As we take a stroll down memory lane to the era of big hair and cassette tapes, let’s explore the 20 best ’80s movies on Netflix that you can stream right now. From teen angst films to iconic sci-fi adventures, the 1980s was a decade that reshaped cinema with its innovative storytelling and unforgettable characters. Tune in to your Netflix account and prepare for a trip through a decade where movies became cultural milestones.

1. Back to the Future – Jump in the DeLorean with Marty McFly and prepare for an adventure across time in this quintessential ’80s classic.

2. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial – Steven Spielberg’s heartwarming tale of an unlikely friendship between a young boy and a stranded alien.

3. The Breakfast Club – Five high school students, each from different cliques, spend a Saturday detention together and discover they’re not so different after all.

4. Ghostbusters – Who you gonna call? This supernatural comedy remains as entertaining today as it was upon its release.

5. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off – Follow Ferris on his epic quest to have the best day off from school, dodging his principal at every turn.

6. The Princess Bride – A fairy tale adventure about a beautiful princess and the gallant hero who rescues her from an undesirable fate.

7. Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark – The first installment of Indiana Jones’ adventures where he sets out to find the legendary Ark of the Covenant.

8. Scarface – Al Pacino delivers an iconic performance as Tony Montana, an immigrant who builds a drug empire in Miami.

9. Dirty Dancing – Nobody puts Baby in a corner in this beloved romance that taught us all the importance of dance and love.

10. Die Hard – Bruce Willis stars as John McClane in this action-packed thriller that set new standards for the genre.

11. The Terminator – Arnold Schwarzenegger is unforgettable as the cyborg assassin sent back in time to change the future by targeting Sarah Connor.

12. Blade Runner – A visually stunning sci-fi masterpiece about a cop tasked with hunting down rogue replicants.

13. The Karate Kid – The story of young Daniel LaRusso and his journey to overcome bullies through martial arts, under the mentorship of Mr. Miyagi.

14. Stand by Me – A touching coming-of-age film based on Stephen King’s novella about four boys who go on a hike to find a dead body.

15. Top Gun – Tom Cruise stars as Maverick, a hotshot fighter pilot who pushes the envelope while competing to be top of his class.

16. The Thing – A tense horror-thriller about researchers in Antarctica who confront a shapeshifting alien organism.

17. Beverly Hills Cop – Eddie Murphy shines as Axel Foley, a Detroit cop who goes to Beverly Hills to solve his friend’s murder.

18. The Untouchables – Kevin Costner plays Eliot Ness who forms The Untouchables team to bring down Al Capone during Prohibition-era Chicago.

19. Platoon – This gritty war drama offers a sobering look at the Vietnam War through the eyes of a young soldier.

20. Airplane! – A parody of disaster movies, this comedy is filled with slapstick jokes and puns that have made it an enduring spoof classic.

These movies offer more than just entertainment; they are time capsules capturing the spirit and innovation of ’80s cinema—worthy of any movie lover’s watch list!