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".
What Dreams May Come (Blu-ray) (1998)
7/10
Director: Vincent Ward
Starring: Annabella Sciorra, Cuba Gooding Jr, Max von Sydow, Robin Williams
This stunning achievement in visual effects follows a man's literal journey through heaven and hell in an attempt to be reunited with his wife in the... Read more
When A Man Loves A Woman (1994)
6.6/10
Director: Luis Mandoki
Starring: Andy Garcia, Meg Ryan, Ellen Burstyn, Tina Majorino
Standout performances as Meg Ryan plays Andy Garcia's alcoholic wife. She gets help, but it takes its toll on their marriage. They try to pick up the... Read more
When Love Comes (1999)
7.2/10
Director: Garth Maxwell
Starring: Nancy Brunning, Rena Owen, Dean O'Gorman, Simon Prast, Sophia Hawthorne
Six people from very different backgrounds journey through the ins and outs and ups and downs of love and destiny. It is a film that touches your hear... Read more
When Night Is Falling (1995)
6.7/10
Director: Patricia Rozema
Starring: Pascale Bussieres, Rachael Crawford, Henry Czerny, Don McKellar
From the director of 'I've Heard the Mermaids Singing' comes this refreshingly liberating tale of lesbian love. Camille (Pascale Bussieres) is a Chris... Read more
Where The Boys Are (1961)
6.7/10
Director: Henry Levin
Starring: Connie Francis, Dolores Hart, Yvette Mimieux, Paula Prentiss, George Hamilton
Yvette Mimeux, Paula Prentiss, Connie Francis, and Dolores Hart star in this frothy teen romantic drama as attractive co-eds who take off from their M... Read more
White Palace (1991)
6.5/10
Director: Luis Mandoki
Starring: Susan Sarandon, James Spader, Jason Alexander
Susan Sarandon is the middle-aged waitress who encounters younger yuppie James Spader and loses no time in swapping body fluids. Sexy and funny in tur... Read more
Who Loves the Sun (2006)
6.1/10
Director: Matt Bissonnette
Starring: Lukas Haas, Molly Parker, Adam Scott, R H Thomson, Wendy Crewson
A simmering and often humourous tale of lost friendship with Adam Scott as Daniel, a successful writer who hasn't seen his best friend Will (Lukas Haa... Read more
Wild Child (2008)
6.1/10
Director: Nick Moore
Starring: Emma Roberts, Natasha Richardson, Shirley Henderson, Aidan Quinn, Alex Pettyfer,...
Malibu brat Poppy (Emma Roberts) has caused so much havoc in her parents' life that they are packing her off to a strict English boarding school. Find... Read more
Wild Mountain Thyme (2020)
5.6/10
Director: John Patrick Shanley
Starring: Emily Blunt, Jamie Dornan, Jon Hamm, Christopher Walken
A pair of star-crossed lovers in Ireland get caught up in their family's land dispute. John Patrick Shanley, who created the classic MOONSTRUCK, br... Read more
Wild Mountain Thyme (Blu-ray) (2020)
5.6/10
Director: John Patrick Shanley
Starring: Emily Blunt, Jamie Dornan, Jon Hamm, Christopher Walken
A pair of star-crossed lovers in Ireland get caught up in their family's land dispute. John Patrick Shanley, who created the classic MOONSTRUCK, br... Read more