Must-Watch 1960s Movies That Defined a Generation

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The Best 1960s Action Movies

1968-02-07 G Movie Poster of Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes

"Somewhere in the Universe, there must be something better than man!" Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner , starring .

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1968-02-07 G Movie Poster of Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes

"Somewhere in the Universe, there must be something better than man!" Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner , starring .

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1960-10-12 Approved Movie Poster of The Magnificent Seven

The Magnificent Seven

"They were seven…and they fought like seven hundred!" Directed by , starring .

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1961-04-27 Not Rated Movie Poster of The Guns of Navarone

The Guns of Navarone

"The Greatest High Adventure Ever Filmed!" Directed by J. Lee Thompson , starring Gregory Peck .

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1961-04-27 Not Rated Movie Poster of The Guns of Navarone

The Guns of Navarone

"The Greatest High Adventure Ever Filmed!" Directed by J. Lee Thompson , starring Gregory Peck .

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1964-09-20 Approved Movie Poster of Goldfinger

Goldfinger

"Everything he touches turns into excitement!" Directed by Guy Hamilton , starring Sean Connery .

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1963-10-10 PG Movie Poster of From Russia with Love

From Russia with Love

"The world's masters of murder pull out all the stops to destroy Agent 007!" Directed by Terence Young , starring Sean Connery .

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1966-11-01 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Professionals

The Professionals

"Rough, tough and ready." Directed by , starring Burt Lancaster .

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1960s Drama Films That Still Resonate Today

1960-05-09 Movie Poster of Macario

Macario

"Macabre, haunting and wonderful" Directed by Roberto Gavaldón , starring Ignacio López Tarso .


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1968-12-21 PG-13 Movie Poster of Once Upon a Time in the West

Once Upon a Time in the West

"There were three men in her life. One to take her… one to love her —and one to kill her." Directed by , starring Claudia Cardinale .


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1960-06-21 Approved Movie Poster of The Apartment

The Apartment

"Movie-wise, there has never been anything like it - laugh-wise, love-wise, or otherwise-wise!" Directed by , starring Jack Lemmon .


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1960-02-05 Movie Poster of La Dolce Vita

La Dolce Vita

"The world’s most talked about movie today!" Directed by , starring .


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1961-04-25 Not Rated Movie Poster of Yojimbo

Yojimbo

"Kill one or a hundred... you only hang once" Directed by Akira Kurosawa , starring Toshirō Mifune .


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1962-12-20 Movie Poster of To Kill a Mockingbird

To Kill a Mockingbird

"A father must expose his children to a small town's outraged passions… and can only protect them with his love." Directed by , starring .


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1963-07-03 Approved Movie Poster of The Great Escape

The Great Escape

"Put a fence in front of these men... and they'll climb it!" Directed by John Sturges , starring Steve McQueen .


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1963-07-03 Approved Movie Poster of The Great Escape

The Great Escape

"Put a fence in front of these men... and they'll climb it!" Directed by John Sturges , starring Steve McQueen .


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1960s Horror Movies That Terrified Audiences

1960-06-22 R Movie Poster of Psycho

Psycho

"A new and altogether different screen excitement!" Directed by Alfred Hitchcock , starring Anthony Perkins .


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1960-06-22 R Movie Poster of Psycho

Psycho

"A new and altogether different screen excitement!" Directed by Alfred Hitchcock , starring Anthony Perkins .


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1968-06-12 Movie Poster of Rosemary's Baby

Rosemary's Baby

"Pray for Rosemary's Baby." Directed by , starring .


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1968-10-04 R Movie Poster of Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

"They Won't Stay Dead!" Directed by , starring Judith O'Dea .


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1963-03-28 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Birds

The Birds

"...and remember, the next scream you hear may be your own!" Directed by , starring Tippi Hedren .


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1962-11-02 Movie Poster of Carnival of Souls

Carnival of Souls

"She Escaped Death. Now It Wants Her Back!" Directed by , starring .


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Top 1960s Sci-Fi Movies That Influenced the Genre

1968-04-02 G Movie Poster of 2001: A Space Odyssey

2001: A Space Odyssey

"The ultimate trip." Directed by , starring .


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1968-02-07 G Movie Poster of Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes

"Somewhere in the Universe, there must be something better than man!" Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner , starring .


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1968-02-07 G Movie Poster of Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes

"Somewhere in the Universe, there must be something better than man!" Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner , starring .


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1960s Comedy Movies That Still Make Us Laugh

1960-06-21 Approved Movie Poster of The Apartment

The Apartment

"Movie-wise, there has never been anything like it - laugh-wise, love-wise, or otherwise-wise!" Directed by , starring Jack Lemmon .


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1964-01-29 PG Movie Poster of Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

"The hot-line suspense comedy." Directed by Stanley Kubrick , starring Peter Sellers .


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1964-01-29 PG Movie Poster of Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

"The hot-line suspense comedy." Directed by Stanley Kubrick , starring Peter Sellers .


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1960-02-05 Movie Poster of La Dolce Vita

La Dolce Vita

"The world’s most talked about movie today!" Directed by , starring .


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1967-12-13 Not Rated Movie Poster of PlayTime

PlayTime

"" Directed by Jacques Tati , starring Jacques Tati .


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1967-12-21 Movie Poster of The Graduate

The Graduate

"This is Benjamin. He’s a little worried about his future." Directed by , starring .


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1961-10-06 Approved Movie Poster of Breakfast at Tiffany's

Breakfast at Tiffany's

"Audrey Hepburn plays that daring, darling Holly Golightly to a new high in entertainment delight!" Directed by Blake Edwards , starring Audrey Hepburn .


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1961-10-06 Approved Movie Poster of Breakfast at Tiffany's

Breakfast at Tiffany's

"Audrey Hepburn plays that daring, darling Holly Golightly to a new high in entertainment delight!" Directed by Blake Edwards , starring Audrey Hepburn .


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1960s Movies That Changed Film History

1960-05-09 Movie Poster of Macario

Macario

"Macabre, haunting and wonderful" Directed by Roberto Gavaldón , starring Ignacio López Tarso .


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1960-06-22 R Movie Poster of Psycho

Psycho

"A new and altogether different screen excitement!" Directed by Alfred Hitchcock , starring Anthony Perkins .


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1960-06-22 R Movie Poster of Psycho

Psycho

"A new and altogether different screen excitement!" Directed by Alfred Hitchcock , starring Anthony Perkins .


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1968-12-21 PG-13 Movie Poster of Once Upon a Time in the West

Once Upon a Time in the West

"There were three men in her life. One to take her… one to love her —and one to kill her." Directed by , starring Claudia Cardinale .


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1960-06-21 Approved Movie Poster of The Apartment

The Apartment

"Movie-wise, there has never been anything like it - laugh-wise, love-wise, or otherwise-wise!" Directed by , starring Jack Lemmon .


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1964-01-29 PG Movie Poster of Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

"The hot-line suspense comedy." Directed by Stanley Kubrick , starring Peter Sellers .


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1968-04-02 G Movie Poster of 2001: A Space Odyssey

2001: A Space Odyssey

"The ultimate trip." Directed by , starring .


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1964-01-29 PG Movie Poster of Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

"The hot-line suspense comedy." Directed by Stanley Kubrick , starring Peter Sellers .


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