Nostalgia for the films of the 1980s is stronger now more than ever, as Hollywood often draws upon this golden age of blockbuster films as the source of new ideas moving forward. Projects like Stranger Things and Ready Player One have marketed themselves entirely on references to the most popular characters and iconography of 80s films, and many of these properties have been the source of countless sequels, prequels, reboots, and reimaginings.
Oftentimes a film is judged by how long it stays within the public consciousness, but the truth is that many times the best films of a certain decade may have been those that flew under the radar. When it comes to the 80s, there were many brilliant films that aren't referenced constantly today, but still are deserving of praise and recognition. Here are 50 great 80s movies you may have missed.
