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

19) The Color Purple (1985)

"The Color Purple", Image Source - Warner Bros.

Released in 1985, the film – The Colour Purple is based on a novel of the same name which won the Pulitzer Prize. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film is about Celie, an African American woman whose life is filled with oppression and struggles. The film tackles issues of racism and gender oppression with subtle inputs of sisterhood and female solidarity. The movie is about finding one's voice and restoring self-worth through faith and spirituality.