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Best movies of 1987

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I go back & forth between this and Apocalypse Now as to which is my favorite Vietnam movie. Both are equally perfect from start to finish, with memorable/unforgettable scenes, performances, characters, and soundtracks. R. Lee Ermey's drill sergeant may be one of the most well-known characters in film history, but I count Private Joker among my personal favorites largely for the views on war he represents & what his character brings to the film (see also Yossarian of Catch-22).
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People who added this item 1408 Average listal rating (910 ratings) 7.1 IMDB Rating 7.3


To those who claim Nicolas Cage can't act and/or makes horrible films, I point you to this one as an example that he CAN act AND make good movies. Plus, it has one of the greatest chase scenes of all time.
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People who added this item 2571 Average listal rating (1667 ratings) 7.7 IMDB Rating 8


All around one of my favorite films ever, and one of the best love stories ever committed to film. The book is also excellent.
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People who added this item 1480 Average listal rating (995 ratings) 7 IMDB Rating 7
Hellraiser (1987)


Easily my favorite 80s horror film, and possibly my all-time favorite horror movie (I go back & forth between it & Night of the Living Dead).
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People who added this item 1663 Average listal rating (1141 ratings) 7.5 IMDB Rating 7.8
Evil Dead II (1987)
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People who added this item 1751 Average listal rating (1075 ratings) 7 IMDB Rating 7.3
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People who added this item 509 Average listal rating (293 ratings) 7.7 IMDB Rating 7.5
Withnail & I (1987)
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People who added this item 2332 Average listal rating (1514 ratings) 7.7 IMDB Rating 7.8
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People who added this item 1057 Average listal rating (700 ratings) 7 IMDB Rating 7.4
Wall Street (1987)
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People who added this item 1918 Average listal rating (1314 ratings) 6.7 IMDB Rating 7.1
Spaceballs (1987)
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People who added this item 418 Average listal rating (270 ratings) 6.1 IMDB Rating 6.6
Roxanne (1987)
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People who added this item 2132 Average listal rating (1456 ratings) 7.1 IMDB Rating 7.6
Lethal Weapon (1987)
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People who added this item 2760 Average listal rating (1874 ratings) 6.9 IMDB Rating 7.6
RoboCop (1987)
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People who added this item 77 Average listal rating (45 ratings) 6.8 IMDB Rating 6.8


Sort of the anime version of Fantasia or an all-ages Heavy Metal.
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Top films listed in the order I like them, though repeat viewings could potentially rearrange said order. And of course the order could be further altered once I watch the "Unwatched contenders".

Runners-up and Unwatched contenders listed alphabetically.

Had you asked my 1987 self...
1. The Princess Bride
2. The Monster Squad
3. Spaceballs
4. Predator
5. Roxanne
6. G.I. Joe: The Movie
7. batteries not included
8. Robocop
9. Raising Arizona
10. Throw Momma from the Train
11. Innerspace
12. The Lost Boys
13. Harry and the Hendersons
14. Ernest Goes to Camp
15. Three Men and a Baby

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