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 9 Academy Awards.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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 bathroom scene, where Nicholson says the famous "Here's Johnny" line.

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 3 sequels and a 2016 television series.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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 US and Canada.

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 his training.

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. 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.

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 cult following after its release on home video.

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 also the film is listed on the American Film Institute's 100 Funniest American Movies.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 4 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Dustin Hoffman.

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

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

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. 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 3 sequels.

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

"The Karate Kid" was first released in June 1984. This film spawned 2 more sequels, both of which included Pat Morita. Ralph Macchio also starred in the second film.

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. 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. 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. 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 and socks.

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

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

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.

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. 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. 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 3 Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Cher.

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.

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 Breakfast Club
   16 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 US.

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

All 5 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.

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. 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 a few Academy Award nominations. It has since been selected for preservation by the National Film Registry.

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. 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. 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. 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 stands outside Skye's house with a boom box.