19 movies from the 80s we wish we could see again on the big screen

Modified Feb 12, 2025 15:32 ET

"The Terminator", Image Source - Orion Pictures

11) Top Gun (1986)

"Top Gun", Image Source - Paramount Pictures

The Tom Cruise starrer – Top Gun was a sensational moment of the 80s. This movie boosted military recruitment by 500% as it glamorized the life of a fighter pilot with their signature style of leather jackets and aviators. This movie is set in an elite U.S. Navy fighter weapon school and follows the life of Pete Mitchell, also known as Maverick, who is a very skilled fighter pilot. The soundtrack of this movie featuring the iconic song – Take My Breath Away, became one of the best-selling albums of the decade.