The Best ’80s Movies Streaming on Netflix
When it comes to cinema, the ’80s sure had a lot going for it: we witnessed the golden age of the slasher genre, the rise of Amblin-era Steven Spielberg, an explosion of blockbuster action films—the decade practically reshaped the summer movie season forever. Not only that, but it was the decade where cinephiles often made new discoveries on VHS while walking down the aisles of video stores on a Saturday night. With video stores now extinct, your Netflix queue is the next best thing, and thankfully, the service often provides a solid selection of ’80s classics if you’re feeling nostalgic. In the mood to spend a day in detention with The Breakfast Club? Or perhaps you want to go on a ride-along with the original Beverly Hills Cop before you watch Axel F ? Or how about time-traveling back to 1985 with Marty McFly in Back to the Future? Fret not, Netflix has got you covered.
The following are the best ’80s flicks currently streaming on Netflix. And act quick, because these titles aren’t always available forever. So check back often, as we plan to keep this list updated on a monthly basis.
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