Best Amused Movies & TV Series of the 1980s

3eyedraven's 40 top-rated amused movies and TV series of the 1980s — ordered by how strongly audiences rate them and how many actually voted, so the ranking reflects real consensus. Full details on each.

Only Fools and Horses 1981 ★ 8.1

Blackadder 1983 ★ 8.0

Die Hard 1988 ★ 7.8

Where Is The Friend's House? 1987 ★ 7.9

V 1983 ★ 7.8

Ghostbusters 1984 ★ 7.5

This Is Spinal Tap 1984 ★ 7.4

Planes, Trains and Automobiles 1987 ★ 7.3

Trading Places 1983 ★ 7.2

Big 1988 ★ 7.2

V: The Final Battle 1984 ★ 7.4

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home 1986 ★ 7.2

Bloodsport 1988 ★ 7.1

Raising Arizona 1987 ★ 7.1

Re-Animator 1985 ★ 7.1

V 1984 ★ 7.1

Ladyhawke 1985 ★ 7.0

Remington Steele 1982 ★ 7.1

Coming to America 1988 ★ 6.9

Mr. Vampire 1985 ★ 6.9

The 'Burbs 1989 ★ 6.8

Thomas & Friends 1984 ★ 6.8

Footloose 1984 ★ 6.7

48 Hrs. 1982 ★ 6.7