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Best Movies of the 1970s Ranked
Explore the best movies of the 1970s ranked by Movie Rankings users. Our current #1 pick from the 1970s is Star Wars. Browse 8 ranked releases from 1970 to 1979, with direct links to cast, crew, and matchup data.
What is the best movie of the 1970s?
Star Wars is currently the highest-ranked movie of the 1970s on Movie Rankings based on aggregate head-to-head results from the community.
How many 1970s movies are ranked here?
This page currently tracks 8 ranked titles released from 1970 to 1979.
How often do the 1970s rankings update?
The 1970s rankings refresh whenever Movie Rankings recomputes global results. This page was last generated from site data on May 4, 2026.
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