Drama Romance
The Romantic Drama generally has as its central plot the beginning, obstruction and eventual, though often tragic, fruition of a romance. A common derogatory term for such films is "weepy" since they can reduce the audience to (willing) tears by playing on themes of noble self-sacrifice or cruel fate.
The motherlode of Alice's Romantic Dramas can be scrolled below, however the "Romance" feature along with "Comedy Romance" and "Classic Romance" may prove helpful.
Right; Alan Rickman, Clive Owen and Saskia Reeves star in Stephen Poliakoff's powerful "Close My Eyes".
The White Countess (2005)
6.7/10
Director: James Ivory
Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Natasha Richardson, Hiroyuki Sanada, Vanessa Redgrave, Lynn Redgr...
Ralph Fiennes is Jackson, a former American diplomat living in1930s Shanghai. After losing his wife and son in an explosion that also left him blind,... Read more
The White Masai (2005)
Director: Hermine Huntgeburth
Starring: Nina Hoss, Jacky Ido, Katja Flint, Antonio Prester
A truly incredible love story based on Corinne Hofmann's autobiography about her journey to Kenya and her culture-shock romance with a Masai warrior.... Read more
The Widow Of Saint-Pierre (1999)
7.3/10
Director: Patrice Leconte
Starring: Daniel Auteuil, Juliette Binoche, Emir Kusturica
1850 Saint-Pierre, a forgotten small island near Canada. Neel Auguste is found guilty and condemned to death, but in Saint-Pierre there is neither gui... Read more
The Wings of the Dove (1997)
7.1/10
Director: Iain Softley
Starring: Helena Bonham Carter, Linus Roache, Alison Elliott
This exquisite adaptation from the Henry James novel has wealthy Helena Bonham Carter, forbidden to marry poor journalist Linus Roache, looking to dyi... Read more
The Woodlanders (1997)
6.4/10
Director: Phil Agland
Starring: Rufus Sewell, Polly Walker, Emily Woof, Jodhi May
This cinematic dip into the works of Thomas Hardy deals with the aspirations of a woodsman (Rufus Sewell) in landing his boss' daughter (Emily Woof) f... Read more
The Year of Living Dangerously (1982)
7.2/10
Director: Peter Weir
Starring: Bill Kerr, Linda Hunt, Mel Gibson, Michael Murphy, Sigourney Weaver
Mel Gibson and Sigourney Weaver begin an impassioned love affair intensified by the uncertainties of life in Indonesia on the eve of revolution. Linda... Read more
The Young Victoria (2009)
7.3/10
Director: Jean-Marc Vallee
Starring: Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany, Miranda Richardson, Jim Broadbent, Tho...
A look at the turbulent early years of Queen Victoria (Emily Blunt), crowned at the tender age of just 18. Protected and controlled all her life, her... Read more
Their Eyes Were Watching God (2005)
6.6/10
Director: Darnell Martin
Starring: Halle Berry, Michael Ealy, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Nicki Micheaux, Lorraine Touss...
Based on Zora Neale Hurston's classic novel and executive produced by Oprah Winfrey, this Emmy-nominated TV drama stars Halle Berry as the free-spirit... Read more
Third Person (2013)
6.4/10
Director: Paul Haggis
Starring: Adrien Brody, Kim Basinger, Liam Neeson, Maria Bello, James Franco, Mila Kunis,...
Third Person involves three sets of couples. In New York, Julia (Mila Kunis) is fighting for her rights as a parent after being accused of trying to... Read more
Those Who Love Me Can Take The Train (1998)
6.5/10
Director: Patrice Chereau
Starring: Charles Berling, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Vincent Perez, Bruno Todeschini, Valeri...
A Paris-to-Limoges train ride for the funeral of a brash, charismatic artist brings together a disparate group of people - the friends, family, and fo... Read more