20 Best Quotes From 1980s Movies
The 1980s were an iconic era for cinema, leaving us with films that have resonated for decades. Here are 20 of the best quotes from 1980s movies:
1.”E.T. phone home.” – E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
2.”I feel the need—the need for speed!” – Top Gun (1986)
3.”Nobody puts Baby in a corner.” – Dirty Dancing (1987)
4.”Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)
5.”I’ll be back.” – The Terminator (1984)
6.”May the Force be with you.” – Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
7.”Go ahead, make my day.” – Sudden Impact (1983)
8.”Say hello to my little friend!” – Scarface (1983)
9.”Here’s Johnny!” – The Shining (1980)
10.”They’re here!” – Poltergeist (1982)
11.”Wax on, wax off.” – The Karate Kid (1984
12.”I am serious… and don’t call me Shirley.” – Airplane! (1980)
13.”Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads.” – Back to the Future (1985
14.”Goonies never say die!” – The Goonies (1985
15.”Snap out of it!” – Moonstruck (1987
16.”You can’t handle the truth!” – A Few Good Men (1992) *Note: This quote is popularly attributed to the ’80s but it is from a 1992 movie.
17.”Do or do not, there is no try.” – Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
18.“I’ve had the time of my life.” – Dirty Dancing (1987)
19.“Be afraid… Be very afraid.” – The Fly (1986)
20.“Gremlins… in this town? Somebody’s gotta do somethin’ about these gremlins!” – Gremlins (1984)
These quotes capture the spirit of an era that cherished bold characters, memorable dialogue, and stories that have stood the test of time.
*Please note that quote #16 from A Few Good Men is not from the 80s but has been included as originally requested in the task.