20 of the best shows and movies from the '80s you can binge right now

Frank OlitoMay 19, 2020, 22:39 IST

"Back to the Future" premiered in 1985.Universal Pictures

There's plenty of movies and TV shows from the 1980s that you can watch right now.
Franchises like "Back to the Future" and "Poltergeist" got their start in the '80s, and they are now available on streaming services.
Beloved TV series like "Murder, She Wrote," "Cheers," and "The Golden Girls" also premiered in the '80s.

Streaming services are filled with new content that's breaking barriers, but sometimes it's just as entertaining to look back at the movies and TV shows that premiered decades ago.

The 1980s, for example, marked the start of several franchises like "Back to the Future" and "Poltergeist" while also seeing the start of famous TV series like "Murder, She Wrote" and "Miami Vice."

Keep reading to see what other movies and TV shows from the '80s are worth a watch right now.

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Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin, and Jane Fonda made headlines with their comedy "9 to 5" in 1980.

"9 to 5." Fox

"The Shining" frightened audiences when it came out in 1980, and it will still give you goosebumps today.

"The Shining." Warner Bros.

The first film in the "Poltergeist" franchise premiered in 1982.

"Poltergeist." MGM

The beloved Steven Spielberg film "E.T." was released in 1982.

"E.T." Universal Pictures

In 1983, "Flashdance" made waves in pop culture.

"Flashdance." Paramount Pictures

Prince introduced the world to "Purple Rain" in 1984.

"Purple Rain." Warner Bros.

"Back to the Future" became a cultural juggernaut in 1985.

"Back to the Future." Universal Pictures

Released in 1985, "The Breakfast Club" became a cult classic.

"The Breakfast Club." Universal Pictures via YouTube

Tom Cruise starred in the 1986 action film "Top Gun."

"Top Gun." Paramount Pictures

"Ferris Bueller's Day Off," which premiered in 1986, is another classic teenage film from the '80s.

"Ferris Bueller's Day Off." Paramount Pictures

In 1987, audiences were seduced by "Dirty Dancing."

"Dirty Dancing." Vestron Pictures

"Beetlejuice" was a fun mix of horror, comedy, and fantasy that premiered in 1988.

"Beetlejuice." Beetlejuice / Warner Bros.

In 1988, Eddie Murphy starred in the comedy "Coming to America."

"Eddie Murphy." Paramount

In 1989, "When Harry Met Sally" became a classic romcom.

"When Harry Met Sally." Columbia Pictures

Disney released its instant classic "The Little Mermaid" in 1989.

"The Little Mermaid." Walt Disney Animation

When it comes to TV shows, check out "Cheers," which premiered in 1982.

"Cheers" stars Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson, Shelley Long, and others. Paramount Domestic Television/CBS Paramount Domestic Television/CBS Television Distribution

"Dynasty" made its mark in 1981 until it was canceled in 1989.

"Dynasty." CBS Television Distribution

In 1984, the hit series "Miami Vice" premiered.

"Miami Vice." NBC/YouTube

"Murder, She Wrote" also got its start in 1984.

"Murder, She Wrote." CBS

In 1985, another heartwarming comedy series premiered: "The Golden Girls."

"The Golden Girls." NBC

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