Generation X is often called the “forgotten generation,” sandwiched between the loud Boomers and the numerous Millennials. However, their contribution to cinema is anything but forgettable. Growing up as latchkey kids in a world of rising divorce rates and Cold War anxiety, Gen X developed a unique voice. Consequently, their movies were cynical, sarcastic, and deeply suspicious of authority. Yet, underneath the flannel and irony, there was a profound search for identity. Here are ten Gen X movies that defined a generation forever.
