Best movies about hippies

Despite the fact that the real boom of the hippy movement was in the last century, it is not forgotten. There are new generations that share the views of the first representatives. Therefore, all new hippie films come out, giving the opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of freedom and love.

«Hair», 1979

They say that the most close to reality pictures were shot just in those years when the hippies were at the peak of their popularity. As a rule, these films were created by those who, one way or another, belonged to this movement. When listing movies about hippies, the list necessarily includes a cult picture of "Hair."

The film takes place in the 60s. A young man, Claude Bukowski, who adheres to conservative views of the world, travels to New York. He wants to unwind and usefully spend several days allocated to him. But Claude's plans are broken when he gets acquainted with local hippies begging money from passers-by. These unlike people completely change the life of Claude and allow him for a couple of days to feel all that some stretch for years. He manages to fall in love and feel the pain of undivided feeling, dance hours and meet a lot of interesting people. And Bukowski is in a hurry to live, because he will soon be sent to fight in Vietnam, where he may never return.

The Sixties, 1999

Movies about hippies are not only a story about that culture, but also a reflection of the events that took place during its heyday. When viewing such paintings, you can much better acquaint yourself with the history and mood of people than when reading any textbook. One of the most striking paintings showing that era was the drama "The Sixties".

The 60s were rich in events. At that time wars were unfolding, hatred for other nations was fueled. And in contrast to all this, the love advocated by the hippies was performing. War in Vietnam against the festival in Woodstock. Racial discrimination against student pacifists. The country was changing before our eyes. And the new generation was strikingly different from their parents. The history of that decade is told by the example of two families living such a different life. However, their destinies are destined to intersect more than once.

"Almost famous", 2000

A movie about hippies can not do without music. Children of the Sun adored her. It was no accident that at that time the heyday of rock'n'roll happened, many festivals were born. About the music and will tell the film "Almost famous."

In the center of the plot is a teenager William. He manages to combine studies with part-time work in magazines. He genuinely loves rock music and dreams to be closer to his idols. And one day his secret desires come true: the young man is trusted to go on tour with the Stillwater group and describe these days in his article. After persuading the family, William sets off. He gets acquainted with popular musicians and bands that accompany them everywhere. William learns friendship, love and disappointment. But will there be a life full of fame and admirers, such as he imagined?

«Rock Wave», 2009

The sixties were a decade of freedom. And it was felt in everything. People reached out to her, at times risking everything. This is told about the movies about the hippies of the 60's. And one of the most famous paintings about that era was the "Rock Wave".

Listening to your favorite music in Britain in the sixties was not easy. She was only twisted a few hours a week. And there were people who were ready not only to be indignant, but also to struggle with it. They created their own pirate radio station.

It is noteworthy that this iconic picture was based on real events.

"The House of the Sun", 2009

Movies about hippies were shot not only in the US and UK, but also in Russia. Although this culture did not reach the American scale in the USSR, it existed. About her is told in the film "House of the Sun".

Sasha is the "right" student. Her life is completely planned, and there is no room for stupidity. But once her plans were completely destroyed. It happened when she met the Sun, a mysterious hippy guy, different from all Sasha's acquaintances. The sun introduced the girl to her friends and showed her his world.

Despite the fact that in the center of the narrative there is a sunny, ageless boy, the story tells about growing up. And it happened against the background of such special years. This is almost the only Russian movie about hippies. The sun and Sasha became a reflection of the past, allowing to look into it.

"Hippie Hippy Shake", 2010

The movement, symbolized by freedom and love, has affected many countries. Of course, the conservative UK did not stand aside either. About the 60's in this country tells the movie "Hippie Hippy Shake." Despite the interesting history and quality picture, the drama is almost unknown to the public. However, it's worth a look at least because the creators watched many documentary films about hippies, raised biographies and listened to the stories of young rebels while plotting.

Richard and Louise love each other. He is the editor of the Australian magazine. Once a young man decides to publish the London version of his offspring. But then he is forced to pay for his idea, accusing him of obscenity. The freedom-loving hippies have to overcome many difficulties in order to deal with the problems that have fallen on their heads. And all this takes place against the backdrop of the 1960s, which took place in Britain no less loudly and colorfully than in the United States.

Frank 2013

Movies about hippies do not always tell about the second half of the last century. This movement is alive and now, as evidenced by the new pictures appearing on the screens. One of the representatives of the "new generation" was the film "Frank".

The protagonist of the picture is a young man who can not find his place in life. John tried a lot, most of all his soul was located to the music. However, neither he nor his conservative parents believed that John would ever be able to earn more by performances than by working in the office.

Life abruptly changes when a scandalous rock band comes to the town. Her soloist, whose name is Frank, never takes his head off papier-mâché. Three other musicians are not very friendly. A manager of the group for a long time struggling with deep depression. All of them are united by love of music, what the main character is also sick of.

Unusual people attract John. By chance, he finds himself on the same stage with them, and then goes on a tour. And this journey will change each of its participants.

Captain Fantastic, 2016

The hippie world has always been painfully faced with the world in which conservatives lived. And this phenomenon has not disappeared with the years. And now there is a place for rejection.

The main character of the picture alone brings up six children. They live far away from civilization, in the forest. Children do not attend school, but they are far ahead of their peers in terms of their level of development. These guys are independent, they can survive in the wild. They are real children of nature.

However, their world collapses in a moment when the news comes that the mother committed suicide after a prolonged depression. Taking the children, the head of the family goes to the city to say goodbye to his ex-wife. And then the simple world of this family is confronted with reality, to which they are not at all ready. As well as she to them.

The best movies about hippies are rarely known to the general public. As a rule, this is a festival film. However, these bright, full of life and music paintings worthy of viewing. They infect their atmosphere by making them love these strange and unlike hippies.