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"Who you gonna call?!"
While you might be tempted to call the Ghostbusters, we're calling on you for some help with these classic 80s films!
The 80s were a huge decade in film. The brat pack was blowing up movie screens with John Hughes classics like The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, and Sixteen Candles. You were welcoming the supernatural with E.T. and Ghostbusters. Teens were traveling between the past and future and skipping school.Â
These iconic films were made great by their excellent casts and scenery. Can you recognize a young Tom Cruise dancing in a living room in his shirt and socks? Can you spot the difference in film from Michael J. Fox with a body full of hair versus a denim jacket and red vest?
It was a decade filled with iconic characters; How could you forget John Rambo and the Terminator? Harrison Ford became iconic as Indiana Jones and Han Solo. Who doesn't remember Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey having the time of their lives?
From child classics like The Goonies to action thrillers like Die Hard, it's impossible to forget the actors in their iconic scenes. From Chuck to John McClane, can you pair the actors and their scenes to their classic 80s films? Will you dominate the 80s or will you be headed Back to the Future? Let's find out!
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Which popular 80s film stars Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki "Pat" Morita & Elisabeth Shue?
"Full Moon High"
"Jimmy the Kid"
"The Karate Kid"
"The Karate Kid" was first released in June 1984. This film spawned two more sequels, both of which included Pat Morita. Ralph Macchio also starred in the second film.
"Captive Hearts"
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Which popular 80s film stars Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman & Alexander Godlunov?
"The First Deadly Sin"
"The Verdict"
"Die Hard"
Bruce Willis starred in the 1988 film, "Die Hard," as an NYPD officer. This film spawned four sequels, also starring Willis.
"In Country"
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Which popular 80s film stars Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd & Lea Thompson?
"Teen Wolf"
"The Secret of My Success"
"Back to the Future"
"Back to the Future" did exceptionally well during its time. The film was released in July 1985 and became the highest-grossing film of 1985, with over $381 million.
"Doc Hollywood"
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Which popular 80s film stars Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield & Bill Murray?
"Caddyshack"
"Caddyshack" premiered in July 1980. The film sparked a 1988 sequel that wasn't as well-received as the first.
"National Lampoon's Vacation"
"Modern Problems"
"Under the Rainbow"
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Which popular 80s film stars Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck & Mia Sara?
"Ferris Bueller's Day Off"
"Ferris Bueller's Day Off" did exceptionally well in 1986 and went on to become the top grossing film of the year. Matthew Broderick received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance.
"Back to the Future"
"Teen Wolf"
"WarGames"
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Which popular 80s film stars Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall & James Earl Jones?
"Trading Places"
"Coming to America"
"Coming to America" did exceptionally well at the box office in 1988. It became the third-highest-grossing film of the year.
"Beverly Hills Cop"
"Harlem Nights"
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Which popular 80s film stars Michael Douglas, Glenn Close & Anne Archer?
"Wall Street"
"Black Rain"
"A Chorus Line"
"Fatal Attraction"
"Fatal Attraction" was released in September 1987. It was a major box office hit and received six Academy Award nominations.
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Which popular 80s film stars Michael Douglas, Charlie Sheen & Daryl Hannah?
"St. Elmo's Fire"
"The Princess Bride"
"The Outsiders"
"Wall Street"
"Wall Street" was released in 1987 and tells the story of greed in the corporate world. Michael Douglas, who starred as Gordon Gekko, won the Academy Award for Best Actor.
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Which popular 80s film stars Al Pacino, Steven Bauer & Michelle Pfeiffer?
"The Godfather"
"Scarecrow"
"Scarface"
"Scarface" was released in 1983 and is still considered one of the most successful mob films. Al Pacino and Steven Bauer both received Golden Globe nominations for their performances.
"Revolution"
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The Movie DB
Which popular 80s film stars Sean Astin, Josh Brolin & Jeff Cohen?
"Hellraiser"
"Major League"
"The Evil Dead"
"The Goonies"
"The Goonies" was released in June 1985. The film did relatively well, but, like many films of the 80s, it developed a much larger following after its release on home video.
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Which popular 80s film stars Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis & Val Kilmer?
"A Few Good Men"
"Top Gun"
Tom Cruise stars in the 1986 film, "Top Gun," as Maverick, a Naval aviator. This film was selected for preservation by the National Film Registry.
"All The Right Moves"
"The Outsiders"
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Which popular 80s film stars Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna & Brian Dennehy?
"Rocky"
"Staying Alive"
"First Blood"
In 1982, Sylvester Stallone appeared for the first time as John Rambo, in the film, "First Blood." The film grossed over $120 million at the box office and was quick to gain a cult following. This film sparked three sequels.
"Lock Up"
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Which popular 80s film stars Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall & Scatman Crothers?
"Terms of Endearment"
"The Shining"
Appearing in May 1980, "The Shining" went on to become one of the best horror movies of all time. The film is also well-known for the scene where Nicholson says the famous, "Heeeeeeeere's Johnny" line.
"Batman"
"The Border"
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Which popular 80s film stars Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey & Jerry Orbach?
"Ghost"
"Dirty Dancing"
"Dirty Dancing" was first released in 1987 and was a major box office success. The film has since grossed over $210 million and been remade.
"Road House"
"Youngblood"
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Which popular 80s film stars Mel Gibson, Danny Glover & Gary Busey?
"The River"
"The Bounty"
"Lethal Weapon"
"Lethal Weapon" was a box office hit when it was released in 1987. The successful film sparked three sequels and a 2016 television series.
"Bird on a Wire"
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Which popular 80s film stars Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson & Kim Basinger?
"Beetlejuice"
"Batman"
The 1989 release of "Batman" launched the film series, with Michael Keaton starring as Batman in the first two films and Val Kilmer taking over the role for the last installment, "Batman Forever."
"One Good Cop"
"Johnny Dangerously"
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Which popular 80s film stars Cary Elwes, Robin Wright & Chris Sarandon?
"Poltergeist"
"The Outsiders"
"The Princess Bride"
Like many other movies of the time, "The Princess Bride" didn't become a major box office success. It received a cult following after the film was released for home video. It was eventually inducted into the National Film Registry.
"A Nightmare on Elm Street"
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Which popular 80s film stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd & Sigourney Weaver?
"Ghostbusters"
"Ghostbusters" was a major success in 1984. Not only did it gross over $295 million, but the film was also nominated for two Oscars.
"Twilight Zone"
"Doctor Detroit"
"The Blues Brothers"
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Which popular 80s film stars Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall & Judd Nelson?
"St. Elmo's Fire"
"Class"
"Oxford Blues"
"The Breakfast Club"
All five actors in this film were known to be part of the "Brat Pack," a group of actors who starred in numerous films together throughout the 80s. Other members included Rob Lowe and Demi Moore. Many of these films were written and directed by John Hughes.
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Which popular 80s film stars Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer & Dianne Wiest?
"The Lost Boys"
"Footloose"
Kevin Bacon stars in the 1984 film, "Footloose," about a teenager who moves to a small town where dancing and music have been banned.
"Dirty Dancing"
"Saturday Night Fever"
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Which popular 80s film stars Harrison Ford, Karen Allen & Paul Freeman?
"Blade Runner"
"Raiders of the Lost Ark"
"Raiders of the Lost Ark" was the highest grossing film of 1981 and was nominated for nine Academy Awards. It was the first of the Indiana Jones films.
"Patriot Games"
"The Fugitive"
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Which popular 80s film stars Michael Keaton, Geena Davis & Winona Ryder?
"Square Dance"
"Beetlejuice"
"Beetlejuice" grossed over $73 million in the United States alone. The film won the Academy Award for Best Makeup.
"1969"
"Great Balls of Fire!"
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Which popular 80s film stars Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci & Cathy Moriarty?
"Raging Bull"
"Raging Bull" was released in 1980 and received many accolades. It also became the first movie to be preserved by the National Film Registry in its first year of eligibility.
"Brazil"
"Angel Heart"
"Goodfellas"
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Which popular 80s film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Biehn & Linda Hamilton?
"Last Action Hero"
"The Terminator"
"The Terminator" was first released in 1984. The film sparked four sequels and was selected to be preserved in the National Film Registry.
"Conan the Barbarian"
"Predator"
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Which popular 80s film stars Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh & Judge Reinhold?
"Bad Boys"
"Racing the Moon"
"Crackers"
"Fast Times at Ridgemont High"
"Fast Times at Ridgemont High" was released in August 1982 and has since been selected for preservation in the National Film Registry.
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Which popular 80s film stars Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin & Dolly Parton?
"9 to 5"
After its release in December 1980, "9 to 5" made over $103 million domestically. Since then, the film has spawned a television series and a Broadway musical. Dolly Parton, who plays Doralee Rhodes, wrote the music for the play.
"On Golden Pond"
"Agnes of God"
"The Morning After"
TMDB
Which popular 80s film stars Tom Cruise & Rebecca De Mornay?
"Top Gun"
"The Outsiders"
"Risky Business"
"Risky Business" debuted in 1983 and helped launch Tom Cruise's career. The film is particularly famous for the scene where Tom Cruise dances around his living room in a dress shirt, socks and not much else.
"Rain Man"
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Which popular 80s film stars Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman & Ned Beatty?
"Gray Lady Down"
"Superman II"
"Superman II" is the sequel to the first film, which was released in 1978. The film did exceptionally well at the box office, grossing over $190 million.
"The Aviator"
"Street Smart"
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Which popular 80s film stars Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg & Oprah Winfrey?
"Sister Act"
"The Color Purple"
"The Color Purple" performed well at the box office, grossing over $142 million. The film was Oprah Winfrey's acting debut.
"Ghost"
"Fatal Beauty"
The Movie DB
Which popular 80s film stars Brooke Shields, Christopher Atkins & Leo McKern?
"The Blue Lagoon"
At just 14 years old, Shields starred in "The Blue Lagoon," where she's stranded on an island with her cousin, played by Christoper Atkins. The film grossed over $50 million in the U.S. and Canada.
"Endless Love"
"Sahara"
"Speed Zone"
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Which popular 80s film stars Robin Williams, Forest Whitaker & Bruno Kirby?
"Moscow on the Hudson"
"The Fisher King"
"The Birdcage"
"Good Morning, Vietnam"
"Good Morning, Vietnam" follows the story of an airman who is hired as a DJ for the Armed Forces. Not only did Robin Williams win a Golden Globe for his performance, but the film is also listed on the American Film Institute's 100 Funniest American Movies.
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Which popular 80s film stars Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke & Robert Sean Leonard?
"Good Morning, Vietnam"
"Good Will Hunting"
"Dead Poets Society"
"Dead Poets Society" is a popular film released in 1989. The film won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
"Awakenings"
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Which popular 80s film stars Gene Wilder, Richard Pryor & Georg Stanford Brown?
"The World's Greatest Lover"
"The Little Prince"
"Stir Crazy"
"Stir Crazy" reunited Wilder and Pryor for a second film. They first worked together on the film "Silver Streak," which was released in 1976.
"Hanky Panky"
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Which popular 80s film stars Richard Gere, Debra Winger & David Keith?
"American Gigolo"
"An Officer and a Gentleman"
After its release in 1982, "An Officer and a Gentleman" went on to gross over $129 million on a $6 million budget. The film follows a Navy Aviation Officer through finding love and training.
"The Honorary Consul"
"King David"
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Which popular 80s film stars Carol Burnett, Bernadette Peters & Tim Curry?
"The Four Seasons"
"Annie"
Based on the comic strip, "Little Orphan Annie," "Annie" was released in June 1982. The soundtrack has since become extremely popular and was nominated for Best Song Score at the Academy Awards.
"Noises Off"
"Moon Over Broadway"
The Movie DB
Which popular 80s film stars Dudley Moore, Liza Minnelli & John Gielgud?
"Foul Play"
"Six Weeks"
"Arthur"
"Arthur" was released in July 1981. The film tells the story of a wealthy man who was in an arranged marriage. The film went on to become the 4th-highest-grossing film of the year.
"Lovesick"
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Which popular 80s film stars Eddie Murphy, Lisa Eilbacher & Judge Reinhold?
"Beverly Hills Cop"
"Beverly Hills Cop" was the highest grossing film of 1985. The film was nominated for both Best Motion Picture at the Golden Globes and Best Original Screenplay at the Academy Awards.
"48 Hrs."
"The Golden Child"
"Trading Places"
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Which popular 80s film stars Rob Lowe, Demi Moore & Emilio Estevez?
"The Breakfast Club"
"St. Elmo's Fire"
"St. Elmo's Fire" is a popular coming-of-age film that stars many of the "Brat Pack" members of the 80s. It was directed by Joel Schumacher.
"About Last Night..."
"Oxford Blues"
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Which popular 80s film stars Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy & Annette O'Toole?
"48 Hrs."
After its December 1982 release, "48 Hrs." went on to gross over $78 million at the box office. The film is considered to be the first of the "buddy cop" genre.
"Under Fire"
"Teachers"
"Three Fugitives"
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The Movie DB
Which popular 80s film stars Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah & Eugene Levy?
"He Knows You're Alone"
"The Money Pit"
"Big"
"Splash"
The 1984 film, "Splash," told the story of Allen (Hanks) who falls in love with a woman who is actually a mermaid. The film is noted as being the first on the Disney Studios' Touchstone Pictures label that includes mature content, for brief nudity.
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Which popular 80s film stars Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg & Ted Danson?
"The Shadow Riders"
"Three Men and a Baby"
"Three Men and a Baby" was a hugely popular film of the 80s. Although it didn't win any major awards, it was the highest-grossing film of the year with over $168 million.
"An Innocent Man"
"Her Alibi"
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Which popular 80s film stars Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger & Jack Nicholson?
"A Change of Seasons"
"Loving Couples"
"Terms of Endearment"
"Terms of Endearment" did well at the box office and at the Academy Awards. The 1983 film won Best Picture, plus Shirley MacClaine won the award for Best Actress and Jack Nicholson won Best Supporting Actor.
"Out on a Limb"
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Which popular 80s film stars Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan & Carrie Fisher?
"The Princess Bride"
"City Slickers"
"Mr. Saturday Night"
"When Harry Met Sally..."
The 1989 film "When Harry Met Sally..." tells the story of two friends who meet each other sporadically over a 12-year period. The film grossed over $92 million.
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Which popular 80s film stars Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd & Steve Forrest?
"Foul Play"
"Under the Rainbow"
"National Lampoon's Vacation"
"Spies Like Us"
Having written the screenplay and story, Dan Aykroyd starred alongside Chevy Chase in a film about two amateur spies who are sent to the Soviet Union. The film went on to gross over $60 million at the box office.
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Which popular 80s film stars Michael Douglass, Kathleen Turner & Danny DeVito?
"The Star Chamber"
"A Chorus Line"
"Black Rain"
"Romancing the Stone"
Produced by and starring Michael Douglas, "Romancing the Stone" did well at the box office, grossing over $86 million. The film spawned a sequel, "The Jewel of the Night," which was released in 1985.
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The Movie DB
Which popular 80s film stars Kevin Costner, Robert De Niro & Sean Connery?
"Fandango"
"Silverado"
"The Untouchables"
"The Untouchables" was another popular gangster drama released in the 80s. The film went on to gross over $106 million at the box office.
"No Way Out"
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Which popular 80s film stars Molly Ringwald, Paul Dooley & Anthony Michael Hall?
"The Stand"
"Pretty in Pink"
"Sixteen Candles"
Molly Ringwald stars in the 1984 film, "Sixteen Candles," where her entire family forgets about her 16th birthday.
"For Keeps"
The Movie DB
Which popular 80s film stars Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo & Anthony Michael Hall?
"The Couch Trip"
"Three Amigos"
"National Lampoon's Vacation"
"National Lampoon's Vacation" was released in July of 1983. Since then, the film grossed over $61 million and spawned four sequels.
"Fletch"
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The Movie DB
Which popular 80s film stars Robert Redford, Meryl Streep & Klaus Maria Brandauer?
"Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"
"The Great Gatsby"
"All the President's Men"
"Out of Africa"
Based on the autobiographical book of the same name, "Out of Africa" was released in 1985 and grossed over $128 million at the box office.
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Which popular 80s film stars Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy & Jamie Lee Curtis?
"Trading Places"
"Trading Places" was released in June 1983 and went on to receive numerous award nominations. Having earned over $90 million at the box office, the film was the 4th-highest-grossing film of the year.
"The Golden Child"
"Best Defense"
"Harlem Nights"
The Movie DB
Which popular 80s film stars Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise & Valeria Golino?
"Rain Man"
After its December 1988 release, "Rain Man" became the highest-grossing film of 1988 with over $354 million. The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Dustin Hoffman.
"Family Business"
"Dick Tracy"
"Tootsie"
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Which popular 80s film stars Spike Lee, Danny Aiello & Giancarlo Esposito?
"Do the Right Thing"
"Do the Right Thing" was released in July 1989 and went on to receive two Academy Award nominations. It has since been selected for preservation by the National Film Registry.
"School Daze"
"She's Gotta Have It"
"Jungle Fever"
The Movie DB
Which popular 80s film stars Winona Ryder, Christian Slater & Shannen Doherty?
"Beetlejuice"
"Heathers"
"Heathers" was released in March 1989. Although the film didn't do well at the box office, it went on to become a cult classic.
"Great Balls of Fire"
"1969"
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Which popular 80s film stars Jack Nicholson, Cher & Susan Sarandon?
"Ragtime"
"Heartburn"
"Ironweed"
"The Witches of Eastwick"
Based on a novel, "The Witches of Eastwick" grossed over $63 million. It was nominated for two Academy Awards and a Grammy.
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Which popular 80s film stars John Travolta, Kirstie Alley & Olympia Dukakis?
"Staying Alive"
"Two of a Kind"
"Look Who's Talking"
"Look Who's Talking" did better than expected at the box office. The film grossed over $296 million and was followed by two sequels, both of which included Travolta, Alley and Dukakis.
"The Experts"
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Which popular 80s film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito & Kelly Preston?
"Johnny Dangerously"
"Twins"
"Twins" was released at the end of 1988. The film tells the story of twins who were separated at birth. It earned over $111 million and was the 5th-highest-grossing film of the year.
"Tin Men"
"Wise Guys"
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Which popular 80s film stars Cher, Nicolas Cage & Vincent Gardenia?
"Good Times"
"Mask"
"Moonstruck"
"Moonstruck" did well at the box office in 1987, with over $91 million. Not only did the film become the 5th-highest-grossing film of the year, but it also won three Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Cher.
"Chastity"
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Which popular 80s film stars Roger Moore, Maude Adams & Louis Jourdan?
"The Sea Wolves"
"Sunday Lovers"
"Octopussy"
In the 1983 film, "Octopussy," Roger Moore appears for the 6th time as James Bond. At the box office, the film grossed over $180 million.
"A View to Kill"
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Which popular 80s film stars Molly Ringwald, Harry Dean Stanton & Jon Cryer?
"The Breakfast Club"
"Sixteen Candles"
"Pretty in Pink"
"Pretty in Pink" was released in 1986 and quickly became a cult classic. The film grossed over $40 million in the United States.
"For Keeps"
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Which popular 80s film stars John Cusack, Ione Skye & John Mahoney?
"Sixteen Candles"
"One Crazy Summer"
"Stand By Me"
"Say Anything..."
"Say Anything..." was one of the classic "high school" movies to appear in the 80s. The film is famous for the scene where John Cusack's character stands outside Ione Skye's character's house with a boombox.
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