Best Small Town Movies & TV Series of the 1980s

The 26 best-rated small town 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.

'Allo 'Allo! 1984 ★ 7.8

Blue Velvet 1986 ★ 7.6

Heimat 1984 ★ 8.0

Gremlins 1984 ★ 7.1

The Lost Boys 1987 ★ 7.1

Miracle 1982 ★ 8.0

Newhart 1982 ★ 7.1

Near Dark 1987 ★ 6.9

At Close Range 1986 ★ 6.8

The Fog 1980 ★ 6.7

True Stories 1986 ★ 6.7

Six Swedish Girls in Alps 1983 ★ 6.5

The Nest 1980 ★ 6.5

Critters 1986 ★ 6.5

Walker 1987 ★ 6.4

Testament 1983 ★ 6.4

Dead & Buried 1981 ★ 6.4

Baby Boom 1987 ★ 6.4

Critters 2 1988 ★ 6.3

Grandview, U.S.A. 1984 ★ 5.8

Prancer 1989 ★ 6.0

Silent Rage 1982 ★ 6.0

Track 29 1988 ★ 5.6

Shock Treatment 1981 ★ 5.8