Experience Vintage Vibes with the 15 Best ’70s Movies on Max May 2024

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Written By William Butterworth

Will Butterworth first started reporting on entertainment news when he was a kid in Barney pajamas giving news reports to his parents while sitting in a cardboard box. Now, he still sits in a cardboard box, but his audience has grown in number (at least that's what his mom tells him). Entertainment junkies unite!

Dip into a trove of classic 70s cinema with our list of the 10 best films on Max. Experience nostalgia and discover hidden gems of the past. Is your favorite film on the list?

Stalker (1979)

Stalker
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In order to find a mystical room able to grant wishes, two men have to travel through an area called The Zone. It’s filled with dangers and unusual activity. Even the government has sealed it off. However, the two men hire a guide to lead them through this dangerous territory in pursuit of their ultimate dreams.

Grease (1978)

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A classic love story between two characters who come from different backgrounds but realize they have more in common than they originally realized. Grease is a love letter to the 1950s with catchy music, fun dance sequences, and characters you can’t help but root for.

Young Frankenstein (1974)

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Mel Brooks hit a home run with Young Frankenstein. From the acting to the humor, this movie serves delight after delight. It focuses on the grandson of the famous doctor who’s out to prove that his grandfather was right about reanimation.

Enter the Dragon (1973)

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One of Bruce Lee’s greatest roles is in Enter the Dragon. He plays a martial artist who enters a tournament to spy on an opium lord. The lord just so happens to also be a monk from the same temple. You can expect some incredible fight sequences and choreography.

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)

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After an alien species lands on Earth, it slowly starts to grow duplicates of the people it comes into contact with. Those who haven’t been replaced yet struggle to avoid the growing mass of aliens in the city. Will they escape or end up replaced themselves?

Paper Moon (1973)

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The Great Depression forced a lot of people to make desperate choices to survive. This movie follows a con man trying to stay on top. When he ends up saddled with a young girl who may be his daughter, he ends up finding new ways to hoodwink his victims.

Annie Hall (1977)

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A frank look at love and relationships, Annie Hall is a classic when it comes to romance. It follows a Jewish comedian who examines his past relationships in an effort to understand why they don’t last.

Night Moves (1975)

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It’s supposed to be a simple case. Harry Moseby, a private investigator, is hired to find a daughter who ran away from home. However, the case ends up twisting in a sinister direction he never expected.

The Getaway (1972)

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A con man leaves jail, but instead of starting a new life, he falls right back into his old one. Luck isn’t on his side, however, as a heist he runs with his wife goes sideways. The two have to try and escape the law or end up right back in jail.

House (1977)

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When her father’s new girlfriend ends up coming along for a trip, Oshare decides to visit her aunt’s country house instead. She brings her friends along with her for a fun trip. However, they quickly discover that the house is haunted, and one by one, the girls start to disappear. Will they be able to escape the ghosts or is something more sinister occurring?

Carrie (1976)

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Carrie isn’t like the other girls. With an abusive, over-religious, mother at home, she discovers she has telekinetic powers. Those powers are unleashed in a forceful way when her cruel classmates play a trick on her at prom.

THX 1138 (1971)

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Love dystopian films? Then you need to check out this classic. People’s names have been replaced with designations. When two like-minded rebels meet, they decide to take down the oppressive regime and fight for freedom.

Lady Snowblood (1973)

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Lady Snowblood follows a young woman who received training from birth to be an assassin. When her family ends up destroyed, she’s unleashed to seek revenge.

The Tin Drum (1979)

The Tin Drum
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When a kid falls down some stairs, he ends up being unable to grow. Trapped in a kid’s body, he faces the adult world, including the start of World War II.

Time After Time (1979)

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Real-life people mix with time-traveling fantasy in this unforgettable film. When Jack the Ripper wants to take his murdering ways to a different time, he ends up stealing H. G. Wells’ time machine. Now, Wells is on the hunt for a time-traveling serial killer.

The 20 Best Science Fiction Movies of All Time: Enter a World Beyond Your Imagination

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Get ready to explore galaxies far, far away and other realms beyond your imagination! Whether you’re a sci-fi nerd or just a major cinephile, we know you’re going to love these 20 best science-fiction movies of all time. From space battles to time travel, this list has it all. Grab your popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the greatest sci-fi films in this universe or any other.

The 20 Best Fantasy Movies of All Time: Enter a World Beyond Your Imagination

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Get ready to be enchanted as we explore the realm of fantasy films! Immerse yourself in captivating worlds and epic adventures with my handpicked selection of the 20 greatest fantasy movies ever made. From Middle Earth’s mystical landscapes to The Green Mile’s emotional depths, this list promises to transport you to extraordinary realms.

The 20 Best History Movies of All Time: Relive the Past Through the Magic of Film

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Calling all history buffs and movie lovers! Get ready for a cinematic time travel experience with our top 20 history movies. From Schindler’s List’s powerful Holocaust narrative to the groundbreaking Hamilton musical, these films will immerse you in the most significant moments of human history. Prepare for a historical adventure like no other- and you won’t even need to leave your couch!