Five best melodramas worth watching again
Are you looking for a sensual and interesting melodrama? From touching romances to stunning stories of redemption, these films have captured the hearts and fascinated audiences around the world. SSPDaily has compiled a selection of the best melodramas in recent years.
A Star Is Born
IMDB rating: 7.6/10
Genre: Melodrama, music, romance
Country: USA
Duration: 136 minutes
Year: 2018
Lead producer: Bradley Cooper
This is a modern take on the classic story of love and stardom. Experienced musician Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper), who meets and falls in love with talented singer Ellie (Lady Gaga), struggles to make it in the music business. While the girl is rapidly developing professionally, Jackson is struggling with his own inner turmoil, which leads to a tumultuous relationship between them.
La La Land
IMDB rating: 8.0/10
Genre: Melodrama, comedy, music, romance
Country: USA
Duration: 128 minutes
Year: 2016
Lead producer: Damien Chazelle
This is a romantic musical that tells the story of an aspiring actress Mia (Emma Stone) and a jazz musician Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) who are chasing their dreams in Los Angeles. The film captures the magic and struggles of young artists trying to break into the cruel entertainment industry. As the protagonists' love gathers momentum, they face obstacles that test their relationship and aspirations.
The Shape of Water
IMDB rating: 7.3/10
Genre: Melodrama, fantasy, drama
Country: USA
Duration: 123 minutes
Year: 2017
Lead producer: Guillermo del Toro
This is a unique romantic melodrama set during the Cold War. The film tells the story of the relationship between Elisa (Sally Hawkins), a mute janitor, and a mysterious amphibian (Doug Jones) who is held captive in a government laboratory. Elisa's deep connection to the creature turns into a story of forbidden love as she fights against all odds to protect it.
Call Me by Your Name
IMDB rating: 7.9/10
Genre: Melodrama, romance
Country: Italy, France, Brazil, USA, Netherlands
Duration: 132 minutes
Year: 2017
Lead producer: Peter Spears
The film centers on the summer romance between 17-year-old Elio Pearlman (Timothée Chalamet) and Oliver (Armie Hammer), a charismatic graduate student who visits the girl's family in their Italian villa. Set in the beautiful countryside of 1980s Italy, the film perfectly captures the intensity and complexity of first love. Over the course of the summer, the lovers overcome cultural barriers and their own internal conflicts, leading to a transformative journey of self-discovery and heartbreak.
If Beale Street Could Talk
IMDB rating: 7.1/10
Genre: Melodrama, romance, drama, crime
Country: USA
Duration: 119 minutes
Year: 2018
Lead producer: Adele Romanski
This is a powerful melodrama based on the famous novel by James Baldwin. The film explores the love story between Tish (played by KiKi Lane) and Fonny (played by Stefan James), young lovers who overcome the challenges of racism and injustice in 1970s Harlem. When Fonny is falsely accused of a crime, Tish and her family fight against an imperfect legal system to prove his innocence.