A number of classic films turn 50 in 2023. These films also prove one very clear point: 1973 was one weird year for cinema!
In 1973, we saw one of the scariest movies ever released (The Exorcist), but we also saw one of the biggest tear-jerkers released (The Way We Were.) The year brought us coming-of-age tales (American Graffiti) and also one of the most bizarre twist endings of all time (Soylent Green.)
Without further ado, here are 26 movies that turn 50 in 2023.
The Exorcist
Released on December 26, 1973.
The Sting
Released on December 25, 1973.
American Graffiti
Released on August 1, 1973.
Mean Streets
Released on October 14, 1973.
High Plains Drifter
Released on April 19, 1973.
The Holy Mountain
Released on November 27, 1973.
Enter the Dragon
Released on August 19, 1973.
Soylent Green
Released on May 9, 1973.
Live and Let Die
Released on June 27, 1973.
Robin Hood
Released on November 8, 1973.
Serpico
Released on December 5, 1973.
Westworld
Released on November 21, 1973.
Papillon
Released on December 16, 1973.
The Wicker Man
Released on December 6, 1973.
Jesus Christ Superstar
Released on August 15, 1973.
Paper Moon
Released on May 16, 1973.
The Long Goodbye
Released on March 7, 1973.
The Way We Were
Released on October 16, 1973.
Coffy
Released on June 13, 1973.
The Three Musketeers
Released on December 11, 1973.
Charlotte’s Web
Released on March 1, 1973.
The Last Detail
Released on December 12, 1973.
The Paper Chase
Released on October 16, 1973.
Badlands
Released on October 15, 1973.
Scarecrow
Released on April 11, 1973.
Wattstax
Released on February 4, 1973.
