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"
I Served The King of England (2007)
7.4/10
Director: Jiri Menzel
Starring: Ivan Barnev, Oldrich Kaiser
While serving the cream of Prague society, humble waiter, Jan Dite (Ivan Barnev) dreams of owning his own hotel and becoming a millionaire. Full of de... Read more
I Stand Alone ( aka Seul Contre Tous ) (1998)
7.5/10
Director: Gaspar Noe
Starring: Philippe Nahon, Blandine Lenoir, Frankye Pain, Martine Audrain
"My life is very simple, it's a loser's life. The story of an ordinary man. Only today I am starting my life over. Yes, ladies and gentlemen. Today, I... Read more
I Swear (2026)
8.4/10
Director: Kirk Jones
Starring: Robert Aramayo, Shirley Henderson, Maxine Peake, Peter Mullan
I Swear is a frank, funny and powerful film inspired by the life and experiences of John Davidson, MBE, charting his journey from a misunderstood teen... Read more
I Think We're Alone Now (2018)
5.6/10
Director: Reed Morano
Starring: Peter Dinklage, Elle Fanning, Paul Giamatti, Charlotte Gainsbourg
Del is alone in the world. After the human race is wiped out, he lives in his small, empty town, content in his solitude and the utopia he's methodica... Read more
I Used to Go Here (2020)
5.7/10
Starring: Gillian Jacobs, Jemaine Clement, Josh Wiggins, Forrest Goodluck, Kate Micucci
Following the launch of her new novel, 35-year-old writer Kate is invited to speak at her alma matter by her former professor. After accepting the inv... Read more
I Want To Live! (1958)
7.5/10
Director: Robert Wise
Starring: Susan Hayward, Simon Oakland, Virginia Vincent
Susan Hayward won an Oscar for her commanding performance in this true story of prostitute Barbara Graham, who, framed and convicted of murder, was to... Read more
I Was Born, But... (1932)
7.2/10
Director: Yasujiro Ozu
Two young brothers throw a tantrum when they discover that their father isn't the most important man in his workplace. Read more
I Wish (2011)
7.4/10
Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda
Starring: Maeda Koki, Maeda Ohshiro, Hayashi Ryoga
Twelve-year-old Koichi lives with his mother and retired grandparents in the southern region of Japan. His younger brother Ryunosuke lives with their... Read more
I Witness (2003)
5.8/10
Director: Rowdy Herrington
Starring: Jeff Daniels, James Spader, Portia De Rossi, Clifton Collins Jr., Wade Williams,...
Jeff Daniels plays a human rights activist, overseeing union elections in a small Mexican border town. While there he learns of a number of murders t... Read more
I'm Losing You (1998)
5.2/10
Director: Bruce Wagner
Starring: Rosanna Arquette, Frank Langella, Andrew McCarthy, Elizabeth Perkins, Amanda Don...
Adapted from his acclaimed novel Bruce Wagner directs this unsettling look at a wealthy L.A. family dealing with death and dysfunction. Frank Langella... Read more