Most Popular Feature Films Released In 1988

1. Die Hard (1988) Die Hard (1988)
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New York cop John McClane gives terrorists a dose of their own medicine as they hold hostages in an LA office building. Dir: John McTiernan With: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia Action | Thriller R 131 mins.
2. Beetlejuice (1988) Beetlejuice (1988)
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A couple of recently deceased ghosts contract the services of a "bio-exorcist" in order to remove the obnoxious new owners of their house. Dir: Tim Burton With: Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Michael Keaton Comedy | Fantasy PG 92 mins.
3. Rain Man (1988) Rain Man (1988)
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Selfish yuppie Charlie Babbitt's father left a fortune to his savant brother Raymond and a pittance to Charlie; they travel cross-country. Dir: Barry Levinson With: Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, Valeria Golino Drama R 133 mins.
4. Coming to America (1988) Coming to America (1988)
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An African prince goes to Queens, New York City to find a wife whom he can respect for her intelligence and will. Dir: John Landis With: Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, James Earl Jones Comedy | Drama | Romance R 116 mins.
5. Grave of the Fireflies (1988) Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
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A tragic film covering a young boy and his little sister's struggle to survive in Japan during World War II. Dir: Isao Takahata With: Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Akemi Yamaguchi Animation | Drama | War TV_14 89 mins.
6. Cinema Paradiso (1988) Cinema Paradiso (1988)
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A filmmaker recalls his childhood, when he fell in love with the movies at his village's theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater's projectionist. Dir: Giuseppe Tornatore With: Philippe Noiret, Enzo Cannavale, Antonella Attili Drama R 155 mins.
7. Willow (1988) Willow (1988)
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A reluctant dwarf must play a critical role in protecting a special baby from an evil queen. Dir: Ron Howard With: Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Warwick Davis Action | Adventure | Drama | Fantasy | Romance PG 126 mins.
8. My Neighbor Totoro (1988) My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
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When two girls move to the country to be near their ailing mother, they have adventures with the wonderous forest spirits who live nearby. Dir: Hayao Miyazaki With: Hitoshi Takagi, Noriko Hidaka, Toshiyuki Amagasa Animation | Adventure | Family | Fantasy G 86 mins.
9. Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
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A toon hating detective is a cartoon rabbit's only hope to prove his innocence when he is accused of murder. Dir: Robert Zemeckis With: Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Cassidy Animation | Comedy | Crime | Family | Fantasy | Mystery PG 104 mins.
10. Big (1988) Big (1988)
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When a boy wishes to be big at a magic wish machine, he wakes up the next morning and finds himself in an adult body literally overnight. Dir: Penny Marshall With: Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia Comedy | Drama | Family | Fantasy | Romance PG 104 mins.