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. 95 new

    Airplane!

    1980, in 14 top lists Check
  2. 96 new

    Caddyshack

    1980, in 5 top lists Check
  3. 97 new

    Ordinary People

    1980, in 9 top lists Check
  4. 98 new

    The Shining

    1980, in 28 top lists Check
  5. 99 new

    Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

    1980, in 25 top lists Check
  6. 100 new

    Superman II

    1980, in 3 top lists Check
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