The 1970s and 1980s saw a shift in romantic dramas, with films like The English Patient (1996), Titanic (1997), and Sleepless in Seattle (1993) becoming huge box office successes. These movies introduced more complex characters, nuanced storytelling, and a greater emphasis on emotional intimacy. The 1990s and 2000s also witnessed the rise of romantic comedies, with films like When Harry Met Sally (1989), Clueless (1995), and The Proposal (2009) redefining the genre.