Big hair, even bigger personalities, and movies that shaped not just a generation but entire genres and pop culture as we know it... Those were the 1980s. Whether sweeping audiences off on thrilling adventures, making them laugh until their sides hurt, or hitting them right in the feels, '80s cinema, much like the music and the fashion, is among the most unforgettable.

Not only did the decade perfect the art of blockbuster storytelling and unleash iconic characters, but it also provided audiences with memorable moments that continue to resonate. In fact, many of the cinematic moments we now consider "iconic" come from the '80s. To celebrate the greatness of the decade, we take a joyride from 1980 to 1989, spotlighting the best and most defining movies of each iconic year .

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