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The Best 70s Movies That Will Never Get Old

The Best 70s Movies That Will Never Get Old

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"Halloween" (1978)

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"Taxi Driver" (1976)

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"The Conversation" (1974)

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"Rock 'n' Roll High School" (1979)

Source: Courtesy of New World Pictures

"The Godfather" (1972)

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"The Outlaw Josey Wales" (1976)

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"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" (1975)

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"Superman" (1978)

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"Rocky" (1976)

Source: Courtesy of United Artists

"All That Jazz" (1979)

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"Dawn of the Dead" (1978)

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"A Clockwork Orange" (1971)

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"The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" (1974)

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"The Exorcist" (1973)

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"Monty Python and the Holy Grail" (1975)

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"Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope" (1977)

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"Jaws" (1975)

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"Grease" (1978)

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"Halloween" (1978)
"Taxi Driver" (1976)
"The Conversation" (1974)
"Rock 'n' Roll High School" (1979)
"The Godfather" (1972)
"The Outlaw Josey Wales" (1976)
"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" (1975)
"Superman" (1978)
"Rocky" (1976)
"All That Jazz" (1979)
"Dawn of the Dead" (1978)
"A Clockwork Orange" (1971)
"The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" (1974)
"The Exorcist" (1973)
"Monty Python and the Holy Grail" (1975)
"Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope" (1977)
"Jaws" (1975)
"Grease" (1978)

The 70s was an interesting decade for film. There were a lot of financial challenges in the first half of the decade, but this didn't stop movies from breaking records and reaching high levels of success. Some of the biggest movies were produced and released in the 1970s. One of the best examples is "Jaws." Who hasn't heard of "Jaws?" This film tells the story of a terrifying killer shark on the hunt. The film score is especially recognizable. Even if you haven't seen the movie, you know the main title.

During this decade, filmmakers were pushing boundaries and trying new things. This made for great, but strange entertainment. "Jaws" isn't the only unforgettable film of the 1970s. Who could forget "The Rocky Horror Picture Show?" The outfits and makeup were stellar. This horror musical perfectly blended the two genres together and starred big names like Tim Curry. 

Some movies during this decade, like "Halloween," received an R-rating. 

Crime and serious films were also huge during this decade. In the 1970s we got the unforgettable "The Godfather." So, what other movies were made in the 1970s?

To create this list 24/7 Tempo consulted various entertainment websites. We focused on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes for plot information and audience ratings. We also took some creative liberty and chose popular movies that didn't rank as high as others. (For movies from this decade that made lots of money, check out The Highest Grossing R-Rated Movies of the 1970s.) 

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