Best Alcoholism Movies & TV Series of the 1980s

Looking for the best alcoholism movies and TV series of the 1980s? These 13 are the highest-rated on 3eyedraven, weighted by vote count so a handful of glowing reviews never beats a proven favourite.

The Shining 1980 ★ 8.2

Barfly 1987 ★ 6.9

Tender Mercies 1983 ★ 6.8

The Dresser 1983 ★ 6.8

Without a Clue 1988 ★ 6.7

My Favorite Year 1982 ★ 6.6

Under the Volcano 1984 ★ 6.6

Reuben, Reuben 1983 ★ 6.4

Reflections 1987 ★ 6.4

Clean and Sober 1988 ★ 6.3

Only When I Laugh 1981 ★ 5.7

Little Vera 1988 ★ 5.9

Descent Into Hell 1986 ★ 4.9