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Do you remember the top 6 movies from the year 1975? It was undoubtedly a great year for some classic films to be released! Many of them we still watch today and relive the memories of going to see them for the first time in theaters. They range from all different genres from thrillers to comedies to even musicals. We bet you remember and even still watch some of these movies! Many of them are still aired on television today as well. Here are the top 6 movies from 1975. Don't forget to check out their original trailers, too! 1. Jaws https://youtu.be/U1fu_sA7XhE There is a reason why Jaws claims the #1 spot for the top movies in 1975. The thriller film directed by Stephen Spielberg starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss became the highest-grossing international release by the year 1977 with worldwide rentals of $193 million, equating to about $400 million of gross revenue. The film won 3 Academy Awards. 2. Nashville https://youtu.be/nk25HB9JkLw Nashville claims the #2 spot on the list for top movies as a satirical musical comedy-drama film. Directed by Robert Altman, it was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry in 1992 and won one Academy Award. It also conjured up 25 other nominations for different kinds of awards. It was also known as the 27th highest-grossing film of that year. 3. The Rocky Horror Picture Show https://youtu.be/LnYBwampG8U The music within The Rocky Horror Picture Show has become a staple to listen to during the Halloween season! Starring Tim Curry, the musical horror comedy film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress in 2005. The film grossed $139.88 million overall and won three awards. Read onto the NEXT page for more top movies from 1975... 4. Escape to Witch Mountain https://youtu.be/rnhcZXZMajQ This adventure and fantasy film is another fan favorite, based on the 1968 science fiction novel of the same name written by Alexander H. Key. Directed by John Hough, the film grossed $20 million overall and won over the hearts of families everywhere. According to IMDb, the film on this top movies surprisingly was not nominated for or won any accolades. 5. Bug https://youtu.be/oyPRoDLiHac Yikes! Remember this horror film? Directed by Jeannot Szwarc, this disturbing film was nominated for one award and took home that one award. It grossed $3.6 million in the box office and shocked all viewers with its portrayal of mutant cockroaches. According to Wikipedia, the living room and kitchen sets from The Brady Bunch were reused in this film! 6. Race with the Devil https://youtu.be/PEVxbe-frD8 Another action horror film, this time directed by Jack Starrett, it grossed a total amount of $12 million and is known as a hidden gem of 1975 films. There are no known accolades or nominations for this film, but is a great option for those who are in the mood for a Satanic-themed thriller! Do you remember these films from 1975? Don't forget to check out this article of a real-life Jaws based on our #1 movie on this list!