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22 Forgotten Movies From the ’70s That Deserve Another Look

22 Forgotten Movies From the ’70s That Deserve Another Look

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22 Forgotten Movies From the ’70s That Deserve Another Look

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Barry Lyndon (1975)

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Bound for Glory (1976)

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Coming Home (1978)

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Cries and Whispers (1972)

Courtesy of New World Pictures

The Deer Hunter (1978)

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The Emigrants (1971)

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The Great White Hope (1970)

Courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox

I Never Sang For My Father (1970)

Courtesy of Columbia Pictures

Julia (1977)

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The Landlord (1970)

Courtesy of United Artists

The Last Picture Show (1971)

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Lenny (1974)

Courtesy of United Artists

M*A*S*H (1970)

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Midnight Express (1978)

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Nashville (1975)

Courtesy of Paramount Pictures

Network (1976)

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Nicholas and Alexandra (1971)

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Ryan’s Daughter (1970)

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Sounder (1972)

Courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox

The Sunshine Boys (1975)

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The Turning Point (1977)

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An Unmarried Woman (1978)

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22 Forgotten Movies From the ’70s That Deserve Another Look
Barry Lyndon (1975)
Bound for Glory (1976)
Coming Home (1978)
Cries and Whispers (1972)
The Deer Hunter (1978)
The Emigrants (1971)
The Great White Hope (1970)
I Never Sang For My Father (1970)
Julia (1977)
The Landlord (1970)
The Last Picture Show (1971)
Lenny (1974)
M*A*S*H (1970)
Midnight Express (1978)
Nashville (1975)
Network (1976)
Nicholas and Alexandra (1971)
Ryan’s Daughter (1970)
Sounder (1972)
The Sunshine Boys (1975)
The Turning Point (1977)
An Unmarried Woman (1978)

22 Forgotten Movies From the ’70s That Deserve Another Look

The 1970s produced some of the most memorable movies in American film history, from gritty dramas and unsettling thrillers to musicals, comedies, war films, horror classics, and the sci-fi phenomenon that made Star Wars a household name. But beyond the titles that still dominate best-of lists, the decade also gave us plenty of excellent movies that have faded from everyday conversation.

It was a decade shaped by uncertainty and change. The Vietnam War, the draft, gas shortages, shifting family roles, and a changing workforce all influenced the stories people watched on screen. Movies became an escape, but they also reflected the questions, fears, and cultural shifts that defined the era.

Some of these films were acclaimed in their time. Others earned major award nominations, introduced unforgettable performances, or told stories that still hold up decades later. Yet many have been overshadowed by newer releases or by the handful of 1970s classics that continue to get most of the attention.

For this list, we looked at 1970s movies that earned recognition from major awards groups, including the Academy Awards, but are not discussed as often today. From powerful dramas to overlooked musicals and genre films, these are 22 forgotten movies from the 1970s that deserve another look.

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