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Old movies have a reputation problem with younger audiences. The assumption is that black and white footage and slower pacing will send anyone under thirty straight back to their phone. The evidence points the other way.
A survey commissioned by LG Electronics asked young Brits about the classics they revisit. Over half of Gen Z and millennial respondents enjoy re-watching classic black and white films, and a clear majority rejected the idea that only older generations like them. The survey dates from 2022 and includes millennials alongside Gen Z, so it’s a snapshot, not a verdict. Still, four titles from its list stand out.
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
Frank Capra’s holiday staple topped the list. It was named by about one third of respondents (33 percent), and the survey calls it a tearjerker. That’s a strong showing for a film that’s now eighty years old.
The story follows George Bailey, a small town man who feels his life has amounted to nothing until he’s shown what the town would look like without him. It’s sentimental, yes, though it also has a surprisingly dark middle stretch about money worries and despair. Younger viewers dealing with financial pressure may find it hits closer to home than they’d expect.
Psycho (1960)
Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller was close behind. The survey put Psycho at 29 percent, so nearly three in ten respondents said…
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-10-01 10:06:00
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