Drama Romance
The Romantic Drama generally has as its central plot the beginning, obstruction and eventual, though often tragic, fruition of a romance. A common derogatory term for such films is "weepy" since they can reduce the audience to (willing) tears by playing on themes of noble self-sacrifice or cruel fate.
The motherlode of Alice's Romantic Dramas can be scrolled below, however the "Romance" feature along with "Comedy Romance" and "Classic Romance" may prove helpful.
Right; Alan Rickman, Clive Owen and Saskia Reeves star in Stephen Poliakoff's powerful "Close My Eyes".
Chinese Box (1997)
6.3/10
Director: Wayne Wang
Starring: Jeremy Irons, Gong Li, Maggie Cheung, Ruben Blades
Hong Kong's 1997 return to China is the setting for this romantic drama starring Jeremy Irons as a jaded journalist whose life is at crossroads and wh... Read more
Chocolat (2000)
7.3/10
Director: Lasse Hallstrom
Starring: Juliette Binoche, Judi Dench, Alfred Molina, Lena Olin, Johnny Depp, Carrie-Anne...
The radiant Juliette Binoche opens a chocolate shop in a small, old-fashioned French town where her confections soon stir the passions and scorn of th... Read more
Chungking Express (1994)
8.1/10
Director: Wong Kar-wai
Starring: Tony Leung (Chiu Wai), Faye Wong, Brigitte Lin, Valerie Chow
This intoxicating slice of Hong Kong romance noir is split into two stories: A cop gets dumped by his Girlfriend and tries to fall in love with the ne... Read more
Cinderella (2015)
6.9/10
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Starring: Cate Blanchett, Lily James, Richard Madden, Stellan Skarsgard, Holliday Grainger...
The story of "Cinderella" follows the fortunes of young Ella (Lily James) whose merchant father remarries following the death of her mother. Eager to... Read more
Cinderella ( Blu-ray ) (2015)
6.9/10
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Starring: Cate Blanchett, Lily James, Richard Madden, Stellan Skarsgard, Holliday Grainger...
The story of "Cinderella" follows the fortunes of young Ella (Lily James) whose merchant father remarries following the death of her mother. Eager to... Read more
Cinderella Liberty (Blu-ray) (1973)
6.8/10
Director: Mark Rydell
Starring: James Caan, Marsha Mason, Eli Wallach, Dabney Coleman, Bruno Kirby
A lonely Navy sailor falls in love with a hooker and becomes a surrogate father figure for her son during an extended liberty due to his service recor... Read more
Circle of Friends (1995)
6.6/10
Director: Pat O'Connor
Starring: Chris O'Donnell, Minnie Driver, Alan Cumming
Minnie Driver gives an outstanding performance as a college-age Irish woman-circa 1957-coming to grips with earthly love and Catholic fidelity in this... Read more
City of Angels (1998)
6.7/10
Director: Brad Silberling
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Meg Ryan, Dennis Franz, Andre Braugher
This Americanization of Wim Wenders' haunting 'Wings of Desire' stars Nicolas Cage as an angel who strives to become human after falling in love with... Read more
Close My Eyes (1991)
6.4/10
Director: Stephen Poliakoff
Starring: Alan Rickman, Clive Owen, Saskia Reeves
This psychosexual drama focuses on the secret romance between a woman with low self-esteem and her brother, a wealthy, amiable man, which draws the su... Read more
Closer (2004)
7.3/10
Director: Mike Nichols
Starring: Clive Owen, Jude Law, Julia Roberts, Natalie Portman
Emotional and sexual gamesmanship, as seen through the couplings and uncouplings of four people - photographer Julia Roberts, stripper Natalie Portman... Read more