The best movies and shows of the 1980s, ranked, with where to stream

245 titles from the 1980s ranked by quality and fame, with where to stream.

1. 1The Empire Strikes Back (1980)Wholesome humor · epic · family watch · strong violence · PGA brisk, suspenseful adventure unfolds as Luke trains while his friends face betrayal and despair.Disney+
2. 2Back to the Future (1985)Dry wit · whimsical · comfort watch · brisk · PGA whimsical adventure sends a teenager back to the fifties, sparking nostalgic, feel-good, witty chaos.
3. 3The Shining (1980)Terrifying · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA family's isolated winter retreat becomes a slow-burn descent into chilling, surreal madness.Max
4. 4Dead Poets Society (1989)Earnest · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PGAn inspiring teacher encourages students to defy rigid tradition and find their own voices, stirring both joy and sorrow.
5. 5Grave of the Fireflies (1988)Bleak · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · NRTwo siblings cling to each other amidst wartime devastation, finding fleeting warmth in a world turned cold.Netflix
6. 6Scarface (1983)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA relentless, gritty crime drama follows a ruthless ascent through Miami's cocaine empire, ending bleakly.Netflix
7. 7Once Upon a Time in America (1984)Melancholy · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA sprawling crime saga unfolds with melancholic grit as a gangster confronts his past in a slowly burning epic.Prime Video · Plex
8. 8Dragon Ball Z (1989) · seriesEpic · full attention · brutal violence · mildly scary · TV-14Earth’s mightiest champion defends the planet from relentless, high-octane extraterrestrial invasions in this epic animated adventure.Crunchyroll
9. 9Full Metal Jacket (1987)Dark satire · gritty · full attention · brutal violence · RA pragmatic marine endures the dehumanizing grind of boot camp and the bleakness of war-torn Vietnam.Max · MGM+ · YouTube (free)
10. 10Cinema Paradiso (1988)Nostalgic · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA filmmaker fondly remembers his childhood friendship with a projectionist and his first love for cinema.Kanopy · Hoopla
11. 11Return of the Jedi (1983)Wholesome humor · epic · family watch · strong violence · PGAn epic space adventure unfolds as heroes fight for freedom, leading to an uplifting and brisk confrontation.Disney+
12. 12My Neighbor Totoro (1988)Wholesome humor · cozy · family watch · measured · GTwo young sisters discover magical forest spirits, leading to a whimsical, heartwarming adventure in the countryside.Max
13. 13Blade Runner (1982)Melancholy · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA gritty, atmospheric Los Angeles detective hunts artificial humans while confronting his own melancholy existence.
14. 14Aliens (1986)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA space marine faces an alien horde in a relentless, gritty fight for survival.Netflix
15. 15The Thing (1982)Terrifying · extreme gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RAn Antarctic research team faces a shape-shifting alien, creating a chilling atmosphere of paranoia and suspense.Prime Video · AMC+
16. 16The Simpsons (1989) · seriesDry wit · satirical · family watch · measured · TV-14A family's everyday antics in an average town become a witty, satirical, and heartwarming pop culture phenomenon.Disney+ · Hulu
17. 17Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)Dry wit · pulpy · party watch · strong violence · PGA fedora-clad archaeologist races the Nazis in a brisk, pulpy, and suspenseful quest for a legendary artifact.Prime Video · Disney+ · Paramount+
18. 18Ranma ½ (1989) · seriesAbsurdist humor · campy · comfort watch · brisk · TV-14A martial artist's life gets whimsically complicated when cold water brings a most unexpected transformation.Hulu · Hoopla · Fandango at Home (free)
19. 19Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)Big broad humor · pulpy · family watch · strong violence · PG-13A globe-trotting archaeologist races to rescue his estranged father and uncover a legendary, sacred artifact.Prime Video · Disney+ · Paramount+
20. 20Dragon Ball (1986) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · strong violence · TV-PGA whimsical quest unfolds as a young boy and his friend search for magical orbs that grant any wish.Hulu · Crunchyroll
21. 21Back to the Future Part II (1989)Whimsical · comfort watch · brisk · PGMarty and Doc's whimsical time-traveling adventure to 2015 quickly becomes a brisk, chaotic chase through multiple eras.
22. 22Die Hard (1988)Suspenseful · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA lone, off-duty cop battles relentless terrorists in a gritty, suspenseful high-rise siege.Prime Video · Hulu
23. 23The Terminator (1984)Suspenseful · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA relentless cyborg assassin hunts a woman across 1980s Los Angeles, sparking a gritty fight for the future.Prime Video · The Roku Channel · YouTube (free)
24. 24Saint Seiya (1986) · seriesEpic · full attention · strong violence · brisk · TV-PGYoung warriors channel cosmic power, battling for a goddess in brisk, epic adventures.Crunchyroll
25. 25Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) · seriesEpic · comfort watch · measured · TV-PGA Starfleet crew explores the galaxy with earnest curiosity, facing cerebral mysteries and epic adventures.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
26. 26Seinfeld (1989) · seriesDry wit · satirical · comfort watch · measured · TV-PGFour friends navigate 90s New York City, finding witty and absurd humor in the satirical everyday.Netflix
27. 27Amadeus (1984)Melancholy · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · PGA disciplined composer's envy curdles into obsession as a hedonistic prodigy's genius soars and burns.
28. 28Castle in the Sky (1986)Whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · brisk · PGA magical crystal guides two young adventurers on a brisk, whimsical race to a legendary floating castle.Max
29. 29The Elephant Man (1980)Melancholy · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · PGA Victorian surgeon discovers a man of intelligence and sensitivity behind a monstrous facade, revealing an intimate, bleak history.
30. 30Stand by Me (1986)Dark satire · nostalgic · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · RFour young friends embark on a gritty, nostalgic journey that blends wholesome humor with melancholy self-discovery.
31. 31Akira (1988)Gritty · late-night trip · brutal violence · graphic gore · RNeo-Tokyo's gritty streets explode with relentless action as psychic powers create an epic, surreal nightmare.Crunchyroll
32. 32The Breakfast Club (1985)Dry wit · heartwarming · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · RWitty banter and heartfelt confessions unfold as five detention-bound teens discover common ground.Hulu
33. 33Raging Bull (1980)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA boxer's inner demons and explosive rage destroy his life as he fights his way to the top.Prime Video · MGM+ · Hoopla
34. 34The Untouchables (1987)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · brisk · RA determined agent assembles a team to take down a notorious gangster in a gritty, suspenseful, and pulpy epic.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Pluto TV
35. 35Das Boot (1981)Gritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RSubmarine warfare traps a German crew in a slow-burn of gritty tension, fighting for survival below the surface.
36. 36Come and See (1985)Properly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · NRA young boy's journey through war-torn Belarus becomes a chilling, surreal descent into human brutality.
37. 37The Wonder Years (1988) · seriesWholesome humor · nostalgic · family watch · measured · TV-PGA boy navigates childhood's earnest joys and melancholy struggles, all seen through a nostalgic, adult lens.Hulu
38. 38Warriors of the Wind (1984)Epic · family watch · strong violence · mildly scary · PGA courageous princess leads her people in an earnest, epic struggle to restore humanity's bond with Earth.Max
39. 39Rain Man (1988)Melancholy · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measured · RA self-centered man discovers an autistic brother and a fortune, embarking on a heartwarming, intimate journey.Prime Video · Max · MGM+
40. 40Paris, Texas (1984)Melancholy · full attention · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · RA silent wanderer slowly pieces together his past, confronting the intimate, bleak memories of a broken family.Max · Plex · Tubi
41. 41Predator (1987)Suspenseful · graphic gore · brutal violence · brisk · RElite commandos become jungle prey for an extraterrestrial hunter in a tense, gritty fight for survival.
42. 42E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)Heartwarming · family watch · mildly scary · emotionally heavy · PGA lost alien finds an unlikely family as children protect him from the world and help him return home.Starz
43. 43Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)Whimsical · family watch · measured · GA young witch finds her place in a new town, delivering packages and heartwarming moments by broomstick.Max
44. 44ThunderCats (1985) · seriesEpic · family watch · mildly scary · brisk · TV-Y7Exiled feline humanoids battle mutant threats and galactic evil with campy charm and brisk, epic action.Hulu
45. 45Ghostbusters (1984)Dry wit · campy · comfort watch · brisk · PGDisgraced parapsychologists launch a ghost-busting business, battling a world-ending supernatural threat with witty, broad humor.Hulu · Fandango at Home (free)
46. 46Platoon (1986)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA naive recruit confronts the horrors of Vietnam, facing moral decay amidst the gritty, bleak landscape of war.MGM+ · Kanopy · The Roku Channel
47. 47The Princess Bride (1987)Dry wit · whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · PGA dashing hero and a beautiful princess face whimsical, campy dangers in a heartwarming, witty adventure.Hulu
48. 48The Blues Brothers (1980)Big broad humor · pulpy · party watch · strong violence · RTwo brothers on a divine mission unleash musical mayhem and vehicular destruction across Chicago.Netflix
49. 49Ran (1985)Epic · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RAn aging warlord's decision to divide his kingdom unleashes a bleak, gritty, and epic family conflict.Kanopy · Plex · Tubi
50. 50Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)Dry wit · whimsical · comfort watch · brisk · PG-13A quick-witted slacker leads his friends on a whimsical, brisk adventure through Chicago, outsmarting everyone.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
51. 51Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982)Bleak · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA rock star's mind unravels into a bleak, surreal dreamscape of isolation and inner turmoil.
52. 52First Blood (1982)Gritty · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA former Green Beret wages a gritty, tense, one-man war against small-town pursuers in the mountains.Kanopy · YouTube (free) · Tubi
53. 53Brazil (1985)Dark satire · surreal · full attention · strong violence · RA drab bureaucrat's surreal daydreams collide with a darkly comic, absurdly bleak reality.YouTube (free)
54. 54Beetlejuice (1988)Absurdist humor · whimsical · late-night trip · measured · PGNewly dead, a couple enlists a deranged demon to scare an affluent family with surreal, darkly comic antics.Max
55. 55The Little Mermaid (1989)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · GA spirited mermaid princess dreams of a human world, risking everything for love in a vibrant underwater adventure.Disney+
56. 56The Goonies (1985)Big broad humor · whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · PGA band of kids races against criminals and time to find pirate treasure and save their homes.Tubi
57. 57Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)Dry wit · whimsical · date night · strong violence · PGA jaded detective navigates a darkly comic, absurd world where cartoon capers meet gritty crime.Disney+
58. 58The King of Comedy (1982)Dry wit · darkly comic · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · PGAn aspiring comic's relentless stalking of his idol becomes a darkly comic and cerebral satire of fame.Plex
59. 59Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)Big broad humor · pulpy · party watch · brutal violence · PGAn archaeologist plunges into a relentless, pulpy adventure, battling a secret cult with broad humor and suspense.Prime Video · Disney+ · Paramount+
60. 60Blue Velvet (1986)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA severed ear pulls a young man into a surreal, gritty mystery with a nightclub singer and criminals.Criterion · Kanopy · Hoopla
61. 61Do the Right Thing (1989)Gritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RRacial tensions simmer and explode on a hot summer day in Brooklyn, forcing a community to confront its boiling prejudices.YouTube (free)
62. 62RoboCop (1987)Gritty · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA brutally murdered cop becomes a cybernetic law enforcer in a brisk, darkly satirical, and pulpy thriller.MGM+ · The Roku Channel · YouTube (free)
63. 63A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)Terrifying · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA burned killer hunts teenagers in their dreams, turning sleep into a chilling and surreal battle for survival.Max · AMC+
64. 64Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) · seriesCozy · comfort watch · measured · TV-PGA refined Belgian detective, with his trustworthy companions, unravels first-class deceptions in a cozy, measured mystery.Hulu · Prime Video
65. 65Tales from the Crypt (1989) · seriesProperly scary · light gore · measured · TV-MAA cackling crypt keeper presents darkly comic, suspenseful tales of pulpy, campy horror and broad satire.AMC+ · Prime Video · Tubi
66. 66The Fly (1986)Properly scary · extreme gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA brilliant scientist's breakthrough in teleportation fuses man and insect, transforming his body with grotesque, tragic results.Hulu · Peacock · AMC+
67. 67Dirty Dancing (1987)Romantic · date night · measured · PG-13A young woman’s summer of unexpected romance unfolds through dance at a Catskills resort.Pluto TV
68. 68Batman (1989)Dark satire · gritty · party watch · strong violence · PG-13A caped crusader battles a gleefully deranged villain in a brisk, darkly comic, and pulpy crime fantasy.Max
69. 69Evil Dead II (1987)Properly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA relentless, darkly-comic cabin nightmare unfolds with absurdist humor and surreal, pulpy scares.Max · Kanopy
70. 70Wings of Desire (1987)Melancholy · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · PG-13Angels drift through a melancholic, dreamlike Berlin, observing humanity and yearning for physical connection and romance.Max
71. 71The Color Purple (1985)Bleak · family watch · strong violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A young woman endures decades of hardship in the South, finding her voice through an uplifting, epic journey.Tubi
72. 72Mississippi Burning (1988)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RTwo FBI agents clash while investigating a civil rights murder in a small, fear-filled Southern town.MGM+ · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
73. 73When Harry Met Sally... (1989)Dry wit · romantic · date night · measured · RA witty and wholesome romance unfolds as two friends navigate the messy line between platonic and passionate love.Paramount+91
74. 74Gandhi (1982)Epic · family watch · strong violence · emotionally devastating · PGA lawyer forsakes possessions, inspiring a nation to freedom through earnest, nonviolent resistance.
75. 75The Name of the Rose (1986)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA medieval monk and his novice uncover a shadowy conspiracy and grisly murders within a secluded monastery.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
76. 76Quantum Leap (1989) · seriesEarnest · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGA brilliant physicist leaps through time, righting wrongs with earnest optimism and a holographic guide.Fandango at Home (free)
77. 77Mad Max 2 (1981)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA lone hero defends a fuel encampment against bizarre warriors in a relentless, gritty, post-apocalyptic fight for survival.YouTube (free)
78. 78Top Gun (1986)High octane · party watch · brisk · PGElite fighter pilots push their limits in high-octane dogfights, finding romance and facing personal demons.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
79. 79Airplane! (1980)Big broad humor · absurdist · comfort watch · brisk · PGAn ex-fighter pilot battles food poisoning and absurd antics at 30,000 feet in this brisk, crowd-pleasing comedy.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
80. 80Lethal Weapon (1987)Gritty · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RTwo mismatched detectives with a broad sense of humor relentlessly pursue a gritty, pulpy crime ring.
81. 81The Abyss (1989)Suspenseful · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A civilian dive crew discovers an otherworldly force that could change humanity or destroy it, 25,000 feet deep.Disney+ · Tubi
82. 82The Evil Dead (1983)Terrifying · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · NC-17College students unleash a demonic entity from an ancient book, leading to a relentless and chilling fight for survival.
83. 83The Last Emperor (1987)Epic · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13An epic, melancholy history follows China's last emperor through a gritty, measured, and dramatic life.Max · Criterion
84. 84The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)Big broad humor · absurdist · comfort watch · brisk · PG-13A bumbling detective uncovers an assassination plot, leading to a brisk, absurdist, and broadly funny caper.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
85. 85Blackadder (1983) · seriesDry wit · satirical · comfort watch · measured · TV-PGA cynical schemer navigates British history with dark wit and absurd humor, always seeking self-serving advantage.Prime Video · Peacock · The Roku Channel
86. 86V (1983) · seriesTense · full attention · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14Giant spaceships arrive with human-like aliens promising friendship, but their true intentions threaten Earth's very survival.Plex
87. 87Gremlins (1984)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PGA darkly comic Christmas gift unleashes malevolent, mischievous creatures on a small town.Max
88. 88Married... with Children (1987) · seriesDry wit · darkly comic · comfort watch · measured · TV-PGA gritty, darkly comic family navigates suburban dysfunction with campy, dryly satirical wit.Prime Video · Hulu · Tubi
89. 89Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)Epic · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · PGAn old enemy's vengeful return forces a starship crew into a brisk, intimate, and epic battle.Paramount+ · Kanopy
90. 90Empire of the Sun (1987)Melancholy · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA privileged boy's spirit endures the bleakness of war-torn Shanghai with earnest, atmospheric melancholy.
91. 91Fanny and Alexander (1982)Bleak · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · RA brother and sister navigate a bleak new reality, finding whimsy and melancholy in a dreamlike, atmospheric world.Max · Plex · Tubi
92. 92An American Werewolf in London (1981)Properly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · measured · RAmerican tourists face gruesome changes and dark humor after a savage attack on the Yorkshire Moors.Prime Video · AMC+ · Kanopy
93. 93They Live (1988)Satirical · light gore · strong violence · brisk · RA drifter's special sunglasses reveal a world where aliens manipulate humanity, leading to absurd, briskly paced action.Prime Video
94. 94The Karate Kid (1984)Wholesome humor · uplifting · family watch · measured · PGA bullied teen finds an unlikely mentor, learning karate and life lessons that uplift his spirit.Netflix
95. 95Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) · seriesBig broad humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · TV-Y7Four anthropomorphic turtles learn ninja skills from a giant rat in this brisk, wholesome, and campy adventure.Paramount+
96. 96Beverly Hills Cop (1984)Big broad humor · pulpy · comfort watch · strong violence · RA Detroit cop brings his street smarts and broad humor to sunny Beverly Hills to solve a murder.Kanopy · Hoopla · Pluto TV
97. 97Captain Tsubasa (1983) · seriesFeel good · family watch · brisk · TV-GAn 11-year-old boy and his friends chase a football dream with earnest, uplifting, brisk animation.
98. 98The NeverEnding Story (1984)Whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · emotionally heavy · PGA lonely boy discovers a magical book, transporting him into an epic fantasy world needing a hero.The Roku Channel · YouTube (free) · Plex
99. 99Glory (1989)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RAn earnest young officer leads a regiment of Black soldiers through the brutal realities of the Civil War.Tubi
100. 100After Hours (1985)Surreal · relentless · RA mundane hookup spirals into a night of surreal encounters and darkly comic, relentless urban dread.
101. 101Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983)Wholesome humor · cozy · family watch · measured · GClassic characters tell a cozy, wholesome tale of Christmas spirit and heartwarming, whimsical redemption.Disney+
102. 102Big (1988)Wholesome humor · whimsical · date night · measured · PGA boy's wish to be big delivers whimsical, heartwarming chaos as he navigates adult life with childlike wonder.Disney+
103. 103Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)Dry wit · darkly comic · full attention · strong violence · RA radio DJ's irreverent humor clashes with military bureaucracy during the Vietnam War, sparking both laughter and tension.
104. 104Saved by the Bell (1989) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · measured · TV-GWholesome high school hijinks and earnest friendships define these feel-good, nostalgic adventures at Bayside High.
105. 105MacGyver (1985) · seriesFeel good · comfort watch · measured · TV-PGAn earnest secret agent outwits danger with everyday items, improvising solutions to every peril.Paramount+
106. 106ALF (1986) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · measured · TV-GA furry alien wiseguy brings chaos and wholesome humor to a suburban family's cozy home.Prime Video · Peacock · The Roku Channel
107. 107Trading Places (1983)Dry wit · satirical · date night · brisk · RTwo callous millionaires swap the lives of a snobbish investor and a street con artist in a brisk, satirical comedy.Kanopy · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
108. 108Rocky IV (1985)Epic · party watch · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A gritty, brisk boxing drama unfolds as an American champion trains in Siberia for an epic, uplifting fight.Prime Video · Paramount+
109. 109The Fox and the Hound (1981)Heartwarming · family watch · emotionally heavy · measured · GA fox and a hound navigate a friendship tested by nature's expectations, leading to inevitable melancholy.Disney+
110. 110Big Trouble in Little China (1986)Big broad humor · pulpy · party watch · strong violence · PG-13A wisecracking truck driver battles ancient sorcerers and mystical forces in a campy, brisk adventure.
111. 111Poltergeist (1982)Properly scary · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA suburban family's home turns chilling as they battle a spectral entity for their daughter's soul.Max · AMC+
112. 112Knight Rider (1982) · seriesPulpy · comfort watch · brisk · TV-PGA lone crimefighter and his indestructible, talking car deliver justice with brisk, pulpy action and campy charm.The Roku Channel · Tubi
113. 113DuckTales (1987) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · TV-Y7Nephews and loyal pals join Scrooge McDuck for whimsical, brisk adventures full of wholesome, campy fun.Disney+
114. 114Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)Big broad humor · heartwarming · date night · brisk · RAn uptight executive's chaotic journey home for Thanksgiving becomes a heartwarming, briskly paced comedy of errors.Paramount+ · Kanopy
115. 115This Is Spinal Tap (1984)Dry wit · campy · comfort watch · measured · RA mockumentary chronicles a heavy metal band's absurd world, exposing their campy struggles and witty misfortunes.Max · Kanopy · Hoopla
116. 116Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RTwo gritty detectives relentlessly pursue South African diplomats, uncovering a criminal enterprise with witty, dry humor.
117. 117Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983)Absurdist humor · satirical · late-night trip · brisk · RA brisk, darkly comic, and campy journey answers life's questions through outrageous, satirical vignettes.
118. 118The Big Blue (1988)Atmospheric · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13Two free divers push the limits of human endurance, finding solace and danger in the ocean's depths.
119. 119The Mission (1986)Epic · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · PGA Jesuit and a former slave hunter unite to defend their mission against colonial forces in a gritty, melancholy epic.YouTube (free)
120. 120Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)Dry wit · intimate · date night · emotionally heavy · PG-13Romantic entanglements and witty banter unfold with melancholy intimacy between two Thanksgiving dinners.Criterion · MGM+ · Hoopla
121. 121The Land Before Time (1988)Heartwarming · family watch · mildly scary · emotionally heavy · GFive young, orphaned dinosaurs embark on a heartwarming adventure, overcoming obstacles to find a peaceful new home.
122. 122National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)Big broad humor · whimsical · date night · measured · PG-13A well-meaning father navigates a chaotic family Christmas, finding wholesome humor in every broad mishap.Plex
123. 123Full House (1987) · seriesWholesome humor · cozy · family watch · measured · TV-GThree young girls navigate life's ups and downs with their extended family in a heartwarming, wholesome comedy.Hulu
124. 124The A-Team (1983) · seriesBig broad humor · pulpy · comfort watch · brisk · TV-PGEx-Special Forces on the run deliver brisk, broad-humored justice in this campy, crowd-pleasing adventure.Tubi
125. 125Videodrome (1983)Properly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA trashy TV executive discovers a broadcast signal that warps reality and infects its viewers.Prime Video
126. 126A Fish Called Wanda (1988)Dry wit · campy · party watch · brisk · RA diamond heist unravels into darkly comic chaos with a brisk, witty, and broadly humorous chase.MGM+ · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
127. 127The Return of the Living Dead (1985)Properly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · brisk · RBumbling warehouse workers unleash a darkly comic zombie plague with broad humor and pulpy, gritty scares.AMC+ · MGM+ · Kanopy
128. 128Blow Out (1981)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA sound engineer's recording of an accident pulls him into a gritty, suspenseful political conspiracy.Prime Video · MGM+ · Hoopla
129. 129Wall Street (1987)Gritty · full attention · emotionally heavy · brisk · RA young stockbroker's brisk ascent into illegal trading brings gritty, high-octane suspense and a pulpy drama.
130. 130Cheers (1982) · seriesDry wit · cozy · comfort watch · measured · TV-PGA cozy Boston bar becomes a heartwarming haven for witty banter and wholesome, feel-good moments.Hulu · Paramount+ · Pluto TV
131. 131Clue (1985)Whimsical · light gore · brisk · PGSix eccentric guests at a dinner party become suspects when their blackmailing host turns up dead.Kanopy · Pluto TV
132. 132Coming to America (1988)Big broad humor · whimsical · comfort watch · brisk · RAn African prince finds broad, absurdist romance and heartwarming trouble while searching for a queen in Queens.YouTube (free)
133. 133Escape from New York (1981)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · brisk · RA hardened war hero has one day to rescue the president from a lawless, island-sized maximum-security prison.Kanopy · The Roku Channel · Plex
134. 134Tootsie (1982)Dry wit · satirical · date night · measured · PGA struggling actor's witty gender-bending role leads to unexpected romance and satirical self-discovery.
135. 135Rocky III (1982)Feel good · party watch · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PGA champion fighter loses his edge, then finds redemption and renewed spirit with an unexpected ally.Prime Video · Paramount+
136. 136Heathers (1989)Dark satire · campy · late-night trip · strong violence · RTeenage angst and dark humor collide as a new student upends high school hierarchy with deadly satire.Prime Video · Pluto TV · YouTube (free)
137. 137Driving Miss Daisy (1989)Heartwarming · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA heartwarming, intimate drama unfolds over 25 years, charting an unlikely friendship that transcends societal norms.Hoopla · The Roku Channel · Plex
138. 138Raising Arizona (1987)Dry wit · whimsical · late-night trip · measured · PG-13An ex-con and an ex-cop kidnap a quintuplet, leading to whimsical, darkly comic, and absurd complications.
139. 139The Lost Boys (1987)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · RCampy blood fiends lure a newcomer into their thrall, prompting a darkly comic rescue mission.AMC+
140. 140Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers (1989) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · TV-Y7A briskly paced, wholesome adventure where chipmunks and their animal friends solve whimsical mysteries.Disney+
141. 141Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)Dry wit · whimsical · comfort watch · brisk · PGA brisk, whimsical adventure sends a crew back in time, saving Earth with wholesome humor and uplifting hijinks.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Tubi
142. 142Bloodsport (1988)Gritty · light gore · brutal violence · brisk · RAn American soldier fights through an underground martial arts tournament in a gritty, pulpy, and brisk epic.MGM+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
143. 143WarGames (1983)Suspenseful · emotionally heavy · brisk · PGA brilliant hacker accidentally triggers global thermonuclear war, racing against a supercomputer to prevent doomsday.MGM+
144. 144Blood Simple (1985)Gritty · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA jealous bar owner's murder plot spirals into a darkly comedic and gritty Texas nightmare.Max
145. 145The Outsiders (1983)Gritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PGWorking-class teens navigate brutal rivalries and fragile innocence while fighting for survival and redemption.Max · YouTube (free)
146. 146Spaceballs (1987)Big broad humor · satirical · comfort watch · brisk · PGA brisk, campy space adventure unfolds with broad humor and witty satire as heroes race to save a princess.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
147. 147Witness (1985)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA detective protects an Amish boy and his mother, finding intimate romance and gritty suspense within their measured world.Kanopy · Hoopla · Tubi
148. 148A Christmas Story (1983)Wholesome humor · nostalgic · family watch · measured · PGA young boy's whimsical, wholesome quest for a BB gun defines a heartwarming 1940s Christmas.
149. 149Angel Heart (1987)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA gritty detective's search for a missing singer becomes a chilling, surreal odyssey through a seedy underworld.Kanopy · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
150. 150National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)Big broad humor · whimsical · comfort watch · brisk · RA wholesome family road trip quickly devolves into broad, briskly paced comedic misadventures.

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