Escape to Victory is a sports drama film set during World War II, where a group of Allied prisoners of war plan a daring escape from a German POW...

Grendel Grendel Grendel is a 1981 Australian animated film directed by Alexander Stitt. The movie is an adaptation of John Gardner's novel 'Grendel',...

History of the World, Part I is a 1981 Mel Brooks satirical comedy that parodies key moments in world history through a rapid-fire sequence of spoof...

Raiders of the Lost Ark, released in 1981, is an action-adventure film that follows the adventures of Indiana Jones, an archaeologist and adventurer....

Piranha II: The Spawning is a horror film that follows the terrifying events at a Caribbean resort where a new breed of deadly piranhas, capable of...

Thief is a 1981 American neo-noir crime film directed by Michael Mann. The film follows a professional safecracker who is drawn into a major heist. As...

Possession is a psychological horror film about a troubled couple dealing with a mysterious and disturbing force that threatens to tear them apart. As...

Five friends travel to a remote cabin in the woods and unknowingly unleash evil forces lurking in the forest. As the demonic presence begins to...

Quest for Fire is a 1981 prehistoric adventure film that follows a tribe's struggle for survival as they search for fire after their flame is...

A wild and crazy cross-country race ensues as a diverse group of competitors compete in the Cannonball Run, a no-holds-barred race from coast to...

Chariots of Fire is a British historical drama film that tells the story of two athletes in the 1924 Olympics - Eric Liddell, a devout Scottish...

The Professional (original title: Le Professionnel) is a French action film starring Jean-Paul Belmondo as Joss Beaumont, a secret agent who is sent...

Das Boot is a German war film that follows the crew of a German U-boat during World War II. The film explores the physical and psychological...

Scanners is a 1981 science fiction horror film directed by David Cronenberg. The film is centered around a group of people known as 'scanners' who...

Shock Treatment is a 1981 musical film directed by Jim Sharman. It serves as a follow-up to The Rocky Horror Picture Show and delves into the world of...

Modern Romance is a 1981 American comedy-drama film written, directed by and starring Albert Brooks. The film follows the tumultuous relationship...

Body Heat is a neo-noir thriller that explores themes of sexual tension and manipulation. Set in a sweltering Florida heatwave, the film follows Ned...

Blow Out is a gripping thriller that follows Jack Terry, a sound technician for low-budget horror films, who inadvertently records evidence of a car...

Rollover is a gripping thriller that delves into the world of high finance and corporate conspiracy. The film follows Lee Winters, a former actress...

The Smurfs is an animated film based on the beloved comic series created by Belgian cartoonist Peyo. Released in 1981, the movie takes audiences into...

Polyester is a 1981 American comedy film directed by John Waters. The film follows the life of a suburban housewife who is dealing with a cheating...

La Pelle is a war drama set in post-World War II Naples, Italy. The film captures the chaos and moral ambiguity following the Allied forces'...

Lola is a 1981 German drama film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. The story follows Lola, a seductive cabaret singer, as she navigates the...

Stripes is a comedy film released in 1981, directed by Ivan Reitman. The story follows John Winger, played by Bill Murray, a down-on-his-luck cab...

In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, lone warrior Mad Max must help a group of settlers escape a band of marauders who are after their precious fuel...

Five friends travel to a remote cabin in the woods and unwittingly unleash a horde of demons and spirits. As the evil forces possess them one by one,...

Man of Iron is a Polish film directed by Andrzej Wajda, set against the backdrop of the Solidarity movement in Poland. It follows the story of a young...

The Beyond is a 1981 Italian horror film directed by Lucio Fulci. The movie follows a young woman who inherits an old hotel that is reportedly built...

Excalibur is a 1981 British epic fantasy film based on the legend of King Arthur. It follows the journey of Arthur from his humble beginnings to...

The Road Warrior is a post-apocalyptic action film set in a world where gasoline has become a scarce commodity. The story follows a lone warrior, Max,...

Southern Comfort is a tense and gripping drama about a group of National Guardsmen who find themselves hunted by Cajun locals in the Louisiana bayou....

Reds is a historical drama that chronicles the life and career of journalist and writer John Reed, played by Warren Beatty. Set against the backdrop...

The Great Muppet Caper is a musical comedy film featuring the Muppets. In this adventure, Kermit the Frog, Fozzie Bear, and Gonzo are reporters who...

Time Bandits is a fantasy adventure film about a young boy who joins a group of time-traveling dwarves on a journey through history. Along the way,...

On Golden Pond is a heartwarming drama about an aging couple spending their summer at their lakeside cottage. The film explores themes of family,...

Absence of Malice is a 1981 drama film directed by Sydney Pollack. The story follows a man who becomes the target of a prosecutor's investigation into...

The Howling is a 1981 horror film that follows a television newswoman who, after a terrifying encounter with a serial killer, is sent to a remote...

In a dystopian future, Manhattan has been turned into a maximum security prison. When the President's plane crashes inside, ex-soldier Snake Plissken...

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark is a 1981 action-adventure film that follows the daring archaeologist Indiana Jones as he embarks on a...

An American Werewolf in London is a horror-comedy film about two American students who are attacked by a werewolf while backpacking in England. One of...

The Fox and the Hound is a heartwarming animated film produced by Walt Disney Productions. It tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a red...

Mommy Dearest is a biographical drama that delves into the tumultuous relationship between Hollywood legend Joan Crawford and her adopted daughter,...