1975 Movies Ranked
1975 films ranked worst to best.
Films reviewed: 51
Last updated: September 7, 2026
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51.
Once Is Not Enough
(1975)
★
Even setting aside its deeply uncomfortable and problematic father-daughter relationship at the center, Once Is Not Enough is packed with cringe-worthy moments, an overload of subplots, and an unfocused narrative.
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50.
The Sunshine Boys
(1975)
★
The Sunshine Boys fails to portray aging performers with respect, relying on stereotypes and forced humor, making it an unfunny and insulting depiction of older people.
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49.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
(1975)
★
Unfairly elevated to a cultural phenomenon,The Rocky Horror Picture Showtraps its audience in a disjointed mess, dragging them through a chaotic narrative that leaves them just as frustrated and annoyed as its characters, with only Tim Curry’s campy performance and a few catchy songs keeping it from being completely unbearable.
Where to watch: Disney Plus, Buy/Rent
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48.
Funny Lady
(1975)
★
Funny Lady is an overstuffed yet empty follow-up that tries to ride on the coattails of Funny Girl, ultimately getting lost in a muddled story and forgettable songs. In the process, it wastes Barbra Streisand’s talents as well as its impressive production design and costumes.
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47.
Cousin, Cousine
(1975)
★
Cousin, Cousine is a shallow, episodic film that uses “romance” as a smokescreen for selfishness.
Where to watch: Criterion Channel
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46.
Hedda
(1975)
★★
Heddabrings Ibsen’s celebrated play to the screen, but static visuals and heavy-handed execution prevent it from capturing the emotional depth and tragedy of its source material.
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45.
The Man in the Glass Booth
(1975)
★★
The Man in the Glass Boothis a mixed adaptation that struggles with its theatrical roots, balancing emotional weight with over-the-top performances.
Where to watch: Kino Film Collection
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44.
Bite the Bullet
(1975)
★★
Bite the Bullet tries to shake up the Western genre with the idea of a 700-mile horse race, but despite the potential for excitement, the wide, open landscapes and unclear sense of who’s ahead make a lot of the race feel pretty dull.
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43.
The Hindenburg
(1975)
★★
While The Hindenburg beautifully captures the grandeur of air travel and the infamous disaster, it stumbles with a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters, failing to create the emotional impact the story deserves.
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42.
The Wind and the Lion
(1975)
★★
The Wind and the Lion captures a sweeping tale of adventure and political intrigue, pairing epic visuals with Jerry Goldsmith’s grand score, though its storytelling and tone feel uneven at times.
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41.
Mirror
(1975)
★★
A journey through fragmented memories and haunting guilt, Mirror is a cinematic meditation that mesmerizes with its visual beauty but leaves a lingering sense of emptiness.
Where to watch: Criterion Channel, Buy/Rent
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40.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
(1975)
★★
While Monty Python and the Holy Grail includes some classic and influential jokes, its episodic format, reliance on character absurdity, and repetitive humor may leave modern viewers feeling underwhelmed.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Buy/Rent
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39.
The Passenger
(1975)
★★★
The Passenger is visually stunning and thematically rich, but its slow pace and detachment make it more a film to admire than fully connect with.
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38.
Lies My Father Told Me
(1975)
★★★
Lies My Father Told Me is a touching story of family, with much to admire, though its conclusion doesn’t leave the lasting emotional mark it aims for.
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37.
Letters from Marusia
(1975)
★★★
Letters from Marusia tells an essential, powerful story of exploited miners, and while its striking cinematography, impactful direction, and raw portrayal of social injustice leave a strong impression, its observational style keeps the film more informative than emotionally moving.
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36.
The Day of the Locust
(1975)
★★★
The Day of the Locust is a visually stunning exploration of Hollywood’s darker side, capturing the industry’s glitz and grotesque in a way that firmly establishes it as a precursor to films like Babylon. However, its potential is held back by a disjointed narrative and questionable character development, which prevent it from fully delivering on its ambitious vision.
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35.
French Connection II
(1975)
★★★
While French Connection II deserves credit for its bold attempts to shift focus from action to character study, it ultimately struggles to justify its existence as a sequel to such a groundbreaking film.
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34.
Shampoo
(1975)
★★★
Shampoo features a womanizer navigating a chaotic love life, but its lack of humor and bland protagonist make it feel more like a relic of its time than the bold commentary on the sexual revolution it aimed to be.
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33.
Hester Street
(1975)
★★★
While Hester Street offers a raw glimpse into Jewish immigrant life in 1896 New York that is compelling and authentic, its impact is somewhat diminisheddue to its one-sided character focus.
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32.
Shivers
(1975)
★★★
Shivers may have its rough edges, but David Cronenberg’s first foray into body horror still manages to deliver unsettling moments and eerie tension, marking the beginning of his unique vision in genre filmmaking.
Where to watch: Cultpix
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31.
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
(1975)
★★★
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes’ Smarter Brother is a fun, if not uproarious, ride that shines thanks to Gene Wilder’s signature humor and a charming cast.
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30.
Rollerball
(1975)
★★★
Rollerball thrusts us into a corporate-run future where star player defies forced retirement, uncovering an engaging—though lightly developed—conspiracy beneath the thrilling, violent spectacle of rollerball.
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29.
The Magic Flute
(1975)
★★★
Bergman’sThe Magic Fluteis a visually enchanting adaptation of Mozart’s opera, showcasing Bergman’s deep connection to the material from his childhood. While it is a triumph in terms of its craftsmanship and performances, the film’s appeal may be limited for those who are already opera fans.
Where to watch: Criterion Channel, Buy/Rent
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28.
Picnic at Hanging Rock
(1975)
★★★
Picnic at Hanging Rock presents an intriguing premise with ethereal visuals, but its slow pacing and detached treatment of the mystery may leave viewers unsatisfied.
Where to watch: Criterion Channel, Buy/Rent
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27.
The Return of the Pink Panther
(1975)
★★★
The Return of the Pink Panther delivers plenty of laughs with Sellers’ comedic genius, but struggles to keep its momentum, leaving a sense of unfulfilled potential.
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26.
Nights and Days
(1975)
★★★
Nights and Days is an ambitious and intimate, though not constantly engaging, exploration of whether passion or endurance keeps a marriage alive, set against the backdrop of Poland’s history and framed in the epic style of Gone with the Wind and Doctor Zhivago.
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25.
Lucky Lady
(1975)
★★★
Like a 1970s version of Challengers set during Prohibition, Lucky Lady thrives on the playful dynamic between its three leads, delivering a fun and stylish romp, with Liza Minnelli shining in her ahead-of-its-time role.
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24.
Fox and His Friends
(1975)
★★★
Fox and His Friendsdelves into themes of exploitation and social manipulation through the story of a naive lottery winner who becomes a pawn in a sophisticated con. However, some heavy-handed choices diminish the film’s potential impact.
Where to watch: Criterion Channel, Buy/Rent
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23.
Death Race 2000
(1975)
★★★
Predating more polished modern action spectacles,Death Race 2000speeds through a satirical plot with its low-budget charm and exaggerated gore.
Where to watch: Cultpix
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22.
The Story of Adèle H.
(1975)
★★★
The Story of Adèle H. is a gripping exploration of obsession, elevated by 20-year-old Isabelle Adjani’s powerhouse performance, which captures the protagonist’s psychological depth.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
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21.
Night Moves
(1975)
★★★
Though it doesn’t break new ground in the noir genre, Night Moves offers a reflective experience driven by Gene Hackman’s standout performance.
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20.
The Eiger Sanction
(1975)
★★★
The Eiger Sanction is a captivating film that effectively blends the intrigue of a spy thriller with the excitement of a mountain climb. Though it demands some suspension of disbelief, those who are willing to overlook the plot’s implausibilities will find a rewarding and thrilling experience.
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19.
The Man Who Would Be King
(1975)
★★★
Visually breathtaking, The Man Who Would Be King immerses viewers in the enthralling journey of two rogue soldiers through a vibrant cultural landscape, hinting at deeper themes of ambition and human desire that could have been better developed.
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18.
Farewell, My Lovely
(1975)
★★★
Farewell, My Lovely immerses viewers in a classic noir atmosphere with its strong visuals, elegant score, and Robert Mitchum’s compelling portrayal of detective Philip Marlowe, offering a well-crafted yet familiar journey through the genre’s conventions.
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17.
Love and Death
(1975)
★★★
Love and Death may often feel more like a collection of amusing skits rather than a fully realized narrative, but remains a delightful addition to Allen’s body of work, providing plenty of laughs and clever moments for fans of his distinctive comedic style.
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16.
The Travelling Players
(1975)
★★★★
The Travelling Players is a demanding yet rewarding cinematic journey through Greek history, blending artistic ambition with a meditative exploration of war’s subtle and devastating impacts.
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15.
My Friends
(1975)
★★★★
My Friendsdelightfully captures the essence of adult camaraderie through playful pranks and genuine connections, offering a nostalgic yet bittersweet look at the balance between youthful joy and grown-up responsibilities.
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14.
The Apple Dumpling Gang
(1975)
★★★★
With its blend of slapstick comedy and heartfelt moments, The Apple Dumpling Gang reminds us of the magic of classic family films, proving that even the Wild West can foster unlikely family bonds.
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13.
Seven Beauties
(1975)
★★★★
Seven Beauties is messy by design, intentionally discomforting, and laced with a biting cynicism about human nature. It asks: who do we become to achieve our selfish goals and feed our pride? And maybe more importantly—were we always that person to begin with?
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12.
Deep Red
(1975)
★★★★
Deep Red by Argento delivers a stylish mix of Hitchcockian tension and striking, graphic violence that helped define the slasher genre and still resonates today.
Where to watch: Shudder, ARROW, Buy/Rent
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11.
The Promised Land
(1975)
★★★★
The Promised Land is an epic exploration of greed and capitalism’s dehumanizing effects, with stunning cinematography and a grand scope, though it occasionally shifts focus with subplots that add context but slow the pacing.
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10.
Tommy
(1975)
★★★★
Tommy is a visually stunning, musically charged rock opera where Ken Russell transforms The Who’s iconic album into a bold, audacious spectacle that has been unfairly forgotten.
Where to watch: Hollywood Suite, Buy/Rent
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9.
The Stepford Wives
(1975)
★★★★
With its sharp blend of suspense, social commentary, and eerie atmosphere, The Stepford Wives transforms the dream of domestic bliss into a harrowing nightmare.
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8.
Dog Day Afternoon
(1975)
★★★★
Sidney Lumet’s Dog Day Afternoon explores the humanity at the heart of a heist gone wrong, with Al Pacino delivering one of his most vulnerable and unforgettable performances.
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7.
Three Days of the Condor
(1975)
★★★★
Three Days of the Condor is a gripping Cold War thriller that paved the way for modern espionage films, skillfully blending tense paranoia with a cerebral exploration of government distrust, and featuring Robert Redford’s compelling portrayal of a man caught in over his head.
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6.
Barry Lyndon
(1975)
★★★★
While Barry Lyndon is a masterclass in technical precision and period detail, from its breathtaking cinematography to its authentic production design, its distant tone and emotionally muted performances make it more of an intellectual triumph than a heartfelt cinematic experience.
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5.
Manila in the Claws of Light
(1975)
★★★★
Manila in the Claws of Light compellingly explores the resilience of the human spirit, showcasing how individuals strive to maintain their humanity amidst overwhelming hardships.
Where to watch: Criterion Channel, Buy/Rent
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4.
Nashville
(1975)
★★★★
Altman’s Nashville offers a vibrant snapshot and powerful commentary on American culture, balancing 24 characters in a 2-hour and 40-minute mix of humor, heartbreak, and social critique. With each rewatch, the film uncovers new layers, making it as rewarding as it is entertaining.
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3.
Jaws
(1975)
★★★★
A near-perfect thriller that made sharks a cultural menace, Jaws remains the definitive sea-faring horror film, thanks to Spielberg’s masterful suspense, unforgettable characters, and the chilling power of John Williams’ iconic score.
Where to watch: Crave, Buy/Rent
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2.
Dersu Uzala
(1975)
★★★★
Dersu Uzala offers a profound meditation on our relationship with the natural world and the relentless march of modernity, showing how the strongest bonds are forged by embracing our shared humanity, transcending cultural divides.
Where to watch: Criterion Channel
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1.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
(1975)
★★★★★
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest perfectly blends social critique and humor, using the setting of a mental clinic to explore society’s mechanisms of suppression and control, all brought to life through brilliant performances and Miloš Forman’s masterful direction.
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