What are the best action movies of the 1980s?
Explosive one-man armies, unstoppable robots, and sci-fi hunters defined a decade of pure adrenaline. From blockbuster legends to cult classics, the 80s had it all. Cast your vote!
Die Hard
A New York cop battles terrorists in a Los Angeles skyscraper on Christmas Eve in this quintessential action thriller.
The Terminator
A cyborg assassin travels back in time to kill the mother of humanity's future leader, spawning an iconic sci-fi franchise.
Predator
An elite military team encounters an extraterrestrial hunter in the jungle, combining sci-fi horror with explosive action.
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Archaeologist Indiana Jones races against Nazi forces to find the legendary Ark of the Covenant in this adventure-action classic.
The Empire Strikes Back
The rebels face their greatest challenge as Darth Vader hunts them across the galaxy in this iconic Star Wars sequel.
Aliens
Ripley returns to a xenomorph-infested colony with space marines for a high-octane sci-fi action battle.
Return of the Jedi
Luke Skywalker confronts the Empire and his dark destiny in the original trilogy finale.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Indiana Jones teams with his father to find the Holy Grail while battling Nazis across the globe.
Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior
In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, Max leads a community against savage marauding gangs in breathtaking vehicular combat.
Lethal Weapon
A by-the-book cop is paired with a suicidal loose cannon detective, creating one of cinema's greatest buddy-cop partnerships.
Beverly Hills Cop
A street-smart Detroit detective goes undercover in Beverly Hills to solve his friend's murder with wit and attitude.
Bloodsport
Jean-Claude Van Damme competes in an illegal underground martial arts tournament in this 80s cult action classic.
Big Trouble in Little China
A truck driver battles an ancient sorcerer beneath San Francisco's Chinatown in this action-fantasy cult classic.
Commando
A retired colonel launches a one-man rescue mission to save his kidnapped daughter from a ruthless dictator.
Rambo: First Blood Part II
Rambo is sent on a covert mission to rescue POWs in Vietnam, unleashing explosive one-man-army action.
RoboCop
A slain Detroit officer is resurrected as a cyborg law enforcement machine in this violent sci-fi action satire.
First Blood
A Vietnam veteran is pushed to the breaking point by a hostile sheriff, unleashing his deadly combat training.
Top Gun
A hotshot fighter pilot competes for top honors at the Navy's elite fighter weapons school while navigating rivalry and romance.
Escape from New York
In a dystopian future where Manhattan is a maximum-security prison, a mercenary must rescue the President.
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