Meaning of the word "sentimental drama" in English

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sentimental drama

US /ˌsɛntɪˈmɛntəl ˈdrɑːmə/
UK /ˌsɛntɪˈmɛntəl ˈdrɑːmə/

Noun

a play, film, or television program that relies on exaggerated emotions and often has a moralizing tone, typically to evoke strong feelings of pity or sadness from the audience

Example:
The old movie was a classic example of a sentimental drama, making everyone in the theater cry.
She prefers action movies over a sappy sentimental drama.