Most Popular Feature Films Released In 1984
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This Is Spinal Tap
(1984) Spinal Tap, the world's loudest band, is chronicled by hack documentarian Marty DeBergi on what proves to be a fateful tour. Dir: Rob Reiner With: Rob Reiner, Michael McKean, Christopher Guest Comedy | Music 82 mins. |
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The Terminator
(1984) A robotic assassin from a post-apocalyptic future travels back in time to eliminate a waitress, whose son will grow up and lead humanity in a war against machines. Dir: James Cameron With: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn Action | Sci-Fi 107 mins. |
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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 126 mins. |
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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 93 mins. |
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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 | Family | Fantasy 105 mins. |
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Once Upon a Time in America
(1984) A former Prohibition-era Jewish gangster returns to the Lower East Side of Manhattan over thirty 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 229 mins. |
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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
(1984) After arriving in India, Indiana Jones is asked by a desperate village to find a mystical stone. He agrees, and stumbles upon a secret cult plotting a terrible plan in the catacombs of an ancient palace. Dir: Steven Spielberg With: Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw, Jonathan Ke Quan Action | Adventure 118 mins. |
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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 102 mins. |
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Red Dawn
(1984) It is the dawn of World War III. In mid-western America, a group of teenagers bands together to defend their town, and their country, from invading Soviet forces. Dir: John Milius With: Patrick Swayze, C. Thomas Howell, Lea Thompson Action | Adventure | Drama | Thriller 114 mins. |
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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 91 mins. |










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