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The Best ’80s Movies That Will Never Get Old

The Best ’80s Movies That Will Never Get Old

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"Ghostbusters" (1984)

Source: Courtesy of Columbia Pictures

"Fast Times at Ridgemont High" (1982)

Source: Courtesy of Universal Pictures

"Airplane!" (1980)

Source: Courtesy of Paramount Pictures

"Blade Runner" (1982)

Source: Courtesy of Warner Bros.

"Back To The Future" (1985)

Source: Courtesy of Universal Pictures

"The Breakfast Club" (1985)

Source: Courtesy of Universal Pictures

"Heathers" (1988)

Source: Courtesy of New World Pictures

"Footloose" (1984)

Source: Courtesy of Paramount Pictures

"Dead Poets Society" (1989)

Source: Courtesy of Buena Vista Pictures Distribution

"Pretty in Pink" (1986)

Source: Courtesy of Paramount Pictures

"Raiders of the Last Ark" (1981)

Source: Courtesy of Paramount Pictures

"Ferris Bueller's Day Off" (1986)

Source: Courtesy of Paramount Pictures

"Top Gun" (1986)

Source: Courtesy of Paramount Pictures

"The Goonies" (1985)

Source: Courtesy of Warner Bros.

"Sixteen Candles" (1984)

Source: Courtesy of Universal Pictures

"The Princess Bride" (1987)

Source: Courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox

"E.T." (1982)

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"Poltergeist" (1982)

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"The Karate Kid" (1984)

Source: Courtesy of Columbia Pictures

"Beetlejuice" (1988)

Source: Courtesy of Warner Bros.

"Ghostbusters" (1984)
"Fast Times at Ridgemont High" (1982)
"Airplane!" (1980)
"Blade Runner" (1982)
"Back To The Future" (1985)
"The Breakfast Club" (1985)
"Heathers" (1988)
"Footloose" (1984)
"Dead Poets Society" (1989)
"Pretty in Pink" (1986)
"Raiders of the Last Ark" (1981)
"Ferris Bueller's Day Off" (1986)
"Top Gun" (1986)
"The Goonies" (1985)
"Sixteen Candles" (1984)
"The Princess Bride" (1987)
"E.T." (1982)
"Poltergeist" (1982)
"The Karate Kid" (1984)
"Beetlejuice" (1988)

You can't argue that the 1980s was a special decade for music and films. Some of the best movies came out of the '80s. This was the decade where studio-driven pictures were everywhere. Movies of this decade were made with a broad audience in mind. They were easy to market and remember, even if the ideas weren't brand new.

Each movie genre shifted during the '80s. For instance, many action films featured police and government employees as main characters. A perfect example of this is "Beverly Hills Cop." Romantic comedies and coming-of-age films also dominated the '80s. They were everywhere, and they did something right. Now, films like "Sixteen Candles," "The Breakfast Club," and "Splash" are still popular. The movies followed the same formula and were refreshing enough to become almost immediate hits. Even romantic comedies of the 1950s are fun to watch. (Click here for the best '50s movies that will never get old.)

The 1980s were also a great time for animated films. During this decade, we saw a shift in people's minds. For the longest time, animated films were either for children or adults, but some films in the '80s blended these two audiences. Studio Ghibli is a prime example. This was a trend in the '80s that is still seen today. So many sub-genres were strengthened and combined.

So, how did we choose the films on our list? To determine the best '80s movies that will never get old, 24/7 Tempo consulted various entertainment and lifestyle sources like IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and Entertainment Weekly. We specifically reviewed audience scores.

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