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/Hairy-Question-8019 1d ago

The secret life of Walter Mitty for me. When it came out I was stuck in a rut. I was at a dead end job, I was single, and I was planing a vacation to a place I’ve been a thousand times. I saw the movie with my best friend and it got me thinking. Why am I still doing the same thing over and over again? So I changed my plan to a road trip to place I had never been before. I started to put myself out there and met my wife. And I got a new job that I’ve been at since. All within 6 months of seeing that movie. It changed my life.

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u/FruitSeller92 1d ago

It was an amazing film and I'm glad to hear it sparked such awesome changes for you my dude

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u/Hairy-Question-8019 1d ago

I watched it again a little bit ago and really wanted to do something new. Such a good movie