‘Social Network,’ ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ and ‘Dirty Dancing’ Among Movies Added to National Film Registry

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Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter David Fincher’s 2010 Facebook drama “The Social Network,” 1974’s indie horror classic “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” and Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey’s Catskills-set love affair “Dirty Dancing” have been selected for preservation by the National Film Registry.

The Librarian of Congress annually recognizes 25 motion pictures that are at least 10 years old and register as “culturally, historically or aesthetically” significant.

This year, more than 6,700 titles were submitted by the public for consideration. Other titles added to the National Film Registry in 2024 include 1982’s sci-fi sequel “Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan,” Gus Van Sant’s 1991 drama “My Own Private Idaho” with River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves, 2001’s family adventure “Spy Kids” and the Coen brothers’ 2007 Western “No Country for Old Men,” as well as Eddie Murphy’s first feature film on the registry, 1984 action comedy “Beverly Hills Cop.” This year’s selection brings the number of films in the registry to 900, a small portion of the 2 million movies in the Library’s collection.

Others are preserved in coordination with copyright holders or other film archives. “Films reflect our nation’s history and culture and must be preserved in our national library for generations to come, said the Librarian of Congress’ Carla Hayden. “This is a collective effort in the film community to preserve our cinematic heritage.” Turner Classic Movies will host a television special Dec.