Top 10 Best Movies of 1986

1986 saw the release of some of the most iconic action movies, comedy movies, and cult classics. The best films of 1986 include Hollywood titles that are still wildly popular 30 years later.

The Top Ten

  1. Aliens

    This was the best Alien. Ripley's battle with the Queen was legendary. She was a badass in this movie, not a sissy head like in the first one. She got nominated for an Academy Award.

    Fast-paced action with Marines. The first one had childish scientists with no weapons, except a cheap axe and a baby flamethrower.

    A classic. This movie lives on as...

    When you look back on the history of these movies, producers made so much money with the Aliens and Predator movies.

    Aliens was awesome! Now you people are thinking clearly. Aliens should be #1 and Top Gun should be #2.

  2. Platoon

    Very cool that this was a homage to Vietnam vets.

    Charlie Sheen's best movie by far, although Tom Berenger did the best.

    Maybe the best Vietnam War movie besides Full Metal Jacket.

  3. Ferris Bueller's Day Off

    How is this classic not top 5? Looks like many forgot about this one.

    One of the best movies ever.

    The best film ever.

  4. Top Gun

    The movie that took the breath away for everybody.

    Movie of the summer.

  5. Stand by Me

    This and Ferris Bueller's Day Off are two of my favorite movies. Stand by Me is an amazing movie with a superb performance by River Phoenix. It captures the essence of childhood and has an incredible storyline.

    Chris: Ya sure. Give me some skin.

    Gordie: I'll see ya.

    Chris: Not if I see you first.

    Best movie ever!

    Pokémon referenced this!

  6. The Fly

  7. Blue Velvet

  8. Crocodile Dundee

    Australia's best film.

  9. The Karate Kid Part II

  10. Little Shop of Horrors

    11. The Newcomers
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    Alex is Lovesick

  12. ?

    Howard the Duck

    13. The Contenders

  13. The Transformers: The Movie

    Great movie. Deserves to be a little higher.

  14. 9½ Weeks

  15. Cobra

  16. House

  17. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

  18. The Great Mouse Detective

  19. Labyrinth

  20. Short Circuit

  21. Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives

  22. Peggy Sue Got Married

  23. Lucas

  24. Flight of the Navigator

    Come on, people. 34? Get this one higher! Easily the best movie made in 1986.

    "Vote this higher!"

    COMPLIANCE!

    MY ALL-TIME FAVORITE! BEST MOVIE EVER MADE!

  25. Pretty in Pink

  26. Legend

  27. Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer

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