1. "Full Moon High"
   "Jimmy the Kid"
2. "The Karate Kid"
   "Captive Hearts"

"The Karate Kid" was first released in June 1984. This film spawned two more sequels, both of which included Pat Morita. Ralph Macchio also starred in the second film.

1. "The First Deadly Sin"
   "The Verdict"
2. "Die Hard"
   "In Country"

Bruce Willis starred in the 1988 film, "Die Hard," as an NYPD officer. This film spawned four sequels, also starring Willis.

1. "Teen Wolf"
   "The Secret of My Success"
2. "Back to the Future"
   "Doc Hollywood"

"Back to the Future" did exceptionally well during its time. The film was released in July 1985 and became the highest-grossing film of 1985, with over $381 million.

1. "Caddyshack"
   "National Lampoon's Vacation"
2. "Modern Problems"
   "Under the Rainbow"

"Caddyshack" premiered in July 1980. The film sparked a 1988 sequel that wasn't as well-received as the first.

1. "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"
   "Back to the Future"
2. "Teen Wolf"
   "WarGames"

"Ferris Bueller's Day Off" did exceptionally well in 1986 and went on to become the top grossing film of the year. Matthew Broderick received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance.

1. "Trading Places"
   "Coming to America"
2. "Beverly Hills Cop"
   "Harlem Nights"

"Coming to America" did exceptionally well at the box office in 1988. It became the third-highest-grossing film of the year.

1. "Wall Street"
   "Black Rain"
2. "A Chorus Line"
   "Fatal Attraction"

"Fatal Attraction" was released in September 1987. It was a major box office hit and received six Academy Award nominations.

1. "St. Elmo's Fire"
   "The Princess Bride"
2. "The Outsiders"
   "Wall Street"

"Wall Street" was released in 1987 and tells the story of greed in the corporate world. Michael Douglas, who starred as Gordon Gekko, won the Academy Award for Best Actor.

1. "The Godfather"
   "Scarecrow"
2. "Scarface"
   "Revolution"

"Scarface" was released in 1983 and is still considered one of the most successful mob films. Al Pacino and Steven Bauer both received Golden Globe nominations for their performances.

1. "Hellraiser"
   "Major League"
2. "The Evil Dead"
   "The Goonies"

"The Goonies" was released in June 1985. The film did relatively well, but, like many films of the 80s, it developed a much larger following after its release on home video.

1. "A Few Good Men"
   "Top Gun"
2. "All The Right Moves"
   "The Outsiders"

Tom Cruise stars in the 1986 film, "Top Gun," as Maverick, a Naval aviator. This film was selected for preservation by the National Film Registry.

1. "Rocky"
   "Staying Alive"
2. "First Blood"
   "Lock Up"

In 1982, Sylvester Stallone appeared for the first time as John Rambo, in the film, "First Blood." The film grossed over $120 million at the box office and was quick to gain a cult following. This film sparked three sequels.

1. "Terms of Endearment"
   "The Shining"
2. "Batman"
   "The Border"

Appearing in May 1980, "The Shining" went on to become one of the best horror movies of all time. The film is also well-known for the scene where Nicholson says the famous, "Heeeeeeeere's Johnny" line.

1. "Ghost"
   "Dirty Dancing"
2. "Road House"
   "Youngblood"

"Dirty Dancing" was first released in 1987 and was a major box office success. The film has since grossed over $210 million and been remade.

1. "The River"
   "The Bounty"
2. "Lethal Weapon"
   "Bird on a Wire"

"Lethal Weapon" was a box office hit when it was released in 1987. The successful film sparked three sequels and a 2016 television series.

1. "Beetlejuice"
   "Batman"
2. "One Good Cop"
   "Johnny Dangerously"

The 1989 release of "Batman" launched the film series, with Michael Keaton starring as Batman in the first two films and Val Kilmer taking over the role for the last installment, "Batman Forever."

1. "Poltergeist"
   "The Outsiders"
2. "The Princess Bride"
   "A Nightmare on Elm Street"

Like many other movies of the time, "The Princess Bride" didn't become a major box office success. It received a cult following after the film was released for home video. It was eventually inducted into the National Film Registry.

1. "Ghostbusters"
   "Twilight Zone"
2. "Doctor Detroit"
   "The Blues Brothers"

"Ghostbusters" was a major success in 1984. Not only did it gross over $295 million, but the film was also nominated for two Oscars.

1. "St. Elmo's Fire"
   "Class"
2. "Oxford Blues"
   "The Breakfast Club"

All five actors in this film were known to be part of the "Brat Pack," a group of actors who starred in numerous films together throughout the 80s. Other members included Rob Lowe and Demi Moore. Many of these films were written and directed by John Hughes.

1. "The Lost Boys"
   "Footloose"
2. "Dirty Dancing"
   "Saturday Night Fever"

Kevin Bacon stars in the 1984 film, "Footloose," about a teenager who moves to a small town where dancing and music have been banned.

1. "Blade Runner"
   "Raiders of the Lost Ark"
2. "Patriot Games"
   "The Fugitive"

"Raiders of the Lost Ark" was the highest grossing film of 1981 and was nominated for nine Academy Awards. It was the first of the Indiana Jones films.

1. "Square Dance"
   "Beetlejuice"
2. "1969"
   "Great Balls of Fire!"

"Beetlejuice" grossed over $73 million in the United States alone. The film won the Academy Award for Best Makeup.

1. "Raging Bull"
   "Brazil"
2. "Angel Heart"
   "Goodfellas"

"Raging Bull" was released in 1980 and received many accolades. It also became the first movie to be preserved by the National Film Registry in its first year of eligibility.

1. "Last Action Hero"
   "The Terminator"
2. "Conan the Barbarian"
   "Predator"

"The Terminator" was first released in 1984. The film sparked four sequels and was selected to be preserved in the National Film Registry.

1. "Bad Boys"
   "Racing the Moon"
2. "Crackers"
   "Fast Times at Ridgemont High"

"Fast Times at Ridgemont High" was released in August 1982 and has since been selected for preservation in the National Film Registry.

1. "9 to 5"
   "On Golden Pond"
2. "Agnes of God"
   "The Morning After"

After its release in December 1980, "9 to 5" made over $103 million domestically. Since then, the film has spawned a television series and a Broadway musical. Dolly Parton, who plays Doralee Rhodes, wrote the music for the play.

1. "Top Gun"
   "The Outsiders"
2. "Risky Business"
   "Rain Man"

"Risky Business" debuted in 1983 and helped launch Tom Cruise's career. The film is particularly famous for the scene where Tom Cruise dances around his living room in a dress shirt, socks and not much else.

1. "Gray Lady Down"
   "Superman II"
2. "The Aviator"
   "Street Smart"

"Superman II" is the sequel to the first film, which was released in 1978. The film did exceptionally well at the box office, grossing over $190 million.

1. "Sister Act"
   "The Color Purple"
2. "Ghost"
   "Fatal Beauty"

"The Color Purple" performed well at the box office, grossing over $142 million. The film was Oprah Winfrey's acting debut.

1. "The Blue Lagoon"
   "Endless Love"
2. "Sahara"
   "Speed Zone"

At just 14 years old, Shields starred in "The Blue Lagoon," where she's stranded on an island with her cousin, played by Christoper Atkins. The film grossed over $50 million in the U.S. and Canada.

1. "Moscow on the Hudson"
   "The Fisher King"
2. "The Birdcage"
   "Good Morning, Vietnam"

"Good Morning, Vietnam" follows the story of an airman who is hired as a DJ for the Armed Forces. Not only did Robin Williams win a Golden Globe for his performance, but the film is also listed on the American Film Institute's 100 Funniest American Movies.

1. "Good Morning, Vietnam"
   "Good Will Hunting"
2. "Dead Poets Society"
   "Awakenings"

"Dead Poets Society" is a popular film released in 1989. The film won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

1. "The World's Greatest Lover"
   "The Little Prince"
2. "Stir Crazy"
   "Hanky Panky"

"Stir Crazy" reunited Wilder and Pryor for a second film. They first worked together on the film "Silver Streak," which was released in 1976.

1. "American Gigolo"
   "An Officer and a Gentleman"
2. "The Honorary Consul"
   "King David"

After its release in 1982, "An Officer and a Gentleman" went on to gross over $129 million on a $6 million budget. The film follows a Navy Aviation Officer through finding love and training.

1. "The Four Seasons"
   "Annie"
2. "Noises Off"
   "Moon Over Broadway"

Based on the comic strip, "Little Orphan Annie," "Annie" was released in June 1982. The soundtrack has since become extremely popular and was nominated for Best Song Score at the Academy Awards.

1. "Foul Play"
   "Six Weeks"
2. "Arthur"
   "Lovesick"

"Arthur" was released in July 1981. The film tells the story of a wealthy man who was in an arranged marriage. The film went on to become the 4th-highest-grossing film of the year.

1. "Beverly Hills Cop"
   "48 Hrs."
2. "The Golden Child"
   "Trading Places"

"Beverly Hills Cop" was the highest grossing film of 1985. The film was nominated for both Best Motion Picture at the Golden Globes and Best Original Screenplay at the Academy Awards.

1. "The Breakfast Club"
   "St. Elmo's Fire"
2. "About Last Night..."
   "Oxford Blues"

"St. Elmo's Fire" is a popular coming-of-age film that stars many of the "Brat Pack" members of the 80s. It was directed by Joel Schumacher.

1. "48 Hrs."
   "Under Fire"
2. "Teachers"
   "Three Fugitives"

After its December 1982 release, "48 Hrs." went on to gross over $78 million at the box office. The film is considered to be the first of the "buddy cop" genre.

1. "He Knows You're Alone"
   "The Money Pit"
2. "Big"
   "Splash"

The 1984 film, "Splash," told the story of Allen (Hanks) who falls in love with a woman who is actually a mermaid. The film is noted as being the first on the Disney Studios' Touchstone Pictures label that includes mature content, for brief nudity.

1. "The Shadow Riders"
   "Three Men and a Baby"
2. "An Innocent Man"
   "Her Alibi"

"Three Men and a Baby" was a hugely popular film of the 80s. Although it didn't win any major awards, it was the highest-grossing film of the year with over $168 million.

1. "A Change of Seasons"
   "Loving Couples"
2. "Terms of Endearment"
   "Out on a Limb"

"Terms of Endearment" did well at the box office and at the Academy Awards. The 1983 film won Best Picture, plus Shirley MacClaine won the award for Best Actress and Jack Nicholson won Best Supporting Actor.

1. "The Princess Bride"
   "City Slickers"
2. "Mr. Saturday Night"
   "When Harry Met Sally..."

The 1989 film "When Harry Met Sally..." tells the story of two friends who meet each other sporadically over a 12-year period. The film grossed over $92 million.

1. "Foul Play"
   "Under the Rainbow"
2. "National Lampoon's Vacation"
   "Spies Like Us"

Having written the screenplay and story, Dan Aykroyd starred alongside Chevy Chase in a film about two amateur spies who are sent to the Soviet Union. The film went on to gross over $60 million at the box office.

1. "The Star Chamber"
   "A Chorus Line"
2. "Black Rain"
   "Romancing the Stone"

Produced by and starring Michael Douglas, "Romancing the Stone" did well at the box office, grossing over $86 million. The film spawned a sequel, "The Jewel of the Night," which was released in 1985.

1. "Fandango"
   "Silverado"
2. "The Untouchables"
   "No Way Out"

"The Untouchables" was another popular gangster drama released in the 80s. The film went on to gross over $106 million at the box office.

1. "The Stand"
   "Pretty in Pink"
2. "Sixteen Candles"
   "For Keeps"

Molly Ringwald stars in the 1984 film, "Sixteen Candles," where her entire family forgets about her 16th birthday.

1. "The Couch Trip"
   "Three Amigos"
2. "National Lampoon's Vacation"
   "Fletch"

"National Lampoon's Vacation" was released in July of 1983. Since then, the film grossed over $61 million and spawned four sequels.

1. "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"
   "The Great Gatsby"
2. "All the President's Men"
   "Out of Africa"

Based on the autobiographical book of the same name, "Out of Africa" was released in 1985 and grossed over $128 million at the box office.

1. "Trading Places"
   "The Golden Child"
2. "Best Defense"
   "Harlem Nights"

"Trading Places" was released in June 1983 and went on to receive numerous award nominations. Having earned over $90 million at the box office, the film was the 4th-highest-grossing film of the year.

1. "Rain Man"
   "Family Business"
2. "Dick Tracy"
   "Tootsie"

After its December 1988 release, "Rain Man" became the highest-grossing film of 1988 with over $354 million. The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Dustin Hoffman.

1. "Do the Right Thing"
   "School Daze"
2. "She's Gotta Have It"
   "Jungle Fever"

"Do the Right Thing" was released in July 1989 and went on to receive two Academy Award nominations. It has since been selected for preservation by the National Film Registry.

1. "Beetlejuice"
   "Heathers"
2. "Great Balls of Fire"
   "1969"

"Heathers" was released in March 1989. Although the film didn't do well at the box office, it went on to become a cult classic.

1. "Ragtime"
   "Heartburn"
2. "Ironweed"
   "The Witches of Eastwick"

Based on a novel, "The Witches of Eastwick" grossed over $63 million. It was nominated for two Academy Awards and a Grammy.

1. "Staying Alive"
   "Two of a Kind"
2. "Look Who's Talking"
   "The Experts"

"Look Who's Talking" did better than expected at the box office. The film grossed over $296 million and was followed by two sequels, both of which included Travolta, Alley and Dukakis.

1. "Johnny Dangerously"
   "Twins"
2. "Tin Men"
   "Wise Guys"

"Twins" was released at the end of 1988. The film tells the story of twins who were separated at birth. It earned over $111 million and was the 5th-highest-grossing film of the year.

1. "Good Times"
   "Mask"
2. "Moonstruck"
   "Chastity"

"Moonstruck" did well at the box office in 1987, with over $91 million. Not only did the film become the 5th-highest-grossing film of the year, but it also won three Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Cher.

1. "The Sea Wolves"
   "Sunday Lovers"
2. "Octopussy"
   "A View to Kill"

In the 1983 film, "Octopussy," Roger Moore appears for the 6th time as James Bond. At the box office, the film grossed over $180 million.

1. "The Breakfast Club"
   "Sixteen Candles"
2. "Pretty in Pink"
   "For Keeps"

"Pretty in Pink" was released in 1986 and quickly became a cult classic. The film grossed over $40 million in the United States.

1. "Sixteen Candles"
   "One Crazy Summer"
2. "Stand By Me"
   "Say Anything..."

"Say Anything..." was one of the classic "high school" movies to appear in the 80s. The film is famous for the scene where John Cusack's character stands outside Ione Skye's character's house with a boombox.