100 Films That Defined the 80's

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A list of films that defined or were defined by the decade they were made in.

Factors include: popularity & box office; cult value; memorable scenes, characters, and quotes; significant actors of the time; as representations of a genre (thriller, comedy, horror, etc); themes and issues important to the decade; as examples of special effects, and filmmaking techniques and styles of the time; as example of trends in fashion, technology, and use of language.

As this list is about films about the decade, historical films are generally omitted, with a few exceptions.

List is in reverse-date order, then alphabetical for convenience.

List is tentative, but close to final form.

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  1. 9 new

    Akira

    1988, in 22 top lists Check
  2. 16 new

    Who Framed Roger Rabbit

    1988, in 16 top lists Check
  3. 5 new

    The Little Mermaid

    1989, in 8 top lists Check
  4. 84 new

    Pink Floyd: The Wall

    1982, in 8 top lists Check
  5. 32 new

    An American Tail

    1986, in 1 top list Check
  6. 81 new

    The Dark Crystal

    1982, in 1 top list Check
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