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- Grease. John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing. 318 votes. Grease is a quintessential representation of 1970s teen movies, capturing the essence of adolescence through its vibrant storytelling and unforgettable characters.
- American Graffiti. Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat. 198 votes. American Graffiti is a poignant coming-of-age film that epitomizes the adolescent experience in the early 1960s, embodying the sense of freedom, uncertainty, and hopefulness that characterizes teenage years.
- Carrie. Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, William Katt. 202 votes. Carrie is a powerful and chilling exploration of the dark side of teenage life, pushing the boundaries of the teen movie genre with its supernatural horror elements.
- National Lampoon's Animal House. John Belushi, Kevin Bacon, Donald Sutherland. 186 votes. National Lampoon's Animal House taps into the chaotic, hilarious, and rebellious nature of college life, making it an unforgettable teen movie classic of the 1970s.
1970s Teen Films - IMDb. by krmickey | created - 28 Dec 2019 | updated - 05 Feb 2023 | Public. Refine See titles to watch instantly, titles you haven't rated, etc. Sort by: View: 36 titles. 1. Meatballs (1979) PG | 94 min | Comedy. 6.2. Rate. 60 Metascore. Wacky hijinks of counselors and campers at a less-than-average summer camp.
- 1960: Where the Boys Are. At this point, Where the Boys Are might be best remembered for its title song—it was sung by Connie Francis, who also starred in the film.
- 1961: West Side Story. Real-life teenagers don't sing and dance their way through conflict, but they do in West Side Story, the film adaptation of the Leonard Bernstein–Stephen Sondheim musical based on Romeo and Juliet.
- 1962: Girls! Girls! OK, Elvis Presley was a little older than a teenager when he starred in Girls! , but the teen movie market wasn't quite what it is now, and if you were 17 in 1962, there's a good chance you saw this one in theaters.
- 1963: Bye Bye Birdie. Another teen movie musical—this one featuring a send-up of Elvis with the titular character of Conrad Birdie—Bye Bye Birdie was adapted from the hit 1960 Broadway musical.
- Clueless. Based on Jane Austen's "Emma," "Clueless" revolves around Cher Horowitz, a spoiled but well-intentioned girl from Beverly Hills. She's determined to play matchmaker for friends, acquaintances, and even teachers, but she doesn't always know the best way to go about it.
- Scream. The film that ushered in our modern era of savvy teen slashers, "Scream" is a mid-1990s icon that celebrates and satirizes the tropes of the genre.
- Almost Famous. Cameron Crowe's quasi-autobiographical reflection on his own youthful career as a music journalist, "Almost Famous" is a love letter to 1970s rock.
- Lady Bird. Sacramento teen Lady Bird can't wait to leave for college on the East Coast, where she imagines everyone is far more cultured. Between her awkward romances with boys at school and her frequently hostile dynamic with her mother, there isn't much holding her back.
21st. 22nd. 23rd. 24th. 25th. Subcategories. This category has the following 7 subcategories, out of 7 total. C. 1970s teen comedy films (2 C, 11 P) 1970s teen comedy-drama films (7 P) 1970s coming-of-age films (3 C, 11 P) D. 1970s teen drama films (1 C, 21 P) H. 1970s high school films (11 P) 1970s teen horror films (4 P) R.
Aug 6, 2023 · The '70s and '80s are widely considered a golden period for teen movies, but even then, there were few others like Carrie. This scary coming-of-age movie strayed far from run-of-the-mill teen stories and delved deep into the more insidious aspects of adolescence.
Nov 10, 2021 · Team Empire opened up its old angst-filled diaries to draw up a list of the best teen movies – the most quotable, banger-fuelled, swoonsome classics that capture all the pain and glory of...