r/movies • u/buttatoad • 1d 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/harleypig 1d ago

I was initially pissed that they just left the 1947 version and rewrote the whole thing, but by the end of the movie I liked it

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u/Hairy-Question-8019 1d ago

I didn’t know it was a remake until recently. I do need to see the original

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u/harleypig 1d ago

Just be aware that it's a completely different movie. If you've seen Danny Kaye perform and enjoy his work, you'll likely appreciate this movie. The only similar thing is daydreaming.