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Best Movies of the 1970s

Step back into the 1970 with our definitive list of the decade’s greatest films. From unforgettable performances to groundbreaking storytelling, these movies represent the very best of the era. Dive in to explore reviews, ratings, and where to watch today.

Best Movies of the 1970s – Top Rated & Most Popular Films of the Decade

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Discover the best movies of the 1970s, showcasing top-rated films, box office hits, and critically acclaimed masterpieces from the past decade. This curated collection spans every genre—from award-winning dramas and groundbreaking sci-fi to beloved comedies and indie gems. Perfect for film lovers and casual viewers alike, our guide highlights the most talked-about releases, timeless classics, and cultural touchstones that defined cinema in the 1970s. Updated regularly, it’s your ultimate resource for the top movies of the decade.

Emmanuelle on Taboo Island

1976 • 95 mins • Italian

The Seagull

1975 • 118 mins • English

Devil’s Kiss

1976 • 89 mins • Spanish

Doctor Who: The Hand of Fear

1976 • 100 mins • English

Dominik Dachs und die Katzenpiraten

1970 • 122 mins • German

Art of Mirrors

1973 • 6 mins • English

Yo también tengo fiaca!

1978 • 94 mins • Spanish

Diamonds

1975 • 120 mins • English

What’s the Matter with Helen?

1971 • 101 mins • English

Red Sien

1975 • 108 mins • Dutch

The Persuaders!

1973 • 95 mins • English

Norman Jewison, Film Maker

1971 • 50 mins • English

Thirsty for Love: Sex and Murder

1972 • 60 mins • Turkish

Cantos de Trabalho - Cana de Açúcar

1976 • 8 mins • Portuguese

Ondanondu Kaladalli

1979 • 156 mins • Kannada

Doctor Who: The Invasion of Time

1978 • 150 mins • English

Nuts in May

1976 • 84 mins • English

If You Were Young: Rage

1970 • 89 mins • Japanese

The Endless Trail

1978 • 114 mins • Bengali, Bangla

I Don’t Want to Be Born

1975 • 95 mins • English

Act of Violence

1979 • 100 mins • English

From the Village to the City

1974 • 82 mins • Turkish

Dr. Seuss on the Loose

1973 • 25 mins • English

Ward

1973 • 46 mins • Serbo-Croatian

The Old Gun

1975 • 103 mins • French

Wild Lover

1977 • 79 mins • Turkish

Rickshawkaran

1971 • 166 mins • Tamil

Black Goddess

1978 • 95 mins • Portuguese

At Home Among Strangers, a Stranger Among His Own

1974 • 97 mins • Russian

Karzan, Jungle Lord

1972 • 81 mins • Italian

Puzzle of a Downfall Child

1970 • 105 mins • English

Horror and Ecstasy

1979 • 104 mins • Portuguese

Love and Death on the Edge of a Razor

1973 • 87 mins • Italian

Did Somebody Drop His Mouse?

1972 • 39 mins • English

TV Sale

1975 • 10 mins • English

The World’s Greatest Athlete

1973 • 106 mins • English

O Jogo da Vida e da Morte

1972 • 94 mins • Portuguese

The Worn-Out Dancing Shoes

1977 • 44 mins • German

How Did a Nice Girl Like You Get Into This Business?

1970 • 87 mins • English

No Substitute for Victory

1970 • 73 mins • English

Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs & Englishmen

1971 • 117 mins • English

Nenê Bandalho

1971 • 83 mins • Portuguese

Angel Mine

1978 • 66 mins • English

The Champions of Justice

1971 • 80 mins • Spanish

The Adventures of Picasso

1978 • 115 mins • Swedish

Sold Man

1977 • 75 mins • Turkish

David

1979 • 127 mins • German

A Certain Captain Rodrigo

1971 • 100 mins • Portuguese

Best Awarded Movies of the 1970s – Oscar Winners, Festival Favorites & Critically Acclaimed Films

Explore the best awarded movies of the 1970s, featuring Oscar winners, Cannes standouts, Golden Globe favorites, and critically acclaimed films from across the decade. This collection highlights the most celebrated titles that defined cinema in the 1970s, from groundbreaking international films and indie triumphs to major studio award contenders. Whether you're searching for festival darlings, Academy Award winners, or critically praised masterpieces, this guide is your go-to source for the most honored and talked-about movies of the decade.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest 1975

20 wins 14 nominations

Cabaret 1972

18 wins 13 nominations

Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope 1977

15 wins 16 nominations

The Godfather: Part II 1974

14 wins 20 nominations

Midnight Express 1978

11 wins 10 nominations

Network 1976

9 wins 16 nominations

Julia 1977

9 wins 20 nominations

Patton 1970

9 wins 7 nominations

Chinatown 1974

9 wins 21 nominations

The Exorcist 1973

9 wins 13 nominations

The Deer Hunter 1978

8 wins 17 nominations

The Sting 1973

8 wins 4 nominations

The Great Gatsby 1974

7 wins 3 nominations

All That Jazz 1979

6 wins 10 nominations

Barry Lyndon 1975

6 wins 15 nominations

Best Box Office Movies of the 1970s – Highest Grossing Films of the Decade

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Explore the best box office movies of the 1970s, featuring the highest-grossing films and record-breaking releases of the decade. From billion-dollar blockbusters and global franchise hits to surprising sleeper successes, this list highlights the movies that dominated theaters and shaped pop culture in the 1970s. Perfect for film fans and industry watchers, it’s your ultimate guide to the biggest commercial successes and the most profitable films of the decade.

Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope

$775,398,507

Jaws

$477,916,625

The Exorcist

$430,872,776

Rank	Title	Domestic	Worldwide
4	Grease	$190,071,103	$396,271,103
5	Close Encounters of the Third Kind	$135,189,114	$306,889,114
6	Superman	$134,478,449	$300,478,449
7	The Godfather	$136,381,073	$250,342,198
8	Saturday Night Fever	$94,213,184	$237,113,184
9	Moonraker	$70,308,099	$210,308,099
10	The Aristocats	$59,000,000	$191,000,000
11	Jaws 2	$81,766,007	$187,884,007
12	The Sting	$156,000,000	$156,000,000
13	Smokey and the Bandit	$126,737,428	$126,750,426
14	Blazing Saddles	$119,616,663	$119,625,121
15	Rocky	$117,235,147	$117,253,345
16	The Towering Inferno	$116,000,000	$116,001,993
17	The Rocky Horror Picture Show	$112,892,319	$115,827,018
18	American Graffiti	$115,000,000	$115,006,690
19	One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest	$108,981,275	$109,115,366
20	Alien	$84,206,106	$109,102,567
21	Love Story	$106,550,690	$106,550,690
22	Kramer vs. Kramer	$106,260,000	$106,260,000
23	Apocalypse Now	$96,042,913	$105,119,378
24	Airport	$100,489,151	$100,489,151
25	1941	$31,755,742	$92,455,742
26	The Amityville Horror	$86,432,000	$86,432,000
27	Young Frankenstein	$86,273,333	$86,277,485
28	Every Which Way But Loose	$85,196,485	$85,196,485
29	Rocky II	$85,182,160	$85,187,855
30	The Poseidon Adventure	$84,563,118	$84,563,118

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