A romantic drama film is a film that seriously studies the romantic nature of relationships between people. Common themes include the characters making decisions based on a newly-found romantic attraction. The questions, "What am I living for?" or "Why am I with my current partner?" often arise.

The appeal of these films is in the dramatic reality of the emotions expressed by the characters. The following is a list of recent romantic drama films.

• Before Sunrise and its sequel Before Sunset
• Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
• My Life Without Me
• Somewhere in Time
• The Notebook
• Titanic

Film genres