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. 8 new

    When Harry Met Sally...

    1989, in 16 top lists Check
  3. 3 new

    Dead Poets Society

    1989, in 12 top lists Check
  4. 1 new

    Batman

    1989, in 9 top lists Check
  5. 5 new

    The Little Mermaid

    1989, in 8 top lists Check
  6. 6 new

    Say Anything...

    1989, in 3 top lists Check
  7. 2 new

    Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

    1989, in 2 top lists Check
  8. 7 new

    Uncle Buck

    1989, in 1 top list Check
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Last updated on Apr 8, 2012;