"The Way We Were" is a 1973 romantic drama film directed by Sydney Pollack. It stars Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford as a couple whose love story unfolds against the backdrop of political and social changes in the 1930s and 1940s. The film explores themes of memory, nostalgia, and the impact of personal and societal conflicts on relationships. The story follows Katie Morosky, a passionate activist, and Hubbell Gardiner, a more carefree writer. Their differing values and ambitions create tension, ultimately leading to their separation. The film's iconic theme song, also titled "The Way We Were," was performed by Barbra Streisand and became a major hit.