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".
The Chatterley Affair (2006)
7.3/10
Director: James Hawes
Starring: Rafe Spall, Louise Delamare, Mary Healy, Gerard Horan, Ron Donachie, Kenneth Cra...
The most famous obscenity trial in history is the subject of this docu-drama exploring the controversy that followed the publication of DH Lawrence's... Read more
The Civilization of Maxwell Bright (2005)
6.6/10
Director: David Beaird
Starring: Patrick Warburton, Marie Matiko, Simon Callow, Austin Pendleton, Jennifer Tilly,...
Patrick Warburton (better known for voicing Disney characters) gives an impressive performance as a misogynistic L.A. citizen who orders a mail bride... Read more
The Crown Prince (2006)
6.2/10
Director: Robert Dornhelm
Starring: Christian Clavier, Vittoria Puccini, Omar Sharif, Max Von Thun, Klaus Maria Bran...
Unhappy in his arranged marriage, Austrian Crown Prince Rudolf (Max von Thun) takes the young and beautiful Baroness Mary Vetsera (Vittoria Puccini) a... Read more
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
7.8/10
Director: David Fincher
Starring: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Elias Koteas, Julia Ormond, Tilda Swinton
"I was born under unusual circumstances..." Thus begins 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button', the Academy Award-winning film starring Brad Pitt as a... Read more
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button ( Blu-ray ) (2008)
7.8/10
Director: David Fincher
Starring: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Elias Koteas, Jason Flemyng, Julia Ormond, Tilda Swin...
"I was born under unusual circumstances..." Thus begins 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button', the Academy Award-winning film starring Brad Pitt as a... Read more
The Danish Girl (2015)
7.1/10
Director: Tom Hooper
Starring: Sebastian Koch, Ben Whishaw, Eddie Redmayne, Amber Heard, Alicia Vikander, Matth...
Tom Hooper directs this biographical drama starring Eddie Redmayne as Danish artist, and one of the first recipients of gender reassignment surgery, E... Read more
The David Hannay Collection: Alison's Birthday / Solo (1981)
Director: Ian Coughlan, Tony Williams
Starring: Joanne Samuel, Vincent Gil, Lisa Peers
A double feature from Australian producer David Hannay. 'Alison's Birthday' (1981) - When Alison is invited back to her childhood home to celebrate h... Read more
The Deep Blue Sea (2011)
6.3/10
Director: Terence Davies
Starring: Rachel Weisz, Simon Russell Beale, Tom Hiddleston
Based on the Terence Rattigan play of the same name, "The Deep Blue Sea" is a study of forbidden love, suppressed desire, and the fear of loneliness i... Read more
The Diary of a Teenage Girl (2015)
6.9/10
Director: Marielle Heller
Starring: Bel Powley, Alexander Skarsgard, Kristen Wiig, Abby Wait
Exhilarating in its candour and ironic verve, The Diary of a Teenage Girl recounts the visceral thrills and spills of 15-year-old Minnie (Bel Powley)... Read more
The Diary of a Teenage Girl (Blu-ray) (2015)
6.9/10
Director: Marielle Heller
Starring: Bel Powley, Alexander Skarsgard, Kristen Wiig, Abby Wait
Exhilarating in its candour and ironic verve, The Diary of a Teenage Girl recounts the visceral thrills and spills of 15-year-old Minnie (Bel Powley)... Read more