422 Films from the 1980s
408 titles
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Johnny Be GoodMovie · 1988 · 91m · ComedyJohnny Walker is a promising small-statured football player attracting attention from top college teams. He's at a crossroads: choosing football means potentially leaving his girlfriend and the life he knows to attend the local state college. The film explores ambition, loyalty, and sacrifice as Johnny navigates this important decision.IMDb 4.6TMDB 4.5 - 402
Daffy Duck's QuackbustersMovie · 1988 · 72m · Animation, Comedy, HorrorThis Warner Brothers film combines classic cartoon animation with new sequences, focusing on Daffy Duck and his surprising inheritance. After making a critically ill millionaire laugh (as in *Daffy Dilly*, 1948), Daffy inherits the millionaire’s fortune. The will stipulates he must use the money for good by performing a service. If he tries to keep it for himself, the millionaire's ghost will take it back. To fulfill the terms, Daffy starts an exorcism agency, hiring Porky Pig, Sylvester Cat, and Bugs Bunny as his supernatural team. They fight ghosts and monsters under the guise of community service, but secretly, Daffy plans to use their skills to escape the millionaire’s lingering presence.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.7 - 403
Absence of MaliceMovie · 1981 · 116m · Drama, RomanceMegan Carter, an ambitious but inexperienced reporter, gets caught in a complicated situation when she's persuaded to write a story about Michael Gallagher, a man rumored to be connected to the mob. As she investigates, Gallagher reveals that his alibi depends on someone who is completely innocent. Though hesitant at first, Megan chooses to investigate further, which leads to serious problems and makes her question the impact of her work. Torn between her job and her personal values, Megan must grapple with the difficult questions surrounding honesty and truth in a world full of hidden agendas.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.6 - 404
PossessionMovie · 1981 · 124m · HorrorA young woman's sudden disappearance triggers a chain of events revealing hidden secrets, betrayals, and strange happenings. Her husband sets out to find her, initially believing a love affair is to blame. But as he follows her into unfamiliar places, he discovers unsettling behaviors and inexplicable events, hinting at something far more sinister. This story examines love, loyalty, and the unforeseen turns life can take when confronted with the unknown.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3 - 405
Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason LivesMovie · 1986 · 86m · Horror, ThrillerTommy Jarvis is tormented by the unsettling feeling that Jason Voorhees, thought to be dead, might still be a danger. His doubts unknowingly awaken the infamous killer, who begins a new cycle of brutal violence. The film explores fear, guilt, and the enduring nature of evil as Tommy must confront his own fears to stop Jason's relentless rampage.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.2 - 406
Star 80Movie · 1983 · 103m · DramaPaul Snider, a self-proclaimed ladies' man and con artist, sees an opportunity when he meets Dorothy Stratten working at a Dairy Queen. He decides to guide Dorothy into becoming a Playboy Playmate, enjoying the fame and success they achieve together. But as Dorothy's focus shifts to acting, she begins to surpass Paul, sparking envy and leaving him feeling overshadowed in the Hollywood spotlight, where she becomes drawn to other prominent men.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.4 - 407
Soul ManMovie · 1986 · 104m · ComedyIn a society where education is only accessible to the wealthy, a determined young man dreams of attending Harvard Law School but struggles with his family's inability to afford it. Determined to pursue his ambition, he takes drastic action: using tanning pills to change his skin color and qualify for a scholarship intended for African-American students. As he explores this new identity, he confronts the realities of racial inequality in America. His journey becomes a profound lesson in race, privilege, and the meaning of perseverance.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.3 - 408
A Room with a ViewMovie · 1986 · 117m · Drama, RomanceIn Florence, Englishwoman Lucy Honeychurch and her chaperone Charlotte Bartlett find their hotel rooms don't have the views they hoped for. Mr. Emerson and his son George offer to upgrade them. While in Tuscany, Lucy begins to see the world differently, leading her to question what she thought she knew and what society expects of her. Back in England, she must consider how these experiences change her plans for marriage and her own future. This warm and charming period drama gently examines self-discovery, societal expectations, and how travel can shape a person's life.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9
