Despite what many believe, these movies and TV shows are set in a different era than the one you think they are. The best period pieces movies of all time stand out because it’s clear when they are set in, but for some cinematic and TV titles, it isn’t as obvious. It’s not uncommon for certain directors or writers to play around with settings, and sometimes, they leave the time period of their projects vague on purpose.
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Many of these titles are confusing setting-wise because of popular culture, and they’re often associated with the era they were released in, rather than when the story’s events actually take place. While these movies and TV shows are still amazingly entertaining and worth watching, you might be mistaken about which year or decade they’re set in.
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Grease (1978)
Set In 1958
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Grease
PG-13
Musical
Romance
9/10
7.3/10
Release Date
July 7, 1978
Runtime
110 minutes
Director
Randal Kleiser
Writers
Jim Jacobs, Warren Casey, Bronte Woodard, Allan Carr
Sequel(s)
Grease 2
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John Travolta
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In this film adaptation of the iconic stage musical, good girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko fall in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they’re now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance despite belonging to different social cliques?
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Grease is an iconic title in the world of cinema and is considered one of the best feel-good ‘80s movies of all time. What’s interesting, though, is that Grease is technically a ‘70s film. However, because of the movie’s release in 1978, it became associated more with the next decade. On top of that, Grease is actually set in the 1950s.
There are details throughout Grease that stay true to the era, such as the diner scenes, Sandy’s earlier outfits, and the casting of 1950s singing star Frankie Avalon as Teen Angel. However, there are other elements of Grease that are associated with other periods.
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For example, Sandy’s perm and legendary slick-leather catsuit at the end of the movie is more of a ‘70s style, and there are pieces of technology in the background of scenes that are from decades ahead. Despite these historical errors, Grease is an enjoyable yet cheesy film. As a huge hit in popular culture, though, many associate it with the 1980s, and because the setting isn’t an integral part of Grease’s narrative, it’s easy to forget it’s a 1950s movie.
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Sex Education (2019-2023)
Set In The Late 2010s
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Sex Education
TV-MA
Comedy
Drama
8/10
8/10
Release Date
2019 – 2023-00-00
Showrunner
Laurie Nunn
Directors
Ben Taylor, Kate Herron, Runyararo Mapfumo, Sophie Goodhart, Alice Seabright
Writers
Laurie Nunn, Sophie Goodhart
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Gillian Anderson
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Ncuti Gatwa
Sex Education is a comedic-drama series that follows various students, parents, and staff of Moordale Secondary School and their awkward sexual dilemmas. The series primarily focuses on student Otis Milburn with a dour outlook on sex due to his mother’s occupation as a sex therapist who has several affairs with zero attachments. Seeing an opportunity to capitalize on his second-hand knowledge and ambivalence to sex, Otis and his friend Eric set up an in-school clinic to advise other students with sexual issues. This clinic becomes compromised when Otis begins to have feelings for one of his clients.
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Sex Education grabs the attention of many for several reasons, but one thing that stands out to viewers is how ambiguous the time period setting is. The visuals in the earlier seasons of the show make it seem like the 1980s. Nobody seems to have a personal telephone, and the bold patterns and colors of the characters’ outfits scream the ‘80s, too. In fact, there’s even a moment when a sexual health informational video from the ‘80s is played. Despite this, Sex Education is actually set in the 2020s.
Although people like Abbi and Roman, two trans characters who join the show in season 4, existed in the ‘80s, viewers wouldn’t likely see them so prominently displayed if Sex Education had been set that far in the past.
The Sex Education timeline is a little vague, but it only spans a few years. However, the later implementations of newer technologies and the introduction of more diverse characters bring audiences into the present. Although people like Abbi and Roman, two trans characters who join the show in season 4, existed in the ‘80s, viewers wouldn’t likely see them so prominently displayed if Sex Education had been set that far in the past. Sex Education also takes a lot of inspiration from the movies of John Waters, though, which explains why the show looks this way.
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Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina (2018-2020)
Set In The 2010s
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Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Horror
Fantasy
Drama
7/10
8.6/10
Release Date
2018 – 2020-00-00
Showrunner
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Directors
Rob Seidenglanz, Alex Pillai, Kevin Rodney Sullivan
Writers
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Christianne Hedtke, Jenina Kibuka
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Kiernan Shipka
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Ross Lynch
Based on the Archie comic series, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is a Netflix supernatural horror series that follows Sabrina Spellman, a young half-witch, half-human that is coming into her powers in her teenage years. To protect her friends, family, and the world itself, Sabrina will have to harness her powers and ignore the calls from her darker side to embrace her evil potential fully and instead use her powers for good. Despite the series cancellation in 2020, the show’s story was continued in The Occult World of Sabrina, a comic book serial.
You can buy the seasons for just $9.99 for Prime Day.
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2
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Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is another TV show that is set during an ambiguous time period. It’s easy to get confused about when Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is set, especially as it has such a dark and eerie atmosphere in general, although this makes sense for this Netflix adaptation of the Archie comic book series of the same name, and the ‘90s sitcom Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina feels modern in the interactions between characters, especially in the language they use, and the occasional appearance of a cell phone.
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At the same time, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina also features many elements of the 1960s. A lot of the other technology, vehicles, and fashions in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina feel very ‘60s. Zelda and Hilda’s TV sets are clearly from the ‘60s, but weirdly, the characters refer to movies from the ‘50s as being out of date. However, the show is actually set from 2014 to 2015. This is proved in the very first episode, which shows the date Tuesday, October 28, and excluding this year, the last time October 28 landed on a Tuesday was in 2014.
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Riverdale (2017-2023)
Set In The 2010s & 2020s
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Drama
19
6.7/10
Release Date
2017 – 2023-00-00
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Camila Mendes
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Marisol Nichols
A darker take on Archie, Betty, Veronica, and their friends from the Archie Comics series, Riverdale is a CW supernatural mystery series that sees the group trying to illuminate the truth surrounding various strange occurrences and murders in the titular town. When a teenage girl is found dead in the once-quiet town, the event starts a series of ever-growing mysteries that ultimately lead to darker secrets in the town’s history. Led by Archie, the Riverdale gang will attempt to navigate their new normal while dealing with all of the drama that comes with being high school teenagers.
Seasons
7
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Although Riverdale’s ending actually sends the characters to the 1950s, the show is primarily set across the 2010s and 2020s. Before season 7, Riverdale strangely mixes elements of several different eras. For example, the characters typically use modern-day slang and their dialects are accurate for the current era, but then there are a lot of old classic cars from the ‘60s and beyond, too. Riverdale’s fashion sense is rather random as well. Jughead dresses like it’s the ‘90s, whereas Betty often looks like she’s stepped out of the ‘40s or ‘50s.
Any moments that include someone wearing a uniform is worth noting, too. The high school’s football team uniform is rather dated, and the employees of Riverdale General Hospital are dressed like it’s the 1950s. However, Riverdale’s storylines do acknowledge the blend of time periods, like when the Twilight Drive-In is knocked down because times are changing. Perhaps the decision to style Riverdale this way is an attempt at foreshadowing the finale, but it’s unlikely, although it’s an interesting thought to ponder.
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The Incredibles (2004)
Set In 1962
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The Incredibles
PG
Action
Adventure
Animation
Family
8/10
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8.1/10
Release Date
October 27, 2004
Runtime
115 minutes
Director
Brad Bird
Writers
Brad Bird
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John Lasseter
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Craig T. Nelson
Bob Parr / Mr. Incredible (voice)
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Holly Hunter
Helen Parr / Elastigirl (voice)
The Incredibles follows the retired superhero Bob Parr, now an insurance adjuster living in suburbia with his family. When a mysterious assignment surfaces, he is called back into action alongside his family, leading them to confront hidden dangers.
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The Incredibles is a brilliant family movie, but because the story of the superhero Parr family is so engaging, it’s easy to forget that it isn’t set in 2004, the same year of the film’s release. However, there are plenty of signs that the movie is actually set in the 1960s. For example, the black and white news reports of Bob and Helen before their kids are born is very ‘60s, but it’s not uncommon for audiences to assume The Incredibles is simply highlighting the time between Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl in their prime and after their retirement.
The family does have a VHS player, however, a piece of technology that originates from the ‘70s.
Violet and Dash seem like 00’s children, but if you pay close attention, you’ll realize that they don’t have cell phones or even a home computer. The family does have a VHS player, however, a piece of technology that originates from the ‘70s. The clothing choices of the whole family aren’t necessarily associated with a particular time period, but they look more modern than something from the ‘60s, too. Even though Bob’s newspaper sets The Incredibles in 1962, the fact the superheroes can access secret and powerful technology makes many forget which time period they’re watching.
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Freaks And Geeks (1999-2000)
Set In 1980
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Freaks and Geeks
Drama
8/10
7/10
Release Date
1999 – 1999
Network
NBC
Showrunner
Paul Feig
Directors
Paul Feig, Judd Apatow
Writers
Paul Feig
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James Franco
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Busy Philipps
Judd Apatow’s Freaks and Geeks is a comedy-drama series centered around several now-popular stars in their first-ever appearances as outcast teenagers dealing with the “hilarious unfairness of teen life.” The friend groups are split into “freaks” and “geeks,” each with their own quirks that resonate with teens today as they try to find their place in the socially complex world of high school.
Seasons
1
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There isn’t a major difference between when audiences believe Freaks and Geeks is set and what year the events actually happen in, but it’s still a common misconception for many. The underrated ‘90s TV show is now a cult classic, and although there are nods to the early 1980s in Freaks and Geeks, audiences’ memories of it typically associate the show with the late 1990s. However, some contradictions often confuse many. For example, several extras have bowl-cut hairstyles, a staple of the ‘90s.
Some of the lesser-visited locations in the show are far too modern for the ‘80s as well, such as the diner in the episode “Girlfriends and Boyfriends.” There are pop-culture references that are ahead of their time, too, like Nick eating Fruit Roll-Ups and Sam dressing up as Luke Skywalker. It’s a shame Freaks and Geeks was canceled after season 1, and I like to think that later installments of the show would have dedicated more time to fixing these little details.
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Ratatouille (2007)
Set In The Early 2000s
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Ratatouille
G
Animation
Comedy
Family
Fantasy
9/10
55
8.1/10
Release Date
June 21, 2007
Runtime
111 minutes
Director
Brad Bird
Writers
Brad Bird, Jim Capobianco, Jan Pinkava
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Andrew Stanton, Brad Lewis
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Patton Oswalt
Remy (voice)
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Ian Holm
Skinner (voice)
Ratatouille follows Remy, a culinary-inclined rat living in Paris, who dreams of becoming a chef. Despite societal obstacles, he finds an opportunity to prove his talents when he ends up beneath a prestigious restaurant, allowing his sophisticated palate to assist in creating extraordinary dishes.
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Ratatouille appears to be a mix of different time periods, but it’s a unique title in this context, as it’s one that is actually set around the same time as the film’s release. The fantastic 2007 Pixar movie initially appears to be set at some point in the ‘50s or ‘60s. The cars on the Parisian streets, the fashion of the various background characters, and the black-and-white TV sets support this, as does the lack of more modern technology like cell phones or iPods. However, there are other details that prove Ratatouille isn’t set at this time.
For example, paternity testing is hinted at through Chef Gusteau failing to acknowledge his child, but this type of DNA analysis didn’t come around until the ‘90s. Gusteau’s will is also dated to 2004 and had been written two years prior, which implies Ratatouille is set in 2006, although it isn’t completely clear. Ratatouille is fueled by a passion for food, a feel-good lead character, and an overall endearing plot, but the movie’s ambiguous setting doesn’t make it any less enjoyable to watch.
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