Breakdown: 1975

2025

Action / Documentary

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Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 77% · 22 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 77%
IMDb Rating 6.8/10 10 1615 1.6K

1970s cultural revolution documentary filmmaking film critic new american cinema groundbreaking

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Morgan Neville

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Sylvester Stallone Photo
Sylvester Stallone as Self - Actor & Writer, Rocky
Robert De Niro Photo
Robert De Niro as Self - Actor, Taxi Driver
Steven Spielberg Photo
Steven Spielberg as Self - Director, Jaws
Josh Brolin Photo
Josh Brolin as Self - Actor
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by McGov00 8 / 10

Enjoy

It's a reflection of us. Enjoy it for what it is. Nothing more. Nothing less. We tell stories of us. I enjoyed it as I was young in 75 and did not fully grasp the stories being told. Great watch if you love movies. Thumbs up and don't over analyze it. Said first. It's merely a reflection. Where were you in 75?
Reviewed by rjf-63090 8 / 10

Interesting But Disturbing Look at 1975 Movies

Just FYI, this review does not have a personal ax to grind with the documentary, nor does it have a book to selfishly promote.Breakdown 1975 looks at the diverse palette of movies released in that year and attempts to analyze the movie industry in the wider context of American culture. The documentary plausible posits that movies from that year were thematically different from movies made in prior years.The interesting part was being reminded of how many 1975 movies became classics. The disturbing aspect was realizing how the USA is regressing back to the chaotic state of politics and culture that existed 50 years ago.
Reviewed by Archie-Leech 7 / 10

So close yet so much left alone

I recently read an article arguing that 1994 was a vanguard year for great films and fundamentally altered the course of movie history. Reading that, my immediate reaction was: well, what about 1975? Not long after, the algorithm served me this documentary, which I watched with real interest. I think it works well as an introduction, especially for people who did not live through that period, helping stitch together the various threads and give a sense of what was happening at the time.That said, one thing I felt it lacked was a deeper exploration of how policy influenced film and, in turn, how film shaped culture. Instead, it often feels episodic, starting to develop an interesting idea only to suddenly pivot into a different topic or genre. The chapters move quickly, and even when it touches on figures like Betty Ford, the point it is trying to make is not always clear before it moves on. Similarly, it largely glosses over Jimmy Carter, who feels like a direct reflection of many of the realities of 1975, without really interrogating that connection. The focus instead shifts more toward the rise of Reaganism.There is a lot to admire here, but it ultimately feels like the material has been compressed into a tight timeline. In doing so, the film sacrifices the chance to develop a more fully rounded and cohesive narrative. You also have some weird celebrities interviews thrown in as well... what does Josh Brolin or Seth Rogan really know about 1975....?
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