Drama
The denotative aspects of drama from Aristotle's "Poetics" include a story development with a beginning, middle and an end. In the more conventional sense, dramatic presentations include the portrayal of characters, settings, life situations and stories in the course of a theatrical performance. In theatre, drama usually takes on the scope of dealing with matters of a serious nature.
Drama is Alice's largest section and a treasure trove of great drama catering for every taste. The bulk of the "Drama" section (generally made since 1965 and include psychological dramas) is listed below, however you may also choose from the "Classic Drama" sub-section (generally made before 1965), in blue on left. Also helpful may be "Alices Playhouse", "True Stories" and "Shakespeare" features.
Right: Scene from Kubrick's beautifully mounted "Barry Lyndon"
Poseidon (2006)
5.6/10
Director: Wolfgang Petersen
Starring: Kurt Russell, Josh Lucas, Richard Dreyfuss, Jacinda Barrett, Jimmy Bennett, Mia...
"The Perfect Storm" Director Wolfgang Petersen rides an even bigger wave with this intense revamping of the '70s disaster epic. When a 150-foot-high r... Read more
Poster Boy (2004)
6.2/10
Director: Zak Tucker
Starring: Matt Newton, Jack Noseworthy, Karen Allen, Michael Lerner, Valerie Geffner
Henry is a sexually active gay man who has never come out to his parents. And perhaps for good reason as his father is fanatical right-wing senator J... Read more
Powder (1995)
6.6/10
Director: Victor Salva
Starring: Mary Steenburgen, Sean Patrick Flanery, Lance Henriksen, Jeff Goldblum
A rural teen (Sean Patrick Flanery) whose skin is ghostly white and whose nickname is Powder, is the local pariah; he's scary, shy, brilliant and seem... Read more
Powder Blue (2009)
6.2/10
Director: Timothy Linh Bui
Starring: Jessica Biel, Eddie Redmayne, Forest Whitaker, Ray Liotta, Lisa Kudrow, Patrick...
Los Angelenos meet on Christmas Eve through chance, tragedy, and divine intervention. Velvet Larry is the sleazy owner of the strip club where the gla... Read more
Prague (2006)
6.8/10
Director: Ole Christian Madsen
Starring: Mads Mikkelsen, Stine Stengade, Borivoj Navratil, Jana Plodkova
Christoffer (Mads Mikkelson) and Maja (Stine Stengade) are facing the end of their 15-year relationship. En route to pick up his father's mortal remai... Read more
Prayers for Bobby (2009)
8.1/10
Director: Russell Mulcahy
Starring: Henry Czerny, Sigourney Weaver, Carly Schroeder, Ryan Kelley, Austin Nichols
Sigourney Weaver stars in the amazing true story of Mary Griffith, a mother torn between her loyalties, challenged by her faith, and moved by a traged... Read more
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009)
7.3/10
Director: Lee Daniels
Starring: Lenny Kravitz, Gabourey Sidibe, Mariah Carey, Paula Patton, Mo'Nique
Set in Harlem in 1987, this acclaimed drama chronicles the difficult life of Precious (Gabourey Sidibe) - an obese, abused, and illiterate 16-year-old... Read more
Prey (2015)
7.2/10
Starring: John Simm, Adrian Edmondson, Benedict Wong, Philip Glenister, MyAnna Buring
On the run accused of a terrible crime, Manchester Detective Marcus Farrow tries to prove his innocence while being hunted by his former friends and c... Read more
Prey for Rock & Roll (2003)
6.2/10
Director: Ivan Sen, Alex Steyermark
Starring: Gina Gershon, Marc Blucas, Lori Petty, Drea de Matteo, Shelly Cole
An adrenaline-filled story that tells a tale of rock 'n' roll in the lower rungs of the business. Gina Gershon shines as the lead singer of Clam Daddy... Read more
Prick Up Your Ears (1987)
7.4/10
Director: Stephen Frears
Starring: Gary Oldman, Alfred Molina, Vanessa Redgrave, Julie Walters, Wallace Shawn
The sexual life and personal relationships of English playwright Joe Orton are unflinchingly presented in this no-holds-barred dramatic account. Gary... Read more