The 1980s were a glorious time to be a fan of cinema. So many classics were released that still hold up over thirty years later. That includes groundbreaking sci-fi flicks, iconic horror movies, quotable comedies, and award-winning dramas. Amazon Prime offers up some greats from the decade.

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When trying to pick out the best movies from the '80s to watch on the streaming service, Rotten Tomatoes is a good place to look. To narrow things down, only films with 35 or more reviews were considered to get a real feel for how good they are. Also, no movies that appeared on similar lists for other streaming services are included.

Star Trek III: The Search For Spock (79%)

Search For Spock

1982's Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is often considered the greatest film in the legendary franchise. It made the list of the best '80s movies on Hulu and is also available on Amazon Prime but won't be on this list. Thankfully, Prime also has Star Trek III: The Search for Spock.

Released in 1984, this was a direct follow-up to the beloved previous entry. With Spock's spirit in the mind of Leonard McCoy after his death, Captain Kirk must lead the USS Enterprise on a quest to find his friend. The special effects were a mixed bag but the performances and characters continued to shine.

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (81%)

Star Trek Voyage Home

Keeping up with the two-year gaps in between films, 1986 saw the arrival of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. Although it was the fourth installment in the franchise, this entry actually marked the end of a three-film arc that started with The Wrath of Khan.

The actions of the USS Enterprise in the previous movie gets them into trouble and they head home in this iteration only to find that their planet is in serious danger. Star Trek IV was a box office success, got praised as an enjoyable flick, and was nominated for four Oscars.

Major League (83%)

Jake Taylor and Rick Vaughn talk in Major League

This 1989 movie is a beloved classic among sports fans. Major League is widely considered to be one of the best baseball films ever made. It tells the story of a fictionalized version of the Cleveland Indians, whose owner purposely signs poor players so the team can struggle and be moved to Miami.

Of course, the players don't take kindly to this and rebel against their owner, managing to win games in a tremendous underdog tale. The cast helps to boost this with talents like Wesley Snipes, Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen, and Rene Russo. Plus, Bob Uecker steals the show as the broadcaster.

Dead Ringers (83%)

Jeremy Irons in Dead Ringers

If a film has Jeremy Irons in a prominent role, then there's a good chance it'll be great. That was certainly the case with 1988's Dead Ringers, which doubled up on that concept by having Irons portray identical twins in a dual role.

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Often praised as one of the best Canadian films of all time, Dead Ringers was met with widespread acclaim. The plot centers on the twins, one of whom is a womanizer who passes on his ladies to his meeker brother when he gets bored with them. Director David Cronenberg and the unsettling work of Irons were both praised.

Back To School (86%)

Back To School

One of the most prominent comedians of all-time is Rodney Dangerfield. He was beloved in everything from Caddyshack to Ladybugs. However, his best work as a lead actor probably came in 1986's Back to School, which has a really goofy but fun premise.

The story sees a wealthy man (Dangerfield) go back to college alongside his son (Keith Gordon) to get an education. He unexpectedly fits in with his fellow students in hilarious fashion. This is also worth checking out for an early performance from Robert Downey Jr.

The Dead Zone (89%)

Christopher Walken in The Dead Zone looking up slightly off camera.

Earlier, a David Cronenberg movie made the list in Dead Ringers. However, a prior film of his scored even higher and is also on Amazon Prime. That would be The Dead Zone, which hit theaters in 1983 and was a mild box office success as well as a critical one.

The Dead Zone is based on a 1979 novel of the same name written by Stephen King. It centers on a teacher who awakens from a coma to discover that he has psychic powers. Again, Cronenberg's work behind the camera was a high point, as was the performance of the lead actor, Christopher Walken.

Ordinary People (89%)

Timothy Hutton talks with Mary Tyler Moore in Ordinary People

With a release coming in September of 1980, Ordinary People is the oldest film on this list. This family drama is based on a Judith Guest novel of the same name. The cast immediately stands out with Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, and Timothy Hutton.

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It should be noted that this marked the directorial debut of Robert Redford. The story sees a wealthy family deal with the death of one son and the attempted suicide of another. Ordinary People dominated awards season, winning Best Picture at both the Oscars and Golden Globes among the nine nominations it scored across those shows.

RoboCop (90%)

RoboCop

You'd be hard-pressed to find many more iconic films from the decade than 1987's RoboCop. The character itself is memorable and is instantly recognizable. Helmed by Golden Globe-winning director Paul Verhoeven, RoboCop follows an officer who is murdered in Detroit and revived by a corporation as a cyborg police officer.

It was praised for being smarter than expected, over the top, and delivering great action. The popularity of the film helped it spawn a franchise that included a handful of sequels, an animated series, and a reboot in 2014, though those weren't met with as much positivity as the 1987 flick.

Hannah And Her Sisters (91%)

Hannah and Her Sisters 1986

A lot of the work done by Woody Allen during the '80s was consistently among the most critically-acclaimed stuff in entertainment. One of his best and sometimes most overlooked projects was Hannah and Her Sisters, which arrived in 1986.

The comedy-drama focuses on the intertwining tales of a family in between two Thanksgiving celebrations. It was a success at the box office and had a loaded cast of Carrie Fisher, Michael Caine, Mia Farrow, Dianne West, and Barbara Hershey, just to name a few.

The Elephant Man (92%)

John Hurt in The Elephant Man

Another of the oldest movies listed here, The Elephant Man was released in October of 1980. The story is the stuff of legend these days, as it focuses on a man in 19th Century London who has a deformed face and struggles through life because of it.

Along with being a commercial success, The Elephant Man racked up eight Oscar nominations, including one for Best Picture. John Hurt was up for Best Actor, while the iconic David Lynch scored a Best Director nod in what was just his second feature film.

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