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The spirit of an ancient evil queen possesses the body of a young anthropological student, who then goes on a murderous rampage. 25. Warriors of the Wasteland. Two mercenaries help wandering caravans fight off an evil and aimless band of white-clad bikers after the nuclear holocaust.
These films offered education through entertainment, subtly imparting values like bravery, honor, and perseverance. With compelling characters, suspenseful plots, and unforgettable dialogue, these action movies of the 1980s delivered both thrills and valuable lessons.
1. Die Hard. 1988 2h 12m R. 8.2 (961K) Rate. 72 Metascore. A New York City police officer tries to save his estranged wife and several others taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles. Director John McTiernan Stars Bruce Willis Alan Rickman Bonnie Bedelia. 2. First Blood. 1982 1h 33m R. 7.7 (282K)
From Rambo and Indiana Jones to RoboCop and Snake Plissken, the decade did it all. Here's our ranking of the best '80s action movies.
1. Die Hard. 1988 2h 12m R. 8.2 (962K) Rate. 72 Metascore. A New York City police officer tries to save his estranged wife and several others taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles. Director John McTiernan Stars Bruce Willis Alan Rickman Bonnie Bedelia. 2. Aliens. 1986 2h 17m R. 8.4 (789K) Rate.
Rippling muscles, grisly one-liners, and a non-stop barrage of bullets and hellfire. These are the '80s action films that changed the genre forever.
The 1980s were a golden era for action cinema, with giant blockbusters and innovative low-budget films alike, many of them changing the way audiences looked at the genre.
Stacker compiled a list of the best '80s action movies of all time based on our own Stacker score, a weighted index split evenly between IMDb user rating and Metascore. To qualify, the film had to have action as one of its genres on IMDb, have a Metascore, and have at least 5,000 IMDb user votes.
The best action movies of the '80s all shared certain qualities that made them stand out, like big explosions, quip-filled one-liners, and over-the-top violence as the action hero reigned...
The 80s were packed with so many iconic action movies. Here are the best action movies of the 80s that we still love today!