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"
Second Best (1994)
7.1/10
Director: Chris Menges
Starring: William Hurt, John Hurt, Chris Cleary Miles
Graham Holt is a lonely middle-aged man who runs a postal substation in a small village in England. He decides to adopt a son. James is the troubled y... Read more
Second-Hand Wedding (2008)
6.4/10
Director: Paul Murphy
Starring: Geraldine Brophy, Holly Shanahan
A heart-warming tale set in a time when Trade Me and eBay threaten the primeval urge for a first-hand crack at second-hand. Set on the idyllic Kapiti... Read more
Secondhand Lions (2003)
7.6/10
Director: Tim McCanlies
Starring: Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, Haley Joel Osment, Kyra Sedgwick, Nicky Katt, Josh...
Charming, and magical, coming-of-age saga stars Haley Joel Osment as a boy left at the Texas ranch of eccentric uncles Michael Caine and Robert Duvall... Read more
Secret Ceremony (1968)
6.5/10
Director: Joseph Losey
Starring: Elizabeth Taylor, Mia Farrow, Robert Mitchum, Peggy Ashcroft, Pamela Brown
Based on the short story by Marco Denevi, this psychological thriller from acclaimed director Joseph Losey stars Mia Farrow as an unbalanced girl, who... Read more
Secret Sunshine (2007)
7.5/10
Director: Lee Chang-Dong
Starring: Do-yeon Jeon, Kang-ho Song
A master of intensely emotional human dramas, director Lee Chang-dong is a luminary of contemporary Korean cinema, and his place on the international... Read more
Secretariat (2010)
7.2/10
Director: Randall Wallace
Starring: Dylan Walsh, James Cromwell, John Malkovich, Nelsan Ellis
In 1973, America's biggest sports hero was a 3-year-old chestnut colt who set a racing record while becoming the first horse in 25 years to win the Tr... Read more
Secrets And Lies (2014)
7.5/10
Starring: Martin Henderson, Anthony Hayes, Diana Glenn, Philippa Coulthard
A man who finds the body of a young boy quickly becomes the prime murder suspect, putting his life and his family at risk. Read more
See You Up There (Au revoir la-haut) (2017)
7.6/10
Director: Albert Dupontel
Starring: Albert Dupontel, Andre Marcon, Niels Arestrup, Emilie Dequenne, Nahuel Perez Bis...
November 1918. A few days before the Armistice, Édouard Péricourt saves Albert Maillard's life. These two men have nothing in common but the war. Lieu... Read more
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012)
6.7/10
Director: Lorene Scafaria
Starring: Melanie Lynskey, William Petersen, Keira Knightley, Derek Luke, Steve Carell, Ad...
Dodge Petersen's (Steve Carell) wife has just left him - after learning that an asteroid will destroy all life on Earth in just three weeks. Hitting t... Read more
Seize The Day (1986)
6.1/10
Director: Fielder Cook
Starring: Robin Williams, Joseph Wiseman, Jerry Stiller
Tommy Wilhelm (Robin Williams) is an out-of-work, forty-something failed actor who is trying to come to terms with his life. He looks to his father (J... Read more