Settings1980s musical films
A Chorus Line (film)
A Chorus Line is a 1985 musical film directed by Richard Attenborough, starring Michael Douglas.
A Chorus Line is a 1985 musical film directed by Richard Attenborough, starring Michael Douglas.
A Chorus of Disapproval
A Chorus of Disapproval is a 1988 British film adapted from the Alan Ayckbourn play of the same title, directed by Michael Winner.
A Chorus of Disapproval is a 1988 British film adapted from the Alan Ayckbourn play of the same title, directed by Michael Winner.
Adventures of Captain Vrungel
Adventures of Captain Vrungel (Приключения капитана Врунгеля, translit.
Adventures of Captain Vrungel (Приключения капитана Врунгеля, translit.
American Pop
American Pop is a 1981 American animated musical drama film produced and directed by Ralph Bakshi.
American Pop is a 1981 American animated musical drama film produced and directed by Ralph Bakshi.
Annie (1982 film)
Annie is a 1982 musical film directed by John Huston and choreographed by Arlene Phillips.
Annie is a 1982 musical film directed by John Huston and choreographed by Arlene Phillips.
Annie (film)
Annie is a 1982 musical film directed by John Huston and choreographed by Arlene Phillips.
Annie is a 1982 musical film directed by John Huston and choreographed by Arlene Phillips.
Back to the Beach
Back to the Beach is a 1987 comedy film starring Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello, directed by Lyndall Hobbs.
Back to the Beach is a 1987 comedy film starring Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello, directed by Lyndall Hobbs.
Beat Street
Beat Street is a 1984 drama film, following Wild Style in featuring New York City hip hop culture of the early 1980s; breakdancing, DJing, and graffiti.
Beat Street is a 1984 drama film, following Wild Style in featuring New York City hip hop culture of the early 1980s; breakdancing, DJing, and graffiti.
Beauty and the Beast (1987 film)
Beauty and the Beast (alternatively: Cannon Movie Tales: Beauty and the Beast in USA, Die Schöne und das Biest in West Germany, La Bella e la Bestia in Italy, '...
Beauty and the Beast (alternatively: Cannon Movie Tales: Beauty and the Beast in USA, Die Schöne und das Biest in West Germany, La Bella e la Bestia in Italy, '...
Bert Rigby, You're a Fool
Bert Rigby, You're a Fool is a 1989 American musical film directed by Carl Reiner, and starring Robert Lindsay in the title role.
Bert Rigby, You're a Fool is a 1989 American musical film directed by Carl Reiner, and starring Robert Lindsay in the title role.
Billy the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire
Billy the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire is a 1985 British musical film starring Phil Daniels and Alun Armstrong.
Billy the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire is a 1985 British musical film starring Phil Daniels and Alun Armstrong.
Blank Generation (1980 film)
Blank Generation is a 1980 West German and American co-produced musical film.
Blank Generation is a 1980 West German and American co-produced musical film.
Blood Wedding (1981 film)
Blood Wedding (Bodas de sangre) is a 1981 Spanish musical film written and directed by Carlos Saura.
Blood Wedding (Bodas de sangre) is a 1981 Spanish musical film written and directed by Carlos Saura.
Body Rock
Body Rock is a 1984 film directed by Marcelo Epstein about a young man "from the streets" with a talent for break-dancing.
Body Rock is a 1984 film directed by Marcelo Epstein about a young man "from the streets" with a talent for break-dancing.
Breakin'
Breakin, released as Breakdance: The Movie in some countries, is a 1984 breakdancing-themed film directed by Joel Silberg.
Breakin, released as Breakdance: The Movie in some countries, is a 1984 breakdancing-themed film directed by Joel Silberg.
Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo
Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo is the 1984 sequel to the breakdancing film Breakin.
Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo is the 1984 sequel to the breakdancing film Breakin.
Bridge (film)
Bridge (Мост) is a musical film, the first USA/USSR student co-production.
Bridge (Мост) is a musical film, the first USA/USSR student co-production.
Captain EO
Captain EO is a 3-D science fiction film starring Michael Jackson and directed by Francis Ford Coppola that was shown at Disney theme parks from 1986 through the 1990s.
Captain EO is a 3-D science fiction film starring Michael Jackson and directed by Francis Ford Coppola that was shown at Disney theme parks from 1986 through the 1990s.
Carmen (1984 film)
Carmen (1984) is a film directed by Francesco Rosi.
Carmen (1984) is a film directed by Francesco Rosi.
Charodei
Charodei (Чародеи, translations - Enchanters, Sorcerers, Magicians) is a 1982 Soviet film directed by Konstantin Bromberg, loosely based on the science fantasy...
Charodei (Чародеи, translations - Enchanters, Sorcerers, Magicians) is a 1982 Soviet film directed by Konstantin Bromberg, loosely based on the science fantasy...
Chithram
Chithram is a 1988 Malayalam screwball comedy film written and directed by Priyadarshan, based on a story by Sreenivasan.
Chithram is a 1988 Malayalam screwball comedy film written and directed by Priyadarshan, based on a story by Sreenivasan.
Concert for Kampuchea
The Concert for Kampuchea (subtitled "Rock for Kampuchea") is a musical film from the best of the Concerts for the People of Kampuchea.
The Concert for Kampuchea (subtitled "Rock for Kampuchea") is a musical film from the best of the Concerts for the People of Kampuchea.
Crossroads (1986 film)
Crossroads is a 1986 film starring Ralph Macchio, Joe Seneca and Jami Gertz, inspired by the legend of blues musician Robert Johnson.
Crossroads is a 1986 film starring Ralph Macchio, Joe Seneca and Jami Gertz, inspired by the legend of blues musician Robert Johnson.
Daisy (1988 film)
Daisy is a 1988 Malayalam musical - romance film written and directed by Prathap K. Pothan.
Daisy is a 1988 Malayalam musical - romance film written and directed by Prathap K. Pothan.
Dog in Boots
Dog in Boots (Пёс в сапогах, Pyos v sapogakh), also known as Pup in Boots is a 1981 Soyuzmultfilm's animated parody film directed by Yefim Gamburg.
Dog in Boots (Пёс в сапогах, Pyos v sapogakh), also known as Pup in Boots is a 1981 Soyuzmultfilm's animated parody film directed by Yefim Gamburg.
Dusha
Dusha (Душа, English translation: Soul) is a 1981 Soviet musical drama film written by Alexander Borodyansky and directed by Alexander Stefanovich, starring Sofia Rotaru and Mikhail Boyarsky.
Dusha (Душа, English translation: Soul) is a 1981 Soviet musical drama film written by Alexander Borodyansky and directed by Alexander Stefanovich, starring Sofia Rotaru and Mikhail Boyarsky.
Earth Girls Are Easy
Earth Girls are Easy is a 1988 American musical comedy film directed by Julien Temple.
Earth Girls are Easy is a 1988 American musical comedy film directed by Julien Temple.
El Amor brujo (1986 film)
El amor brujo or Carlos Saura Dance Trilogy, Part 3: El Amor Brujo is a 1986 Spanish musical film written and directed by Carlos Saura.
El amor brujo or Carlos Saura Dance Trilogy, Part 3: El Amor Brujo is a 1986 Spanish musical film written and directed by Carlos Saura.
Fantastica (film)
Fantastica is a 1980 French-Canadian musical film directed by Gilles Carle.
Fantastica is a 1980 French-Canadian musical film directed by Gilles Carle.
Fast Forward (1985 film)
Fast Forward is a 1985 dance film directed by Sidney Poitier.
Fast Forward is a 1985 dance film directed by Sidney Poitier.
Flashdance
Flashdance is a 1983 American romantic drama film that was the first collaboration of producers Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer.
Flashdance is a 1983 American romantic drama film that was the first collaboration of producers Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer.
Gallavants
Gallavants is a 1984 animated musical, produced by Marvel Productions, and released on home video.
Gallavants is a 1984 animated musical, produced by Marvel Productions, and released on home video.
Girls Just Want to Have Fun (film)
Girls Just Want to Have Fun is a 1985 dance film starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Hunt, directed by Alan Metter.
Girls Just Want to Have Fun is a 1985 dance film starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Hunt, directed by Alan Metter.
Grease 2
Grease 2 is a 1982 American musical film and sequel to Grease, which is based upon the musical of the same name by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey.
Grease 2 is a 1982 American musical film and sequel to Grease, which is based upon the musical of the same name by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey.
Hearts of Fire
Hearts of Fire is a 1987 American musical drama film starring Bob Dylan, Fiona Flanagan (billed only as "Fiona") and Rupert Everett.
Hearts of Fire is a 1987 American musical drama film starring Bob Dylan, Fiona Flanagan (billed only as "Fiona") and Rupert Everett.
Hey Babe!
Hey Babe!, also known as Babe! and also known as Rise and Shine, was a 1980 movie which was a musical drama that starred Yasmine Bleeth and Buddy Hackett.
Hey Babe!, also known as Babe! and also known as Rise and Shine, was a 1980 movie which was a musical drama that starred Yasmine Bleeth and Buddy Hackett.
History of the World, Part I
History of the World, Part I is a 1981 comedy film written, produced, and directed by Mel Brooks.
History of the World, Part I is a 1981 comedy film written, produced, and directed by Mel Brooks.
Honeysuckle Rose (film)
Honeysuckle Rose is a 1980 romantic drama film directed by Jerry Schatzberg and starring Willie Nelson, Dyan Cannon and Amy Irving.
Honeysuckle Rose is a 1980 romantic drama film directed by Jerry Schatzberg and starring Willie Nelson, Dyan Cannon and Amy Irving.
I Am a Hotel
I Am a Hotel is a 1983 Canadian made for TV short musical film, written by Leonard Cohen and Mark Shekter and directed by Allan F. Nicholls.
I Am a Hotel is a 1983 Canadian made for TV short musical film, written by Leonard Cohen and Mark Shekter and directed by Allan F. Nicholls.
La Bailanta
La Bailanta (The Dancer) is a 1988 Argentine musical film directed and written by Luis Rodrigo.
La Bailanta (The Dancer) is a 1988 Argentine musical film directed and written by Luis Rodrigo.
Le Bal (film)
Le bal (The Ball) is a 1983 Italian-Franco-Algerian film without dialogue directed by Ettore Scola that represents the fifty-year story of the French society by way of a ballroom in France.
Le bal (The Ball) is a 1983 Italian-Franco-Algerian film without dialogue directed by Ettore Scola that represents the fifty-year story of the French society by way of a ballroom in France.
Legs (film)
Legs is a 1983 television musical drama film starring Shanna Reed, Deborah Geffner, Lawrence Leritz, David Marshall Grant and Maureen Teefy.
Legs is a 1983 television musical drama film starring Shanna Reed, Deborah Geffner, Lawrence Leritz, David Marshall Grant and Maureen Teefy.
Life Is a Bed of Roses
Life Is a Bed of Roses (French: La Vie est un roman) is a 1983 French film directed by Alain Resnais from a screenplay by Jean Gruault.
Life Is a Bed of Roses (French: La Vie est un roman) is a 1983 French film directed by Alain Resnais from a screenplay by Jean Gruault.
Light of Day
Light of Day is a 1987 American drama film starring Michael J. Fox, Gena Rowlands and Joan Jett.
Light of Day is a 1987 American drama film starring Michael J. Fox, Gena Rowlands and Joan Jett.
Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland
Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland, known in Japan as simply Nemo, is a 1989 animated feature film directed by Masami Hata and William T. Hurtz.
Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland, known in Japan as simply Nemo, is a 1989 animated feature film directed by Masami Hata and William T. Hurtz.
Little Shop of Horrors (film)
Little Shop of Horrors is a 1986 American musical comedy directed by Frank Oz. It is a film adaptation of the off-Broadway musical comedy of the same name by composer Alan Menken and writer ...
Little Shop of Horrors is a 1986 American musical comedy directed by Frank Oz. It is a film adaptation of the off-Broadway musical comedy of the same name by composer Alan Menken and writer ...
Mack the Knife (film)
Mack the Knife is a 1989 film adaptation of the 1928 Brecht/Weill musical The Threepenny Opera.
Mack the Knife is a 1989 film adaptation of the 1928 Brecht/Weill musical The Threepenny Opera.
Monologue of Love (film)
Monologue of Love is a Soviet Ukrainian musical telefilm, written by Grigore Vieru and directed by Larisa Maslyuk, starring Sofia Rotaru in the main role.
Monologue of Love is a Soviet Ukrainian musical telefilm, written by Grigore Vieru and directed by Larisa Maslyuk, starring Sofia Rotaru in the main role.
Moonwalker
Moonwalker, also known as Michael Jackson: Moonwalker, is an American anthology film released in 1988 by singer Michael Jackson.
Moonwalker, also known as Michael Jackson: Moonwalker, is an American anthology film released in 1988 by singer Michael Jackson.
O, more, more!
O, more, more! (О, море, море!, lit.
O, more, more! (О, море, море!, lit.
Oliver & Company
Oliver & Company is a 1988 American animated film in which a homeless kitten named Oliver joins a gang of dogs to survive on the 1980s New York City streets.
Oliver & Company is a 1988 American animated film in which a homeless kitten named Oliver joins a gang of dogs to survive on the 1980s New York City streets.
Parsifal (film)
Parsifal is a 1982 German musical film directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg, based on the opera of the same name by Richard Wagner.
Parsifal is a 1982 German musical film directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg, based on the opera of the same name by Richard Wagner.
Pink Floyd The Wall (film)
Pink Floyd The Wall is a 1982 British live-action/animated musical film directed by Alan Parker based on the 1979 Pink Floyd album The Wall.
Pink Floyd The Wall is a 1982 British live-action/animated musical film directed by Alan Parker based on the 1979 Pink Floyd album The Wall.
Pink Floyd—The Wall
Pink Floyd—The Wall is a 1982 British live-action/animated musical film directed by Alan Parker based on the 1979 Pink Floyd album The Wall.
Pink Floyd—The Wall is a 1982 British live-action/animated musical film directed by Alan Parker based on the 1979 Pink Floyd album The Wall.
Polly (1989 film)
Polly is a musical television movie that originally aired in November 1989 on NBC. Adapted from the book Pollyanna, Polly was directed and choreographed by Debbie Allen and stars Kes...
Polly is a musical television movie that originally aired in November 1989 on NBC. Adapted from the book Pollyanna, Polly was directed and choreographed by Debbie Allen and stars Kes...
Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw
Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw is a 1986 animated feature film distributed by TriStar Pictures.
Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw is a 1986 animated feature film distributed by TriStar Pictures.
Prince and the Revolution: Live
Prince and the Revolution: Live is a 1985 American concert film by Prince.
Prince and the Revolution: Live is a 1985 American concert film by Prince.
Purple Rain (film)
Purple Rain is a 1984 film directed by Albert Magnoli and written by Magnoli and William Blinn.
Purple Rain is a 1984 film directed by Albert Magnoli and written by Magnoli and William Blinn.
Roadie (film)
Roadie is a 1980 film directed by Alan Rudolph about a truck driver who becomes a roadie for a traveling rock and roll show.
Roadie is a 1980 film directed by Alan Rudolph about a truck driver who becomes a roadie for a traveling rock and roll show.
Rooftops (film)
Rooftops is a 1989 crime and dance drama film directed by Robert Wise, which follows the misadventures of two homeless teenagers in Manhattan.
Rooftops is a 1989 crime and dance drama film directed by Robert Wise, which follows the misadventures of two homeless teenagers in Manhattan.
Satisfaction (film)
Satisfaction (also titled Girls of Summer) is a 1988 drama starring Justine Bateman and Liam Neeson.
Satisfaction (also titled Girls of Summer) is a 1988 drama starring Justine Bateman and Liam Neeson.
School Daze
School Daze is a 1988 American musical-drama film, written and directed by Spike Lee, and starring Laurence Fishburne, Giancarlo Esposito, and Tisha Campbell-Martin.
School Daze is a 1988 American musical-drama film, written and directed by Spike Lee, and starring Laurence Fishburne, Giancarlo Esposito, and Tisha Campbell-Martin.
Sesame Street Presents Follow That Bird
Sesame Street Presents Follow That Bird is a 1985 American road film directed by Ken Kwapis, starring many Sesame Street characters.
Sesame Street Presents Follow That Bird is a 1985 American road film directed by Ken Kwapis, starring many Sesame Street characters.
Shock Treatment
Shock Treatment is a 1981 musical-black comedy and a follow-up to the film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Shock Treatment is a 1981 musical-black comedy and a follow-up to the film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Snow White (1987 film)
Snow White is a 1987 musical film based on the classic fairytale and released as part of the "Cannon Movie Tales" series.
Snow White is a 1987 musical film based on the classic fairytale and released as part of the "Cannon Movie Tales" series.
That's Dancing!
That's Dancing! is a 1985 retrospective documentary produced by MGM that looked back at the history of dancing in film.
That's Dancing! is a 1985 retrospective documentary produced by MGM that looked back at the history of dancing in film.
The Adventures of the Elektronic
The Adventures of Elektronik (Приключения Электроника, ) is a 1980 Soviet adventure TV miniseries directed by Konstantin Bromberg.
The Adventures of Elektronik (Приключения Электроника, ) is a 1980 Soviet adventure TV miniseries directed by Konstantin Bromberg.
The Apple (1980 film)
The Apple is a 1979 musical science fiction film starring Catherine Mary Stewart and directed by Menahem Golan.
The Apple is a 1979 musical science fiction film starring Catherine Mary Stewart and directed by Menahem Golan.
The Brave Little Toaster (film)
The Brave Little Toaster is a 1987 American animated adventure film adapted from the 1980 novel of the same name by Thomas Disch.
The Brave Little Toaster is a 1987 American animated adventure film adapted from the 1980 novel of the same name by Thomas Disch.
The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland
The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland is the third theatrically released film in the Care Bears animated franchise.
The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland is the third theatrically released film in the Care Bears animated franchise.
The Care Bears Battle the Freeze Machine
The Care Bears Battle the Freeze Machine is the second television special to feature the Care Bears characters.
The Care Bears Battle the Freeze Machine is the second television special to feature the Care Bears characters.
The Care Bears in the Land Without Feelings
The Care Bears in the Land Without Feelings is the first television special to feature the Care Bears characters.
The Care Bears in the Land Without Feelings is the first television special to feature the Care Bears characters.
The Cotton Club (film)
The Cotton Club is a 1984 crime-drama, centered on a famed Harlem jazz club of the 1930s, the Cotton Club.
The Cotton Club is a 1984 crime-drama, centered on a famed Harlem jazz club of the 1930s, the Cotton Club.
The Fabulous Baker Boys
The Fabulous Baker Boys is a 1989 American romantic drama musical film written and directed by Steve Kloves, and starring Jeff Bridges and Beau Bridges as two brothers struggling to make a l...
The Fabulous Baker Boys is a 1989 American romantic drama musical film written and directed by Steve Kloves, and starring Jeff Bridges and Beau Bridges as two brothers struggling to make a l...
The Garbage Pail Kids Movie
The Garbage Pail Kids Movie is a 1987 live action musical film adaptation of the popular series of children's trading cards produced, written, and directed by Rod Amateau.
The Garbage Pail Kids Movie is a 1987 live action musical film adaptation of the popular series of children's trading cards produced, written, and directed by Rod Amateau.
The Idolmaker
The Idolmaker is a 1980 American musical drama starring Ray Sharkey, Peter Gallagher, Paul Land, Tovah Feldshuh and Joe Pantoliano.
The Idolmaker is a 1980 American musical drama starring Ray Sharkey, Peter Gallagher, Paul Land, Tovah Feldshuh and Joe Pantoliano.
The Marvelous Land of Oz (musical)
The Marvelous Land of Oz is a musical play by Thomas W. Olson (book), Gary Briggle (lyrics), and Richard Dworsky (music), based on the novel by L. Frank Baum.
The Marvelous Land of Oz is a musical play by Thomas W. Olson (book), Gary Briggle (lyrics), and Richard Dworsky (music), based on the novel by L. Frank Baum.
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia (film)
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia is a 1981 film, starring Kristy McNichol, Dennis Quaid, Mark Hamill, and Don Stroud, directed by Ronald F. Maxwell.
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia is a 1981 film, starring Kristy McNichol, Dennis Quaid, Mark Hamill, and Don Stroud, directed by Ronald F. Maxwell.
The Pirate Movie
The Pirate Movie is a 1982 musical and comedy film directed by Ken Annakin and starring Christopher Atkins and Kristy McNichol.
The Pirate Movie is a 1982 musical and comedy film directed by Ken Annakin and starring Christopher Atkins and Kristy McNichol.
The Pirates of Penzance (1983 film)
The Pirates of Penzance is a 1983 musical film based on Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera of the same name.
The Pirates of Penzance is a 1983 musical film based on Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera of the same name.
Three Amigos
Three Amigos is a 1986 American adventure musical comedy film directed by John Landis and written by Lorne Michaels, Steve Martin, and Randy Newman.
Three Amigos is a 1986 American adventure musical comedy film directed by John Landis and written by Lorne Michaels, Steve Martin, and Randy Newman.
Uncle Meat (film)
Uncle Meat is a film written and directed by Frank Zappa, released directly to video in 1987.
Uncle Meat is a film written and directed by Frank Zappa, released directly to video in 1987.
Under the Cherry Moon
Under the Cherry Moon is a 1986 film directed by and starring Prince as a gigolo named Christopher Tracy and Time member Jerome Benton as his partner, Tricky.
Under the Cherry Moon is a 1986 film directed by and starring Prince as a gigolo named Christopher Tracy and Time member Jerome Benton as his partner, Tricky.
Victor Victoria
Victor Victoria is a 1982 musical comedy film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer that involves homosexuality, transvestism and sexual identity as central themes.
Victor Victoria is a 1982 musical comedy film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer that involves homosexuality, transvestism and sexual identity as central themes.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a 1988 American fantasy comedy noir film directed by Robert Zemeckis and released by Touchstone Pictures.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a 1988 American fantasy comedy noir film directed by Robert Zemeckis and released by Touchstone Pictures.
Xanadu (film)
Xanadu is a 1980 romantic musical fantasy film written by Richard Christian Danus and Marc Reid Rubel and directed by Robert Greenwald.
Xanadu is a 1980 romantic musical fantasy film written by Richard Christian Danus and Marc Reid Rubel and directed by Robert Greenwald.
Yentl (film)
Yentl is a 1983 romantic musical drama film from MGM, and directed, co-written, co-produced, and starring Barbra Streisand based on the play of the same name by Leah Napolin and Isaac Bashev...
Yentl is a 1983 romantic musical drama film from MGM, and directed, co-written, co-produced, and starring Barbra Streisand based on the play of the same name by Leah Napolin and Isaac Bashev...
Young Toscanini
Young Toscanini is a 1988 Italian-French English-language biographical film directed by Franco Zeffirelli and starring C. Thomas Howell and Elizabeth Taylor.
Young Toscanini is a 1988 Italian-French English-language biographical film directed by Franco Zeffirelli and starring C. Thomas Howell and Elizabeth Taylor.