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".
Curse of the Golden Flower (2006)
7/10
Director: Zhang Yimou
Starring: Chow Yun-Fat, Gong Li, Jay Chou, Liu Ye, Dahong Ni, Junjie Qin, Man Li
Zhang Yimou's characteristically lush historical melodrama, set near the end of theTang Dynasty, with Chow Yun-Fat as the Emperor whose wife (Gong Li)... Read more
Cutthroat Island (1995)
5.6/10
Director: Renny Harlin
Starring: Geena Davis, Frank Langella, Matthew Modine, Maury Chaykin, Patrick Malahide, St...
Geena Davis and Matthew Modine deliver a tidal wave of nonstop action and adventure in this big budget pirate romp complete with a treasure map tattoo... Read more
Daffodils (2019)
7.5/10
Director: David Stubbs
Starring: Rose McIver, George Mason
A bittersweet love story told through enchanting re-imaginings of popular and iconic New Zealand songs. Read more
Dakota Skye (2008)
6.6/10
Director: John Humber
Starring: Jb Ghuman Jr., Ian Nelson, Eileen Boylan
This delightful coming-of-age drama/comedy from director John Humber tells the story of Dakota, a seemingly ordinary teen who possesses a superpower t... Read more
Dangerous Beauty ( aka A Destiny of Her Own ) (1998)
7.3/10
Director: Marshall Herskovitz
Starring: Catherine McCormack, Rufus Sewell, Oliver Platt
This excellent adaptation of Margaret Rosenthal's book , "The Honest Courtesan", is set in 16th century Venice and focuses on the real-life story of V... Read more
Dangerous Liaisons (1988)
7.6/10
Director: Stephen Frears
Starring: Glenn Close, John Malkovich, Michelle Pfeiffer, Swoosie Kurtz, Keanu Reeves, Mil...
Nominated for seven Academy Awards, the hottest love affair of 1782 is notable for its sense of style and decor, and strong performances from Glenn Cl... Read more
Dangerous Liaisons (2012)
5.9/10
Director: Hur Jin-ho
Starring: Lisa Lu, Zhang Ziyi, Cecilia Cheung, Dong-gun Jang, Shawn Dou
1930s Shanghai: the glamorous, tumultuous "Paris of the East" whose salons, streets and bedrooms frame this Chinese adaptation of the French novel "Le... Read more
Dangerous Liaisons (2003)
7.6/10
Starring: Catherine Deneuve, Rupert Everett, Nastassja Kinski, Danielle Darrieux, Leelee S...
Updated adaptation of Choderlos de Laclos' classic 18th Century tale of seduction, betrayal and revenge set in the modern 1960s world of Parisian high... Read more
Dangerous Liaisons ( Blu-ray ) (1988)
7.6/10
Director: Stephen Frears
Starring: Glenn Close, John Malkovich, Keanu Reeves, Michelle Pfeiffer, Swoosie Kurtz, Uma...
Nominated for seven Academy Awards, the hottest love affair of 1782 is notable for its sense of style and decor, and strong performances from Glenn Cl... Read more
David and Lisa (1962)
7.4/10
Director: Frank Perry
Starring: Janet Margolin, Keir Dullea, Howard Da Silva
An Academy Award nominated story (Best Director, Screenplay) about two emotionally troubled teenagers drawn to each other and who ultimately develop a... Read more