Can You Name These '80s Movie Couples?

By: Lauren Lubas
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Can You Name These '80s Movie Couples?
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About This Quiz

The 1980s were an extra special decade filled with new music, heated political discussions and (of course) some of the best movies ever produced. From high school stereotypes to the golden age of the slasher film, '80s movies gave us some of the most memorable plots and memorable characters. And these characters had love stories that you wouldn't believe ... by which we mean they were totally unrealistic storylines, but we loved them anyway, and we still love them. While it wasn't necessarily the right message, the 1980s taught us that love was always right in front of our eyes, and you could get the girl (or the guy) of your dreams if you were just persistent enough and convinced them that it worked. These days, there is a fine line between persistence and creepiness, but back then, persistence was fruitful. 

While many think of 1980s couples as those in John Hughes films, every genre gave us a couple that we loved to see interact with each other. From horror to comedy to science fiction, the couples of the 1980s were mainly wholesome with a dash of real, and when they argued, we laughed. If you're an '80s movie buff, take this quiz to see if you can name these 40 movie couples from the decade.

#8 Marty and Jessica
Universal Pictures
Which couple from "Back to the Future" is this?
Boof and Daniel
Biff and Lorraine
Marty and Jessica
Rick and Linda
#24 Leia and Han
Lucasfilm
Do you recognize this sci-fi couple?
Leia and Pad
Leia and Han
Han and Chewie
Mark and Mindy
#17 Roger and Jessica
Touchstone Pictures
They say opposites attract. Can you name these two animated opposites?
Bugs and Tweety
Barry and Whitney
Angie and Robert
Roger and Jessica

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#14 Daniel and Ali
Columbia Pictures
Everyone loves "The Karate Kid" (1984), but can you name the romantic duo?
Johnny and Marissa
Angie and Tye
Craig and Jordan
Daniel and Ali
#37 Prince Akeem and Lisa
Paramount Pictures
This couple's love is threatened in "Coming to America" (1988). Do you recognize them?
Semmi and Lisa
Marissa and Jones
Cheryl and Roger
Prince Akeem and Lisa
#2 Harry and Sally
Castle Rock Entertainment
The movie is about when they met. Can you name this couple?
Liah and Robbie
Harry and Sally
Duckie and Andie
Allison and Maverick

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#19 Barbara and Adam
The Geffen Company
Do you recognize these lovebirds from "Beetlejuice" (1988)?
Barbara and Adam
Jenny and Roman
Michael and Kelly
Sharon and Sam
#11 Jake and Samantha
Universal Pictures
Can you remember the name of this couple who gets together at the end of "Sixteen Candles" (1984)?
Claire and John
Lloyd and Diane
Jake and Samantha
Ricky and Simone
#1 Baby and Johnny
Great American Films Limited Partnership
This one's easy, but we can't have a couple's quiz without these two dirty dancers. Who are they?
Baby and Johnny
Sarah and Joey
Phoebe and McMahan
Trevor and Lucky

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#5 Claire and John
Universal Pictures
Can you name this couple who ended up together in "The Breakfast Club" (1985)?
Brian and Jessie
Mark and Allison
Steve and Jane
Claire and John
#23 Ariel and Eric
Walt Disney Pictures
This animated couple had some trouble with communication. Can you name them?
Ariel and Patrick
Anna and George
Anna and Triton
Ariel and Eric
#39 Madison and Allen
Touchstone Pictures
Do you remember the couple in this story about a man and his mermaid?
Walter and Michelle
Augie and Ms. Stein
Jenny and Jerry
Madison and Allen

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#22 Clark and Ellen
Warner Bros.
Do you recognize this couple from this comedy?
Clark and Ellen
Morris and Lady
Sharon and Steve
Michelle and Whitley
#34 Jack and Caroline
Sherwood Productions
Do you know this couple that has to work together to make ends meet?
Margaret and Jack
Jack and Caroline
Jerry and Micha
Jerry and Claire
#10 Ferris and Sloane
Paramount Pictures
Who are these lovebirds from this '80s cult classic?
Alan and Jennifer
Cameron and Sloan
Grace and Tom
Ferris and Sloane

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#36 Ted and Caroline
Universal Pictures
If you blink, you might miss which couple getting together?
Ted and Caroline
Andie and Ted
Alex and Andie
Caroline and Andie
#4 Zack and Paula
Paramount Pictures
This is one of the most beloved movie couples of all time. What are their names?
Rhoda and James
Carl and Ren
Zack and Paula
Charlie and Maverick
#25 Jonathan and Emmy
Gladden Entertainment
Can you name this couple that includes one supernatural person?
Jonathan and Emmy
Rick and Mary
Sharon and Steve
John and Jamie

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#20 Nick and Alex
Paramount Pictures
"Flashdance" (1983) was a huge hit, but do you know the names of these characters who made a great couple?
Alex and Victoria
Nick and Alex
Samantha and Nick
Roxanne and Gerry
#18 Andie and Blane
Paramount Pictures
Can you name this couple from "Pretty in Pink" (1986)?
Andie and Blane
Blake and Randi
Carol and Scott
Rachel and Ross
#28 Joan and Jack
Twentieth Century Fox
This "Romance" included this couple. Can you name them?
Melissa and Robert
Rob and Joan
Jack and Melissa
Joan and Jack

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#27 Indiana and Marion
Paramount Pictures
Who are the two characters in this adventurous couple?
Indiana and Marion
Billy and Billie
Indiana and Rocky
Billy and Marion
#35 Chet and Connie
Universal Pictures
Can you name this married couple who just wanted a vacation?
Roman and Kate
Sarah and Michael
Chet and Connie
Veronica and Marshall
#26 Loretta and Ronny
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
This moonstruck couple came to the big screen in 1987. Do you know who they are?
Robert and Lola
Lorraine and Michael
Loretta and Ronny
Charlie and Stephanie

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#3 Ginny and Paul
Paramount Pictures
Can you name this "Friday the 13th" couple?
Rebecca and Valerie
Ginny and Paul
Rick and Stephanie
Georgia and Ryan
#33 Jake and Kristy
Paramount Pictures
What are the names of these high school sweethearts who were married?
Jake and Kristy
Jaime and Jamie
Rachel and Mike
Stephanie and Newton
#13 Maverick and Charlie
Paramount Pictures
Which characters make up this couple from "Top Gun" (1986)?
Maverick and Angela
Maverick and Charlie
Maverick and Goose
Maverick and Rachel

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#9 Peter and Dana
Columbia Pictures
Can you name this romantic duo from "Ghostbusters" (1984)?
Ray and Steve
Ray and Dana
Peter and Dana
Winston and Janine
#30 Lone Star and Princess Vespa
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Do you remember this parody couple?
Prince Harry and Princess Marion
Barf and Daphne
Lone Star and Princess Vespa
Skroob and Barf
#31 Allison and Andrew
Universal Pictures
Can you name this couple who met in detention?
Brian and Allison
Claire and John
Steve and Rachel
Allison and Andrew

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#15 Westley and Buttercup
Act III Communications
These two are so in love, but do you remember their names?
Daisy and Inigo
Westley and Buttercup
Fezzik and Buttercup
Daisy and Fezzik
#40 Dean and Joanna
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
It could be considered kidnapping, but we called it love. What couple is this?
Mark and Angela
Angela and Michael
Joanna and Michael
Dean and Joanna
#21 Bruce and Vicki
Warner Bros.
The caped crusader had a love interest in "Batman" (1989). Can you name the couple?
Chris and Jana
Bruce and Katie
Ingrid and Kit
Bruce and Vicki

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#7 Crash and Annie
The Mount Company
Do you recognize this couple from an '80s baseball movie?
Bill and Jill
Crash and Annie
Maverick and Charlie
Angela and Richard
#6 Ren and Ariel
Paramount Pictures
Who are these two characters who fell in love on screen?
Ren and Ariel
Joe and Stephanie
Stephanie and Newton
Carter and Reese
#12 Lane and Monique
A&M Films
Do you remember the names of these two lovebirds in a little-known '80s film?
Lane and Monique
Wayne and Cheryl
Carole and Fred
Andrew and Rachel

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#29 Veronica and J.D.
New World Pictures
Can you name this dysfunctional couple who didn't make it to the end of the film?
Heather and J.D.
Veronica and J.D.
Marissa and Jack
Julie and Jones
#38 Cindy and Ronald
Touchstone Pictures
This couple gets together in an unconventional way. Who are they?
Michelle and Stan
Stanley and Cindy
Cindy and Ronald
Ronald and Michelle
#16 Louis and Ophelia
Paramount Pictures
This odd couple ends up together at the end of a comedy. Do you remember their names?
Bonnie and Maurice
Louis and Ophelia
Billy Ray and Ezra
Clementine and Larry

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#32 Keith and Watts
Paramount Pictures
These two had one of the best kisses in teen movie history. Who are they?
Keith and Amanda
Amanda and Joey
Wendy and Peter
Keith and Watts