Several outlets have compiled lists of notable movies from the 1980s, including the best overall, best in specific genres such as sci-fi, horror, and rock films, and the most rewatchable. Some lists focus on the highest-grossing films of the decade, while others aim to identify the best films of each year. The criteria and selections vary across the different lists, resulting in a range of movies being highlighted as worth watching or rewatching from the 1980s.