Dive into the world of peace, love, and flower power with our curated list of films that capture the essence of the hippie movement. From the late '60s to the modern day, these movies explore themes of freedom, anti-establishment, and the quest for a more harmonious world. Whether you're a seasoned hippie or just curious about the era, these films offer a window into a time of cultural revolution and artistic expression.

Easy Rider (1969)
Description: This film is the quintessential road movie that epitomizes the hippie ethos. Two bikers travel across America, encountering various facets of the counterculture along the way.
Fact: The film's soundtrack, featuring "Born to Be Wild" by Steppenwolf, became iconic. It was also one of the first films to bring the hippie lifestyle to mainstream audiences.


The Magic Christian (1969)
Description: A satirical take on the absurdity of wealth and societal norms, featuring a wealthy eccentric who uses his money to play pranks on the establishment.
Fact: The film stars Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr. It includes a famous scene where people dive into a vat of excrement for money.


The Strawberry Statement (1970)
Description: A college student gets involved in the student protest movement, reflecting the political activism of the hippie era.
Fact: The film won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival. It was based on a non-fiction book by James Simon Kunen.


Hair (1979)
Description: Based on the Broadway musical, this film follows a young man who gets drafted into the Vietnam War but finds refuge and enlightenment in the hippie community.
Fact: The film features the song "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In," which became a major hit. It also includes a nude scene that was quite controversial at the time.


The Doors (1991)
Description: This biopic dives into the life of Jim Morrison and his band, The Doors, capturing the spirit of the '60s counterculture and the rock 'n' roll lifestyle.
Fact: Val Kilmer's portrayal of Morrison was so convincing that he was often mistaken for Morrison in public. The film includes actual footage of Morrison and the band.


Across the Universe (2007)
Description: A jukebox musical featuring Beatles songs, this film tells the story of a young man from Liverpool who moves to America and gets caught up in the hippie movement.
Fact: The film uses Beatles' songs to narrate the story, with new arrangements and interpretations. It also features a cameo by Bono.


Alice's Restaurant (1969)
Description: Based on Arlo Guthrie's song, this film captures the spirit of the anti-war movement and the communal lifestyle of the hippies.
Fact: The film includes a 18-minute monologue of the song "Alice's Restaurant Massacree." It was directed by Arthur Penn, who also directed "Bonnie and Clyde."


Zabriskie Point (1970)
Description: Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, this film explores the disillusionment of the youth with the American Dream, culminating in a surreal, hippie-inspired love scene in the desert.
Fact: The film's soundtrack includes music by Pink Floyd, The Grateful Dead, and The Rolling Stones. It was Antonioni's first American film.


Head (1968)
Description: The Monkees star in this experimental film that critiques the music industry and the manufactured image of the band, reflecting the anti-establishment sentiment of the time.
Fact: Directed by Bob Rafelson, who co-created The Monkees TV show. The film features cameos by Jack Nicholson and Frank Zappa.


The Love-Ins (1967)
Description: A film about a disillusioned law student who becomes involved with a hippie community, exploring themes of love, peace, and the search for meaning.
Fact: The film was released during the Summer of Love, capturing the zeitgeist of the hippie movement. It includes a performance by The Seeds.
