The 1960s and 1970s saw a significant shift in romantic drama, as filmmakers began to experiment with more realistic and nuanced portrayals of relationships. Movies like The Graduate (1967), Midnight Cowboy (1969), and Annie Hall (1977) introduced more complex characters, non-traditional narrative structures, and explorations of themes such as social isolation, identity, and intimacy. This period also saw the rise of the romantic comedy-drama, which blended humor and pathos to create a more contemporary take on the genre.