20 80s Movies for All Ages

In the 1980s, some were teenagers, others perhaps still children, but all equally enjoyed the spectacular cinema that emerged in that decade. It was a time that valued visual effects, fantastical stories and predictions of the future, marked the beginning of the artistic careers of many actors who are now famous, as well as influencing the entire aesthetic of that generation.

This includes the awesome.club who, remembering it with nostalgia and happiness, prepared a list of 20 films from the 80s that marked history and that, in addition, can be watched as a family. Check out!

Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film ET: The Extraterrestrial, without a doubt, it moved children and adults alike when it debuted. The story of an alien lost on Earth and a child who becomes his best friend is one of the most remembered of the era. The friendliness of Elliott, his friends and, above all, his beloved extraterrestrial, made the film a classic adored even by future generations.

Flashdance — In Rhythm it’s about dreams and the will to make them come true. Directed by Adrian Lyne, the plot tells the story of a young woman from Pittsburgh who dreams of becoming a professional ballerina. However, to survive, she has to work as a welder in a factory and a dancer in a bar. The possibility of making her dream come true comes when she manages to participate in an audition, to integrate a musical show. This, without a doubt, is a story that shows that overcoming and courage, effort and dedication are essential elements to achieve what you want.

Karate Kid — The Moment of Truth, directed by John G. Avildsen, is a film that marked the history of cinema, both for its characters and for its soundtrack. A young high school student moves to Los Angeles and, despite his friendliness, does not please a group of students at his school, who practice karate. Soon, the boy becomes the target of attacks, but he is helped by Miyagi, a martial arts master who becomes his Sensei🇧🇷

Gremlins, directed by Joe Dante, caused an uproar by portraying creatures as adorable as they were monstrous. Gremlins are beings originally called “mogwais” whose nature is indecipherable, but basically obeys three rules: do not expose yourself to light, do not have contact with water and never eat after midnight. However, like all good dramatic twists, such rules are broken, causing disaster in the city. The film fits into the comedy and fantasy genres, with touches of horror.

The ghost hunters It’s a movie that 80’s kids are unlikely to forget. Directed by Ivan Reitman, it was a huge box office success. A group of parapsychologists, expelled from the university, start their own business dedicated to capturing paranormal beings (monsters, poltergeist, ghosts etc.). During their adventure, they encounter difficulties, as these beings are not so simple to chase, much less catch. Also, who doesn’t remember the lyrics to Ray Parker Jr.’s song, “Who are you gonna call? Ghostbusters!🇧🇷

The Never Ending Story is the film version of the eponymous book by Michael Ende. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen, the film managed to capture the magic and fantasy of the original story through spectacular special effects (without the help of computers) and a good atmosphere, for the time. The plot tells the story of a lonely boy who, in addition to everything, is harassed by one of his schoolmates. The boy finds refuge in the bookstore where he discovers a book that, in a magical way, begins to come to life, being himself the character of it all.

the Goonies, directed by Richard Donner, is an adventure film starring four friends who undertake a treasure hunt. The group needs to find their fortune in order to save their neighborhood and prevent everyone from having to move and break friendships. The mission becomes an underground journey, in which they must dodge the traps left by the pirates and “take care” of a family of bandits.

five club, directed by John Hughes, it is one of the most significant films for teenagers of the 80s. The plot features five young people, all stereotypes, who spend a Saturday detention in the school library. As time passes, they realize that each of them has a story and hides something, and that they are much more than what they seem.

If there was a production that set the precedents for science-fiction and comedy films, it was Back to the future. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, it was a huge success at the box office, opening one of the most important trilogies in cinema of the 80’s and 90’s. accidentally uses a time machine.

Aquila’s Spell is a fantasy film directed by Richard Donner whose argument focuses on the tragic love between a couple who cannot be together due to a curse that turns the woman into a hawk during the day and the man into a wolf at night. However, a young man enters the story and tries to help them break the spell.

Labyrinth — The Magic of Time is a mythical fantasy film directed by Jim Henson, in which a teenager, tired of taking care of her little brother, wishes the goblins would take him away, not knowing that this would actually end up happening. So, the young woman must undertake a trip to a fantastic world to face the king of the elves, played by David Bowie, and convince him to return her brother.

Top Gun — Indomitable Aces, directed by Tony Scott, is a romantic drama in which a young pilot begins his career at a highly regarded flying school. It trains the best combat pilots in the country. However, everything starts to get complicated for the young pilot when he feels attracted to his instructor and starts a rivalry with another companion.

Directed by Rob Reiner, Stand By Me is a film about friendship and faithfulness, no matter what. The script is based on the book. The Autumn of Innocence — The body, by Stephen King. It’s the story of a group of pre-teen friends, who venture out in search of a boy’s corpse. However, as the story progresses, the boys face problems, including personal ones, and the search turns into an internal search.

The Princess Bride is a fantasy film directed by Rob Reiner. It begins with a man visiting his sick grandson. The boy looks a little disheartened, which prompts the grandfather to tell an epic story involving bandits, pirates, castles and a princess. From then on, all you see on the screen is the story represented by characters as dear as they are unforgettable.

A Prince in New York is the amusing story of an African monarch who arrives in the Big Apple in search of a wife who will truly fall in love with him and not with his royal title. However, his plans don’t go as well as he had hoped. Directed by John Landis, this is a comedy in which New York City becomes the setting for several plots.

The ghosts have fun, directed by Tim Burton, was very well received by the public for being a ghost film, as well as a comedy. Beetlejuice (“Beetlejuice”) is a dead man who helps hauntings drive the living from their homes. So, he is hired by the Dietz couple, who have just died and want to get rid of the new family that will live in their mansion. But Beetle Juice is not very good at his job and ends up complicating things, especially when he gets involved with Lydia, the daughter of the living couple.

A Frame for Roger Rabbit is a film that mixes traditional animation with live action. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, it was a very ambitious project for the time, having received investments of 70 million dollars. It tells the story of a private detective named Eddie Valiant, who is in charge of investigating the murder of a well-known businessman. However, the main suspect is an animated character, a rabbit who denies having committed the crime and strives to prove his innocence.

I want to be big is a fantasy drama directed by Penny Marshall, about the story of a 13-year-old boy who, tired of always taking orders from his parents, wishes to be of age and makes a wish to an old amusement park machine that grants wishes. . To his surprise, his wish comes true, unleashing a series of funny and dramatic events. In the end, he’s just a 13-year-old boy trapped in an adult’s body.

Dead Poets Society is a film directed by Peter Weir. A Literature teacher arrives to teach at a boys’ prep school, reciting Walt Whitman’s lines “Oh, captain, my captain!” Soon, students realize that their teaching methods are far from orthodox and that it even challenges them to rebel against the rules imposed on them, in order to truly enjoy the day (carpe diem🇧🇷

Directed by Joe Johnston, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids It’s a movie for kids that adults like too. The plot tells the story of a professor and scientist who, in a radical experiment, accidentally shrinks his children. In this way, the children must survive in a gigantic world being miniatures, until their father finds a solution.

What memories do you have of these 80s movies? Are any of them your favorite? What else would you include on the list? Don’t forget to tell us and leave your opinion in the comments.