Most Popular Feature Films Released In 1984
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The Terminator
(1984) A human-looking, apparently unstoppable cyborg is sent from the future to kill Sarah Connor; Kyle Reese is sent to stop it. Dir: James Cameron With: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn Action | Sci-Fi |
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Once Upon a Time in America
(1984) A former Prohibition-era Jewish gangster returns to Brooklyn over 30 years later, where he once again must confront the ghosts and regrets of his old life. Dir: Sergio Leone With: Robert De Niro, James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern Crime | Drama | History |
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Ghostbusters
(1984) Three unemployed parapsychology professors set up shop as a unique ghost removal service. Dir: Ivan Reitman With: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver Comedy | Fantasy |
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Amadeus
(1984) The incredible story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, told in flashback mode by Antonio Salieri - now confined to an insane asylum. Dir: Milos Forman With: F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, Elizabeth Berridge Biography | Drama | Music |
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The Karate Kid
(1984) A handyman/martial arts master agrees to teach a bullied boy karate and shows him that there is more to the martial art than fighting. Dir: John G. Avildsen With: Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue Action | Drama | Family | Sport |
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A Nightmare on Elm Street
(1984) In the dreams of his victims, a spectral child murderer stalks the children of the members of the lynch mob that killed him. Dir: Wes Craven With: Heather Langenkamp, Johnny Depp, Robert Englund Horror |
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Police Academy
(1984) A group of good-hearted but incompetent misfits enter the police academy, but the instructors there are not going to put up with their pranks. Dir: Hugh Wilson With: Steve Guttenberg, G.W. Bailey, Kim Cattrall Comedy | Crime |
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Sixteen Candles
(1984) A young girl's "sweet sixteenth" birthday becomes anything but special as she suffers from every embarrassment possible. Dir: John Hughes With: Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Justin Henry Comedy | Romance |
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Revenge of the Nerds
(1984) At a big campus, a group of bullied outcasts and misfits resolve to fight back for their peace and self respect. Dir: Jeff Kanew With: Robert Carradine, Anthony Edwards, Timothy Busfield Comedy |
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The NeverEnding Story
(1984) A troubled boy dives into a wonderous fantasy world through the pages of a mysterious book. Dir: Wolfgang Petersen With: Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver, Tami Stronach Adventure | Drama | Family | Fantasy |










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