The Ultimate 1980s Movies Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Decade?

Think you know 1980s cinema? From blockbusters to cult classics, this quiz pulls real facts from our movie guides.

Tap "Reveal answer" under each question to check yourself, and keep score: 12 points up for grabs.

1. Which of these movies came out in the 1980s?

• A) A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge
• B) Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel
• C) Speak No Evil
• D) The Package

Reveal answer

A) A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge was released in 1985. Read our full guide.

2. Which 1980s movie stars David Byrne?

• A) Pirates
• B) Lethal Weapon 2
• C) Troll
• D) Stop Making Sense

Reveal answer

D) Stop Making Sense features David Byrne in its top-billed cast. Read our full guide.

3. Which of these movies came out in the 1980s?

• A) Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle
• B) Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings
• C) Black '47
• D) Birthday Girl

Reveal answer

A) Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle was released in 1987. Read our full guide.

4. Which 1980s movie stars Burt Reynolds?

• A) A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge
• B) The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
• C) Spaceballs
• D) K-9

Reveal answer

B) The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas features Burt Reynolds in its top-billed cast. Read our full guide.

5. Which of these movies came out in the 1980s?

• A) Wolfs
• B) Godzilla vs. Biollante
• C) Sputnik
• D) Operation Seawolf

Reveal answer

B) Godzilla vs. Biollante was released in 1989. Read our full guide.

6. Which 1980s movie stars Robert Carradine?

• A) School of Thieves 2
• B) Revenge of the Nerds
• C) Yes, Madam!
• D) Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach

Reveal answer

B) Revenge of the Nerds features Robert Carradine in its top-billed cast. Read our full guide.

7. Which of these movies came out in the 1980s?

• A) The Getaway
• B) Maurice
• C) Main Tera Hero
• D) Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

Reveal answer

B) Maurice was released in 1987. Read our full guide.

8. Which 1980s movie stars Eddie Murphy?

• A) Beverly Hills Cop
• B) Bachelor Party
• C) Maria's Lovers
• D) Mr. Mom

Reveal answer

A) Beverly Hills Cop features Eddie Murphy in its top-billed cast. Read our full guide.

9. Which of these movies came out in the 1980s?

• A) Night of the Zombies
• B) Dangerous
• C) Me, Myself & Irene
• D) Silent Hill: Revelation 3D

Reveal answer

A) Night of the Zombies was released in 1980. Read our full guide.

10. Which 1980s movie stars Michael Moriarty?

• A) Raw Deal
• B) Nothing in Common
• C) The Stuff
• D) L'Argent

Reveal answer

C) The Stuff features Michael Moriarty in its top-billed cast. Read our full guide.

11. Which of these movies came out in the 1980s?

• A) Message from the King
• B) The Fourth Protocol
• C) Fair Game
• D) The Last King of Scotland

Reveal answer

B) The Fourth Protocol was released in 1987. Read our full guide.

12. Which 1980s movie stars Toru Furuya?

• A) The Seventh Curse
• B) Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
• C) Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack
• D) The Fly II

Reveal answer

C) Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack features Toru Furuya in its top-billed cast. Read our full guide.

How did you do?

• 10 or more: certified pop culture encyclopedia.
• 7 to 9: solid, you clearly pay attention.
• 4 to 6: casual fan, the rabbit hole awaits.
• 0 to 3: time to start reading the Files.

Every answer links to the full Pop Culture Files guide, so you can settle any argument.