Films from the 1970s

1970s Cinema - Story Architecture Patterns

Films from the 1970s demonstrates flexible handling of narrative structure, reflecting the narrative sensibilities of the decade. Among 329 films analyzed from this decade, the average Arcplot score of 6.9 suggests a balance between convention and innovation.

Genre Landscape

The 1970s were characterized by Drama (178 films), Comedy (106 films), Action (83 films), indicating the period's storytelling focus.

Standout narratives from this decade include Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977, 7.9), Meteor (1979, 7.9), and Airport 1975 (1974, 7.7).

Films from this decade averaged 1 hour and 52 minutes, reflecting compressed dramatic structures.