Best Escape Movies & TV Series of the 1980s

The 17 best-rated escape 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.

The Elephant Man 1980 ★ 8.0

First Blood 1982 ★ 7.5

Down by Law 1986 ★ 7.3

Knick Knack 1989 ★ 7.0

Escape to Victory 1981 ★ 6.9

Bangkok Hilton 1989 ★ 6.9

White Nights 1985 ★ 6.7

The Living Daylights 1987 ★ 6.5

Self Defense 1983 ★ 6.1

Paradise 1982 ★ 6.0

Alone in the Dark 1982 ★ 5.9

Missing in Action 2: The Beginning 1985 ★ 5.8

Bizarre 1987 ★ 4.8

Against All Odds 1984 ★ 5.7

When Time Ran Out... 1980 ★ 5.4

Turkey Shoot 1982 ★ 5.4

Ishtar 1987 ★ 4.6