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"
Private Property (2006)
7.1/10
Director: Joachim Roenning
Starring: Isabelle Huppert, Yannick Renier, Jeremie Renier
In this shrewd family drama, Isabelle Huppert plays a weary middle-aged divorcee who longs to break away from family life with her two sons, both in t... Read more
Privilege (1967)
7.1/10
Director: Peter Watkins
Starring: Paul Jones, Jean Shrimpton
Steven Shorter, the biggest pop star of his day, is loved by millions; his approval or endorsement can guide the choices and actions of the masses. Bu... Read more
Prizefighter (2022)
5.5/10
Starring: Ray Winstone, Russell Crowe, Marton Csokas, Jodhi May, Julian Glover, Steven Ber...
At the turn of the 19th century, Pugilism was the sport of kings and a gifted young boxer fought his way to becoming champion of England. Read more
Problemista (2023)
6.8/10
Director: Julio Torres
Starring: RZA , Tilda Swinton, Isabella Rossellini
Alejandro is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in NY. As time runs out on his work visa, a job a... Read more
Professor Marston and the Wonder Women (2017)
7.1/10
Director: Angela Robinson
Starring: Oliver Platt, Connie Britton, Bella Heathcote, Rebecca Hall, Luke Evans
If behind every great man is a great woman, then Harvard psychologist and inventor Dr. William Moulton Marston has the good fortune of having two -- h... Read more
Promised Land (2012)
6.6/10
Director: Gus Van Sant
Starring: Frances McDormand, Hal Holbrook, Matt Damon, John Krasinski, Rosemarie DeWitt
Matt Damon and John Krasinski co-wrote and star in director Gus Van Sant's timely drama that deals with fracking, a controversial method by which natu... Read more
Promised Land (1987)
5.7/10
Director: Michael Hoffman
Starring: Jason Gedrick, Kiefer Sutherland, Meg Ryan, Jay Underwood
Gritty drama that follows two high school acquaintances, Hancock, a basketball star, and Danny, a geek turned drifter, after they graduate. Read more
Promising Young Woman (2020)
7.5/10
Director: Emerald Fennell
Starring: Carey Mulligan, Adam Brody, Clancy Brown, Jennifer Coolidge, Bo Burnham
A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path. Read more
Proof (1992)
5.9/10
Director: Jocelyn Moorhouse
Starring: Hugo Weaving, Genevieve Picot, Russell Crowe
A highly original inventive film about Martin, blind since birth and mistrustful, who must rely on others to describe the photographs he takes as 'pro... Read more
Proof (2005)
6.8/10
Director: John Madden
Starring: Gwyneth Paltrow, Jake Gyllenhaal, Anthony Hopkins, Hope Davis
Gwyneth Paltrow reprises her West End stage role as Catherine, the daughter of math genius, Anthony Hopkins. Before her father died he began to slip... Read more