Best United States Movies & TV Series of the 1980s

The 2385 best-rated United States movies and TV series of the 1980s on 3eyedraven, ranked by a weighted audience score so the genuinely great rises above one-off perfect ratings. Every title has cast, ratings, trailers and where to watch.

Cosmos: A Personal Voyage 1980 ★ 8.7

The Empire Strikes Back 1980 ★ 8.4

Once Upon a Time in America 1984 ★ 8.4

Twin Peaks 1989 ★ 8.5

Back to the Future 1985 ★ 8.3

Star Trek: The Next Generation 1987 ★ 8.4

Robotech 1985 ★ 8.6

Dead Poets Society 1989 ★ 8.3

The Wonder Years 1988 ★ 8.3

Seinfeld 1989 ★ 8.3

The Shining 1980 ★ 8.2

Michael Jackson's Thriller 1983 ★ 8.3

ThunderCats 1985 ★ 8.2

Scarface 1983 ★ 8.2

Full Metal Jacket 1987 ★ 8.1

The Thing 1982 ★ 8.1

Stop Making Sense 1984 ★ 8.3

The Simpsons 1989 ★ 8.0

Amadeus 1984 ★ 8.0

Scooby-Doo's A Nutcracker Scoob 1984 ★ 9.1

The Elephant Man 1980 ★ 8.0

SilverHawks 1986 ★ 8.2

Aliens 1986 ★ 8.0

Blade Runner 1982 ★ 7.9