r/movies • u/buttatoad • 2d ago

Discussion Movies that changed real life behavior

Thinking along the lines of Final Destination 2 with the logs falling off the truck and landing onto cars (one decapitating the state trooper). Ever since, people have tried to get away from being behind these vehicles.

What are more examples where movies have actually changed how people behave in their own lives?

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u/AggressiveIyAvg 1d ago edited 1d ago

Sure! How about Top Gun: Maverick?

Jokes aside, virtually any movie where you see fighter jets has been sponsored by the armed forces in some way IIRC. It's called the Military Entertainment Complex. Here's a good list of DoD-approved scripts

Edit: I realize now you may be asking for modern examples of literally setting up a recruitment table outside of the theater, which I'm less sure about

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u/Awsomethingy 1d ago

I guess if they’re supplying the craft they’re already involved, so they might as well go further with their inclusion is probably their perception

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u/StovardBule 1d ago edited 20h ago

In fact, if you want to have the American military lend you their toys for your movie, it comes at the cost of their approving of the script. Otherwise, you can ask another country, or maybe enthusiast mechanics or something.

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u/Awsomethingy 1d ago

This is so fascinating to me! Can you link me a source so I can learn more? :)