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".
Amour (2012)
7.9/10
Director: Michael Haneke
Starring: Emmanuele Riva, Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Louis Trintignant
Examining the close bond shared by an elderly couple when one of them begins to suffer from an illness, "Amour" tells a heart-rending story of sacrifi... Read more
Amour ( Blu-ray ) (2012)
7.9/10
Director: Michael Haneke
Starring: Emmanuele Riva, Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Louis Trintignant
Examining the close bond shared by an elderly couple when one of them begins to suffer from an illness, "Amour" tells a heart-rending story of sacrifi... Read more
An Affair To Remember ( Blu-ray ) (1957)
7.6/10
Director: Leo McCarey
Starring: Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr
In this poignant and humourous love story, Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr meet on an ocean liner and fall deeply in love. Though each is engaged to someo... Read more
An Autumn Afternoon (1962)
8.2/10
Director: Yasujiro Ozu
Starring: Chishu Ryu, Mariko Okada, Shima Iwashita, Shin-Ichiro Mikami, Keiji Sada
One of the world's most celebrated filmmakers, Yasujiro Ozu, observes the tangled relationships of Japanese families with an amazing blend of intimacy... Read more
An Education (2009)
7.3/10
Director: Lone Scherfig
Starring: Alfred Molina, Emma Thompson, Olivia Williams, Peter Sarsgaard, Dominic Cooper,...
Superbly crafted coming-of-age drama set in 1960s London, adapted for the screen by novelist Nick Hornby from the memoirs of journalist Lynn Barber. J... Read more
An Empress and the Warriors (2008)
5.9/10
Director: Tony Ching Siu-Tung
Starring: Donnie Yen, Leon Lai, Xiaodong Guo, Kelly Chen
In the tradition of "Seven Swords" comes the action saga of a kingdom locked in a desperate battle for survival. In ancient China, in the vacuum of th... Read more
An Officer and a Gentleman (1982)
7/10
Director: Taylor Hackford
Starring: Richard Gere, Debra Winger, Louis Gossett Jr
Three outstanding performances by Richard Gere, Debra Winger and Lou Gossett Jr highlight this romantic drama about a naval officer who begins an affa... Read more
And Now... Ladies and Gentlemen (2002)
6.2/10
Director: Claude Lelouch
Starring: Jeremy Irons, Patricia Kaas, Thierry Lhermitte, Alessandra Martines, Claudia Car...
Intriguing, beautifully photographed tale from Claude Lelouch ('A Man and A Woman') has Jeremy Irons as the prime suspect in a burglary when a cache o... Read more
And While We Were Here (2012)
5.7/10
Starring: Kate Bosworth, Iddo Goldberg, Jamie Blackley, Claire Bloom
While working on a writing project on the island of Ischia, a married woman (Bosworth) enters into an affair with a younger man. Read more
Angel Baby (1995)
7.2/10
Director: Michael Rymer
Starring: John Lynch, Jacqueline McKenzie, Colin Friels
This powerful tale focuses on the unlikely romance between two mental patients. John Lynch turns in a thoughtful, multi-layered performance and Jacque... Read more