Best Harsh Movies & TV Series of the 1980s

Looking for the best harsh movies and TV series of the 1980s? These 13 are the highest-rated on 3eyedraven, weighted by vote count so a handful of glowing reviews never beats a proven favourite.

Full Metal Jacket 1987 ★ 8.1

Raging Bull 1980 ★ 7.9

Fanny and Alexander 1982 ★ 7.8

The Color Purple 1985 ★ 7.7

Mississippi Burning 1988 ★ 7.7

Mad Max 2 1981 ★ 7.4

Thief 1981 ★ 7.2

Christine 1983 ★ 6.9

At Close Range 1986 ★ 6.8

Colors 1988 ★ 6.5

Dead & Buried 1981 ★ 6.4

Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome 1985 ★ 6.2

The Star Chamber 1983 ★ 6.1