The Golden Child, released in theaters on Dec. 12, 1986, is a glossy, oddball mash‑up of Eddie Murphy star vehicle and Eastern‑mysticism fantasy, never...
Just Between Friends, released in theaters on March 21, 1986, is a delicate, deliberately paced drama about friendship, infidelity, and grief that leans on...
Power, released in theaters on January 31, 1986, follows Pete St. John (Richard Gere), a superstar political consultant “hired gun” whose real clientele are...
A Change of Seasons, released in theaters on December 1, 1980, is a romantic comedy-drama that tackles marital infidelity and the evolving nature of...
The Delta Force, released in theaters on February 14, 1986, is a high-octane action-thriller loosely based on the real-life 1985 hijacking of TWA Flight...
Norman Jewison’s Best Friends, released in theaters on December 17, 1982, is a romantic comedy-drama starring Burt Reynolds and Goldie Hawn, notable not for...
A Tiger’s Tale, released in theaters on February 12, 1988, is an oddball romantic dramedy about breaking taboos, personal reinvention, and the messy nature...
James Cameron’s The Terminator, released in theaters on October 26, 1984, is a genre-defining landmark—equal parts relentless science-fiction thriller and dark prophecy about technology...
No Man’s Land, released in theaters on October 23, 1987, burns with the cool chrome and moral ambiguity of classic crime thrillers, steering between...
All the Right Moves, released in theaters on October 21, 1983, is a grounded, heartfelt sports drama that captures the tension between youthful ambition...
The Fabulous Baker Boys, released in theaters on October 13, 1989, is a bittersweet drama about art, ambition, and complicated relationships—brought to vibrant life...
Peggy Sue Got Married, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, is a poignant time-travel fantasy anchored by Kathleen Turner’s acclaimed performance as a woman confronting...
Commando, released in theaters on October 4, 1985, is an explosive action film that, on the heels of The Terminator, established Arnold Schwarzenegger as...
Jagged Edge, released in theaters on October 4, 1985, is a taut, atmospheric legal thriller that cleverly weaves together aspects of noir, psychological suspense,...
Tough Guys, released in theaters on October 3, 1986, pairs Hollywood icons Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas for their last cinematic collaboration, blending comedy...
The Principal, released in theaters on September 18, 1987, is a prime example of the gritty, no-holds-barred action films that defined a decade. While...