Best Army Movies & TV Series of the 1980s

The 13 best-rated army movies and TV series of the 1980s on 3eyedraven, ranked by a weighted audience score so the genuinely great rises above one-off perfect ratings. Every title has cast, ratings, trailers and where to watch.

Dragon Ball 1986 ★ 8.3

Full Metal Jacket 1987 ★ 8.1

Castle in the Sky 1986 ★ 8.0

Akira 1988 ★ 7.9

Blackadder 1983 ★ 8.0

Kagemusha 1980 ★ 7.8

Gallipoli 1981 ★ 7.1

Loafing and Camouflage 1984 ★ 7.5

G.I. Joe: The Movie 1987 ★ 6.6

The Ninth Configuration 1980 ★ 6.4

Dune 1984 ★ 6.2

Private Benjamin 1980 ★ 6.0

American Ninja 2: The Confrontation 1987 ★ 5.5