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

242 titles from the 1980s in the recognizable third of the CouchRot catalog, ranked by quality and fame. Every page carries scare, gore, violence and emotional-weight tags, plus where to stream in the US.

1. 1The Empire Strikes Back (1980)Mildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · PGA brisk, suspenseful adventure unfolds as Luke trains while his friends face betrayal and despair.Disney+
2. 2Back to the Future (1985)No gore · brisk · PGA whimsical adventure sends a teenager back to the fifties, sparking nostalgic, feel-good, witty chaos.Starz
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.
4. 4Dead Poets Society (1989)No gore · 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)Light gore · emotionally devastating · measured · NRTwo siblings cling to each other amidst wartime devastation, finding fleeting warmth in a world turned cold.Netflix
6. 6Scarface (1983)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · 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)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA sprawling crime saga unfolds with melancholic grit as a gangster confronts his past in a slowly burning epic.
8. 8Dragon Ball Z (1989) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · relentless · 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)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA pragmatic marine endures the dehumanizing grind of boot camp and the bleakness of war-torn Vietnam.Max · YouTube (free)
10. 10Cinema Paradiso (1988)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA filmmaker fondly remembers his childhood friendship with a projectionist and his first love for cinema.MGM+
11. 11Return of the Jedi (1983)Mildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · PGAn epic space adventure unfolds as heroes fight for freedom, leading to an uplifting and brisk confrontation.Disney+
12. 12My Neighbor Totoro (1988)No gore · measured · GTwo young sisters discover magical forest spirits, leading to a whimsical, heartwarming adventure in the countryside.Max
13. 13Blade Runner (1982)Mildly scary · 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 Simpsons (1989) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14A family's everyday antics in an average town become a witty, satirical, and heartwarming pop culture phenomenon.Disney+ · Hulu
16. 16The 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 · YouTube (free)
17. 17Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PGA fedora-clad archaeologist races the Nazis in a brisk, pulpy, and suspenseful quest for a legendary artifact.Disney+ · Paramount+
18. 18Ranma ½ (1989) · seriesNo gore · 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)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A globe-trotting archaeologist races to rescue his estranged father and uncover a legendary, sacred artifact.Disney+ · Paramount+
20. 20Dragon Ball (1986) · seriesNo gore · strong violence · brisk · 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)No gore · brisk · PGMarty and Doc's whimsical time-traveling adventure to 2015 quickly becomes a brisk, chaotic chase through multiple eras.Starz
22. 22Die Hard (1988)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA lone, off-duty cop battles relentless terrorists in a gritty, suspenseful high-rise siege.Prime Video
23. 23The Terminator (1984)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA relentless cyborg assassin hunts a woman across 1980s Los Angeles, sparking a gritty fight for the future.AMC+
24. 24Saint Seiya (1986) · seriesLight gore · 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) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGA Starfleet crew explores the galaxy with earnest curiosity, facing cerebral mysteries and epic adventures.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
26. 26The Elephant Man (1980)Light gore · emotionally devastating · measured · PGA Victorian surgeon discovers a man of intelligence and sensitivity behind a monstrous facade, revealing an intimate, bleak history.Criterion
27. 27Amadeus (1984)No gore · 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)Mildly scary · brisk · PGA magical crystal guides two young adventurers on a brisk, whimsical race to a legendary floating castle.Max
29. 29Seinfeld (1989) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGFour friends navigate 90s New York City, finding witty and absurd humor in the satirical everyday.Netflix
30. 30Rain Man (1988)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA self-centered man discovers an autistic brother and a fortune, embarking on a heartwarming, intimate journey.Prime Video · Max · Hoopla
31. 31Stand by Me (1986)Mildly scary · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RFour young friends embark on a gritty, nostalgic journey that blends wholesome humor with melancholy self-discovery.Max
32. 32Akira (1988)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RNeo-Tokyo's gritty streets explode with relentless action as psychic powers create an epic, surreal nightmare.Crunchyroll
33. 33The Breakfast Club (1985)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RWitty banter and heartfelt confessions unfold as five detention-bound teens discover common ground.Hulu · Peacock
34. 34Raging Bull (1980)Graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RA boxer's inner demons and explosive rage destroy his life as he fights his way to the top.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
35. 35The Untouchables (1987)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
36. 36Das Boot (1981)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RSubmarine warfare traps a German crew in a slow-burn of gritty tension, fighting for survival below the surface.YouTube (free)
37. 37Come 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.Criterion
38. 38Warriors of the Wind (1984)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PGA courageous princess leads her people in an earnest, epic struggle to restore humanity's bond with Earth.Max
39. 39Paris, Texas (1984)No gore · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · RA silent wanderer slowly pieces together his past, confronting the intimate, bleak memories of a broken family.Max · Criterion · Plex
40. 40Predator (1987)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · brisk · RElite commandos become jungle prey for an extraterrestrial hunter in a tense, gritty fight for survival.
41. 41E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA lost alien finds an unlikely family as children protect him from the world and help him return home.
42. 42Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)No gore · measured · GA young witch finds her place in a new town, delivering packages and heartwarming moments by broomstick.Max
43. 43The Wonder Years (1988) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGA boy navigates childhood's earnest joys and melancholy struggles, all seen through a nostalgic, adult lens.Hulu
44. 44Ghostbusters (1984)Mildly scary · brisk · PGDisgraced parapsychologists launch a ghost-busting business, battling a world-ending supernatural threat with witty, broad humor.Netflix
45. 45The Princess Bride (1987)Mildly scary · measured · PGA dashing hero and a beautiful princess face whimsical, campy dangers in a heartwarming, witty adventure.Hulu
46. 46Platoon (1986)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA naive recruit confronts the horrors of Vietnam, facing moral decay amidst the gritty, bleak landscape of war.MGM+ · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
47. 47The Blues Brothers (1980)Light gore · strong violence · relentless · RTwo brothers on a divine mission unleash musical mayhem and vehicular destruction across Chicago.Netflix
48. 48ThunderCats (1985) · seriesMildly scary · brisk · TV-Y7Exiled feline humanoids battle mutant threats and galactic evil with campy charm and brisk, epic action.Hulu
49. 49Ran (1985)Graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · 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)No gore · brisk · PG-13A quick-witted slacker leads his friends on a whimsical, brisk adventure through Chicago, outsmarting everyone.Apple TV+ · Paramount+ · AMC+
51. 51First Blood (1982)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA former Green Beret wages a gritty, tense, one-man war against small-town pursuers in the mountains.AMC+ · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
52. 52Brazil (1985)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA drab bureaucrat's surreal daydreams collide with a darkly comic, absurdly bleak reality.YouTube (free)
53. 53Beetlejuice (1988)Mildly scary · light gore · measured · PGNewly dead, a couple enlists a deranged demon to scare an affluent family with surreal, darkly comic antics.Max
54. 54The Little Mermaid (1989)Mildly scary · measured · GA spirited mermaid princess dreams of a human world, risking everything for love in a vibrant underwater adventure.Disney+
55. 55The Goonies (1985)Mildly scary · brisk · PGA band of kids races against criminals and time to find pirate treasure and save their homes.Peacock · Pluto TV
56. 56Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PGA jaded detective navigates a darkly comic, absurd world where cartoon capers meet gritty crime.Disney+
57. 57The King of Comedy (1982)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGAn aspiring comic's relentless stalking of his idol becomes a darkly comic and cerebral satire of fame.Plex
58. 58Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · PGAn archaeologist plunges into a relentless, pulpy adventure, battling a secret cult with broad humor and suspense.Disney+ · Paramount+
59. 59Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA rock star's mind unravels into a bleak, surreal dreamscape of isolation and inner turmoil.
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)No gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measured · 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)Mildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA brutally murdered cop becomes a cybernetic law enforcer in a brisk, darkly satirical, and pulpy thriller.Prime Video · MGM+
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.
64. 64Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGA refined Belgian detective, with his trustworthy companions, unravels first-class deceptions in a cozy, measured mystery.Hulu
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.Prime Video · AMC+ · 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.
67. 67Dirty Dancing (1987)No gore · measured · PG-13A young woman’s summer of unexpected romance unfolds through dance at a Catskills resort.
68. 68Batman (1989)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · 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)No gore · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · PG-13Angels drift through a melancholic, dreamlike Berlin, observing humanity and yearning for physical connection and romance.Max · Criterion
71. 71The Color Purple (1985)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A young woman endures decades of hardship in the South, finding her voice through an uplifting, epic journey.
72. 72Mississippi Burning (1988)Mildly scary · 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)No gore · measured · RA witty and wholesome romance unfolds as two friends navigate the messy line between platonic and passionate love.91
74. 74Gandhi (1982)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measured · PGA lawyer forsakes possessions, inspiring a nation to freedom through earnest, nonviolent resistance.
75. 75The Name of the Rose (1986)Mildly scary · 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) · seriesNo gore · 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)Mildly scary · 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.
78. 78Top Gun (1986)No gore · brisk · PGElite fighter pilots push their limits in high-octane dogfights, finding romance and facing personal demons.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
79. 79Airplane! (1980)No gore · 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)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RTwo mismatched detectives with a broad sense of humor relentlessly pursue a gritty, pulpy crime ring.AMC+
81. 81The Abyss (1989)Mildly scary · 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+
82. 82The Evil Dead (1982)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.Max
83. 83Captain Tsubasa (1983) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-GAn 11-year-old boy and his friends chase a football dream with earnest, uplifting, brisk animation.
84. 84The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)No gore · brisk · PG-13A bumbling detective uncovers an assassination plot, leading to a brisk, absurdist, and broadly funny caper.Paramount+ · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
85. 85The Last Emperor (1987)Light gore · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13An epic, melancholy history follows China's last emperor through a gritty, measured, and dramatic life.Max · Criterion
86. 86Blackadder (1983) · seriesNo gore · 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
87. 87V (1983) · seriesMildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14Giant spaceships arrive with human-like aliens promising friendship, but their true intentions threaten Earth's very survival.Plex
88. 88Gremlins (1984)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PGA darkly comic Christmas gift unleashes malevolent, mischievous creatures on a small town.Max
89. 89Married... with Children (1987) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGA gritty, darkly comic family navigates suburban dysfunction with campy, dryly satirical wit.Prime Video · The Roku Channel · Tubi
90. 90Empire of the Sun (1987)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA privileged boy's spirit endures the bleakness of war-torn Shanghai with earnest, atmospheric melancholy.
91. 91Fanny and Alexander (1982)Mildly scary · 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.Kanopy
93. 93The Karate Kid (1984)No gore · measured · PGA bullied teen finds an unlikely mentor, learning karate and life lessons that uplift his spirit.Netflix
94. 94They Live (1988)Mildly scary · 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
95. 95Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-Y7Four anthropomorphic turtles learn ninja skills from a giant rat in this brisk, wholesome, and campy adventure.Paramount+ · The Roku Channel
96. 96Beverly Hills Cop (1984)Light gore · strong violence · brisk · RA Detroit cop brings his street smarts and broad humor to sunny Beverly Hills to solve a murder.Kanopy · Hoopla · Pluto TV
97. 97The NeverEnding Story (1984)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA lonely boy discovers a magical book, transporting him into an epic fantasy world needing a hero.The Roku Channel · YouTube (free) · Plex
98. 98Glory (1989)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RAn earnest young officer leads a regiment of Black soldiers through the brutal realities of the Civil War.Tubi
99. 99After Hours (1985)Mildly scary · relentless · RA mundane hookup spirals into a night of surreal encounters and darkly comic, relentless urban dread.
100. 100Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983)No gore · measured · GClassic characters tell a cozy, wholesome tale of Christmas spirit and heartwarming, whimsical redemption.Disney+
101. 101Big (1988)No gore · measured · PGA boy's wish to be big delivers whimsical, heartwarming chaos as he navigates adult life with childlike wonder.Disney+
102. 102Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · RA radio DJ's irreverent humor clashes with military bureaucracy during the Vietnam War, sparking both laughter and tension.
103. 103Saved by the Bell (1989) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-GWholesome high school hijinks and earnest friendships define these feel-good, nostalgic adventures at Bayside High.
104. 104MacGyver (1985) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGAn earnest secret agent outwits danger with everyday items, improvising solutions to every peril.Paramount+
105. 105ALF (1986) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-GA furry alien wiseguy brings chaos and wholesome humor to a suburban family's cozy home.Prime Video · Peacock · The Roku Channel
106. 106Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)Mildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · PGAn old enemy's vengeful return forces a starship crew into a brisk, intimate, and epic battle.Paramount+ · Kanopy
107. 107Trading Places (1983)No gore · brisk · RTwo callous millionaires swap the lives of a snobbish investor and a street con artist in a brisk, satirical comedy.Kanopy · YouTube (free)
108. 108Rocky IV (1985)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · PG-13A gritty, brisk boxing drama unfolds as an American champion trains in Siberia for an epic, uplifting fight.Paramount+ · AMC+
109. 109The Fox and the Hound (1981)No gore · 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)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · 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.
112. 112Knight Rider (1982) · seriesNo gore · 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) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-Y7Nephews and loyal pals join Scrooge McDuck for whimsical, brisk adventures full of wholesome, campy fun.Disney+
114. 114Blow Out (1981)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA sound engineer's recording of an accident pulls him into a gritty, suspenseful political conspiracy.Prime Video · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
115. 115Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)No gore · brisk · RAn uptight executive's chaotic journey home for Thanksgiving becomes a heartwarming, briskly paced comedy of errors.Kanopy
116. 116This Is Spinal Tap (1984)No gore · measured · RA mockumentary chronicles a heavy metal band's absurd world, exposing their campy struggles and witty misfortunes.Max · Kanopy · Hoopla
117. 117Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983)Light gore · brisk · RA brisk, darkly comic, and campy journey answers life's questions through outrageous, satirical vignettes.
118. 118The Big Blue (1988)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13Two free divers push the limits of human endurance, finding solace and danger in the ocean's depths.
119. 119Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13Romantic entanglements and witty banter unfold with melancholy intimacy between two Thanksgiving dinners.Criterion · MGM+ · Hoopla
120. 120The Land Before Time (1988)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · GFive young, orphaned dinosaurs embark on a heartwarming adventure, overcoming obstacles to find a peaceful new home.
121. 121The Mission (1986)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measured · PGA Jesuit and a former slave hunter unite to defend their mission against colonial forces in a gritty, melancholy epic.YouTube (free)
122. 122National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)No gore · measured · PG-13A well-meaning father navigates a chaotic family Christmas, finding wholesome humor in every broad mishap.
123. 123Full House (1987) · seriesNo gore · 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) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-PGEx-Special Forces on the run deliver brisk, broad-humored justice in this campy, crowd-pleasing adventure.Tubi
125. 125Heathers (1989)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RTeenage angst and dark humor collide as a new student upends high school hierarchy with deadly satire.Prime Video · Pluto TV · YouTube (free)
126. 126Videodrome (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
127. 127A Fish Called Wanda (1988)Light gore · brisk · RA diamond heist unravels into darkly comic chaos with a brisk, witty, and broadly humorous chase.MGM+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
128. 128The 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+
129. 129Wall Street (1987)No gore · emotionally heavy · brisk · RA young stockbroker's brisk ascent into illegal trading brings gritty, high-octane suspense and a pulpy drama.
130. 130Cheers (1982) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGA cozy Boston bar becomes a heartwarming haven for witty banter and wholesome, feel-good moments.Hulu · Paramount+ · Pluto TV
131. 131Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RTwo gritty detectives relentlessly pursue South African diplomats, uncovering a criminal enterprise with witty, dry humor.AMC+
132. 132Coming to America (1988)No gore · brisk · RAn African prince finds broad, absurdist romance and heartwarming trouble while searching for a queen in Queens.Peacock · AMC+ · Kanopy
133. 133Escape from New York (1981)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · RA hardened war hero has one day to rescue the president from a lawless, island-sized maximum-security prison.Prime Video · Criterion · Kanopy
134. 134Clue (1985)Mildly scary · light gore · brisk · PGSix eccentric guests at a dinner party become suspects when their blackmailing host turns up dead.Paramount+
135. 135Tootsie (1982)No gore · measured · PGA struggling actor's witty gender-bending role leads to unexpected romance and satirical self-discovery.
136. 136Rocky III (1982)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · PGA champion fighter loses his edge, then finds redemption and renewed spirit with an unexpected ally.Paramount+ · AMC+
137. 137Driving Miss Daisy (1989)No gore · 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)No gore · 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.
140. 140Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers (1989) · seriesNo gore · 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)No gore · brisk · PGA brisk, whimsical adventure sends a crew back in time, saving Earth with wholesome humor and uplifting hijinks.Paramount+ · Kanopy
142. 142Bloodsport (1988)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)No gore · emotionally heavy · brisk · PGA brilliant hacker accidentally triggers global thermonuclear war, racing against a supercomputer to prevent doomsday.AMC+ · MGM+ · Hoopla
144. 144Blood Simple (1985)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA jealous bar owner's murder plot spirals into a darkly comedic and gritty Texas nightmare.Max · Criterion
145. 145The Outsiders (1983)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · PGWorking-class teens navigate brutal rivalries and fragile innocence while fighting for survival and redemption.Max · Tubi
146. 146Out of Africa (1985)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA Danish writer finds bittersweet romance and a new life amidst the nostalgic, epic landscapes of colonial Africa.Netflix
147. 147Spaceballs (1987)No gore · brisk · PGA brisk, campy space adventure unfolds with broad humor and witty satire as heroes race to save a princess.AMC+ · MGM+ · YouTube (free)
148. 148Witness (1985)Mildly scary · 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
149. 149A Christmas Story (1983)No gore · measured · PGA young boy's whimsical, wholesome quest for a BB gun defines a heartwarming 1940s Christmas.
150. 150National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)No gore · brisk · RA wholesome family road trip quickly devolves into broad, briskly paced comedic misadventures.

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