Best Corruption Movies & TV Series of the 1980s

The 18 best-rated corruption 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

Scarface 1983 ★ 8.2

Missing 1982 ★ 7.3

Witness 1985 ★ 7.1

Project A Part II 1987 ★ 7.1

The Professor 1986 ★ 7.1

The Natural 1984 ★ 6.9

Lola 1981 ★ 6.9

Young Guns 1988 ★ 6.7

F/X 1986 ★ 6.6

Licence to Kill 1989 ★ 6.4

The Toxic Avenger 1984 ★ 6.3

The Concrete Jungle 1982 ★ 6.0

Above the Law 1988 ★ 6.1

The Border 1982 ★ 6.0

Harlem Nights 1989 ★ 6.1

Caged Women 1980 ★ 5.4

Armed and Dangerous 1986 ★ 5.7