Best Private Detective Movies & TV Series of the 1980s

3eyedraven's 14 top-rated private detective movies and TV series of the 1980s — ordered by how strongly audiences rate them and how many actually voted, so the ranking reflects real consensus. Full details on each.

Agatha Christie's Poirot 1989 ★ 8.2

Sherlock Holmes 1984 ★ 8.2

Who Framed Roger Rabbit 1988 ★ 7.5

Possession 1981 ★ 7.3

Blood Simple 1985 ★ 7.3

Angel Heart 1987 ★ 7.1

Remington Steele 1982 ★ 7.1

Spenser: For Hire 1985 ★ 6.9

Mike Hammer 1984 ★ 6.7

I, the Jury 1982 ★ 5.7

Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers 1988 ★ 5.7

Armed and Dangerous 1986 ★ 5.7

8 Million Ways to Die 1986 ★ 5.5

Herbie Goes Bananas 1980 ★ 5.4