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1. Superman II (1980)

PG | 127 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with Lois Lane, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth.

Director: Richard Lester | Stars: Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Ned Beatty

Votes: 114,660 | Gross: $108.19M

2. The Earthling (1980)

PG | 97 min | Adventure, Drama

Diagnosed with a terminal form of cancer, Patrick Foley has returned to his native Australia to die in the peace and quiet of the wilderness. His simple plan is complicated, however, when he meets a young boy who has just lost his parents.

Director: Peter Collinson | Stars: William Holden, Ricky Schroder, Jack Thompson, Olivia Hamnett

Votes: 1,815

3. Oasis (2023– )

16+ | 60 min | Drama, Romance

A period drama set in a turbulent Republic of Korea from the 1980s to the 1990s. It contains the fierce life, revenge, and conflict of young people who had to live after power and wealth regardless of means or means in wrong social values.

Stars: Jang Dong-yoon, Seol In-ah, Choo Young-woo, Hyun Seung-hee

Votes: 239

4. The Wonderful Adventures of Nils (1980–1981)

24 min | Animation, Adventure, Family

This is an animated adaptation of the classic story of Nils Holgerson, a naughty boy who is transformed to a very little dwarf and goes through many adventures, flying with a band of wild geese.

Stars: Helga Anders, Irina Wanka, Eva Ingeborg Scholz, Bruno W. Pantel

Votes: 3,154

5. Black Mafia Family Decoded (BMF) (2019 Video)

Documentary, Crime

After decades of silence, a third founding member of BMF Dexter Sosa Hussey shares breath taking untold stories detailing the BMF Federal Rico Indictment plus the secret family feud between Big Meech and Southwest Tee plus much more.

Director: Doc Hicks | Stars: Dexter Hussey, Anna Mezentseva

Votes: 9

6. Under a Piaya Moon (2024)

120 min | Drama

In 1980s Bacolod City, a young man aspires to continue the family legacy by winning an inter-city pastry competition with the help of his feuding grandfather and grandmother.

Director: Kurt Soberano | Stars: Jeff Moses, Pauline Dimaranan, Charito Ferrer-Motus, Joel Torre

7. First Position. (2019)

20 min | Short, Drama

In 1980s San Francisco, aspiring dancer Zachary fights to keep his dream alive after falling ill.

Director: Michael Elias Thomas | Stars: Matt Jennings, Lea Madda, Anthony Sorrells, Stefan Wanigatunga

Votes: 34

8. Mickey Mouse Disco (1980)

7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

A clip-show music video for the album of the same name and vintage. Includes 5 songs from the album ("Mousetrap", "Disco Mickey Mouse", "Watch Out For Goofy", "Macho Duck", "Welcome To Rio").

Directors: Norman Ferguson, David Hand, Jack King, Jack Kinney, Charles Nichols, Ben Sharpsteen, Riley Thomson

Votes: 97

9. Prima del giorno dopo (2024)

Comedy, Drama, Horror | Completed

Luigi, and a young priest are looking for a door to Hell. In 1985, little Luigi tries to discover the truth about the disappearance of his parents.

Director: Eduardo Cocciardo | Stars: Benedetto Casillo, Lucianna De Falco, Eduardo Cocciardo, Sara Migliaccio

10. The Bird's Game

Thriller | Announced

A washed-up attorney and a hungry young reporter team up to expose a far-reaching conspiracy in 1980's Tennessee.

11. Searching for Susie Thunder

Biography, Drama | Announced

The life story of the infamous hacker Susie Thunder.

12. Calling the Tune

History, Romance | Filming

Calling the Tune is set in 1980 in the Loire Valley, mid-western France, with flashbacks to the 1940s.

Director: Roger Harding | Stars: Charlotte Wallis, Christopher Mulvin, Chantal Brosens, Ruth Herd

13. Jazz Fluo

Documentary | Post-production

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Director: Philippe Frenette-Roy | Stars: Michel Cusson, Alain Caron, Paul Brochu, Luc Boivin

14. Drakos (2022)

Short

A man on the run stumbles upon a satanic cult, with unexpected consequences.

Director: Vera Ånestad | Stars: Valdemar Dannemand, Kristoffer Modalsli

15. Who is Lun*na Menoh? (2021)

81 min | Documentary

"Who Is Lun*na Menoh" follows the life and work of the extraordinary Japanese artist, Lun*na Menoh. From her early career in Japan to the underground music scene in Los Angeles, from ... See full summary »

Director: Jeff Mizushima | Stars: Lunna Menoh, Jeff Mizushima, Tosh Berman, Robert Greene

Votes: 6

16. Trapped at Boarding School (1983)

24 min | Short, Horror

A boy is being bullied at a Boarding School. Things get out of hand and he will need his revenge.

Director: Heini Grünbaum | Stars: Michael Andersen, Søren Børgesen, Erik Jensen, Morten Lundsgård

17. Gry i zabawy (1982)

73 min | Drama

The lavish villa of a local communist party official is the unexpected meeting point for people from various backgrounds: his son's partying friends, a worker recruit just before joining the army, and a group of burglars.

Director: Tadeusz Junak | Stars: Leon Niemczyk, Tomasz Zaliwski, Cezary Domagala, Arnold Pujsza

18. Audio Two: Top Billin' (1987 Music Video)

4 min | Music

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Stars: Audio Two, Milk Dee, MC Lyte, Nat Robinson

19. IN10: A Parlimentary Affair (2020 Podcast Series)

18 min | Comedy

Audio comedy pilot about the seedy comings and goings of 10 Downing Street in the 1980s.

Stars: Tony Carpenter, Dave Earl, Ross K. Foad, Brigid Hemingway

20. Shelley (1979–1983)
Episode: Hearth and Home (1980)

Comedy

Shelley and Fran enjoy a quiet day at home reading their respective books, and pondering on their child's future. But they're soon pulled back into the real world when the irascible Mrs H pops by for a cuppa!

Director: Anthony Parker | Stars: Hywel Bennett, Belinda Sinclair, Josephine Tewson

Votes: 18

21. Chorus (1978–1981)
Episode: The Clash: Live in Paris (1980)

43 min | Music

One of the greatest punk bands of all time, The Clash helped pioneer the punk rock explosion of the mid 70s following infamous tours with the Sex Pistols. In late 1979, The Clash released ... See full summary »

Director: Don Kent | Stars: The Clash, Antoine de Caunes, Topper Headon, Jacky Jakubowicz

22. Chorus (1978–1981)
Episode: Frank Zappa: Live in Paris (1980)

34 min | Music

Frank Zappa is revered as modern music's greatest innovator, an iconoclast who destroyed music convention with genre-busting funk/blues/psychedelic/heavy rock arrangements, and incredible ... See full summary »

Director: Don Kent | Stars: Antoine de Caunes, Arthur Barrow, David Logeman, Tommy Mars

23. In Their Own Words (2015– )
Episode: Jimmy Carter (2021)

TV-PG | Biography

Explore this intimate and inspiring story of a long-shot outsider who beat the odds against him again and again and never looked back in his quest to better the lives of millions. Jimmy ... See full summary »

Directors: Chuck Dalaklis, Marianne Kushmaniuk | Stars: Sean Francis, Jonathan Alter, Garth Brooks, James Earl Carter III

Votes: 17

24. Very Scary People (2019– )
Episode: The Iceman: The Murder Business Pt. 1 (2021)

TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, Crime, History

He was a family man, living in a New Jersey suburb with his wife and three kids. But unbeknownst to his neighbors, Richard Kuklinski held a dark secret: he was the "Iceman"--a cold-blooded ... See full summary »

Director: Brett Kelly | Stars: Donnie Wahlberg, Robert J. Carroll, Patrick M. Kane, Bill Sanderson

Votes: 22

25. TED-Ed (2012– )
Episode: The Infamous Overpopulation Bet: Simon vs. Ehrlich - Soraya Field Fiorio (2021)

5 min | Documentary, Animation

In 1980 Paul Ehrlich and Julian Simon who represent opposing poles of a global issue placed a bet. Ehrlich contended that overpopulation would dome the human race as it consumed all ... See full summary »

Star: Alexandra Panzer

26. The Fall of the House of Usher (2023)
Episode: The Tell-Tale Heart (2023)

TV-MA | 61 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

Victorine inches closer to testing her heart technology on a patient until tensions erupt between her and Alessandra. Dupin makes a chilling confession.

Director: Mike Flanagan | Stars: Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood, Mary McDonnell, Henry Thomas

Votes: 3,466

27. The Fall of the House of Usher (2023)
Episode: The Raven (2023)

TV-MA | 76 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

In 1980, Roderick and Madeline seize a chance to cement their fortune--for a price. Decades later, the remaining Ushers reckon with the consequences.

Director: Michael Fimognari | Stars: Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood, Mary McDonnell, Henry Thomas

Votes: 4,599

28. Les papillons noirs (2022)
Episode: Ivresse d'Écriture (2022)

TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Albert remembers one particularly close call and a rough patch with Solange. Adrien descends into old vices. Mathilde looks into Carrel's disappearance.

Director: Olivier Abbou | Stars: Nicolas Duvauchelle, Niels Arestrup, Axel Granberger, Alyzée Costes

Votes: 153

29. Les papillons noirs (2022)
Episode: Toutes les Réponses (2022)

TV-MA | 63 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

One year later, an eyewitness account sends Adrien back to Brussels in search of the truth. Mathilde's search for Carrel comes to a close.

Director: Olivier Abbou | Stars: Nicolas Duvauchelle, Niels Arestrup, Axel Granberger, Alyzée Costes

Votes: 162

30. Mobsters (1997–2012)
Episode: The Iceman: Richard Kuklinski (2012)

Documentary

Richard Kuklinski lived a shocking double life; suburban husband and father at home, and brutal contract killer on the streets.

Stars: Robert J. Carroll, Anthony Bruno, Barbara Kuklinski, Dominick Polifrone

Votes: 8

31. Independent Lens (1999– )
Episode: Razing Liberty Square (2024)

TV-14 | 94 min | Documentary

Residents of Liberty City are fighting to save their neighborhood from climate gentrification. With sea levels rising, one of America's oldest segregated public housing projects sits on higher ground that has turned to real estate gold.

Director: Katja Esson | Stars: Ben Carson, Carlos Gimenez, Valencia Gunder, Sam Kenley

Votes: 6

32. World's Most Evil Killers (2017– )
Episode: Richard Kuklinski (2023)

Documentary, Crime

For Richard Kuklinski, crime was his way of life. As a mafia hit men, his unusual methods led to a disturbing nickname: The Iceman.

Stars: Richard Kuklinski, Robert J. Carroll, Dominick Polifrone, Jennifer Sutton

33. Files of the Unexplained (2024– )
Episode: File: Goverment's UFO Conspiracy (2024)

TV-14 | 38 min | Documentary, Crime, Mystery

Since the '70s, US military personnel have reported strange sightings and dealt with mysterious health issues but where forced to stay silent - until now.

Stars: Cheryl Bennett, John F. Burroughs, André Carson, Ryan Graves

Votes: 83

34. At Mother's Request (1987)
Episode: Part 2 (1987)

120 min | Drama

Frances cheats Dickie out of money, even though he is hiding the murder weapon. The law closes in on Marc, and soon sets their sights on Frances for sending her son to pull the trigger.

Director: Michael Tuchner | Stars: Stann Babb, Ray Baker, George Bartenieff, Jay Bernard

35. American Dynasties: The Kennedys (2018)
Episode: The Legacy (2018)

42 min | Documentary, History

Tragedy strikes again when Bobby Kennedy is assassinated; Ted Kennedy must overcome scandal and misfortune to continue the family legacy and pass the torch to the next generation.

Director: Jonathan Jones | Stars: Martin Sheen, Adam Walinsky, J. Randy Taraborrelli, Barbara Perry

Votes: 42