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    1980s Adventure Movies

    The 40 most popular 1980s adventure movies, ranked. Click any film for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.

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    Back to the Future
    TMDB4.2
    FF4.3

    Back to the Future

    1985 · 1h 56m · US

    Eighties teenager Marty McFly is accidentally sent back in time to 1955, inadvertently disrupting his parents' first meeting and attracting his mother's romantic interest. Marty must repair the damage to history by rekindling his parents' romance and - with the help of his eccentric inventor friend Doc Brown - return to 1985.

    Raiders of the Lost Ark
    TMDB4.0
    FF4.5

    Raiders of the Lost Ark

    1981 · 1h 55m · US

    When Dr. Indiana Jones – the tweed-suited professor who just happens to be a celebrated archaeologist – is hired by the government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant, he finds himself up against the entire Nazi regime.

    Predator
    TMDB3.8
    FF5.0

    Predator

    1987 · 1h 47m · US

    A team of elite commandos on a secret mission in a Central American jungle come to find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior.

    The Empire Strikes Back
    TMDB4.2
    FF4.8

    The Empire Strikes Back

    1980 · 2h 4m · US

    The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.

    Warriors of the Wind
    TMDB4.0
    FF4.5

    Warriors of the Wind

    1984 · 1h 35m · JP

    After a global war, the seaside kingdom known as the Valley of the Wind remains one of the last strongholds on Earth untouched by a poisonous jungle and the powerful insects that guard it. Led by the courageous Princess Nausicaä, the people of the Valley engage in an epic struggle to restore the bond between humanity and Earth.

    E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
    TMDB3.8
    FF4.0

    E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

    1982 · 1h 55m · US

    An alien is left behind on Earth and saved by the 10-year-old Elliott who decides to keep him hidden in his home. While a task force hunts for the extra-terrestrial, Elliott, his brother, and his little sister Gertie form an emotional bond with their new friend, and try to help him find his way home.

    Dune
    TMDB3.1

    Dune

    1984 · 2h 16m · US

    In the year 10,191, the most precious substance in the universe is the spice Melange. The spice extends life. The spice expands consciousness. The spice is vital to space travel. The spice exists on only one planet in the entire universe, the vast desert planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. Its native inhabitants, the Fremen, have long held a prophecy that a man would come, a messiah who would lead them to true freedom.

    Back to the Future Part II
    TMDB3.9
    FF4.0

    Back to the Future Part II

    1989 · 1h 48m · US

    Marty and Doc are at it again as the time-traveling duo head to 2015 to nip some McFly family woes in the bud. But things go awry thanks to bully Biff Tannen and a pesky sports almanac. In a last-ditch attempt to set things straight, Marty finds himself bound for 1955 and face to face with his teenage parents -- again.

    Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
    TMDB3.9
    FF4.5

    Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

    1989 · 2h 7m · US

    In 1938, an art collector appeals to eminent archaeologist Dr. Indiana Jones to embark on a search for the Holy Grail. Indy learns that a medieval historian has vanished while searching for it, and the missing man is his own father, Dr. Henry Jones Sr.. He sets out to rescue his father by following clues in the old man's notebook, which his father had mailed to him before he went missing. Indy arrives in Venice, where he enlists the help of a beautiful academic, Dr. Elsa Schneider, along with Marcus Brody and Sallah. Together they must stop the Nazis from recovering the power of eternal life and taking over the world!

    Castle in the Sky
    TMDB4.0
    FF4.7

    Castle in the Sky

    1986 · 2h 5m · JP

    A young boy and a girl with a magic crystal must race against pirates and foreign agents in a search for a legendary floating castle.

    The Princess Bride
    TMDB3.9
    FF5.0

    The Princess Bride

    1987 · 1h 39m · US

    In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen, murderous princes, Sicilians and rodents of unusual size. But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.

    Return of the Jedi
    TMDB4.0
    FF4.7

    Return of the Jedi

    1983 · 2h 12m · US

    Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, the Emperor prepares to crush the Rebellion with a more powerful Death Star, and the Rebel fleet mounts a massive attack on the space station. Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader in a final climactic duel before the evil Emperor.

    Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
    TMDB3.7
    FF2.5

    Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

    1984 · 1h 58m · US

    After arriving in India, Indiana Jones is asked by a desperate village to find a mystical stone. He agrees – and stumbles upon a secret cult plotting a terrible plan in the catacombs of an ancient palace.

    The Goonies
    TMDB3.8

    The Goonies

    1985 · 1h 54m · US

    Young teen Mikey Walsh and his friends set off on a quest to find Pirate One-Eyed Willie's treasure in hopes of saving their homes from demolition. However, on their quest to find the treasure, they run into a family of recently escaped criminals, determined to capture the kids and reach the treasure first.

    Rambo: First Blood Part II
    TMDB3.3
    FF5.0

    Rambo: First Blood Part II

    1985 · 1h 36m · US

    John Rambo is released from prison by the government for a top-secret covert mission to the last place on Earth he'd want to return - the jungles of Vietnam.

    Stand by Me
    TMDB3.9
    FF5.0

    Stand by Me

    1986 · 1h 29m · US

    After learning that a boy their age has been accidentally killed near their rural homes, four boys decide to go see the body. Gordie, Vern, Chris, and Teddy encounter a mean junk man and a marsh full of leeches, but they also learn more about one another and their very different home lives. Just a lark at first, the boys' adventure evolves into a defining event in their lives.

    Conan the Barbarian
    TMDB3.4

    Conan the Barbarian

    1982 · 2h 10m · US

    A horde of rampaging warriors massacre the parents of young Conan and enslave the young child for years on The Wheel of Pain. As the sole survivor of the childhood massacre, Conan is released from slavery and taught the ancient arts of fighting. Transforming himself into a killing machine, Conan travels into the wilderness to seek vengeance on Thulsa Doom, the man responsible for killing his family. In the wilderness, Conan takes up with the thieves Valeria and Subotai. The group comes upon King Osric, who wants the trio of warriors to help rescue his daughter who has joined Doom in the hills.

    A View to a Kill
    TMDB3.1

    A View to a Kill

    1985 · 2h 11m · UK

    A newly-developed microchip designed by Zorin Industries for the British Government that can survive the electromagnetic radiation caused by a nuclear explosion has landed in the hands of the KGB. James Bond must find out how and why. His suspicions soon lead him to big industry leader Max Zorin who forms a plan to destroy his only competition in Silicon Valley by triggering a massive earthquake in the San Francisco Bay.

    The Land Before Time
    TMDB3.6

    The Land Before Time

    1988 · 1h 9m · US

    An orphaned brontosaurus named Littlefoot sets off in search of the legendary Great Valley. A land of lush vegetation where the dinosaurs can thrive and live in peace. Along the way he meets four other young dinosaurs, each one a different species, and they encounter several obstacles as they learn to work together in order to survive.

    Labyrinth
    TMDB3.6
    FF5.0

    Labyrinth

    1986 · 1h 41m · UK

    Frustrated with babysitting on yet another weekend night, Sarah, a teenager with an active imagination, summons the Goblins to take her baby stepbrother away. When little Toby actually disappears, Sarah must follow him into a fantastical world to rescue him from the Goblin King. Guarding his castle is the labyrinth itself, a twisted maze of deception, populated with outrageous characters and unknown dangers.

    Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
    TMDB3.7

    Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

    1982 · 1h 53m · US

    The starship Enterprise and its crew is pulled back into action when old nemesis, Khan, steals a top secret device called Project Genesis.

    The Abyss
    TMDB3.7

    The Abyss

    1989 · 2h 20m · US

    A civilian oil rig crew is recruited to conduct a search and rescue effort when a nuclear submarine mysteriously sinks. One diver soon finds himself on a spectacular odyssey 25,000 feet below the ocean's surface where he confronts a mysterious force that has the power to change the world or destroy it.

    Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
    TMDB3.2

    Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

    1989 · 1h 33m · US

    The scientist father of a teenage girl and boy accidentally shrinks his and two other neighborhood teens to the size of insects. Now the teens must fight diminutive dangers as the father searches for them.

    Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies
    TMDB3.5
    FF3.0

    Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies

    1986 · 50m · JP

    The great King Gurumes is searching for the Dragon Balls in order to put a stop to his endless hunger. A young girl named Pansy who lives in the nearby village has had enough of the treachery and decides to seek Muten Rōshi for assistance. Can our heroes save the village and put a stop to the Gurumes Army?

    Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
    TMDB3.1

    Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

    1985 · 1h 47m · AU

    Mad Max becomes a pawn in a decadent oasis of a technological society, and when exiled, becomes the deliverer of a colony of children.

    Rambo III
    TMDB3.1
    FF4.0

    Rambo III

    1988 · 1h 42m · US

    Combat has taken its toll on Rambo, but he's finally begun to find inner peace in a monastery. When Rambo's friend and mentor Col. Trautman asks for his help on a top secret mission to Afghanistan, Rambo declines but must reconsider when Trautman is captured.

    Superman II
    TMDB3.4

    Superman II

    1980 · 2h 7m · UK

    Three Kryptonian criminals led by General Zod team up with Lex Luthor to conquer Earth, forcing a depowered Superman to regain his strength and stop them.

    Highlander
    TMDB3.4
    FF4.0

    Highlander

    1986 · 1h 56m · UK

    He fought his first battle on the Scottish Highlands in 1536. He will fight his greatest battle on the streets of New York City in 1986. His name is Connor MacLeod. He is immortal.

    Licence to Kill
    TMDB3.2

    Licence to Kill

    1989 · 2h 13m · MX

    After capturing the notorious drug lord Franz Sanchez, Bond's close friend and former CIA agent Felix Leiter is left for dead and his wife is murdered. Bond goes rogue and seeks vengeance on those responsible, as he infiltrates Sanchez's organization from the inside.

    Octopussy
    TMDB3.2

    Octopussy

    1983 · 2h 11m · UK

    James Bond is sent to investigate after a fellow “00” agent is found dead with a priceless Fabergé egg. Bond follows the mystery and uncovers a smuggling scandal and a Russian General who wants to provoke a new World War.

    Commando
    TMDB3.4
    FF3.5

    Commando

    1985 · 1h 30m · US

    John Matrix, the former leader of a special commando strike force that always got the toughest jobs done, is forced back into action when his young daughter is kidnapped. To find her, Matrix has to fight his way through an array of punks, killers, one of his former commandos, and a fully equipped private army. With the help of a feisty stewardess and an old friend, Matrix has only a few hours to overcome his greatest challenge: finding his daughter before she's killed.

    The Great Mouse Detective
    TMDB3.5
    FF4.0

    The Great Mouse Detective

    1986 · 1h 14m · US

    When the diabolical Professor Ratigan kidnaps London's master toymaker, the brilliant master of disguise Basil of Baker Street and his trusted sidekick Dawson try to elude the ultimate trap and foil the perfect crime.

    National Lampoon's Vacation
    TMDB3.6

    National Lampoon's Vacation

    1983 · 1h 39m · US

    Clark Griswold is on a quest to take his family to the Walley World theme park for a vacation, but things don't go exactly as planned.

    For Your Eyes Only
    TMDB3.3

    For Your Eyes Only

    1981 · 2h 8m · UK

    A British spy ship has sunk and on board was a hi-tech encryption device. James Bond is sent to find the device that holds British launching instructions before the enemy Soviets get to it first.

    Krull
    TMDB3.0

    Krull

    1983 · 2h 1m · ES

    A prince and a fellowship of companions set out to rescue his bride from a fortress of alien invaders who have arrived on their home planet.

    The Blues Brothers
    TMDB3.9
    FF4.5

    The Blues Brothers

    1980 · 2h 13m · US

    Just released from prison, Jake Blues puts his old band back together with his brother Elwood to save the Catholic home where they were raised.

    Never Say Never Again
    TMDB3.0

    Never Say Never Again

    1983 · 2h 14m · UK

    James Bond returns as the secret agent 007 to battle the evil organization SPECTRE. Bond must defeat Largo, who has stolen two atomic warheads for nuclear blackmail. But Bond has an ally in Largo's girlfriend, the willowy Domino, who falls for Bond and seeks revenge.

    The Living Daylights
    TMDB3.3

    The Living Daylights

    1987 · 2h 10m · UK

    After a defecting Russian general reveals a plot to assassinate foreign spies, James Bond is assigned a secret mission to dispatch the new head of the KGB to prevent an escalation of tensions between the Soviet Union and the West.

    Big Trouble in Little China
    TMDB3.6

    Big Trouble in Little China

    1986 · 1h 40m · US

    Truck driver Jack Burton gets embroiled in a supernatural battle when his best friend Wang Chi's green-eyed fiancée is kidnapped by henchmen of the sorcerer Lo Pan, who must marry a girl with green eyes in order to return to the human realm.

    The NeverEnding Story
    TMDB3.6

    The NeverEnding Story

    1984 · 1h 41m · DE

    While hiding from bullies in his school's attic, a young boy discovers the extraordinary land of Fantasia, through a magical book called The Neverending Story. The book tells the tale of Atreyu, a young warrior who, with the help of a luck dragon named Falkor, must save Fantasia from the destruction of The Nothing.

    About 1980s Adventure Movies

    The 1980s

    The 1980s codified the blockbuster — high concept, wide release, heavy merchandising — while home video quietly built a second life for films that flopped in theaters. Practical effects hit their peak just before CGI arrived.

    Adventure

    Adventure films are built on journey and discovery: lost worlds, long voyages, and heroes far from home. The genre overlaps heavily with fantasy and action, but its engine is always forward motion into unfamiliar territory.

    In this list

    Best reviewed
    The Empire Strikes Back (8.4)
    Often also
    Action, Science Fiction, Thriller

    Common questions

    What are the best 1980s adventure movies?
    By popularity across Flickfolio and TMDB, the top picks right now are Back to the Future, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Predator. The full ranked list of 40 sits above — open any movie for ratings, reviews, and streaming availability.
    How is this list ranked?
    1980s adventure movies are ordered by overall popularity, which blends how often a title is viewed, searched, and logged. It updates as viewing habits shift, so the list reflects what people are actually watching rather than a fixed critical canon.
    Where can I watch these movies?
    Every movie page lists current streaming, rental, and purchase options for your region, alongside community ratings and reviews from Flickfolio members.

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