Romantic drama (film and television)

Romantic drama typically revolves around an obstacle that prevents deep and true love between two people.

21st century examples include Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Sideways, Memoirs of a Geisha, Slumdog Millionaire, Up in the Air, The Artist, Gloria Bell, and Malcolm & Marie.

Director Richard Linklater helmed the prominent Before trilogy, consisting of Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, and Before Midnight.

Kasautii Zindagii Kay is a popular Indian romantic drama television series of the 2000s.

Same-sex romantic dramas that tackle LGBTQ issues include Brokeback Mountain, Blue is the Warmest Colour, Carol, Moonlight, and Call Me by Your Name.