Counterculture Movies
MULTIPLE MANIACS
Multiple Maniacs is a 1970 American black comedy horror film written, directed, and produced by John Waters. The film follows the antics of a group of...
PULL MY DAISY
Pull My Daisy is a seminal short film that captures the spirit of the Beat Generation. Directed by Robert Frank and Alfred Leslie, it features a...
PETULIA
Petulia is a striking depiction of 1960s San Francisco, capturing the era's cultural upheaval through the lens of a troubled marriage. The film...
RAINBOW BRIDGE
Rainbow Bridge is a counterculture film that captures the essence of the hippie movement in the early 1970s. The movie is set in Hawaii and follows a...
BONNIE AND CLYDE
Bonnie and Clyde is a 1967 American biographical crime film that tells the story of the real-life criminal couple Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. The...
TALES OF BEATNIK GLORY
Tales of Beatnik Glory is a cinematic journey into the vibrant world of the Beat Generation. Set against the backdrop of post-war America, the film...
THE BEAT GENERATION
The Beat Generation is a crime drama film that delves into the lives of a group of beatniks and their interactions with the mainstream society. Set...
THE SOURCE
The Source is a documentary that delves into the lives and impact of the Beat Generation, a group of American writers and artists in the 1950s who...
BEWARE! THE BLOB
Beware! The Blob is a 1972 horror comedy film directed by Larry Hagman. The movie follows a giant blob of alien origin that terrorizes a small town,...
PINK FLAMINGOS
Pink Flamingos is a 1972 American transgressive black comedy film directed by John Waters. The film follows the lives of Babs Johnson, a criminal on...
THE BEACH BUM
The Beach Bum follows the hilarious misadventures of Moondog, a rebellious and lovable rogue who lives life to the fullest. With a penchant for...
INHERENT VICE
Inherent Vice is a neo-noir film set in 1970 Los Angeles, where private investigator Larry 'Doc' Sportello navigates a complex web of crime,...
THE DOORS
The Doors is a biographical film about the rise and fall of the iconic 1960s rock band, focusing on the life of lead singer Jim Morrison. The movie...
PERFORMANCE
Performance is a 1970 British crime drama film that explores themes of identity, power, and sexuality. The story follows a violent gangster who seeks...
THE MAGIC CHRISTIAN
The Magic Christian is a satirical black comedy film that lampoons the absurdity of greed and the corrupting power of money. Centered on the eccentric...
VALLEY UPRISING
Valley Uprising is a gripping documentary that chronicles the history of rock climbing in Yosemite Valley, focusing on the rivalries and adventures of...
ZABRISKIE POINT
Zabriskie Point is a 1970 film directed by Michelangelo Antonioni that captures the essence of the American counterculture movement during the late...
ALICE'S RESTAURANT
Alice's Restaurant is a 1969 American film directed by Arthur Penn, based on the folk song 'Alice's Restaurant Massacree' by singer-songwriter Arlo...
PSYCH-OUT
Psych-Out is a vibrant exploration of the 1960s counterculture, capturing the essence of the hippie movement in San Francisco. The film follows a deaf...
THE BOAT THAT ROCKED
The Boat That Rocked is a comedy-drama film that follows the story of a group of rogue DJs on a British pirate radio station in the 1960s. As they...
BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls is a 1970 American satirical musical melodrama film directed by Russ Meyer and co-written by Roger Ebert. The plot...
SLACKER
Slacker follows a day in the life of various strangers in Austin, Texas as they go about their everyday activities, discussing various philosophical...
MASCULIN FéMININ
Masculin Féminin is a 1966 French New Wave film directed by Jean-Luc Godard. The film explores the complexities of modern relationships and the...
GONZO: THE LIFE AND WORK OF DR. HUNTER S. THOMPSON
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson is a documentary film that explores the tumultuous and extraordinary life of the renowned...
EASY RIDER
Easy Rider is a 1969 counterculture road movie about two bikers who travel through the American Southwest and South with the aim of achieving freedom....
WOODSTOCK
Woodstock is a documentary film that captures the legendary 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair. The film transports viewers to Bethel, New York, where...
THE RUM DIARY
The Rum Diary is a 2011 drama film based on the novel of the same name by Hunter S. Thompson. It follows journalist Paul Kemp as he navigates the...
FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a surreal, darkly comedic film based on Hunter S. Thompson's novel. It follows journalist Raoul Duke and his...
WHERE THE BUFFALO ROAM
Where the Buffalo Roam is a 1980 American semi-biographical comedy film which loosely depicts the life of journalist Hunter S. Thompson. The film...
THE STRAWBERRY STATEMENT
The Strawberry Statement is a 1970 film that captures the essence of the late 1960s counterculture and student activism. It follows the story of...
MILESTONES
Milestones is a documentary-style film that captures the essence of the hippie movement in the United States during the 1970s. Directed by Robert...
MONTEREY POP
Monterey Pop is a groundbreaking concert film that captures the essence of the 1967 Monterey International Pop Festival, a defining moment in the...
FEMALE TROUBLE
A dark comedy film about a troubled teenage girl who runs away from home and gets involved in a series of bizarre situations, eventually becoming a...
HAIR
Hair is a 1979 American musical drama film directed by Milos Forman. It follows the story of a young man who befriends a group of hippies in New York...
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