Nostalgic Movies

Updated on September 22, 2014
R.X. asks from Fayetteville, AR
14 answers

When I need to feel a sense of comfort, I surround myself with nostalgia to feel safe.

What is your ONE favorite nostalgic movie and why? I am making and keeping a list to see what is the recurring era/theme. So, please only give one.

Thanks mamas.

Mine is "A Summer Place". I THINK it was with Troy Donahue and Sandra Dee. It makes me feel nostalgic because the A-line dresses the ladies wore and the tightly coiled hair styles reminds me of my mother and her friends in the 1960s.

What can I do next?

  • Add yourAnswer own comment
  • Ask your own question Add Question
  • Join the Mamapedia community Mamapedia
  • as inappropriate
  • this with your friends

Featured Answers

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

S.B.

answers from Kansas City on

the Neverending Story and the Princess Bride for me. I rarely watch one without watching the other right after, and if it's a really rainy or depressed day, I follow up with the Goonies. All remind me of being in a blanket fort as a kid.

5 moms found this helpful

More Answers

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

S.S.

answers from Atlanta on

I'm with others, I can't name just one.

The Wizard of Oz.
It's a Wonderful life
Princess Bride
Miracle on 34th Street

I'm sorry for the loss of your mom. My father in law died in May. It's been a tough summer for my boys who have been going fishing and doing stuff with their Paw-Paw. I know Tyler misses his dad and I do as well.

4 moms found this helpful
Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

M.P.

answers from Portland on

I don't have such a movie but my adult daughter does. It's any movie based on Jane Austen novels. The ones that follow the story. I can't think of one title. Up until a couple of years ago it was Anne of Green Gables.

I remember Summer Place. I loved that movie too. When I think about the movie I see the beautiful house sitting above the ocean and hear the theme song. I admired her smooth, blonde bouffant coif. My hair was too fine to wear that way.

BTW welcome back R..

4 moms found this helpful
Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

H.W.

answers from Portland on

"The Shop around the Corner"; an Ernst Lubitsch movie from 1940 with Jimmy Stewart and Margaret Sullivan. It's just a funny little movie about misunderstandings, love, idylls and lots of high comedy. One of those alls well that ends well sorts of things... I watch it around Christmastime every year, and when I just need a curl up with a cup of tea movie snuggle.

Grieving can be so hard-- sweet movies are a nice distraction. :) Hugs.

3 moms found this helpful
Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

M.K.

answers from Columbus on

Ooooohhh, tough question but good one!! I love so many of the old movies, but if I absolutely had to narrow it down to just one it would probably be "Pillow Talk" with Doris Day and Rock Hudson. I absolutely love Doris Day (not sure if it's because we're both from Cincinnati or what) and have just about all her movies on DVD. I love her clothing in this movie and her apartment, etc. And of course the "girl meets boy" theme; cute and funny!!

Fun question!!

P.S. Sorry about this being the anniversary of your mom's passing. I lost mine suddenly in June 2009; I still have moments of feeling the painful loss, so I know it can be rough. Hugs!!

3 moms found this helpful
Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

M.S.

answers from Oklahoma City on

(((Hugs to you R. and Wild Woman during this month)))))
It's a Wonderful Life

3 moms found this helpful

T.F.

answers from Dallas on

I am not really a movie person but I wanted to chime in and say I am sending good thoughts your way since this is a tough time for you.

2 moms found this helpful

D.B.

answers from Boston on

I like to really retreat into another world. Since I can only pick ONE here (you cruel poster, you!), I'd pick Sense & Sensibility with Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet. There's something about manners and proper speech that intrigue me even though I know it was a restrictive time especially for women or the poor. I block that out and enjoy how freaking polite people were to each other!

So sorry about your mother's death - the anniversaries can be very hard but also filled with good memories.

2 moms found this helpful

R.A.

answers from Boston on

I have severally. One is Jane Eyre - 1944 version with Orson Welles and Joan Fontaine. Mainly as it reminds me of my grandmother and I watching it together. The Breakfast Club- I watched this movie countless times as a teen. Anne of Green Gables/ Anne of Avonlea. Just a wonderful, and heart warming series. Same with Sarah, Plain and Tall series.

2 moms found this helpful
Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

O.O.

answers from Los Angeles on

Holiday Inn!

Sorry for your loss, R.. (((Hugs)))

1 mom found this helpful
Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

R.M.

answers from San Francisco on

Casablanca.

Wizard of Oz?

I think black and white movies, especially.

1 mom found this helpful
Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

K.G.

answers from San Diego on

Breakfast At Tiffany's... I also want to say The Notebook but you said I can only pick one :(.

1 mom found this helpful
Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

L.S.

answers from San Francisco on

Musicals are great for this. The Music Man, Hello Dolly, The Sound of Music and my favorite Paint Your Wagon.

Hope doing this helps you.

1 mom found this helpful
Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

K.C.

answers from Tampa on

The Sound of Music always makes me feel better. I love the songs and the scenery and the Captain is easy on the eyes! :)

For Updates and Special Promotions
Follow Us

Related Questions