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".
Stanley and Iris (1990)
Director: Martin Ritt
Starring: Jane Fonda, Robert De Niro, Swoosie Kurtz
A sensitive film about illiteracy and isolation. Jane Fonda begins a wary relationship with Robert De Niro as she teaches him to read. Directed with f... Read more
Starting Out in the Evening (2007)
7/10
Director: Andrew Wagner
Starring: Frank Langella, Lauren Ambrose, Lili Taylor, Adrian Lester
An adaptation of Brian Morton's best-seller about an aging author whose success is long behind him when a young grad student convinces him to let her... Read more
Station Jim (2001)
7.1/10
Director: John Roberts
Starring: George Cole, Charlie Creed-Miles, Martin Savage, John Thomson, Laura Fraser, Cel...
In Victorian England, young Bob Gregson is a porter at the local railway station. He has eyes for Miss Harriet Collins, a teacher at the orphange whe... Read more
Stealing Beauty (1996)
6.6/10
Director: Bernardo Bertolucci
Starring: Liv Tyler, Jeremy Irons, Sinead Cusack, Jean Marais
19 year old Lucy (Liv Tyler) spends a summer in Tuscany after her mother commits suicide. She stays with her mother's friends and has her picture pai... Read more
Step Up (2006)
6.5/10
Director: Anne Fletcher
Starring: Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan, Damaine Radcliff, De'Shawn Washington, Rachel Griff...
Nora, an aspiring and gifted ballerina from a wealthy family, is trying to incorporate hip-hop moves into her classical repertoire. When she meets dia... Read more
Step Up ( Blu-ray ) (2006)
6.5/10
Director: Anne Fletcher
Starring: Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan, Damaine Radcliff, De'Shawn Washington, Rachel Griff...
Nora, an aspiring and gifted ballerina from a wealthy family, is trying to incorporate hip-hop moves into her classical repertoire. When she meets dia... Read more
Step Up 2: The Streets (2008)
6.3/10
Director: Jon M Chu
Starring: Briana Evigan, Robert Hoffman, Will Kemp, Cassie Ventura
Return to Maryland School of the Arts for this electrifying sequel that follows another group of talented and troubled teens. After a beautiful street... Read more
Step Up 2: The Streets ( Blu-ray ) (2008)
6.3/10
Director: Jon M Chu
Starring: Briana Evigan, Robert Hoffman, Will Kemp, Cassie Ventura
Return to Maryland School of the Arts for this electrifying sequel that follows another group of talented and troubled teens. After a beautiful street... Read more
Step Up 3 (2010)
Director: Jon Chu
Starring: Alyson Stoner, Adam G Sevani, Rick Malambri, Sharni Vinson
Gravity-defying routines, pulse-pounding music and heated drama take you to a dimension that's nothing less than amazing. When a tight-knit group of N... Read more
Story of a Love Affair (1950)
7.1/10
Director: Michelangelo Antonioni
Starring: Gino Cervi, Massimo Girotti, Lucia Bose
An early masterpiece from then documentary-maker director Michelangelo Antonioni, said to be one of Martin Scorsese's favourite films. Setting the to... Read more