We often find ourselves looking for comfort in simpler, more favorable times. You know, like when the synthesizer was considered awesome. When the cordless phone was cutting edge. And when conflict could be solved with a dance-off. Oh, yes, we're writing about the '80s. The New Coke, leg-warmer, shoulder-pad, badass '80s.
The decade is a wealth of feel-good, top-tier cinematic fare, be it a humorous dissection of the adolescent experience from John Hughes, a cultural touchstone that leaves a massive lump in your throat, or a rhythmic celebration of dance and music from a sub-genre that was peaking. Here, we've culled a robust selection of '80s movies for your viewing pleasure. Some you know and love, and some you might be experiencing for the first time. Either way, our list is perfect for escaping reality with the epochal characters of a beloved decade—Chunk, Ferris, Indy, Baby, Loretta—because looking back at life in a time capsule is a is always worth it. Trust us.
