Best Daughter Movies & TV Series of the 1980s

The 21 best-rated daughter 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.

The Little Mermaid 1989 ★ 7.4
Edge of Darkness 1985 ★ 8.1
Dirty Dancing 1987 ★ 7.3
On Golden Pond 1981 ★ 7.3
Music Box 1989 ★ 7.1
Ronia: The Robber's Daughter 1984 ★ 7.0
Ramji Rao Speaking 1989 ★ 7.3
Phenomena 1985 ★ 6.8
Commando 1985 ★ 6.7
Three Fugitives 1989 ★ 6.7
Chances Are 1989 ★ 6.6
The Party 1980 ★ 6.6
Max Dugan Returns 1983 ★ 6.6
The Party 2 1982 ★ 6.4
Cop 1988 ★ 6.3
The Miser 1980 ★ 6.3
American Ninja 1985 ★ 6.0
Far from Home 1989 ★ 5.5
The Survivors 1983 ★ 5.7
White Cannibal Queen 1980 ★ 4.6
She's Out of Control 1989 ★ 5.2