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. 4 new

    Do the Right Thing

    1989, in 25 top lists Check
  2. 72 new

    Scarface

    1983, in 19 top lists Check
  3. 16 new

    Who Framed Roger Rabbit

    1988, in 16 top lists Check
  4. 25 new

    RoboCop

    1987, in 15 top lists Check
  5. 56 new

    Witness

    1985, in 8 top lists Check
  6. 57 new

    Beverly Hills Cop

    1984, in 7 top lists Check
  7. 13 new

    Heathers

    1988, in 7 top lists Check
  8. 14 new

    The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!

    1988, in 7 top lists Check
  9. 73 new

    Risky Business

    1983, in 5 top lists Check
  10. 78 new

    48 Hrs.

    1982, in 3 top lists Check
  11. 29 new

    Wall Street

    1987, in 3 top lists Check
  12. 48 new

    Clue

    1985, in 2 top lists Check
  13. 71 new

    The Outsiders

    1983, in 2 top lists Check
  14. 49 new

    Fletch

    1985, in 1 top list Check
  15. 51 new

    Jagged Edge

    1985, in 1 top list Check
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