Synth-scored, plastic and rocking their upturned collars, the best ’80s movies will always trigger nostalgia – even if you didn’t live through them in the first place. In this medieval adventure, Mathew Broderick is a young thief who must help a knight (who turns into a wolf at night) and his lover (who turns into a hawk during the day) destroy the evil bishop who cast a spell on them. And Ghost Busters. 140 Essential ’80s Movies. Based partly on IMDB ratings and partly on amounts of awards especially Academy Awards and Golden Globes. A widowed mouse with an ill mouse-child must consult with a colony of rats to save him. to Goonies to Freddy Krueger, there was something for every age group. Jamie Lee Curtis also stars. Many of your favorite movies from childhood aren't quite the same when you try to share them with the wired kids of 2013. 1. Here are his best films released in the 1980s according to IMDb. The 68 Best '80s Movies Ever Made. Anthony Edwards, before his fame in Top Gun and ER, is one of the bullied nerds. Director: Barry Levinson Writers: Roger Towne, Phil Dusenberry Comedy films flourished during the 1980s — a golden age of comedy in American cinema. St. Elmo's Fire (1985) 43%. While every decade has an identity, few decades can boast such a colorful and diverse culture as the '80s can. Oh, what a feeling! Bet you still can’t watch this without getting a little freaked out when that cute little fur baby morphs into the stuff of nightmares. Director: James Cameron | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn, Paul Winfield Critics Consensus: The ultimate '80s Schwarzenegger movie, replete with a threadbare plot, outsized action, and endless one-liners. 10 The Great Outdoors (1988) - 6.7 And Empire Strikes Back. Another coming of age story — this time about friends just out of college — features all the big '80s Brat Packers including Demi Moore, Ally Sheedy, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Emilio Estevez, and Judd Nelson. There are just so many great movies in almost any category. score: 14 of 50 (27%) required scores: 1, 3, 8, 15, 22 list stats leaders vote Vote print comments. Christmas Vacation is an 80s movie through and through, but some 90s kids like it, too, since it didn't come out until 1989.Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo reprised their roles as Clark and Ellen Griswold from non-Christmas movies National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) and European Vacation (1985).. OK, given that Prince made his own movies in the ‘80s maybe this isn’t fair. But what other films have you forgotten? My Top 100 (and favorite) Movies of the 80's by mvostrich05 | created - 20 Dec 2010 | updated - 20 Dec 2010 | Public. Director: Hubert Frank | Stars: Patricia Adriani, Bárbara Rey, José Antonio Ceinos, Miguel Ángel Godó Votes: 92 Big '80s names include River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, and John Cusack. Adventures in Babysitting (1987) Rotten Tomatoes® 76%. The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) By Ruby Buddemeyer and Kayleigh Roberts. The Breakfast Club has become a staple for many teenagers’ watch lists, as the film’s setting in a … type to search. She advances her own career, but things get decidedly sticky after her boss returns. Anthony Michael Hall (another Brat Pack fave) stars alongside Kelly Lebrock as the fantasy woman. The original version of this movie can’t be topped, but re-watch it with your kids and you be the judge. Lea Thompson (of Back to the Future fame) and a cigar-smoking duck from outer space must save Earth from evil aliens. I n 2019, Billboard teamed up with SiriusXM to determine the 500 best songs of the 1980s, with Olivia Newton-John’s 1981 pop hit “Physical” topping the list. The Magical World of Disney (1954–1991) 100 Best Films of the 80s by may_ouest | created - 26 Jan 2011 | updated - 26 Jan 2011 | Public. Tom Hanks and his neighbors (with Carrie Fisher as his sensible wife) are convinced the eccentric new neighbors actually are murderers. How to Best Alleviate COVID-19 Symptoms at Home, These Reusable Grocery Bags Make Shopping a Breeze, How to Read the 'Bridgerton' Books in Order, What You Missed From Meghan and Harry's Tour, This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. Steve Martin travels alongside John Candy in this comedy with plenty of goofy humor. Let’s take a trip down memory lane to the big hair and bigger shoulder pads of the decade to check out some of these movies that just might be worth streaming again (and don't forget to check our our guides to the best romantic comedies, scary movies and coming of age movies too! All rights reserved. The clothes! A human soldier is sent from 2029 to 1984 to stop an almost indestructible cyborg killing machine, sent from the same year, which has been programmed to execute a young woman whose unborn son is the key to humanity's future salvation. Disney Movies 1980 - 1989 by tazzytaz | created - 18 Jan 2015 | updated - 18 Jan 2015 | Public Refine See titles to watch instantly, titles you haven't rated, etc There's nothing quite like spending Christmas with the Griswolds. When another neighbor disappears, they’re compelled to find the body, with hilarious results, of course! It’s definitely worth seeing again for the sweet romance and silly-but-quotable dialogue. 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