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) Full Metal Jacket
• B) Dìdi (弟弟)
• C) Four Brothers
• D) Celeste & Jesse Forever

Reveal answer

A) Full Metal Jacket was released in 1987. Read our full guide.

2. Which 1980s movie stars Nicolas Cage?

• A) The Dead Pool
• B) Nighthawks
• C) Pin : A Plastic Nightmare
• D) Valley Girl

Reveal answer

D) Valley Girl features Nicolas Cage in its top-billed cast. Read our full guide.

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

• A) Blind Fury
• B) The Saint
• C) Presence
• D) The Powerpuff Girls Movie

Reveal answer

A) Blind Fury was released in 1989. Read our full guide.

4. Which 1980s movie stars Jean-Claude Van Damme?

• A) A Chorus Line
• B) Kickboxer
• C) Stand and Deliver
• D) Day of the Dead

Reveal answer

B) Kickboxer features Jean-Claude Van Damme in its top-billed cast. Read our full guide.

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

• A) Ash
• B) Valhalla
• C) The Undefeated
• D) Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story

Reveal answer

B) Valhalla was released in 1986. Read our full guide.

6. Which 1980s movie stars Keanu Reeves?

• A) Quest for Fire
• B) The Brotherhood of Justice
• C) The Verdict
• D) Airplane!

Reveal answer

B) The Brotherhood of Justice features Keanu Reeves in its top-billed cast. Read our full guide.

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

• A) Stonewall
• B) Caravaggio
• C) Downtown Owl
• D) Security

Reveal answer

B) Caravaggio was released in 1986. Read our full guide.

8. Which 1980s movie stars Helena Bonham Carter?

• A) Lady Jane
• B) A View to a Kill
• C) All Dogs Go to Heaven
• D) The Final Countdown

Reveal answer

A) Lady Jane features Helena Bonham Carter in its top-billed cast. Read our full guide.

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

• A) The Dark Crystal
• B) The Stolen Princess
• C) The Shadow Strays
• D) For Your Consideration

Reveal answer

A) The Dark Crystal was released in 1982. Read our full guide.

10. Which 1980s movie stars Crispin Glover?

• A) K-9
• B) Best of the Best
• C) River's Edge
• D) Caravaggio

Reveal answer

C) River's Edge features Crispin Glover in its top-billed cast. Read our full guide.

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

• A) Just Wright
• B) The Running Man
• C) Dead Like Me: Life After Death
• D) Maniac

Reveal answer

B) The Running Man was released in 1987. Read our full guide.

12. Which 1980s movie stars Andrés García?

• A) Ernest Saves Christmas
• B) Crimes and Misdemeanors
• C) Peter Knife
• D) Exploits of a Young Don Juan

Reveal answer

C) Peter Knife features Andrés García 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.