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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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
1980, in 25 top lists Check -
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Ghostbusters
1984, in 13 top lists Check -
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The Little Mermaid
1989, in 8 top lists Check -
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Conan the Barbarian
1982, in 4 top lists Check -
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Labyrinth
1986, in 4 top lists Check -
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Clash of the Titans
1981, in 3 top lists Check -
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Highlander
1986, in 2 top lists Check -
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Weird Science
1985, in 0 top lists Check
Last updated on Apr 8, 2012;