Adventure movies are often blockbusters and box-office hits for a reason, as they connect with audiences of all kinds and follow stories that everyone can relate to. The 1970s were a decade of change and innovation both within film and television and in the social and political landscapes. Many of these films reflect the interests and beliefs of viewers during this period and interrogate deeper messages and conversations about humanity beneath the sweeping journeys of the heroic characters. A key feature of any classic adventure movie is that the protagonist must be a champion worth watching.
