CITIZEN Kane, Casino and Vertigo are among the top movies that Gen Z have never watched.
According to a survey of 2,000 adults, 26 percent of young people mentioned that they do not have sufficient time to watch classic movies, despite 56 percent of them preferring a cozy night in rather than a night out (16 percent).
Many also admitted they haven’t seen all-time greats such as Apocalypse Now (34 per cent) and Airplane! (40 per cent).
In fact, twice as many Baby Boomers (79 per cent) have seen the 1980 American disaster comedy starring Leslie Nielsen compared to Gen Z.
While 27 per cent of younger adults haven’t managed to watch Indiana Jones favourite Raiders of the Lost Ark compared to just 11 per cent of Gen-X.
And only 10 per cent of Boomers are yet to watch The Sound of Music, with this shooting up to 24 per cent of those born after 1996.
The study also revealed that Generation Z and individuals over 80 years old are the least concerned about owning a television at home, with 71 percent of them primarily using their smartphones for media consumption.
While 73 per cent feel with so much ‘must see’ or ‘must listen to’ media, it’s hard to know where to start.
A representative from Lenovo, who conducted the study for the release of its Tab Plus, commented: “The younger generation is consuming media in a vastly different manner compared to previous generations.
“They are far less likely to watch on a TV and a classic blockbuster just isn’t the same on a smartphone screen.”
The research also found only 24 per cent of Gen Z could place the quote, “I see dead people” from the 1999 horror classic The Sixth Sense.
And just 32 per cent knew the origins of “I’ll have what she’s having”, while only 33 per cent recognised the famous line, “Say hello to my little friend.”
It also emerged music is now more popular than TV when it comes to relaxing among Gen Z, however 24 per cent only listen to individual songs, rather than albums.
The Velvet Underground & Nico (36 per cent), Led Zeppelin IV (35 per cent) and The Dark Side of the Moon (24 per cent) are some of the masterpieces which have been overlooked by today’s youth.
And while just 20 per cent of youngsters born after 1996 consider reading books to be an easy way to relax, 54 per cent of Boomers opt for reading to chill out.
Instead, young adults are more likely to watch YouTube (26 per cent) or play video games (26 per cent) than open a book when they want to unwind.
The research, carried out via OnePoll, found 93 per cent of Gen Z consider technology and devices important when it comes to helping relax – with access to entertainment, calming music and connecting with family and friends the top three reasons.
But 43 per cent of Boomers don’t think tech is an important element of leading a relaxed lifestyle.
Lenovo’s spokesperson added: “Technology is a huge part of our lives now and has an impact in almost everything we do.
“From entertainment, to work, to communication, modern tech has made life different in nearly every way imaginable.
“And to think, with all that at our fingertips, there are still youngsters out there who haven’t heard Rumours by Fleetwood Mac.”
TOP 10 MOVIES GEN Z HAVEN’T SEEN
- Airplane
- Vertigo
- Nigh of the Hunter
- Casino
- Citizen Kane
- Casablanca
- Moulin Rouge
- Blues Brothers
- Gone with the Wind
- Apocalypse Now
TOP 5 MOVIES OVERLOOKED BY GEN Z BUT POPULAR WITH OLDER GENERATIONS
- Airplane!
- Four Weddings and a Funeral
- Pretty Woman
- The Sound of Music
- Jaws
TOP 10 MOVIE QUOTES GEN Z DON’T RECOGNISE
- ‘You feeling lucky, punk’- Dirty Harry
- ‘Here’s looking at you, kid’- Casablanca
- ‘Out of order? You’re out of order. This whole courtroom is out of order’- And Justice for All
- ‘I see dead people? The Sixth Sense
- ‘Nobody puts baby in the corner’ – Dirty Dancing
- ‘You talking to me?- Taxi Driver
- ‘Here’s Johnny’- The Shining
- ‘Why so serious’- The Dark Knight
- ‘ET phone home’- The ET
- ‘Say hello to my little friend’- Scarface