13 Best '80s Movies on Netflix to Watch When You're Feeling Nostalgic
Watch them while you still can!
There's so much to love about the '80s. If you were a teenager in the '80s (Ree Drummond was!), you know that there was something special about the movies that came out of the decade. That's why we rounded up the best '80s movies you can watch on Netflix right now. Consider these classic flicks the comfort food of entertainment: You just know you can rely on them again and again. When you're looking for one to watch, start here to help you take a walk down memory lane.
Western movie lovers should check out The Long Riders, while those looking for a classic love story will fondly remember The Blue Lagoon and Endless Love. (Plus, a good romantic movie from the '80s hits all the right spots.) If historical movies are more your cup of tea, then fear not: Too Young the Hero is ready for viewing. With comedy movies and horror films also on this list, there's something for just about everyone!
Stand By Me
These four Oregon boys had everyone talking in the ‘80s. The classic movie, based on a novel by Stephen King, also features a young Wil Wheaton, Jerry O'Connell, River Phoenix and Corey Feldman.
Top Gun
"I feel the need, the need for speed!" Before Top Gun: Maverick is released (!!!), revisit the classic Tom Cruise drama.
Annie
Annie is the gutsy and spirited young orphan loved by many households. The whole family will love singing along to the movie's famous tunes!
Christine
You probably don't want to get into a fender bender with this set of wheels...
Blade Runner: The Final Cut
Harrison Ford plays a detective, but not like one you’d imagine. His peculiar job is to hunt down a group of synthetic humans. The uncut version on Netflix makes for an enthralling sci-fi classic.
A Nightmare on Elm Street
This film is perfect for those who don't mind losing some sleep at night. Don't say we didn’t warn you. 😳
Full Metal Jacket
These men want nothing more than to be U.S. Marines. Stanley Kubrick's classic follows their quest as they become soldiers in the Vietnam War—and the long-term impact it had on them.
The Long Riders
Cowboys. Action. Adventure. Crime. Pretty much sums up this flick, plus it stars brothers Robert, Keith, and David Carradine!
The Blue Lagoon
Being stranded on a deserted island sounds like a complete nightmare—yet, these two teens (played by Brooke Shields and Christophe Atkins) somehow find romance amid a frightening situation.
Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story
Grab the tissues: This movie, based on a true story, is about a beloved football coach diagnosed with ALS and given one year to live. Despite the news, he shows the power of perserverence as he continues to lead his team.
Too Young the Hero
How did a 12-year-old boy manage to join and serve the Navy during World War II? This film answers the burning questions about this remarkable true story.
Pet Sematary
One more spooky flick, but it’s the last one… promise! Based on the novel by Stephen King, this film takes a shocking turn after a family’s cat comes back to life after being buried.
She's Gotta Have It
Spike Lee's first film earned rave reviews. It follows a young Brooklyn woman as she tries to juggle the men in her life.
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