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    1980s Mexican Movies

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

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    Amityville II: The Possession
    TMDB2.9

    Amityville II: The Possession

    1982 · 1h 44m

    country: Mexico

    Anthony and Dolores Montelli, along with their four children, move into their dream house in Amityville and are immediately plagued by a string of paranormal experiences. When the abusive Anthony wrongly places the blame on the children, Dolores recruits a local Catholic priest to exorcise the house.

    Santa Sangre
    TMDB3.6

    Santa Sangre

    1989 · 2h 2m

    country: Italy

    A former circus artist escapes from a mental hospital to rejoin his armless, cult leader mother, and is forced to enact brutal murders in her name.

    Caveman
    TMDB3.3

    Caveman

    1981 · 1h 31m

    country: Mexico

    Disgraced and cast out of his tribe for lusting after Lana, the mate of the tribe's head muscle man, Atouk stumbles along gathering other misfits and learning a bit about the world outside of his cave. Eventually he and friends Lar and Tala learn the secrets of fire, cooked meat, and how to defend themselves from the brutal, yet very stupid dinosaurs.

    Borderline
    TMDB3.0

    Borderline

    1980 · 1h 44m

    country: United Kingdom

    Jeb Maynard is a patrolman guarding the U.S.-Mexican border, whose partner and buddy Scooter has just been murdered. Maynard knows that a smuggler of illegal aliens is responsible for Scooter's death, but the feds insist that drug dealers committed the crime.

    Cosa fácil
    TMDB3.0

    Cosa fácil

    1982 · 1h 55m

    country: Mexico

    This is a story of revenge, as detective Shayne's own clients sabotage his actions, and leave him blind in one eye. The cases then become personal and Shayne vows to destroy the guilty.

    Red Bells Part I: Mexico in Flames
    TMDB2.1

    Red Bells Part I: Mexico in Flames

    1982 · 2h 15m

    country: Italy

    American journalist John Reed travels to Mexico during the Mexican Revolution and interviews Francisco Villa. At the same time, we learn about his relationship with his lover Mabel Dodge, his participation in the Patterson strike, and his work as a reporter during World War I.

    Zorro, The Gay Blade
    TMDB3.0

    Zorro, The Gay Blade

    1981 · 1h 33m

    country: Mexico

    In 19th century Mexico, legendary swordsman Zorro has passed on his weapon and his sense of duty to his noble son, Diego, a dashing swashbuckler like his father. But after an injury sidelines Diego, he is forced to hand the mask over to his twin, Ramon.

    Toña Machetes
    TMDB3.3

    Toña Machetes

    1985 · 2h 2m

    country: Mexico

    A woman adopts a child and discovers that she can love again despite facing a wicked man.

    Walker
    TMDB3.2

    Walker

    1987 · 1h 35m

    country: Mexico

    William Walker and his mercenary corps enter Nicaragua in the middle of the 19th century in order to install a new government by a coup d'etat.

    Amigo
    TMDB3.5

    Amigo

    1980

    country: Mexico

    No overview available

    The Honorary Consul
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    The Honorary Consul

    1983 · 1h 44m

    country: United Kingdom

    Set in a small politically unstable Latin American country, the story follows the half English and half Latino Dr. Eduardo Plarr, who left his home to find a better life. Along the way he meets an array of people, including British Consul Charley Fortnum, a representative in Latin America who is trying to keep Revolution from occurring. He is also a remorseful alcoholic. Another person the doctor meets is Clara, whom he immediately falls in love with, but there is a problem: Clara is Charley's wife.

    Arriba Michoacán
    TMDB2.8

    Arriba Michoacán

    1987 · 1h 30m

    country: Mexico

    The two largest ranches in a small town are operated entirely by women, because their menfolk have all emigrated. Seceral of the younger women have boyfriend troubles, and all the women band together to vote their own representative into City Hall as Mayor.

    Violent Stories
    TMDB2.9

    Violent Stories

    1985 · 1h 35m

    country: Mexico

    Five surreal short stories make up this Mexican anthology film.

    The Evil That Men Do
    TMDB2.9

    The Evil That Men Do

    1984 · 1h 30m

    country: Mexico

    A former assassin (Charles Bronson) comes out of retirement to avenge the brutal murder of his friend at the hands of a sadistic torturer (Joseph Maher) employed by an oppressive foreign dictatorship.

    Violación
    TMDB2.8

    Violación

    1989 · 1h 30m

    country: Mexico

    In Mexico City, a woman is raped every 9 minutes. This film details some of the legal and social problems in the country and how it's often difficult for women to find justice. Awarded Best Film by Mexican Cinema Journalists and nominated for three Ariel Awards.

    Hell's Trap
    TMDB2.5

    Hell's Trap

    1989 · 1h 16m

    country: Mexico

    A group of friends go on a hunting trip on a bet to see who could kill a dangerous bear that's rumored to be killing people in the woods, but soon realize that it's not a bear that's killing people, but a deranged ex-army veteran.

    Hot Chili
    TMDB1.9

    Hot Chili

    1985 · 1h 26m

    country: Mexico

    A group of American teenage boys goes south of the border to work for the summer at a Mexican resort. There they encounter many wacky guests and have zany adventures involving a German dominatrix, a music teacher that gets hot when giving lessons, a buxom cook, and an uptight socialite that eventually thaws. More often than not they end up in bed with someone, but one of the teens is holding out for True Love.

    Escápate conmigo
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    Escápate conmigo

    1987 · 1h 30m

    country: Mexico

    Lucerito is a teenager of 17 who lives in a gloomy castle that belongs to her aunt Raymunda, her tutor and executor, too. Raymunda is very strict and scold and she makes Lucerito's life impossible and she wants to marry her to Don Gastón forcely. One day Lucerito watched on TV a contest, where the one who gives the pize of "Queen for one day" is Manuel, an old friend. She decided to sneak out and travel to the capital to participate in the contest; on this journey she meets several characters and experience unexpected adventures.

    Lagunilla 2
    TMDB3.1

    Lagunilla 2

    1982 · 1h 38m

    country: Mexico

    No overview available

    El día de los albañiles
    TMDB2.9

    El día de los albañiles

    1982 · 1h 35m

    country: Mexico

    At the local construction site, love and drama go hand in hand. Action, comedy, drama and sex are all in the mix in this very sexy/comedy starring some of the icons of this "sexy era" of the Mexican cinema.

    Erendira
    TMDB3.1

    Erendira

    1983 · 1h 43m

    country: France

    While Erendira, a beautiful teenage girl, has a surreal mystical vision, her grandmother's house catches on fire and burns to the ground. Her grandmother holds Erendira responsible and, in order to extract restitution from the girl, forces her into prostitution. Erendira's surreal mystical experiences continue while her grandmother grows rich from exploiting her.

    Cattle Annie and Little Britches
    TMDB3.3

    Cattle Annie and Little Britches

    1981 · 1h 37m

    country: Mexico

    In nineteenth century Oklahoma, two teen girls, fans of stories about outlaws, are on a quest to meet and join up with them. They find a shadow of a former gang and although disappointed, still try to help them escape from a vigorous Marshal.

    Murder in Three Acts
    TMDB3.0

    Murder in Three Acts

    1986 · 1h 34m

    country: Mexico

    In Acapulco, Hercule Poirot attends a dinner party in which one of the guests clutches his throat and suddenly dies. The causes seem to be natural until another party with most of the same guests produces another corpse.

    Sorceress
    TMDB2.2

    Sorceress

    1982 · 1h 23m

    country: United States

    Twin warrior sisters, raised in the wilderness and trained for battle, must survive a bizarre world of monsters, cultists, zombies, and barbarians as they prepare for a final showdown with the father who once tried to destroy them.

    El sátiro
    TMDB3.0

    El sátiro

    1981 · 1h 35m

    country: Mexico

    Don Juan tired of using various disguises, is willing to revive its charm and maintain its reputation

    Operación asesinato

    TMDB3.2

    Operación asesinato

    1989 · 1h 20m

    country: Mexico

    No overview available

    Treasure of the Amazon
    TMDB2.3

    Treasure of the Amazon

    1985 · 1h 44m

    country: Mexico

    An adventurer and his buddies race a former Nazi and others to diamonds in the South American jungle.

    Mrs. Lupe
    TMDB2.7

    Mrs. Lupe

    1986 · 33m

    country: Mexico

    Two nasty characters try to take advantage of an ageing land-lady, all but taking over her house until she has had enough and takes her revenge.

    Brillo Mortal
    TMDB3.2

    Brillo Mortal

    1989 · 1h 13m

    country: Mexico

    No overview available

    Caboblanco
    TMDB2.6

    Caboblanco

    1980 · 1h 27m

    country: Mexico

    Giff Hoyt, a cafe owner in Cabo Blanco, Peru after World War II is caught between refuge-seeking Nazis and their enemies. After the murder of a sea explorer is passed off as accidental death by the corrupt local police, Giff becomes suspicious. The police chief also intimidates a new arrival Marie, and Giff intervenes to help her. Giff suspects Beckdorff, a Nazi refugee living in the area. Beckdorff, it emerges, is seeking to uncover sunken treasure.

    Peter Knife
    TMDB3.8

    Peter Knife

    1984 · 1h 35m

    country: Mexico

    The story of the coolest, street-smart hustler ever to walk the streets of Mexico City, based on the international hit song. The police are after him, his rivals are after him, and all the while the most beautiful women of Mexico are in the cup of his hand.

    Maldicion Maya
    TMDB3.4

    Maldicion Maya

    1987 · 1h 30m

    country: Mexico

    No overview available

    Charrito
    TMDB3.6

    Charrito

    1984 · 1h 30m

    country: Mexico

    Charrito is the villain actor in a movie, which is filmed in a town, that only produces headaches to the director, for being extremely distracted

    Taxi mortal
    TMDB3.3

    Taxi mortal

    1980

    country: Mexico

    No overview available

    Los Verduleros
    TMDB3.7

    Los Verduleros

    1986 · 1h 38m

    country: Mexico

    The adventures of two friends, one a chicken vendor in a market and the other a policeman. They have love affairs and capture criminals.

    El vecindario
    TMDB2.2

    El vecindario

    1981 · 1h 30m

    country: Mexico

    Mexican comedian Alfonso Zayas is just one of the many folks in town who are cheating on their spouses, imagining themselves quite clever and secretive, even while unbeknownst to them their spouses are cheating on them in turn! When one of the many women with whom Zayas has a child dies tragically, he attempts to integrate his daughter into one of his other families, calling her his goddaughter. But when his son falls in love with her, the many sexual escapades around town threaten to take a disturbing turn for the worse.

    The Foxes
    TMDB2.3

    The Foxes

    1987 · 1h 30m

    country: Mexico

    A group of hot chicks form a vigilante gang called “Las Zorras’ (The Foxes) and get even with the men that have fucked with them.

    Naná
    TMDB2.4

    Naná

    1985 · 1h 40m

    country: Mexico

    Based on the Émile Zola same name novel. The life of Nana, a French prostitute of the 19th century. The film includes numerous musical acts performed by Irma Serrano.

    Jungle Warriors
    TMDB2.0

    Jungle Warriors

    1984 · 1h 35m

    country: Germany

    A group of models fly into the jungle of some South American country to look for a photo location. Their plane is shot down and they are captured by a drug baron's private army. At the same time, the Mafia's representative arrive to negotiate future collaboration.

    Bloody Vacation
    TMDB3.3

    Bloody Vacation

    1988 · 1h 30m

    country: Mexico

    No overview available

    About 1980s Mexican 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.

    Mexican cinema

    Mexican cinema had a Golden Age in the 1940s and 50s and a second surge from the late 1990s, when Cuarón, del Toro, and Iñárritu moved between Mexican production and Hollywood without abandoning either.

    In this list

    Best reviewed
    Santa Sangre (7.2)
    Most common genres
    Drama, Action, Comedy

    Common questions

    What are the best 1980s Mexican movies?
    By popularity across Flickfolio and TMDB, the top picks right now are Amityville II: The Possession, Santa Sangre, and Caveman. The full ranked list of 40 sits above — open any movie for ratings, reviews, and streaming availability.
    How is this list ranked?
    1980s Mexican 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?
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