The 10 Best Movies of the 1980s, Ranked by Whatnerd, Plus Hon. Mentions

"The 1980s were an incredible decade for movies. It was the age of sci-fi movies, family movies, adventure movies, coming-of-age movies, blockbuster movies, with iconic titles across all of them. Ridley Scott's 'Alien' had just been released in 1979. Steven Spielberg was on the rise as a hot director. Film budgets were starting to skyrocket. And the retro aesthetic of the 1980s is remembered so fondly that modern shows like 'Stranger Things' are trying to recapture it. Why were the 1980s so impactful on cinema? Well, just look at the legendary movies that came out during the decade and you'll have your answer. Here are my picks for the best movies of the 1980s that are still worth watching today!" - whatnerd.com