The romantic drama genre has its roots in classic literature, with works like Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice . The genre gained popularity in the early 20th century with the rise of Hollywood, producing iconic films like Casablanca (1942) and Roman Holiday (1953). The 1980s and 1990s saw a resurgence of romantic dramas, with films like The Notebook (2004), Titanic (1997), and Sleepless in Seattle (1993).