Do you remember being a teen, crouched up in your living room as the greatest romances played out on your screen? The 70s might’ve given us plenty but nothing compares to the love stories we received during this golden era – with sultry dancing, steamy flirtations, and unforgettable dialogue, what more could we possibly need? Very few cinematic pieces can withstand the test of time but, we all know we’d be choking if we had to sit through Love Story (1970) once again.
Unsplash | Who hasn’t sobbed through their favorite romantic movie at least once in their life?
So, with that, today we’re bringing you the most memorable and iconic Hollywood couples from 70s cinema! Ready to be swept away all over again? Let’s jump right in.
Superman - Clark Kent & Lois Lane
Wouldn’t you want to be with the man who stops the world from blowing up into smithereens? Well, so did Lois Lane. Not only did this couple do all cutesy tootsy relationship things like having candlelit dates but, to keep that relationship spicy, they also stop bad guys from achieving their diabolical plans.
Grease - Danny Zuko & Sandy Olsson
We know the story of the bad-boy greaser Danny who falls in love with the sunny-haired new girl all too well. Can a relationship even work with two star-crossed lovers? Well, all you need to do to get an answer to that is stick around till the musical number at the end. Together Danny and Sandy prove that even if you come from two different worlds, sometimes you do have a good shot at true love.
Paramount Pictures | On A Clear Day You Can See Forever’s lovebirds Daisy Gamble & Marc Chabot
The Great Gatsby - Gatsby & Daisy
Can you forget this Gilded Age’s iconic duo? The rags-to-riches millionaire who powers through life to win back the one who got way. Sure, Daisy and Gatsby might not have the perfect love story but those small moments depicting their feelings for one another were riveting to say the least.
Love Story - Oliver Barrett & Jenny Cavalleri
Obviously, no list could be complete without mention of Love Story’s Oliver and Jenny. Upholding the ultimate example of everlasting love and devotion, these lovebirds dodged every obstacle that came in between them, even their own family.
United Artists | Another iconic couple – Annie Halls’ Annie and Alvy Singer
Wrapping It Up
If anyone says that these silver screen love stories didn’t influence their own notions about relationships, they’d be lying. Seeking out true love and achieving monumental levels of relationship goals are just two of the things these iconic movie couples inspired us to do.
Did you spot your favorite 70s movie couple on this list?
