Movies

Perhaps 2020 has you down. If you are feeling a bit nostalgic for the days of the '60s, you are not alone. While you can't go back to those times, you can watch movies that make you feel like you're still living in the 1960s! Even if some of these movies aren't set in the '60s, you will probably remember watching them for the first time in that decade. Here are some of the best movies from the '60s that will remind you of a simpler time. 'Ocean's Eleven' (1960) 'Ocean's Eleven' / Warner Bros. There is a popular Ocean's Eleven remake from 2001, but we still love the original! Some of the most popular stars from that decade starred in the film including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. It was filmed in Las Vegas and follows the rat pack through a heist. RELATED: WATCH: Kids From The 1960s Share Predictions For The Year 2000 'Viva Las Vegas' (1964) 'Viva Las Vegas' / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Speaking of Las Vegas, if you miss Elvis Presley, this is the one to watch. Elvis plays Lucky Jackson in the film. It is full of musical numbers and is truly one of Elvis' best. 'Beach Party' (1963) 'Beach Party' / Orion Pictures Ahh... beach days in the '60s. Beach Party was the first of five similar movies. This particular movie starred Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon. 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?' (1967) 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?' / Columbia Pictures This movie was truly ahead of its time and very important to watch now as the country faces racial protesting. In the film, a white woman brings home her black fiance, and their families have a lot of changes to make. This film was also remade in 2005, however, in this version a black woman is marrying a white man. Read onto the NEXT page for more great 1960s movies! 'The Graduate' (1967) 'The Graduate' / StudioCanal This film was one of the most popular in the decade. Dustin Hoffman stars as a college graduate who doesn't know what he wants to do with his life. It focuses on his romantic relationships as he sleeps with an older woman but falls in love with her daughter! 'Yellow Submarine' (1968) 'Yellow Submarine' / Apple Films and Mandatory Credit: Photo by Snap Stills/REX/Shutterstock (1933403c) If you love The Beatles, you need to rewatch Yellow Submarine! It is certainly a groovy movie filled with Beatles' music. 'Alice's Restaurant' (1969) 'Alice's Restaurant' / United Artists The movie was based on the song by Arlo Guthrie. It follows a college drop-out trying to avoid the draft. It was very reminiscent of that time and hippie culture. 'Psycho' (1960) 'Psycho' / Paramount Pictures If you're in the mood for a scary movie, Psycho is perfect. It is a classic Alfred Hitchcock movie that is just as frightening today. Plus, there are plenty of sequels and remakes, including a recent series if you can't get enough. 'The Sound of Music' (1965) 'The Sound of Music' / 20th Century Studios If you prefer musicals, why not watch one of the most famous musicals of all time? Join Julie Andrews and the Von Trapp children as they sing in the beautiful countryside. What's your favorite movie from the 1960s?