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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Do the Right Thing
1989, in 25 top lists Check -
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Scarface
1983, in 19 top lists Check -
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Who Framed Roger Rabbit
1988, in 16 top lists Check -
25 new
RoboCop
1987, in 15 top lists Check -
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Witness
1985, in 8 top lists Check -
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Beverly Hills Cop
1984, in 7 top lists Check -
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Heathers
1988, in 7 top lists Check -
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The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
1988, in 7 top lists Check -
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Risky Business
1983, in 5 top lists Check -
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48 Hrs.
1982, in 3 top lists Check -
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Wall Street
1987, in 3 top lists Check -
48 new
Clue
1985, in 2 top lists Check -
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The Outsiders
1983, in 2 top lists Check -
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Fletch
1985, in 1 top list Check -
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Jagged Edge
1985, in 1 top list Check
Last updated on Apr 8, 2012;