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"
The Devil, Probably (1977)
7.3/10
Director: Robert Bresson
Charles drifts through politics, religion and psychoanalysis, rejecting them all. Once he realises the depth of his disgust with the moral and physica... Read more
The Diamond Hunters (2001)
4.5/10
Starring: Alyssa Milano, Sean Patrick Flanery, Jolene Blalock, Roy Scheider, Hannes Jaenic...
Set against the background of South Africa's emerald coast and diamond mines, Diamond Hunters traces the torrid fortunes of a family unable to forgive... Read more
The Diary of Anne Frank (1959)
7.4/10
Director: George Stevens
Starring: Millie Perkins, Joseph Schildkraut, Shelley Winters, Richard Beymer, Gusti Huber...
One of the most gripping and heartfelt stories to emerge from the Holocaust, this magnificent adaptation of the acclaimed play is based on the writing... Read more
The Diplomat: Season 1 (2023)
8/10
Starring: Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, David Gyasi
Amid an international crisis, a career diplomat juggles her new high-profile job as ambassador to the United Kingdom and her turbulent marriage to a p... Read more
The Diplomat: Season 2 (2024)
7.6/10
Starring: Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, David Gyasi
Amid an international crisis, a career diplomat juggles her new high-profile job as ambassador to the United Kingdom and her turbulent marriage to a p... Read more
The Diplomat: Season 3 (2025)
7.1/10
Starring: Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, David Gyasi
Amid an international crisis, a career diplomat juggles her new high-profile job as ambassador to the United Kingdom and her turbulent marriage to a p... Read more
The Disappearance (Blu-ray) (1977)
5.7/10
Director: Stuart Cooper
Starring: Donald Sutherland, Francine Racette, David Hemmings, John Hurt, David Warner, Pe...
Contract killer Jay Mallory 's wife Celandine has disappeared from their apartment. When he is hired by members of an international organization to ca... Read more
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby (2014)
6.3/10
Director: Ned Benson
Starring: Nina Arianda, Jessica Chastain, Viola Davis, Bill Hader, Ciaran Hinds, Isabelle...
Aka "The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them". Once happily married, Conor (James McAvoy) and Eleanor (Jessica Chastain) suddenly find themselves as... Read more
The Doctor (1991)
7/10
Director: Randa Haines
Starring: William Hurt, Christine Lahti, Elizabeth Perkins
A touching drama about a heart surgeon (William Hurt) who has everything except an understanding for his patients. When he becomes ill with cancer, an... Read more
The Don is Dead (1973)
6.4/10
Director: Richard Fleischer
Starring: Charles Cioffi, Frederic Forrest, Robert Forster, Al Lettieri, Anthony Quinn, An...
Released one year after 'The Godfather', this mafia family epic stars Anthony Quinn as Don Angelo, a notorious crime czar set to take over the Syndica... Read more