Drama
The denotative aspects of drama from Aristotle's "Poetics" include a story development with a beginning, middle and an end. In the more conventional sense, dramatic presentations include the portrayal of characters, settings, life situations and stories in the course of a theatrical performance. In theatre, drama usually takes on the scope of dealing with matters of a serious nature.
Drama is Alice's largest section and a treasure trove of great drama catering for every taste. The bulk of the "Drama" section (generally made since 1965 and include psychological dramas) is listed below, however you may also choose from the "Classic Drama" sub-section (generally made before 1965), in blue on left. Also helpful may be "Alices Playhouse", "True Stories" and "Shakespeare" features.
Right: Scene from Kubrick's beautifully mounted "Barry Lyndon"
Dead Europe (2012)
5.4/10
Director: Tony Krawitz
Starring: Marton Csokas, Ewen Leslie, Kodi Smit-McPhee
A young photographer transporting his father's ashes from Australia to Greece comes to learn that something sinister happened in his family's past inv... Read more
Dead Heart (1996)
6.5/10
Director: Nick Parsons
Starring: Bryan Brown, Ernie Dingo, Angie Milliken
This gritty drama about murder, infidelity, racism and rough justice is set in the remote Aboriginal community of Wala Wala where the local constable... Read more
Dead Man Down (2013)
6.5/10
Director: Niels Arden Oplev
Starring: Isabelle Huppert, Colin Farrell, Dominic Cooper, Terrence Howard, Noomi Rapace
Seeking retribution for the deaths of his wife and daughter, Victor (Colin Farrell) positions himself as the right-hand man to the crime boss (Terrenc... Read more
Dead Man Walking (1995)
7.5/10
Director: Tim Robbins
Starring: Sean Penn, Susan Sarandon, Robert Prosky
Sister Helen Prejean's 1993 bestseller is the basis for this harrowing account of her life's work'; a spiritual advisor for condemned killers awaiting... Read more
Dead of Winter (2025)
6.6/10
Director: Brian Kirk
Starring: Emma Thompson, Judy Greer, Gaia Wise, Brian F O'Byrne
A grief-stricken widow stops by a remote cabin after getting lost on the back roads of Minnesota in the middle of winter. She soon finds herself in a... Read more
Dead Poets Society (1989)
8.1/10
Director: Peter Weir
Starring: Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke
A remarkable drama about a teacher who inspires seven students to explore new horizons of self expression and discover a world outside the school's st... Read more
Dead Presidents (1995)
6.9/10
Director: The Hughes Brothers
Starring: Larenz Tate, Keith David, Chris Tucker, N'Bushe Wright, Freddy Rodriguez, Bokeem...
A disaffected Vietnam vet turns to crime and finally hits upon a scheme that can change the demeanor of his entire life. Together with his war buddies... Read more
Dead Reckoning (1947)
7.2/10
Director: John Cromwell
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Lizabeth Scott, Wallace Ford
Humphrey Bogart stars as a hardboiled sleuth, a World War II veteran, who's out to solve the murder of his soldier-buddy. With Lizabeth Scott, Wallace... Read more
Dead Still (2020)
6.8/10
Starring: Michael Smiley
Set in 1880s Ireland in the Victorian era heyday of 'postmortem photography' the six-episode period drama follows a renowned memorial photographer who... Read more
Deadfall (2012)
6.3/10
Director: Stefan Ruzowitzky
Starring: Kris Kristofferson, Sissy Spacek, Treat Williams, Eric Bana, Kate Mara, Charlie...
Siblings Addison (Eric Bana) and Liza (Olivia Wilde) are fleeing from a casino heist when their getaway results in a car accident and a dead state tro... Read more