it during the promised period. Meanwhile, Pali got mentally ill after his parents passed away.

Langit Cinta (2016)

Langit Cinta tells the story of a forbidden love between Aliff, from a well off family, who left behind his families legacy to pursue his love and relationship with a village girl named Khadeja. They pursued their love and eventually ended up in marriage. Aliff’s family had disapprove of his marriage to Khadeja and manage to find a deceitful way to cut relations between the two. Without Aliff by her side, Khadeja had to remain vigilant and move along with her life going through difficult times as a widow. At the point where she had almost lost hope for Aliff to return, Budiman enters her life to be her savior and broken heart with a new sense of hope for happiness. Will she open her heart to accept Budiman’s love or she remains loyal to Aliff?

Thalli Pogathey (2023)

Karthik is a happy go lucky guy until he meets the beautiful Divya. They hit it off right away and Karthik thinks he finally found the girl of his dream until he realizes she is the biggest problem he ever face.

Dua Kalimah (2013)

"2 Kalimah" tells the story of a couple, Aiman and a Malay-English girl Selena, who decide to return to their hometown. The couple have a secret of their own: Aiman is actually still in love with Humaira, thus he does not want want to wed Selena, but due to her pregnancy, is forced to lie to their relatives and friends that they are married.

Venpa (2019)

Thenavan, a pensive man who constantly rejecting women of his mother’s choice including Sheila. Sheila, sweet dark skinned girl who’s often rejected by guys from matrimony falls in love with Thenavan on first meeting over his comforting gestures. The reason behind Thenavan’s rejections slowly unveiled upon his sighting of Kalyani, his school time love. Kalyani’s arrival back to home country is welcomed with a disaster of her handbag being stolen. Thenavan assists throughout her difficulties and requests an hour of conversation as a return favour. The one hour conversation end up as big turning point for Thenavan, Kalyani and Sheila with the presence of former lover of Kalyani, Sathya.

February 29 (2012)

A man born on the leap day of February 29 ages only one year in every four years. Because of this unique trait, he has lived through many historical periods of Malaysia; from the colonial years to the Japanese invasion and Independence. Though some may consider it a gift, the man's long life can also be a curse as he has to face the reality of seeing the ones he loves die.

Untuk Tiga Hari (2012)

Afdlin Shauki directs and acts in this movie about a pair who decide to end their marriage after 3 days to please their elders, but then during their time spent together, they start to realise that fate and maintaining their bond may not be so bad and could be the best thing that's ever happened for them

By My Side (2017)

A coming of age story of Faye – a post SPM student, and hopefully to start a new stage in her life (college) with her first love, Ben, only to find planning to leave the country to study overseas. She must figure out how to save this relationship or deal with this long distance relationship , and cope with being alone. Exploring the subject matter of how most Malaysians tend to head overseas to further studies, facing the conflict of leaving behind the things they love and are familiar with, and eventually missing home.

Sayang Salmah (1995)

Mr. Jabar and his wife are the products of Malay society around 1955-1960. They raise their children, Hassan and Salleh, to express their love of country based on their national and ethnic history. Hassan becomes active in politics, but his political failure and his father's death make him schizophrenic. Their mother tries to rear the boys well, but Salleh turns into a wild young man. He meets Salmah, a cabaret dancer, whom he eventually marries. Relationships within the family worsen...

Nur Kasih The Movie (2011)

Nur Kasih The Movie is a story of how a family faces every test from God. Death of Aidil's wife had a profound impact, especially on Aidil own. He was accompanied by his two children, namely Illyas and Mariam. Aidil's brother named Adam and his wife Nur Amina also helped to inspire Aidil. After Aidil recovered, Adam and Nur Amina returned to the city to live normal lives. After many attempts, finally Nur Amina was pregnant. This good news has make everyone happy, especially Adam himself. But that happiness is not long lasting because it was a miscarriage.

Ice Kacang Puppy Love (2010)

Botak, the son of a coffee shop owner, is secretly in love with tomboy Fighting Fish, who has grown up with him since she and her mother came to live with them a decade or so ago. Angry at her mother for deserting her no-good father when she was still young, Fighting Fish sets out one day to find him, with Botak in tow.

Cinta (2006)

In five interwoven stories, couples and families living in Kuala Lumpur navigate the complexities of love in all its forms.

Biko (2022)

Izwan is a single father and he determined to provide a comfortable living for his son, Biko. As a lorry driver, he works hard for a dream to buy Biko a house but he was cheated by a property agent. To make matters worse, they were thrown out from their rented flat when they could not pay the rent. Homeless, they stayed in Izwan`s lorry for the time being. Knowing that they are desperate for cash, Sherry, Izwan`s best friend and Biko`s godmother brought Biko to an audition with a famous internationally renowned singer, Sara. Unbeknownst to all, Izwan and Sara have a past.

Cinderella (2013)

Nurul is a 22-year-old orphan who lives with her mom Ainon and step-siblings Farah and Zamil, but the trio treat her like their maid instead. Meanwhile, Zamil is taken with Nurul's beauty and is only waiting for the right time to make his move. Salman is the wealthy playboy son of Datuk Mohktar, a well-known corporate bureaucrat. One day, Zamil confesses his feelings to Nurul, but when she rejects them, he tries to rape her. Nurul manages to escape and hides herself in Salman's room, but when she is found out, the villagers give the two a choice: either get charged in the Syariah court or get married and leave the village. In order to protect his reputation, Salman agrees to the latter option, but Nurul soon realises that Salman also treats her like his maid.

Roh (2020)

Cut off from civilisation, a single mother puts her children on high alert when they bring home a young girl caked in clay. She tells of spirits and spirit hunters, but these are not mere superstitions. As more strangers show up on her doorstep, she quickly finds another reason to fear the forest.

KIL (2013)

Akil is a depressed young man who has suicidal tendencies but he could never bring himself to commit suicide. His attempts to die always fail miserably until he finds the perfect solution: a quirky assassination agency that helps kill suicidal people. The assassination will be anonymous. He would not know the details about who the assassin is, even when or where he will die. This was ideal for Akil, until he falls for a girl he meets, Zara. Suddenly, he starts to have second thoughts on taking his life.

Amelia (1996)

Amelia acquainted with Fandy. Peters mother Amelia Amelia wants to match with Jeff, son of his cousin, but was stopped by his father. Aminuddin, Amelia's father and told him to meet Fandy Fandy and hope to marry Amelia. Fandy disappointed and went to the outside and this led Amelia agreed to marry Jill. Amelia infected with AIDS of Jeffery. Jeffery died in the accident. Fandy amends by marrying Amelia.