Best Dramatic Movies & TV Series of the 1980s

The 21 best-rated dramatic 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.

Ran 1985 ★ 8.0
Fanny and Alexander 1982 ★ 7.8
Wings of Desire 1987 ★ 7.8
V 1983 ★ 7.8
Mississippi Burning 1988 ★ 7.7
They Don't Wear Black Tie 1981 ★ 8.3
The Killer 1989 ★ 7.6
Christiane F. 1981 ★ 7.3
Trading Places 1983 ★ 7.2
Poltergeist 1982 ★ 7.2
Clue 1985 ★ 7.2
Terms of Endearment 1983 ★ 7.1
Matlock 1986 ★ 7.1
Chariots of Fire 1981 ★ 6.8
Madame 1988 ★ 7.2
The Burning Bed 1984 ★ 6.9
To Be or Not to Be 1983 ★ 6.7
Beaches 1988 ★ 6.7
Dynasty 1981 ★ 6.5
Who Dares Wins 1982 ★ 6.3
Endless Love 1981 ★ 5.7