Most Popular Feature Films Released In 1987

1. The Princess Bride (1987) The Princess Bride (1987)
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A classic fairy tale, with swordplay, giants, an evil prince, a beautiful princess, and yes, some kissing (as read by a kindly grandfather). Dir: Rob Reiner With: Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Robin Wright Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy | Romance 98 mins.
2. Full Metal Jacket (1987) Full Metal Jacket (1987)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.4/10 X  
A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the Vietnam War has on his fellow Marine recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting set in 1968 in Hue, Vietnam. Dir: Stanley Kubrick With: Matthew Modine, R. Lee Ermey, Vincent D'Onofrio Drama | War 116 mins.
3. The Lost Boys (1987) The Lost Boys (1987)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1/10 X  
After moving to a new town, two brothers are convinced that the area is frequented by vampires. Dir: Joel Schumacher With: Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Dianne Wiest Comedy | Horror 97 mins.
4. Predator (1987) Predator (1987)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.8/10 X  
A team of commandos, on a mission in a Central American jungle, find themselves hunted by an extra-terrestrial warrior. Dir: John McTiernan With: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Kevin Peter Hall Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi 107 mins.
5. The Untouchables (1987) The Untouchables (1987)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.0/10 X  
Federal Agent Eliot Ness sets out to stop Al Capone; because of rampant corruption, he assembles a small, hand-picked team. Dir: Brian De Palma With: Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, Robert De Niro Crime | Drama | History | Thriller 119 mins.
6. Spaceballs (1987) Spaceballs (1987)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.0/10 X  
Planet Spaceball's President Skroob sends Lord Dark Helmet to steal Planet Druidia's abundant supply of air to replenish their own, and only Lone Starr can stop them. Dir: Mel Brooks With: Mel Brooks, John Candy, Rick Moranis Adventure | Comedy | Sci-Fi 96 mins.
7. Dirty Dancing (1987) Dirty Dancing (1987)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.6/10 X  
Spending the summer in a holiday camp with her family, Frances "Baby" Houseman falls in love with the camp's dance instructor Johnny Castle. Dir: Emile Ardolino With: Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Jerry Orbach Drama | Music | Romance 100 mins.
8. Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3.6/10 X  
The Man of Steel crusades for nuclear disarmament and meets Lex Luthor's latest creation, Nuclear Man. Dir: Sidney J. Furie With: Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Margot Kidder Action | Adventure | Family | Fantasy | Sci-Fi 134 mins.
9. Lethal Weapon (1987) Lethal Weapon (1987)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.6/10 X  
A veteran cop, Murtaugh, is partnered with a young suicidal cop, Riggs. Both having one thing in common; hating working in pairs. Now they must learn to work with one another to stop a gang of drug smugglers. Dir: Richard Donner With: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Gary Busey Action | Thriller 110 mins.
10. Wall Street (1987) Wall Street (1987)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X  
A young and impatient stockbroker is willing to do anything to get to the top, including trading on illegal inside information taken through a ruthless and greedy corporate raider who takes the youth under his wing. Dir: Oliver Stone With: Charlie Sheen, Michael Douglas, Tamara Tunie Crime | Drama 126 mins.
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