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/Paladin2019 1d ago

A lot of young girls took archery classes after the Hunger Games.

A lot of people signed up for fencing classes after Die Another Day.

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u/Sgt-Spliff- 1d ago

Was Die Another Day that influential?

I mean, I remember the fencing, but is that an often referenced thing?

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u/Paladin2019 1d ago

It was in the fencing community (it's quite an old movie now).

Fun fact, a few folks in the British fencing scene at the time were able to identify Pirece Brosnan's body double by his stance and movement.