1970-1979 Top Movies. Some of the cheapest entertainment you can find is watching a good movie at home. If you are looking for a movie or TV Program that is part of a set you have come to the right place. The 1970 movie industry reached a high point where restrictions on language, sexuality and adult content became more widespread. It was a period of creativity where Hollywood producers felt that they were in a position to experiment and take risks. Some of the more popular movies from 1970-1979 were: Star Wars, The Godfather, Alien, Jaws, The Exorcist and Halloween.