717 Films Celebrating the 1980s
706 titles
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Say Anything...Movie · 1989 · 100m · Romance, Comedy, DramaLloyd, an optimistic high school student, tries to win the affection of Diane, a quiet and brilliant classmate. Surprisingly, Diane returns his feelings, and they begin a romance. But Diane's father, who is divorced, strongly disapproves and tries to control her life. Lloyd and Diane must overcome their father's opposition to see if their love can endure.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 702
The Best Little Whorehouse in TexasMovie · 1982 · 115m · ComedyThe Chicken Ranch has quietly operated as a haven in a small town for many years. This peaceful existence is threatened when Melvin P. Thorpe, a determined television reporter known for exposing wrongdoing, begins investigating the Ranch. As the threat of exposure and closure looms, Miss Mona, the Ranch's owner, fights back. Using her intelligence, resourcefulness, and local connections, she unexpectedly works to protect the Ranch and its community from public scrutiny that could drastically alter their lives. Their struggle becomes a testament to resilience, questioning societal views on morality and human connection.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2 - 703
They Still Call Me BruceMovie · 1987 · 91mBruce Won travels to America to find the American soldier who saved him during the Korean War. He befriends an orphan boy, and together they find themselves in a series of absurd events. The comedic story reaches its peak when a misunderstanding makes a group of criminals believe Bruce is a karate expert. They organize a nationally televised fight against a powerful opponent, and Bruce suffers a brutal defeat.IMDb 4.7TMDB 4.9 - 704
Detective School DropoutsMovie · 1986 · 92mTwo inept private investigators are hired to locate a missing person. Their search plunges them into the middle of a gang conflict when they discover the missing person is someone the mob wants to keep hidden.IMDb 5.4TMDB 7.0 - 705
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 - 706
MoonstruckMovie · 1987 · 102m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceLoretta Castorini, a 37-year-old Italian-American widow, feels she's always been unlucky in love. She accepts a marriage proposal from her boyfriend, Johnny, even though she doesn't love him. Her life changes when she meets Johnny's younger brother, Ronny, a passionate and emotionally intense man. Loretta tries to avoid Ronny, but he persists, especially since Johnny is away. As Loretta finds herself drawn to Ronny, she discovers that complicated relationships aren't unique to her; her own family has secrets and hidden romances. This story explores themes of love, self-doubt, and the impact of choices made based on perceived limitations.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.8
