Best Train Movies & TV Series of the 1980s

The 12 best-rated train 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.

Blind Chance 1987 ★ 7.5

Planes, Trains and Automobiles 1987 ★ 7.3

Runaway Train 1985 ★ 7.0

Godzilla 1985 1985 ★ 6.8

Thomas & Friends 1984 ★ 6.8

Millionaires' Express 1986 ★ 6.7

The Party 2 1982 ★ 6.4

Great Balls of Fire! 1989 ★ 6.3

Throw Momma from the Train 1987 ★ 6.2

Terror Express 1980 ★ 5.6

The Student 1988 ★ 5.9

Terror Train 1980 ★ 5.7