Ranker FilmList RulesVote up your favorite psychedelic films that were released in the 1960s.
This list of the top ‘60s psychedelic movies features some known classics, as well as some under-the-radar cult favorites. The emerging 1960s counterculture, with its core tenets of free love and lots of drugs, began to pervade popular culture in the 1960s. Films such as The Trip and Mondo Mod contained graphic sex scenes and wild, terrifying portrayals of LSD and mushroom trips. These exploitation films stood side-by-side with critically acclaimed works like Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey; the story of a nightmarish journey to the depths of technological progress.
Also on this list, you’ll find The Beatles's Yellow Submarine from 1968, which took viewers on an animated ride through time and space and showcased the Fab Four’s catalog of groovy tunes.
Whether it’s the sexploitation set in space of Barbarella, or the tumultuous culture clash in Easy Rider, psychedelic drugs played an outsized role in the films of the 1960s. There are so many good ‘60s psychedelic movies to choose from, so vote up your favorites!
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7921Yellow Submarine
Paul McCartney, John LennonReleased: 1968
Directed by: George Dunning
Yellow Submarine is a 1968 British animated musical fantasy comedy film inspired by the music... more on Wikipedia2
6412Easy Rider
Peter Fonda, Dennis HopperReleased: 1969
Directed by: Dennis Hopper
Easy Rider is a 1969 American independent road drama film directed by Dennis Hopper. Wyatt... more on Wikipedia3
69182001: A Space Odyssey
Arthur C. Clarke, Leonard RossiterReleased: 1968
Directed by: Stanley Kubrick
2001: A Space Odyssey is a 1968 epic science fiction film produced and directed by Stanley... more on Wikipedia4
4810Magical Mystery Tour
Paul McCartney, John LennonReleased: 1967
Directed by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Bernard Knowles
Magical Mystery Tour is a 52-minute long British television film starring the Beatles which... more on Wikipedia5
5319Barbarella
Jane Fonda, Anita PallenbergReleased: 1968
Directed by: Roger Vadim
Barbarella is a 1968 French-Italian science fiction film based on Jean-Claude Forest's French... more on Wikipedia6
4325Carnival of Souls
Reza Badiyi, Herk HarveyReleased: 1962
Directed by: Herk Harvey
Watch for Free with Amazon Prime Free TrialCarnival of Souls is a 1962 independent horror film starring Candace Hilligoss. Produced and... more on Wikipedia7
3724Dog Star Man
Stan Brakhage, Mary Jane CollomReleased: 1962
Directed by: Stan Brakhage
Dog Star Man is a series of short experimental films, all directed by Stan Brakhage: Prelude:... more on Wikipedia
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2813Monterey Pop
Jimi Hendrix, Janis JoplinReleased: 1968
Directed by: D. A. Pennebaker
Monterey Pop is a 1968 concert film by D. A. Pennebaker that documents the Monterey Pop... more on Wikipedia9
3421The Trip
Dennis Hopper, Bruce DernReleased: 1967
Directed by: Roger Corman
The Trip is a counterculture-era cult film released by American International Pictures,... more on Wikipedia10
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2821Head
Jack Nicholson, Frank ZappaReleased: 1968
Directed by: Bob Rafelson
Head is a 1968 American adventure comedy film musical starring television rock group The... more on Wikipedia12
2419Daisies
Ester Krumbachová, Jan KlusákReleased: 1966
Directed by: Věra Chytilová
Daisies is a 1966 Czechoslovak comedy-drama film written and directed by Věra Chytilová... more on Wikipedia13
3839Alice's Restaurant
Pete Seeger, M. Emmet WalshReleased: 1969
Directed by: Arthur Penn
Alice's Restaurant is a 1969 American comedy film co-written and directed by Arthur Penn. It... more on Wikipedia14
1814I Love You, Alice B. Toklas
Peter Sellers, Leigh Taylor-YoungReleased: 1968
Directed by: Hy Averback
I Love You, Alice B. Toklas is a 1968 romantic comedy film starring Peter Sellers, directed by... more on Wikipedia15
2320Wonderwall
Jane Birkin, Anita PallenbergReleased: 1968
Directed by: Joe Massot
Watch for Free with Amazon Prime Free TrialWonderwall is a 1968 film by first-time director Joe Massot that stars Jane Birkin, Jack... more on Wikipedia16
2118Chappaqua
Allen Ginsberg, William S. BurroughsReleased: 1966
Directed by: Conrad Rooks
Chappaqua is a 1966 cult film written and directed by Conrad Rooks. The film is based on... more on Wikipedia17
2625Candy
Marlon Brando, Ringo StarrReleased: 1968
Directed by: Christian Marquand
Candy is a 1968 farce film directed by Christian Marquand based on the 1958 novel by Terry... more on Wikipedia18
2834Psych-Out
Jack Nicholson, Bruce DernReleased: 1968
Directed by: Richard Rush
Psych-Out is a counterculture-era feature film about hippies, psychedelic music, and... more on Wikipedia19
2125The Big Cube
Lana Turner, George ChakirisReleased: 1969
Directed by: Tito Davison
The Big Cube is a 1969 Warner Bros. thriller directed by Tito Davison and starring Lana... more on Wikipedia20
1721Greetings
Robert De Niro, Roz KellyReleased: 1968
Directed by: Brian De Palma
Watch for Free with Amazon Prime Free TrialGreetings is a 1968 film directed by Brian De Palma. A satirical film about men avoiding the... more on Wikipedia21
1316Skidoo
Mickey Rooney, Carol ChanningReleased: 1968
Directed by: Otto Preminger
Skidoo is an American comedy film directed by Otto Preminger, starring Jackie Gleason and... more on Wikipedia22
1622Syd Barrett's First Trip
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1317More
Klaus Grünberg, Mimsy FarmerReleased: 1969
Directed by: Barbet Schroeder
More is an English language film directed by Barbet Schroeder, released in 1969. Starring... more on Wikipedia24
1115Maryjane
Teri Garr, Garry MarshallReleased: 1968
Directed by: Maury Dexter
Maryjane is a 1968 drama film directed by Maury Dexter.25
1420The Girl on a Motorcycle
Alain Delon, Marianne FaithfullReleased: 1968
Directed by: Jack Cardiff
The Girl on a Motorcycle, also known as Naked Under Leather, is a 1968 British-French film... more on Wikipedia
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