Best Musical Movies & TV Series of the 1980s

Looking for the best musical movies and TV series of the 1980s? These 35 are the highest-rated on 3eyedraven, weighted by vote count so a handful of glowing reviews never beats a proven favourite.

Michael Jackson's Thriller 1983 ★ 8.3

The Little Mermaid 1989 ★ 7.4

Labyrinth 1986 ★ 7.3

Possibly in Michigan 1983 ★ 7.6

Little Shop of Horrors 1986 ★ 7.0

The Singing Detective 1986 ★ 7.5

The Brave Little Toaster 1987 ★ 6.9

Os Saltimbancos Trapalhões 1981 ★ 7.1

The Chipmunk Adventure 1987 ★ 6.9

Puss in Boots 1988 ★ 7.0

Oliver & Company 1988 ★ 6.7

Yentl 1983 ★ 6.7

Mary Poppins, Goodbye 1983 ★ 6.8

Tap 1989 ★ 6.8

The Muppets Take Manhattan 1984 ★ 6.6

Annie 1982 ★ 6.6

The Last Dragon 1985 ★ 6.5

The Cotton Club 1984 ★ 6.5

Fame 1980 ★ 6.4

Disco Dancer 1982 ★ 6.0

Forbidden Zone 1982 ★ 6.2

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas 1982 ★ 6.2

A Chorus Line 1985 ★ 6.2

Parking 1985 ★ 5.6