While there are tons of films from the '90s that everyone should watch at least once, it would be foolish to write-off the many amazing films we got throughout the '80s. Especially when talking about memorable movies for the ladies, the '80s was actually jam-packed. Sure, the decade might not have had Julia Roberts, but come on. The '80s had Winona Ryder, Meg Ryan and of course, Molly Ringwald!
Even though we'll always love Pretty Woman, Clueless, and every other '90s rom-com, we also have a special place in our hearts reserved for '80s chick flicks. Today, we will be looking at 15 movies from the '80s that we know every woman out there still loves today. Get the shoulder pads out ladies, we're heading back in time for this one!
15 No Other Film Offers What Heathers Does
Heathers is so uniquely twisted that we'll never tire of watching it. Sure, there have been plenty of dark comedies released since this 1988 classic, but none of them even hold a candle to it. High school cliques, teen romance, murder, and a young Winona Ryder. We are HERE for all of it!
14 Steel Magnolias Is Still Powerful Today
The story of women coming together to help each other is not totally unique to this film, but the emotions Steels Magnolias elicits even today makes it a stand out from the rest. Seriously, even though most of us have watched this movie a handful of times since 1989, we will still cry at every viewing without fail.
13 Harry And Sally Did It First
Even with all of the amazing rom-coms of the '90s, 1989's When Harry Met Sally... is still viewed as one of the very best of the entire genre. Many have since tried to twist the tale of two old friends coming together romantically, but Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal did it first and they did it best.
12 A Young Patrick Dempsey? Yes, Please!
Well, the stars of 1987's Can't Buy Me Love have certainly come a long way since their rom-com was released. While these days most thoughts immediately go to Grey's Anatomy when Patrick Dempsey is brought up, we'd like to remind everyone just how adorable he was even before he became McDreamy.
11 Molly Ringwald Does Look Great In Pink
If we're putting together a list of iconic chick flicks of the '80s, both Molly Ringwald and John Hughes for that matter are pretty unavoidable. For most of the decade, Ringwald acted as Hughes' muse. Their partnership was extremely successful to say the least and one of their greatest achievements was no doubt 1986's Pretty in Pink.
10 We Would Never Put Baby In A Corner
Forget the '80s and the '90s, Dirty Dancing is one of the best romantic films ever. Baby's summer fling in the Catskills with bad boy Johnny Castle is not one any of us will soon forget. The dancing, the soundtrack, and both Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey's performances ensured we'd never again love a movie quite like we love this 1987 classic.
9 Flashdance's Songs Are As Memorable As The Movie
What's not to love about 1983's Flashdance? A small town girl with big dreams and a killer work ethic, a lovable canine sidekick, a large helping of drama, and a soundtrack that blows all other soundtracks out of the water. Yep, Flashdance is a movie that truly has it all!
8 Tom Hanks Makes For An Excellent Mer-Man
The 1984 romance, Splash, is a refreshing underwater tale. Nowadays, we see Tom Hanks as a talented actor capable of any role, but back in the '80s, he was our best romantic male lead. The premise of a man in love with a mermaid who once saved him as a boy may be silly, but hey, the film totally pulls it off.
7 Say Anything Has One Of The Greatest Romantic Gestures In Movie History
We can't even explain it, but the whole boombox serenade outside of the window thing is still one of the most romantic gestures we've ever seen. It's cheesy, but we'd still have a tough time turning anyone down if they were to do this. For this one scene alone, we will always love Say Anything.
6 The '80s Were All About Dancing
A common theme for '80s films was definitely dancing. Honestly, we can't even blame the filmmakers since it seems like everyone back then really knew how to cut a rug. Although we've been gifted a fair amount of modern dance flicks like Step Up and Save the Last Dance, even those don't really compare to the likes of 1984's Footloose. Illegal dancing is just more fun!
5 Everyone Loves The Princess Bride
Every now and then we get an epic romance that appeals to both men and women. The Princess Bride is certainly that type of film. Not only is it a thrilling adventure the whole way through, but it's also a moving story on so many different levels. Buttercup and Westley forever!
4 The Feeling Of A First Love Is Captured Best In Sixteen Candles
There are just about a million different teen romances we can watch right now. However, none of them quite capture the magic of a first love or the angst of a teen girl better than 1984's Sixteen Candles. Yet another masterpiece put together by John Hughes and starring Molly Ringwald, this movie will always be a special one.
3 David Bowie And Jim Henson Together Are An Unstoppable Force
Now, Labyrinth isn't a your typical girly movie, but it is absolutely a classic all the same. For starters, David Bowie plays a goblin king and wears probably the best costume in cinematic history. Second of all, most of the movie's characters are Jim Henson puppets. This one is a masterpiece that could have only come from Bowie and Henson teaming up. Oh yeah, and George Lucas was the producer!
2 We'll Never Get Enough Of The Brat Pack
There are tons of fun behind-the-scenes facts to be found about The Breakfast Club. The movie has reached such levels of popularity over the years, that people are actually still digging into all of its secrets. We can't blame them either, because this film is truly a work of art.
1 It Doesn't Get Any Better Than Madonna
1985's Desperately Seeking Susan marks Madonna's first major film role. The movie is a fun adventure the whole way through and honestly, if you're looking for a film that showcases excellent '80s fashion, you'll be hard pressed to find a better option. We will love this movie for as long as we love Madonna (which is forever, by the way).