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".
Samson and Delilah ( Blu-ray ) (2009)
6.8/10
Director: Warwick Thornton
Starring: Rowan McNamara, Scott Thornton, Marissa Gibson, Mitjili Napanangka Gibson
An inside look at a world rarely, if ever, depicted on the big screen - Screen International. Samson (Rowan McNamara) is 15 years old and lives in a... Read more
Samurai Saga (1959)
7.1/10
Director: Hiroshi Inagaki
Starring: Toshiro Mifune, Yoko Tsukasa, Akira Takarada, Keiko Awaji, Seizaburo Kawazu
Cyrano de Bergerac is given the Japanese Samurai treatment with the legendary Toshiro Mifune as the large-nosed warrior with a poet's heart. He is ut... Read more
Save the Last Dance (2001)
6.2/10
Director: Thomas Carter
Starring: Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas, Kerry Washington, Terry Kinney
In this romantic drama set in the gritty world of urban Chicago, a white, suburban girl (Julia Stiles) sparks a clash of cultures, both ethnic and art... Read more
Scarlett (1994)
6.5/10
Director: John Erman
Starring: Annabeth Gish, Ann-Margret , Colm Meaney, Jean Smart, Joanne Whalley, John Gielg...
The greatest love story ever told began with "Gone With the Wind" and continues in this sweeping epic sequel, as Scarlett, Rhett and a host of unforge... Read more
Sense and Sensibility (1995)
7.7/10
Director: Ang Lee
Starring: Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant
When the death of their father results in the sudden loss of their family fortune, two newly impoverished sisters find that their loss of status comes... Read more
Sense and Sensibility (1971)
6.7/10
Director: David Giles
Starring: Ciaran Madden, Patricia Routledge, Robin Ellis, Isabel Dean
Mrs. Dashwood and her two daughters, Elinor and Marianne, are faced with the prospect of Mrs. Dashwood's stepson and his wife moving into their home a... Read more
Sense and Sensibility (BBC) (2008)
7.7/10
Director: John Alexander
Starring: Hattie Morahan, Charity Wakefield, Janet McTeer, David Morrissey, Dan Stevens, D...
A compelling and exciting new BBC adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel. Newcomers Hattie Morahan and Charity Wakefield play the two temperamental... Read more
Separate Lies (2005)
6.5/10
Director: Julian Fellowes
Starring: Tom Wilkinson, Emily Watson, Hermione Norris, Rupert Everett, John Warnaby
A tragic accident is the catalyst that unravels a web of deceit in this intriguing drama based on Nigel Bachin's novel and written by screenwriter and... Read more
Separation City (2009)
5.8/10
Director: Paul Middleditch
Starring: Joel Edgerton, Rhona Mitra, Danielle Cormack, Thomas Kretschmann, Michelle Langs...
Simon (Joel Edgerton) is living a comfortable but unfulfilling life in the suburbs, with his wife (Danielle McCormack), two kids,and a sex-life on hol... Read more
Serena (2014)
5.4/10
Director: Susanne Bier
Starring: Rhys Ifans, Toby Jones, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence
The film follows newlyweds George (Cooper) and Serena Pemberton (Lawrence) who travel from Boston to the mountains of North Carolina where they begin... Read more