I recently asked my family and friends what their favorite 80s movies were and I was blown away by the responses! It’s no secret that the 80s produced some of the most iconic and beloved movies of all time, and it was so much fun to see which ones stood out to my loved ones. Hello, John Hughes. So, without further ado, here are the top picks in no particular order:
- The Breakfast Club
- Back to the Future
- The Shining
- Planes, Trains, & Automobiles
- Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
- The Outsiders
- National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
- Sixteen Candles
- Dead Poet’s Society
- The Princess Bride
- The Karate Kid
- Risky Business
- Airplane!
- Fast Times at Ridgemont High
- Beetlejuice
- E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
- A Christmas Story
- Ghostbusters
- Weird Science
- Cinema Paradiso
So there you have it, folks! These are just a few of the amazing 80s movies that my family and friends chose as their favorites. Have you seen any of these? Cinema Paradiso was a new one for me. I’m told it’s great for those who enjoy foreign films. Which one is your top pick? Let me know in the comments below! Happy watching!
Until next time,