There’s something warm, nostalgic, and welcoming about the past — maybe because it doesn’t hold the mystery of the unknown in the way the present and future do. Maybe that’s why so many movie buffs love taking a trip back in time the only way we can — through the classic movies we love. While we're busy grabbing gifts for the youngsters in our lives, it's fun to shop for a special and intriguing set: the cinephile.

Whether our destination is the decade of decadence in the 1980s classics or the golden age of Hollywood with classic films of the '50s, it takes some of the best gifts for classic movie fans to make the most out of every movie experience.

Oldies and Goldies are the movies that take us away from our troubles through pure escapism. Not only do the classics reveal what life was like for past generations, but they also offer a look back at the iconic movie stars of the past. Ageless actresses like Lauren Becall and Audrey Hepburn of the ‘50s, or fresh-faced, girl-next-door Molly Ringwald of the '80s show us the iconic looks of past ages and the timeless quality of beauty and talent. And when it comes to leading men, can anyone compare to 1970s Clint Eastwood or 1950s Humphrey Bogart?

If there’s a classic movie fan in your life, gift-giving can be easy. Some of the best gifts for classic movie fans are perfect to put under the tree or next to the birthday cake and to make it even easier, we’ve found 10 of the top movie-fan gifts available today!

If you have a friend who likes lines like, “Go ahead, make my day,” this 7-movie Clint Eastwood Collection will really make their day at Christmas, a birthday, or any gift-giving occasion. One of the best gifts for classic movie fans who can’t get enough of the squinty-eyed legend of the silver screen is the 7-Movie Clint collection from his Universal Studios films.

Cool, classic Clint shines in all seven films, a range of iconic westerns, thrillers, and dramas. The years the star spent at Universal Pictures resulted in the movies that made him a movie star legend. The seven films released between 1968 and 1975 boosted him into the stratosphere of stardom and now come in a complete set. This set of DVDs includes 7 movies on 4 one-sided discs plus fun bonus features. You’ll find some of Eastwood’s best with High Planes Drifter, Joe Kidd, The Eiger Sanction, Two Mules for Sister Sara, The Beguiled, Play Misty for Me, and Coogan’s Bluff. You’ll also find other famous faces like a young and already feisty Shirley McLaine as Sister Sara in Two Mules for Sister Sara.

If the classic movie buff in your life loves American icons, this is one of the best gifts for classic movie fans who can’t get enough Clint Eastwood. The action-packed westerns that made Clint a household name and the thrillers that kept a generation on the edge of their movie theater seats all come packed in this collection of classic Clint.

Key Features
  • 7-Movie collection of Clint Eastwood's iconic classics by Universal Pictures
  • Includes High Plains Drifter, Joe Kidd, The Eiger Sanction, Two Mules for Sister Sara, The Beguiled, Play Misty for Me, Coogan's Bluff
  • With Clint Eastwood's best westerns, drama, and thrillers
  • 4 single-sided DVDs with 2 movies per disc
Specifications
  • Studio: Universal Pictures
  • Run Time: 12 hours and 19 minutes
Pros
  • Includes thrillers as well as westerns
  • Language options for each film
  • Young Shirley McClaine stars as Sister Sara
  • Great bonus features and original theatrical trailers
Cons
  • This collection only includes Eastwood's films by Universal
  • Wish the bonus features included more interviews
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Clint Eastwood 7-Movie Universal Pictures Collection

Movie buffs and classic movie fanatics deserve theater-quality sound when they watch their favorite films whether they’re iconic ‘80s movies, golden age classics from the '50s, or Clint Eastwood westerns. That’s why one of the best gifts for classic movie fans is one that boosts their movie audio at home to theater-quality sound, so they can hear and feel the movie sound in multidimensional sensation. The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 offers Dolby Atmos sound with custom-engineered up-firing dipole immersive speakers, a center tweeter, and 6 transducers with Bose PhaseGuide technology for an incredible audio experience. Classic movie fans can watch old classic films and enjoy sound quality like they’ve traveled back in time to watch their favorites during their actual theater showings.

The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 offers wireless streaming with Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, and Apple Airplay 2. With easy setup through a simple HDMI or HDMI eArc connection through provided cable, the soundbar is up and operating in minutes. Use the Bose app to set up the soundbar speaker and Voice4Video control for voice control through Alexa or Google Assistance for the easiest hands-free operation.

The Bose 900 Soundbar is one of the best gifts for classic movie fans who also care about aesthetics. It has a sleek design with an updated appearance, and it comes packed with everything needed for theater-quality sound.

Key Features
  • Bose soundbar with immersive sound quality from upfiring dipole Bose technology
  • Dolby Atmos soundbar with Bluetooth wireless and TrueSpace spatial processing for an extra dimension of sound
  • With built-in smart assistance from Alexa or Google Assistant
  • With WiFi, Bluetooth, Spotify, and Apple Airplay 2 technologies
Specifications
  • Brand: Bose
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth, WiFi
  • Ports: HDMI, HDMI eArc
  • Dimensions: 41.21 x 4.21 x 2.29 inchees
Pros
  • Sleek, updated design with center tweeter and 6 transucers for sound you can feel
  • Voice control for easy operation
  • Easy setup with single connection
  • Expands voice connectivity to also operate your TV volume and other controls
Cons
  • The Bose music app needs improvement
  • Glossy finish reflects light from the TV
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Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Dolby Atmos and Voice Assistant (Black)

If the classic movie fan in your life loves to retreat into the man cave to watch war movies, one of the best gifts for classic movie fans is the perfect addition to any man-cave collection. The 10-Movie War Classics Collection includes ten titles at the top of any war movie fan’s list. And even better — these films became classics for a reason. Each also includes some romantic themes, so they aren’t man-cave-only films, but ones that are also couple-viewing friendly.

This collection includes beautifully remastered classic film favorites on DVD. You’ll find The Eagle and The Hawk, Bengal Brigade, The Last Outpost, Wake Island, To Hell and Back, Battle Hymn, Jet Pilot, Raid on Rommel, Ulzana’s Raid, and In Enemy Country. You’ll love the iconic stars from Hollywood’s golden age including classic movie fan favorites like John Wayne, Cary Grant, Burt Lancaster, Audie Murphy, Rock Hudson, Arlene Dahl, and many, many more familiar and iconic names.

This collection of films spans the last century with movies set in wars ranging from the Apache uprisings in the old west, through WWI, WWII, and Korea. It’s definitely one of the best gifts for classic movie fans who love to hear the beating drums, gunfire, and aircraft engines in some of the best war movies of all time.

Key Features
  • 10-Movie collection on 3 single-sided DVDs
  • Includes 10 of the best classic war films of all time
  • Includes movies set in WWI, WWII, Korea, and Apache-rising westerns
  • With many favorite classic movie stars like John Wayne, Burt Lancaster, Rock Hudson, Janet Leigh, Carey Grant, and many more
Specifications
  • Studio: Multiple studios including Paramount and Universal
  • Run Time: 15 hours, 45 minutes
Pros
  • Digitally remasterd movies look better than ever
  • Full of favorite classic movies stars
  • Many of the chosen films in this collection include romance as well so they aren't man-cave only movies
Cons
  • No captions or subtitles available
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War: 10-Movie Classics Collection

Classic movie fans love their collections of DVDs. The '80s classics, Audrey Hepburn, the Complete Marilyn Monroe list of titles… Collecting classic film favorites on DVD means you can pull them off a shelf and watch them whenever the mood to see Singing in the Rain or Casablanca strikes. But if the classic movie fan in your life has a large collection, they might need a way to keep their favorites organized and on display. That’s why one of the best gifts for classic movie fans is the Bellaa Vintage Camera Bookend set. It’s the perfect way to keep a DVD collection upright, organized, and ready whenever you need to pop some popcorn and watch a John Hughes ‘80s classic with everyone’s favorite girl-next-door, Molly Ringwald.

This set of resin bookends has a movie camera and film reel projector on each end to beautifully display a classic movie collection or a favorite set of books. You’ll love the lightly distressed, vintage look and warm patina. The richly detailed film projector sculpture includes realistic film reels and faux film on a wood-look base. It’s one of the best gifts for classic film fans to proudly display in a living room on an entertainment center or end table or on a bedroom nightstand. They’ll love the movie projector theme, and you’ll that you found the perfect gift.

Key Features
  • Resin bookends with vintage style camera and film reel
  • Heavy-duty movie-camera bookends to hold books or your classic movie DVDs
  • Beautiful lightly distressed, aged appearance
  • Use on your entertainment center or book shelf to hold your favorite DVDs
Specifications
  • Type: Bookends
  • Brand: Bellaa
  • Comes with: 2 bookends
Pros
  • Very sturdy, well-made bookends perfect for you favorite classic movie collection
  • Authentic looking replica of a vintage movie camera
  • Heavy enough to hold up large books as well as DVDs
Cons
  • Not fun to dust
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Bellaa Vintage Camera Bookends

What’s a classic movie experience without movie-theater quality popcorn? One of the best gifts for classic movie fans is the Great Northern Old Fashioned Popcorn Popper — because a great movie without fluffy, buttery popcorn is like bread without butter. This countertop-sized popcorn maker has a vintage look with a bright red, decorative top and tempered glass and stainless steel case with a lighted interior. It’s the perfect accessory for any home theater or for a family movie night. Classic movie fans love the classic, nostalgic design and delicious popcorn.

The Great Northern Movie Theater Popper is a 640-watt machine that delivers 1.5 gallons of popcorn per batch and keeps it warm and fresh with a heated deck. Nothing smells better than warm, buttery popcorn and the delicious aroma and salty crunch are a movie night must-have. With a 3-button operation, it’s easy to use and offers whisper-quiet operation — at least until the popping starts. It also offers easy clean-up with an “old maid’s drawer” at the bottom to collect unpopped kernels. The 6-oz stainless steel kettle is easy to remove for cleaning. The popper comes with a kernel and oil scoop and a handy popcorn scoop. The lighted interior and vintage design have a vintage movie-theater vibe the classic movie fan in your life will love.

This beautiful, retro-design popcorn popper is one of the best gifts for classic movie fans to make their movie-watching experience better than ever.

Key Features
  • Beautiful, old-fashioned style, 640 Watt popcorn popper with vintage, movie theater appearance
  • Enjoy freshly-popped popcorn on movie nights with countertop popper with stainless steel and glass
  • Makes 1.5 gallons of popcorn with a heated deck to keep it warm and fresh
  • 3-Switch desing with kettle, heater, and stirrer, plus overhead light and warming deck
Specifications
  • Type: Popcorn popper
  • Color: Red
  • Brand: Great Northern
  • Size: 20.8 x 17.1 x 14.1 inches
Pros
  • Bottom drawer collects unpopped kernels
  • Easy-to-use 3-button design
  • Beautiful vintage theater look
  • Make classic movie night a special event!
Cons
  • More space between the pan and the bottom would make it easier to scoop out the popcorn
  • Be sure to look at the dimensions; some buyers expected a larger size based on the photo
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Great Northern Old-Fashioned Movie Theater-Style Popcorn Popper

You don’t have to be a classic movie fan to make watching two iconic Christmas films an annual holiday tradition. Millions of people sit down every year with bowls of popcorn and glasses of eggnog to watch Clarence get his wings and veterans Bob and Phil and the girls head to Pine Tree Vermont for a white Christmas. One of the best gifts for classic movie fans is a set of two of the best holiday films of all time, It’s a Wonderful Life and White Christmas in a DVD set you can keep forever and make an annual tradition.

This set offers over 4 hours of our favorite classic Christmas stories and some of the most legendary stars of old Hollywood. Choose the black and white or beautifully colorized version of Frank Capra’s film, It’s a Wonderful Life, considered by many to be one of the greatest movies of all time. Released in 1946, this holiday favorite stars James Stewart and Donna Reed as George Bailey and Mary Hatch. George contemplates ending it all when his business rival’s plot causes a run on the Building and Loan business he inherited from his father. When an angel trying to gain his wings shows George a world without him in it, he gets a new perspective on the life he thought was too small for his big dreams.

White Christmas is the 1954 Classic Christmas musical starring Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney as WWII veterans turned performers who two women performers on a trip to a Vermont inn for a snowy Christmas only to find that there’s no snow.

These two iconic Christmas movies never grow old. The classic DVD set makes one of the best gifts for classic movie fans to see in the season with everyone’s favorite holiday favorites.

Key Features
  • Two favorite American iconic Christmas films in one DVD set
  • Enjoy classic movie favorites, It's a Wonderful Life, and White Christmas
  • With classic film stars, James Stewart and Donna Reed, and Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney
  • Step back in time to nostalgic Christmas movies of bygone eras with the 1946, It's a Wonderful Life, and the 1954 musical, White Christmas
Specifications
  • Studio: Liberty Films, Paramount Pictures
  • Run Time: 4 hours, 10 minutes
Pros
  • Oscar-nominated It's a Wonderful Life and Oscar-winning holiday mustical, White Christmas together in one set
  • Choose from mulitple formats such as black and white or colorized, and wide-screen or full screen
  • Lots of iconic lines, snowy scenes, and Christmas music classics
Cons
  • White Christmas is described by some critics as "too sweet"
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Classic Christmas Collection

Classic movie fans know all the great lines, including the hilarious line from the 1996 movie, Twister, “I gotta go, Julia … We got cows.” One of the best gifts for classic movie fans is the soft, comfortable graphic T-shirt with a vintage look, the famous movie line, and a picture of Jamie Gertz as Dr. Melissa Reeves, the reproductive therapist stuck on a ride-along with her meteorologist fiancé and his soon-to-be ex-wife when a tornado sends cows spinning through the air around their truck.

Any fan of the movie classics will instantly recognize the iconic line on this fun fan Tee. Plus, the shirt is soft and smooth, made of a breathable cotton blend, so it’s lightweight and comfortable. The unisex design makes it the perfect gift for a man or woman who loves iconic movies like Twister. Twister won two Academy Awards for Best Sound and Best Visual Effects. In the decades since Twister’s release, the movie has become a cult-classic favorite — and not just for storm chasers.

This is one of the best gifts for classic movie fans with a sense of humor!

Key Features
  • Funny graphic T-shirt with famous line from the 1996 film "Twister"
  • Black T-shirt in soft, breathable cotton blend
  • Pull-on closure
  • Show off your love for classic lines from classic movies
Specifications
  • Type: Graphic T-Shirt
  • Sizes: S-4XL
  • Material: Polyester/Cotton
  • Brand: Red Fox
Pros
  • Unisex design
  • Vivid colors hold fast under years of laundering
  • Smooth, soft, and breathable
Cons
  • Only available in black
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Twister Movie "We Got Cows" T-Shirt

For fans of one of the greatest film and fashion icons of all time, there’s nothing better than a girls’ night movie marathon of Audrey Hepburn’s most famous cinematic successes. One of the best gifts for classic movie fans is this set of 5 Hollywood hits, all starring the Emmy-Award-winning actress, Audrey Hepburn. The Aubrey Hepburn Collection includes her most famous films of the 1950s, all from Paramount Pictures. You’ll find Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Roman Holiday, Funny Face, War and Peace, and Sabrina, all beautifully remastered for visual clarity and crisp color. From a princess on a holiday in Rome to the daughter of a chauffeur, these are some of her most shining cinematic moments. Audrey Hepburn always delivered legendary performances and some of cinema’s greatest moments.

Filmed during Hollywood’s golden age, these award-winning films also star some of the most beloved leading men of the past including Gregory Peck, Humphrey Bogart, Fred Astaire, Henry Fonda, and William Holden. See the stars that made hearts beat a little faster in the 1950s paired with one of the few actresses to take home the full range of awards including an Emmy, Academy Award, Tony, and a Grammy.

The Audrey Hepburn Classic Collection is one of the best gifts for classic movie fans who enjoy the nostalgia of some of the finest films from the past starring one of the most beautiful and talented actresses to ever grace the screen.

Key Features
  • DVD collection of legendary Hollywood icon, Audrey Hepburn's greatest movies
  • 4-Favorite films from the 1950s, all starring the beautiful Audrey Hepburn
  • Also starring leading man legends, Gregory Peck, Humphrey Bogart, George Peppard, Fred Astaire, and Henry Fonda
  • HD remastered for crisp clear images
Specifications
  • Studio: Paramount
  • Run Time: 11 Hours
Pros
  • Perfect girl's night movie binge
  • Beautifully remastered collection of classic Audrey Hepburn films
  • Great range of themes and settings
Cons
  • Since these are her Paramount films, the collection is sadly missing My Fair Lady, which is a Warner Bros production
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Audrey Hepburn Collection

With the return of all things '80s since some hugely popular hits set in the 1980s like Stranger Things, Red Oaks, The Goldbergs, The Carrie Diaries, GLOW, and Everybody Hates Chris, breathed new life into the bygone era, one of the best gifts for classic film fans is the John Hughes Yearbook Collection. John Hughes was the talented American filmmaker, writer, and director responsible for some of the movies that perfectly defined the era. This set captures the spirit of the 1980s with three classic hit movies that are iconic of the era yet somehow timeless.

In this DVD collection, you’ll find the John Hughes favorite films, The Breakfast Club, Weird Science, and 16 Candles. The Breakfast Club is a critically acclaimed coming-of-age story and one of the director’s most memorable works. It’s packed with star power with 5 actors known as the “Brat Pack” of the ‘80s, Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy, Anthony Michael Hall, Emilio Estevez, and Judd Nelson. It also includes Weird Science with Anthony Michael Hall, Bill Paxton, and Robert Downey Junior. Finally, the movie that melted hearts along with its melting birthday candles, 16 Candles starring Molly Ringwald and Michael Schoeffling is a timeless teen romance story kept from being too sweet by its sharp humor.

Whether you actually lived through the ‘80s and want to relive the glory days, or you are Gen Z and want to visit the decade that changed everything, this DVD collection makes one of the best gifts for classic movie fans — or gift it to yourself!

Key Features
  • Set of 3 John Hughes-directed iconic '80s films
  • The 1980s returns with this collection of beloved John Hughes films including The Breakfast Club, Weird Science, and 16 Candles
  • With many of the '80s legends including Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Robert Downy Junior, Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, and Judd Nelson
  • With over 4 hours of the '80s and fun bonus features
Specifications
  • Studio: Universal
  • Run Time: 4 Hours 44 minutes
Pros
  • With some of the most famous '80s legends in the roles that shot them to stardom
  • Includes fantastic soundtracks of '80s hits
  • Perfect for sharing with the next generation
Cons
  • We wish they'd added Ferris Bueller's Day Off, a legendary John Hughes film
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John Hughes Yearbook Collection

Classic movie fans love to share and show off their vast stores of movie trivia knowledge. One of the best gifts for classic movie fans is a game they can easily win card-hands down! Movie Buff: The World’s Greatest Movie Trivia Card Game includes 160 trivia, strategy, and mix-things-up cards that provide a fresh new game with every play — no expansion packs ever needed. Every game is a new game because the unique gameplay allows a player to choose the movie. Every question card will then relate to that movie because the cards ask general questions about actors, roles, and quotes that automatically work for the chosen movie. Each game “take” makes new connections between the actors, roles, and quotes in any movie, “7 degrees of Kevin Bacon” style with games lasting from 30 minutes to as long as you like with endless possible rounds. This is the only movie trivial game that’s literally about every movie ever released!

Movie Buff: The World’s Greatest Movie Trivia Card Game accommodates two or more players and works for players ages 10 and up. The game comes in a cute storage box that looks like a box of microwave popcorn. The magnetic closure makes opening and closing the box easy and keeps the box in good condition for years of play. Because the game can be about any movie, it never becomes outdated. The high-quality cards with a movie-theater popcorn theme make this a colorful game, fun to play, and one of the best gifts for classic movie fans to enjoy with their friends.

Key Features
  • Movie trivia card game with questions about actors, roles, and films
  • Use your vast stores of movie knowledge to make connections between movies, actors, and quotes
  • With fun cards like "reverse angle" to change turn order and "cut" to stop action keeps the game exciting
  • Enjoy a new game every single time, with no expansion packs needed
Specifications
  • Type of Game: Trivia Card Game
  • Age Recommendation: 10+
  • Game Duration: 30-60 minutes
  • Brand: Golden Bell
  • What's Included: 160 trivia and strategy cards, storage box, instructions
Pros
  • No two games are ever the same because the player with the movie card can choose any movie, then the remaining questions refer to that movie
  • No need to ever add expansion packs since players choose the movies
  • Great storage box with popcorn motif and magnetic closure
Cons
  • Only as hard or easy as the players make it depending on whether they choose a popular or obscure movie
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Movie Buff: The World's Great Movie Trivia Card Game

If you or a family member you love enjoys nothing more than curling up with a bowl of popcorn, a remote control, and a great classic movie, you may be looking for one of the best gifts for classic movie fans, so you can make your loved one happy for the holidays. A great classic movie filmed during any time period from the silent movie era of Charlie Chaplin and Greta Garbo to the iconic ‘80s classics with Molly Ringwald and Anthony Michael Hall takes viewers out of their troubles of today to those far in the past and already solved — like Ingrid Bergman’s Ilsa in her choice between Victor or Rick in Casablanca. That’s why the great classics welcome us in with a timeless warmth we can’t find even in the best movies of the modern era.

When it’s time to choose the perfect present for a classic movie fan, we know what makes them head for the popcorn, recliner, and remote control!

Darn Good DVD Sets

Streaming is great, but when it comes to the classics, movie buffs love DVD collections. There’s something about a tangible disc you can collect and take out to watch whenever the mood strikes to have breakfast with a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, and a criminal in high school detention or with Audrey Hepburn staring into the window of Tiffany’s store in Manhattan. DVDs deliver. Having a set of DVDs you can take out and touch is a tactile thrill similar to collecting great music on vinyl records. A collection of the classics of whatever era your movie buff loves to escape into is sure to please under the tree.

Serious Sound And Accessories

Your favorite classic movie buff couldn’t be there when High Plains Drifter hit the theaters and put Clint Eastwood on the cowboy map, or when Fred Astaire danced with Ginger Rogers in The Gay Divorcee. Still, they can enjoy theater-quality movie watching with a few of the best gifts for classic movie fans. Give the gift of serious sound with home-theater accessories like a soundbar to bring the audio to multidimensional life or new surround sound speakers. Some retro popcorn accessories like vintage-style popcorn bowls or a theater-quality popper will pop your movie buff straight into the past when Molly Ringwald leaned over a birthday cake toward the popular boy she never thought would look her way in 16 Candles.

Show Off Their Knowledge and Shine

What do classic movie fans love almost as much as watching the classics? Maybe only talking about them. Some of the best gifts for classic movie fans are ones that test their knowledge, let them tap into their endless stores of trivia, and talk about their favorites all they want. Books, documentaries, and trivia games give them reasons to share their insights, understanding, and anecdotes about which classic war film starred the actual veteran as himself, or which Molly Ringwald movies also starred Anthony Michael Hall. Wrap up a movie trivia game or book and that’s a wrap for your holiday shopping or birthday buying.

There’s nothing like the classics, and when it comes to the best gifts for classic movie fans, it’s better to ask, “Are you not entertained?” than to say “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.”