281 Classic Drama Films from the Eighties

And Then

1985 • 130 min

Daisuke, a 30-year-old with a passion for music and literature, is expected by his wealthy family to find a stable job and a suitable wife. His family can easily support his lifestyle. However, his carefully planned life is disrupted when…

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Ironweed

1987 • 143 min • Budget $27M • Box office $7M

Drama

This film follows a man struggling with alcoholism as he returns to his hometown of Albany, New York, on Halloween night. The eerie atmosphere triggers memories of his past, highlighting the impact of his choices. It's a chilling exploration of…

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Body and Soul

1981 • 109 min

A young man fights his way towards becoming a boxing champion, but the pursuit of victory ultimately consumes him. It is the love of his girlfriend that helps him rediscover what truly matters.

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The Dark Side of the Sun

1988 • 101 min

Drama, Romance

A man with a severe skin condition sets out on a journey to find a cure, transforming his life as he travels through different places. He learns more about himself and discovers unexpected freedom and love along the way. The…

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The Other Side of Gentleman

1984 • 93 min

In a sociology experiment, Brigitte Lin attempts to make the womanizing Alan Tam fall in love with her. He does, and finds himself unable to go back to his previous lifestyle.

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Cupid One

1985 • 95 min

Socialite Sally Yeh accidentally ends up stowing away on the "Cupid One," a small boat traveling to Thailand for a ten-day trip. Mark Cheng, taking on his first leading role, plays the boat's captain, who mistakenly believes she is a…

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Every Time We Say Goodbye

1986 • 95 min • Budget $278

War, Drama, Romance

During World War II, a surprising romance develops between a courageous Protestant pilot and a determined Jewish woman living in Jerusalem. They struggle with the difficulties arising from their different cultures and religions, facing obstacles from society and their own…

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Crossroads

1986 • 99 min • Box office $5M

Drama, Music, Mystery

The film tells the story of a young blues guitarist dreaming of virtuosity. He discovers a compelling story about Robert Johnson, a legendary musician known for his haunting music and mysterious life. Intrigued and hoping to find lost songs, the…

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Birdy

1984 • 120 min • Budget $12M • Box office $1M

Drama, War

This drama follows two young men struggling with the lasting effects of the Vietnam War. One, who found solace in birds, descends into delusion, believing he is one himself. He's hospitalized, and his condition powerfully illustrates the war's psychological damage.…

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Pennies from Heaven

1981 • 108 min

In the midst of the Great Depression, a sheet music salesman yearns for something more than his monotonous existence. He finds an escape in popular music and develops a romantic relationship with a naive schoolteacher.

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Business as Usual

1987 • 89 min

Following her husband's unsuccessful attempt to save his factory, a manager is fired after a dispute with her boss regarding sexual harassment allegations against company staff. Following her father's suggestion, she joins him and his son, a labor organizer, and…

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The Good Father

1985 • 90 min

Divorced and struggling after losing his son, Bill is angered when a friend is sued by his wife to pursue a relationship with another woman. Determined to help his friend win custody, Bill agrees to any plan, even involving a…

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Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo

1984 • 94 min

Drama, Music

This heartwarming film follows a group of talented dancers who unite through their shared love of breaking and hip-hop. When their neighborhood center is threatened with demolition by a developer planning a shopping complex, they band together to save it.…

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Youngblood

1986 • 110 min

Drama, Romance

This sports drama follows a gifted young hockey player in the cold, small towns of Canada. He hopes to impress professional scouts with his skills. But when conflict erupts on his team, he learns that talent isn't everything; he must…

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Resting Place

1986 • 100 min

In 1972, in the quiet town of Rockville, Georgia, Major Kendall Laird, a Survival Assistance Officer, arrives with the body of Lieutenant Dwyte Johnson, a Vietnam veteran. Laird is tasked with assisting Johnson’s parents in burying him. However, the parents…

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Across the Lake

1988 • 90 min

Anthony Hopkins stars as Donald Campbell, a legendary speed driver. The film is set in 1967 and chronicles Campbell's pursuit of speed in his iconic Bluebird K7. He achieves the groundbreaking feat of breaking the 300mph barrier on water.

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The Scarlet Pimpernel

1982 • 142 min

Action, Drama, Romance

During the French Revolution, a secret English nobleman, known as The Scarlet Pimpernel, risks everything to save French aristocrats from the guillotine. He lives openly as Sir Percy Blakeney, using his wit and cleverness to avoid capture while carrying out…

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Rocket Gibraltar

1988 • 99 min • Box office $187K

Drama, Family

On his 77th birthday, a father is celebrated by his children and grandchildren. While his relationships with his adult children have become distant, he shares a special bond with his grandchildren. They joyfully agree to help him fulfill his wishes…

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The Terry Fox Story

1983 • 97 min

This is the true story of a Canadian cancer survivor who, after losing a leg, embarked on an extraordinary journey: running across Canada on one leg to fund cancer research.

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The Story of Woo Viet

1981 • 92 min

Vietnamese refugee Wu Viet hopes for a fresh start in the U.S., beginning with a journey to Hong Kong. Traveling through Thailand, he meets a woman who joins him. They both end up in a Thai refugee camp and learn…

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The Cowboy and the Frenchman

1988 • 27 min

Comedy, Western

On the American frontier, three experienced cowboys – Slim, Dusty, and Pete – live tough, isolated lives. Their faces show years of hard work and resolve. Their peaceful existence changes when they meet an unusual Frenchman who appears refined amidst…

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Dirty Dancing

1987 • 100 min • Budget $6M • Box office $214M

Drama, Music, Romance

Set in the picturesque Catskills, the film centers on 17-year-old Frances "Baby" Houseman and her family's typical summer vacation. Her routine changes when Baby is captivated by a dance performance at a local resort. Drawn into the world of dance,…

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Peep Show

1986 • 89 min

A respected surgeon, happily married to his beautiful wife, secretly watches her. He makes the decision to give her to the owner of an exclusive brothel, allowing him to observe her from behind a mirror.

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Russkies

1987 • 99 min

A group of American boys find a Russian sailor who has washed ashore in Florida. They befriend him, believing he means no harm and defying the warnings of their parents and the authorities.

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Table for Five

1983 • 121 min

J.P. Tannen (Jon Voight) seeks a chance to reconnect with his children, but another man has already filled that role. Determined to be more than just an acquaintance, he gains permission from his ex-wife Kathleen (Millie Perkins) and her new…

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Lovers Lost

1982 • 126 min

This is a tender love story about a 29-year-old woman, formerly a prostitute, who is now involved with a wealthy jewelry merchant, and a 19-year-old college student.

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Two Queens and One Consort

1981 • 102 min

As his mother, a former activist, nears the end of her life, an older man reflects on his childhood. He remembers being in love with his aunt, Coleta, who possessed a captivating sensuality.

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The Cotton Club

1984 • 130 min • Budget $58M • Box office $25M

Crime, Drama

Set in the legendary Harlem nightclub, The Cotton Club, this film explores the lives and relationships of musicians, dancers, and gangsters in 1920s Harlem. The story unfolds against a backdrop of jazz, glamour, and underlying danger. Viewers witness intimate moments…

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The Tenth Man

1988 • 100 min

In wartime Paris, the Germans randomly arrest civilians and threaten to execute one in ten prisoners as punishment for resistance sabotage. Lawyer Chavel is selected as a victim but manages to switch places with another prisoner, gaining all of the…

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Blood and Sand

1989 • 113 min

A renowned matador's life is thrown into turmoil when he becomes involved with a captivating woman, threatening his marriage and professional success.

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Betrayal

1983 • 95 min

The story unfolds backward, beginning with the end of a clandestine affair between a literary agent and his best friend's wife. We witness their relationship unravel as events rewind, revealing the moments leading up to their secret.

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Othello

1981 • 204 min

Outside the home of Desdemona's father in Venice, Iago speaks with a fellow soldier – a man who had once hoped to marry Desdemona. Iago reveals that he works for Othello to achieve his own goals. Venice requires Othello's protection…

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Camille

1984 • 100 min

In Paris, Camille is a courtesan who falls passionately in love with the promising young Armand Duval. When Armand's father pleads with her to abandon their relationship for the sake of his son's future, Camille reluctantly leaves him. Years later,…

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Walter

1982 • 70 min

A man with learning difficulties experiences neglect and mistreatment, a situation worsened by the death of his parents and a lack of support from others. A sequel to this film, titled "Walter and June," was released in 1983, set 19…

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Scarred

1984 • 85 min

Sixteen-year-old girl enters prostitution to provide for her child, navigating a dangerous world of pimps, prostitutes, and clients while striving to hold onto her hope and self-respect.

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The Natural

1984 • 137 min • Budget $28M • Box office $48M

Drama

During the Great Depression, a mysterious middle-aged baseball player named Roy Hobbs appears, bringing exceptional talent to a struggling Major League team. With a hidden past and a legendary bat called 'Wonderboy,' Hobbs helps his team rise through the ranks.…

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The Ballad of Narayama

1983 • 130 min

Drama

In a hidden valley, a village follows a tradition: when residents turn 70, they journey to a mountain peak to die. This custom maintains order within the community. As winter nears, 69-year-old Orin prepares for this departure, but first feels…

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Tender Mercies

1983 • 92 min • Budget $4M • Box office $8M

Drama, Music, Romance

Mac Sledge, a former country star battling alcoholism and a lost career, finds hope in an unlikely friendship. He connects with a young widow and her son, who provide him with emotional support and inspire him to rediscover his love…

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Blind Alley

1984 • 152 min

This film adapts Dibyendu Palit's Bengali story "Ghar Bari." The protagonist, a former revolutionary now living in hiding, constantly fears encountering his past comrades. He then pressures his wife to pursue a career in modeling, which gradually leads to increasingly…

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Judgment in Berlin

1988 • 96 min

In post-war Germany, an American judge is tasked with determining whether the hijacking of an East German aircraft to West Berlin was a justifiable act.

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Remembrance

1982 • 117 min

A crew of Royal Navy sailors stationed in Devonport celebrate their final night in port before a six-month NATO exercise in America. Their night of revelry takes them to Plymouth's rough Union Street district, where things escalate into violence.

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The Go Masters

1982 • 123 min

A decade before World War II in Asia, a Japanese Go master meets his Chinese rival for a game of Go in China. The Japanese master quickly recognizes the exceptional talent of the Chinese master's son and persuades the boy's…

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Moonlighting

1982 • 97 min

Drama

"The Painted Bird" follows Jan Nowak, a Polish contractor who takes a job leading a team of workers to London. Promised good pay by a government official, the men face a new world while dealing with homesickness and the allure…

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A Month in the Country

1987 • 96 min

A war-weary veteran, struggling to make ends meet, takes a job assisting with the restoration of a medieval mural in a secluded Yorkshire church. Settling into the peaceful village, he develops a strong bond with an archaeologist, and slowly begins…

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Stacy's Knights

1983 • 100 min

Stacy Lancaster has a remarkable talent for Blackjack, and dreams can come true. When she teams up with the adventurous Will Bonner, the two young gamblers experience a winning streak. But soon, the casino begins to take notice and try…

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The Boy in Blue

1986 • 100 min • Box office $275K

Drama

This period drama follows Ned Hanlan, a talented Canadian sculler who rose to international fame at the beginning of the 1900s. The film charts Hanlan's career, from his difficult childhood to becoming a champion. It begins with Ned being taken…

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Maria's Lovers

1984 • 109 min

Drama, Romance

During World War II, a soldier returns from prisoner of war camp to his peaceful hometown and discovers he must compete for the affection of his first love. The film explores the contrast between the harsh realities of war and…

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Turtle Diary

1985 • 97 min

A man and a woman, independently captivated by the sea turtles at the London Zoo, share a profound connection with the animals. They connect over a shared desire to liberate two of the turtles, and begin to collaborate on a…

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Twice in a Lifetime

1985 • 111 min

A man in his fifties is happy with his job and family, yet feels a void in his life. Celebrating his 50th birthday with a drink at a local bar, he's drawn to the attention of a young, attractive barmaid.…

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Emmanuelle: Queen of Sados

1980 • 91 min

Crime, Drama, Thriller

This suspenseful drama follows a woman caught in a dangerous situation. She hires an assassin to kill her husband, but the hitman unexpectedly blackmails her instead. As tensions rise and loyalties are questioned, she must fight to protect herself and…

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Lady of the Night

1986 • 90 min

Angelina is weary of conventional relationships. Following a brutal rape, she undergoes a profound transformation. She becomes increasingly drawn to dangerous encounters with strangers, and her actions ultimately escalate to a deadly crime.

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Last Affair

1983 • 89 min

In Paris, a woman of Chinese descent experiences isolation and begins an affair with a charismatic musician known for his relationships with multiple partners.

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Fight for Life

1987 • 94 min

Jerry Lewis stars as an Ohio optometrist raising his six-year-old daughter, who has epilepsy. He battles to secure FDA approval for a medication – available only in England – so his daughter can access it in the United States.

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Desert Bloom

1986 • 105 min

The film explores Rose Chismore's adolescence through vivid flashbacks. Her memories are a mix of bittersweet moments, notably contrasting the difficulties with her alcoholic stepfather and the joy of her first love, Robin. She also remembers her vibrant Aunt Starr,…

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Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case

1980 • 96 min

Drama, TV Movie

This film is based on a compelling real-life story from the late 1970s. It examines the complicated relationship at the center of an unusual legal case in Oregon: Greta Rideout's accusation of rape against her husband, John. The film explores…

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Little Dorrit

1987 • 357 min

Amy Dorrit works tirelessly to support her family and care for her father, who has been imprisoned for many years at Marshalsea debtors' prison in London. Her life changes when Arthur Clennam, the son of her employer, returns from abroad.…

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Blaze

1989 • 117 min • Box office $19M

Comedy, Drama, Romance

This character-driven story follows a middle-aged Louisiana governor as he deals with the challenges of love and politics. His unusual relationship with a young stripper endangers both his career and the forward-thinking policies that have made him controversial. The governor…

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Grave of the Fireflies

1988 • 89 min • Budget $3M • Box office $842K

Animation, Drama, War

In the last months of World War II, this moving story follows siblings Seita and Setsuko as they cope with the loss of their mother in an air raid that destroyed Kobe, Japan. After a conflict with their aunt, the…

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Hong Kong 1941

1984 • 100 min

Years later, a woman recounts her experiences during the 1941 Japanese invasion of Hong Kong. She is Nam, a young woman, beautiful and the daughter of a wealthy rice merchant, who suffers from debilitating seizures. Her childhood friend is Coolie…

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Another Country

1984 • 87 min • Budget $2M

Drama, Romance

Moscow, 1983. An American journalist connects with retired intelligence agent Guy Bennett, who recounts his life's experiences. His memories vividly recreate his final year of public school over fifty years prior, showing a young man confronting his future. The film…

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Five Corners

1987 • 94 min • Budget $5M • Box office $969K

Drama, Crime, Thriller

A troubled ex-convict returns to his old life after years in prison. He's consumed by memories of the past and determined to find two people who have haunted him: the woman he tried to hurt and the man who stopped…

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Plenty

1985 • 124 min • Budget $10M • Box office $6M

Drama, Romance

David Hare's play explores the life of a French woman who was once a fearless freedom fighter. After the war ends, she struggles to adjust to a life that doesn't meet her expectations. The story reveals her difficult journey as…

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Dead Poets Society

1989 • 129 min • Budget $16M • Box office $235M

Drama

This new series offers young viewers more than just entertainment. It combines music, movement, and interactive learning to help children develop cognitively and improve their social skills. Featuring a friendly Bear and other lovable characters, the show introduces important ideas…

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Prick Up Your Ears

1987 • 111 min

Drama

This biographical drama explores the complicated relationship between Joe Orton and Kenneth Halliwell, two very different people connected by their shared love of art and writing. The film takes place in a dramatic school and follows the developing friendship and…

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Mrs. Soffel

1984 • 112 min • Budget $11M • Box office $4M

Drama, Romance

In Pittsburgh, Kate Soffel, a mother of four, lives a life with her husband, who is a prison warden. Her predictable life changes when she meets Ed Biddle, a man on death row with his brother Jack. While reading the…

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Australia

1989 • 140 min

Edouard, a Belgian who served as a WWII fighter pilot, falls in love with an Indonesian woman, has a daughter with her, and eventually immigrates to Australia, keeping these life changes secret from his family. Years later, after his love…

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Under Fire

1983 • 128 min

Drama, War

In 1979 Nicaragua, amidst political chaos, three American journalists pursue their stories while grappling with complicated relationships. As they investigate the country's turmoil, friendship, romance, and rivalry intertwine, creating a tense environment that jeopardizes their work and personal lives. The…

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Cry Freedom

1987 • 157 min • Budget $29M • Box office $25M

Drama

"Freedom's Requiem" tells the powerful true story of an unexpected friendship that develops during the difficult apartheid era in South Africa during the 1970s. The film offers a direct look at the life-changing connection between Donald Woods, a white journalist…

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Stand by Me

1986 • 89 min • Budget $8M • Box office $52M

Crime, Drama

Four young friends from rural Oregon set out on a serious trip to see what happened to another boy their age. The journey changes them forever. They face difficult obstacles, including a threatening junk dealer and a leech-filled marsh. Along…

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Caligula

1979 • 156 min • Budget $17M • Box office $23M

Drama, History

This historical drama follows Caligula, who ruthlessly takes the throne after Emperor Tiberius's death. As he gains control of the Roman Empire, Caligula unleashes a brutal reign marked by violence, excess, and corruption. The film explores the dark side of…

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Eight Men Out

1988 • 120 min • Budget $6M • Box office $5M

Drama, History

In an era when baseball represents American values, young players Buck Weaver and Hap Felsch become involved in a scheme within their pennant-winning team, the Chicago White Sox. Under owner Charles Comiskey, the players are mistreated and underpaid, feeling discouraged…

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The French Lieutenant's Woman

1981 • 124 min • Box office $2M

Drama, Romance, History

The film explores love, passion, and complicated relationships through a story within a story. Anna, a successful actress, stars with Mike in a period drama about the forbidden romance between Sarah and Charles. The intense script sparks an off-screen romance…

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Racing with the Moon

1984 • 108 min • Budget $9M • Box office $6M

Drama, Romance

In a small California coastal town on the verge of World War II, two close friends, Henry and Nicky, spend their last days of freedom together. As war approaches, Henry becomes interested in Caddie Winger, a newcomer he believes comes…

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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

1984 • 144 min

Haunted by grief and alcoholism, a former football star numbs his pain while struggling with his identity and unresolved feelings for his deceased teammate. His wife desperately tries to rekindle their intimacy, but he pushes her away. A visit with…

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Split Decisions

1988 • 95 min

After his brother is murdered for refusing to throw a fight, a boxer seeks a symbolic form of revenge.

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Testimony

1988 • 157 min

This is the story of Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975), the renowned Soviet composer, and his life and career under Stalin's regime.

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Field of Dreams

1989 • 105 min • Budget $15M • Box office $84M

Drama, Fantasy

In rural America, farmer Ray Kinsella hears voices telling him to build a baseball field in his cornfield. Dismissed by everyone, Ray follows these mysterious instructions, unexpectedly summoning the spirits of former professional baseball players. As Ray obeys the voice's…

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One More Chance

1983 • 90 min

After serving a six-year prison sentence, a man attempts to reconnect with his son, whom he has been separated from for years.

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The Year of Living Dangerously

1982 • 114 min • Budget $6M • Box office $13M

Romance, Drama

In 1965 Indonesia, Australian journalist Guy Hamilton journeys into the center of civil unrest to report on the unfolding chaos. He finds connection with a local photographer who offers insight into Indonesian society, and together they investigate the complex political…

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Amadeus

1984 • 160 min • Budget $18M • Box office $90M

History, Music, Drama

The film explores the complicated relationship between Antonio Salieri, a disciplined composer known for his precise work, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a wildly talented artist who lived a carefree life. As Mozart's fame grows, Salieri becomes increasingly jealous of the…

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Lean On Me

1989 • 108 min • Budget $10M • Box office $31M

Drama

When Joe Clark becomes principal of Eastside High School, he faces the daunting task of turning the school around. The school struggles with gang violence and drug problems among students. To address these serious issues, Joe implements strict rules, including…

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The Witches' Sabbath

1988 • 94 min

Newly graduated psychiatrist David is asked to assess young Maddalena, who is on trial for the murder of a hunter. Maddalena maintains she is a witch and acted under the influence of the devil.

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St. Elmo's Fire

1985 • 108 min • Box office $37M

Drama, Romance, Comedy

This film follows a group of close friends from Georgetown University as they adjust to life after graduation. Kirby, an aspiring lawyer who works as a waiter, and Kevin, a journalist searching for love, struggle to balance work and personal…

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Flowers in the Attic

1987 • 93 min • Box office $15M

Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A young widow moves her children into a large, rundown mansion that belonged to their grandparents. While the children are kept in a small room under the attic, their mother's care for them changes. She becomes increasingly preoccupied with regaining…

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Mommie Dearest

1981 • 128 min • Budget $5M • Box office $19M

Drama

Christina, a young girl, lives in Hollywood under the care of Joan Crawford, her new guardian. As Crawford's personal and career life fall apart, she grows increasingly angry and frustrated, and her behavior towards Christina becomes abusive. The film offers…

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Evil Angels

1988 • 120 min • Budget $15M • Box office $6M

Drama

During a camping trip to Ayers Rock in central Australia, Lindy Chamberlain tells authorities that her baby daughter, Azaria, was taken by a dingo in the night. The baby disappears, and a large investigation follows, eventually leading to murder charges…

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Captive Hearts

1987 • 97 min

December 1944. During a bombing mission over Japan, Sergeant McManus and Lieutenant Robert are forced to parachute to safety when their bomber is shot down. They are captured by villagers but spared from execution by Fukushima, the village elder. While…

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84 Charing Cross Road

1987 • 100 min • Box office $2M

Drama, Romance

Set in post-World War II New York, a young script reader finds an advertisement for a London bookstore in a magazine. She begins writing to Frank Doel, a helpful employee at Marks & Co. On Charing Cross Road, hoping to…

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Demon

1985 • 127 min

Shuji was formerly a prominent member of the Yakuza, but he has since left that life behind. He relocated to a quiet coastal fishing town and now works as a fisherman, seeking an honest existence.

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Tumbledown

1988 • 115 min

The film follows Robert Lawrence MC, a Scots Guards officer who fought in the 1982 Falklands War. During the Battle of Mount Tumbledown, he is shot by an Argentine sniper and becomes paralyzed on his left side. The story then…

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Death of a Salesman

1985 • 136 min

Drama, TV Movie

This drama follows John, a salesman facing financial ruin and professional uncertainty. He feels his world collapsing as his sons seem to have lost ambition and respect. As his life unravels, John begins a personal journey to understand his problems.…

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Platoon Leader

1988 • 97 min

Drama, War, Action

During the Vietnam War, a West Point graduate, Lieutenant Jeff Knight, takes command of a veteran platoon led by Sergeant Michael McNamara in a Vietnamese trench camp. The experienced soldiers are disillusioned with the war and skeptical of their new,…

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One from the Heart

1982 • 99 min • Budget $26M • Box office $716K

Drama, Romance

This is a story about love and finding yourself. Amelia, a young window dresser, experiences the ups and downs of her five-year relationship with her boyfriend as life pulls them in different directions. They both find new connections, but eventually…

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The Accidental Tourist

1988 • 121 min • Box office $32M

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Travel writer Macon Leary is deeply affected by the sudden death of his son, and becomes emotionally numb. His marriage weakens, leading to a separation and a period of detached reflection. A lively and unconventional woman helps Macon reconnect with…

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A Dry White Season

1989 • 107 min

Drama, Thriller

During the 1976 Soweto uprising, a kind but inexperienced white school teacher becomes fascinated by the suspicious death of a young black boy in police custody. His search for the truth forces him to confront the realities of apartheid in…

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A Man for All Seasons

1988 • 150 min

This is the story of Sir Thomas More, who declined the King's offer to become the head of the Church of England. He confronts death as he fights to uphold his principles.

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The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog

1980 • 100 min

Adventure, Action, Drama

"Kavik The Untamed" tells the story of Kavik, a Siberian Husky sled dog who survives a plane crash in Alaska and becomes lost in the wilderness. He's found and cared for by a boy named Andy Evans, and a strong…

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Winston

1987 • 12 min

This film explores the consequences of lies and emotional distance within a close partnership.

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Cocktail

1988 • 104 min • Budget $20M • Box office $171M

Romance, Drama, Comedy

This drama follows Brian Flanagan, a veteran returning to Queens. He finds a new beginning working at a local bar owned by Doug Coughlin. Doug, a veteran bartender, mentors Brian, teaching him bartending skills and a pragmatic view of life.…

6.1

6.0

17+

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100

Marie: A True Story

1985 • 112 min

In 1978 Tennessee, a single mother and government employee takes a dangerous stand against widespread corruption within the prison system, jeopardizing both her job and her safety.

5.7

6.6

13+

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