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"
Aquarius (2015)
7.1/10
Starring: David Duchovny
A gritty 1960s cop drama about LAPD detective Sam Hodiak and his trainee, who must deal with gangs, brutal crimes, changing times, family crises and u... Read more
Flag Day (2021)
4.9/10
Director: Sean Penn
Starring: Sean Penn, Regina King, Katheryn Winnick
Jennifer Vogel's father John was larger than life. As a child, Jennifer marveled at his magnetizing energy and ability to make life feel like a grand... Read more
Home Fires: Series Two (2016)
8.2/10
Starring: Samantha Bond, Ruth Gemmell, Claire Price, Claire Rushbrook
A drama following a group of inspirational women in a rural Cheshire community during World War II. Read more
Minette Walters: The Sculptress (1996)
7.5/10
Director: Stuart Orme
Starring: Pauline Quirke, Caroline Goodall, Christopher Fulford
Olive Martin (Quirke), a heavily overweight young woman is convicted of killing and butchering her mother and sister and sentenced to life imprisonmen... Read more
Minette Walters: The Scold's Bridle (1998)
7.5/10
Director: David Thacker
Starring: Miranda Richardson, Bob Peck, Virginia McKenna
Detective Cooper investigates the bizarre circumstances surrounding the murder of Matilda who was found dead in her bath wearing the Scold's Bridle. Read more
(These Are) The Damned (1962)
6.6/10
Director: Joseph Losey
Starring: Macdonald Carey, Shirley Anne Field, Viveca Lindfors, Oliver Reed
An American tourist, a youth gang leader, and his troubled sister find themselves trapped in a top secret government facility experimenting on childre... Read more
Doctor Foster: Series 2 (2017)
6.9/10
Director: Jeremy Lovering
Starring: Suranne Jones, Bertie Carvel
Life appears to be going well for the talented doctor and son Tom after the turmoil that followed her discovery of husband Simon’s betrayal. After her... Read more
The Last Post (2017)
7.2/10
Director: Jonny Campbell
Starring: Jessie Buckley, Jessica Raine, Ben Miles, Stephen Campbell Moore
Aden 1965. This is the story of a British army unit quashing a Yemeni fight for independence in the Middle East and the women and children who were th... Read more
The Passengers of the Night (Les passagers de la nuit) (2022)
7/10
Director: Mikhaël Hers
Starring: Charlotte Gainsbourg, Emmanuelle Beart
Left by her husband, Elisabeth finds herself alone, responsible for the day-to-day care of her two children. She picks up a job on a night-time radio... Read more
Creed III (2023)
7.1/10
Starring: Michael B Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, Wood Harris
Adonis has been thriving in both his career and family life, but when a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy resurfaces, the face-off is more th... Read more