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"
The Two Worlds of Jennie Logan (Blu-ray) (1979)
6.9/10
Starring: Lindsay Wagner, Marc Singer, Linda Gray, Henry Wilcoxon
Jennie Logan discovers an antique dress in her attic that allows her to travel back in time. Soon she's torn between life with her philandering husban... Read more
The Ugly American (1963)
6.8/10
Director: George Englund
Starring: Marlon Brando, Jocelyn Brando, Pat Hingle, Eiji Okuda, Arthur Hill, Sandra Churc...
Marlon Brando is magnificent as the American ambassador whose presence in a Southeast Asian nation stirs up conflict between democratic and communist... Read more
The Undoing (2020)
7.4/10
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Hugh Grant, Noah Jupe, Edgar Ramirez, Lily Rabe, Donald Sutherlan...
A modern twist to a classical "whodunnit" tale, when the life of a wealthy New York therapist turns upside down after she and her family get involved... Read more
The Unguarded Moment (1956)
6.3/10
Director: Harry Keller
Starring: Esther Williams, George Nader, John Saxon, Edward Andrews, Les Tremayne, Jack Al...
A beautiful teacher is protective of a high school boy who sexually harassed her, and later he becomes a murder suspect. A woman has recently been... Read more
The Unholy (2021)
5.2/10
Starring: Jeffrey Dean Morgan, William Sadler, Cary Elwes, Diogo Morgado
A hearing-impaired girl is visited by the Virgin Mary and can suddenly hear, speak, and heal the sick. As people flock to witness her miracles, terrif... Read more
The Unholy (Blu-ray) (2021)
5.2/10
Starring: Jeffrey Dean Morgan, William Sadler, Cary Elwes, Diogo Morgado
A hearing-impaired girl is visited by the Virgin Mary and can suddenly hear, speak, and heal the sick. As people flock to witness her miracles, terrif... Read more
The United States of Leland (2002)
7.1/10
Director: Matthew Ryan Hoge
Starring: Don Cheadle, Ryan Gosling, Chris Klein, Jena Malone, Lena Olin, Kevin Spacey, Mi...
After a seemingly ordinary 15-year-old Leland (Ryan Gosling) stuns his quiet community with a chilling crime, he is sent to juvenile hall where he mee... Read more
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (2023)
6.8/10
Starring: Jim Broadbent, Penelope Wilton, Linda Bassett
The otherwise ordinary Harold Fry captivates a nation when he leaves behind routine and regret and sets out on a 450-mile walk of hope to reach his dy... Read more
The Upside (2017)
6.4/10
Director: Neil Burger
Starring: Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston, Nicole Kidman, Tate Donovan
Phillip is a wealthy quadriplegic who needs a caretaker to help him with his day-to-day routine in his New York penthouse. He decides to hire Dell, a... Read more
The Upside of Anger (2005)
6.9/10
Director: Mike Binder
Starring: Joan Allen, Kevin Costner, Erika Christensen, Evan Rachel Wood, Keri Russell, Al...
Joan Allen is a tour de force as a bitter boozehound whose cheating husband has deserted, leaving her with four daughters. Kevin Costner matches her... Read more