A Comprehensive List of 88 Movies from the 80s—How Many Have You Watched?

What was in the Hollywood water back in the 80s? Because those filmmakers were on an absolute roll. Every movie on this list came out between 1980 and 1987, and they're all bangers. Seriously, I'm pretty sure I've seen almost every single one, and so many of them are all-time favorites. The Princess Bride, Full Metal Jacket, Planes Trains and Automobiles, The Lost Boys, Spaceballs, Aliens, Stand By Me—this list reads like a masterclass in iconic cinema.

It's not just nostalgia; these movies have stood the test of time and still feel legendary. So here's the challenge: how many of these have you seen? Which ones are your favorites? And, of course, what's missing from the list? Because if there's one thing 80s kids are great at, it's passionately defending their favorite movies—and this list is about to bring out some serious opinions.

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