Best Based On Novel Or Book Movies & TV Series of the 1980s

The 194 best-rated based on novel or book 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.

Once Upon a Time in America 1984 ★ 8.4
The Shining 1980 ★ 8.2
Full Metal Jacket 1987 ★ 8.1
The Thing 1982 ★ 8.1
Das Boot 1981 ★ 8.1
Agatha Christie's Poirot 1989 ★ 8.2
Blade Runner 1982 ★ 7.9
Sherlock Holmes 1984 ★ 8.2
Legend of the Galactic Heroes 1988 ★ 8.7
Anne of Green Gables 1985 ★ 8.1
Stand by Me 1986 ★ 7.8
Die Hard 1988 ★ 7.8
The Princess Bride 1987 ★ 7.7
The Plague Dogs 1982 ★ 7.8
Jean de Florette 1986 ★ 7.7
Who Framed Roger Rabbit 1988 ★ 7.5
Inspector Morse 1987 ★ 7.9
Maurice 1987 ★ 7.6
Manon of the Spring 1986 ★ 7.6
Empire of the Sun 1987 ★ 7.5
The Name of the Rose 1986 ★ 7.5
The Killing Fields 1984 ★ 7.5
Ordinary People 1980 ★ 7.4
Anne of Green Gables 1985 ★ 8.7