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11 Awesome Movies To Watch Again That Are 30 Years Old

August 21, 2017 By Katy 22 Comments

Earlier this summer I caught Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, and Rene Russo on Good Morning America talking about the 30th reunion of ‘Lethal Weapon’.

Remember Murtaugh and Riggs?

It got me thinking about other movies from 1987 that are worth revisiting, too.

Because little did I know it as a teenager back in 1987, but that year produced many memorable flicks that stand the test of time.



So in addition to Lethal Weapon, here are 10 more awesome movies to watch again that are 30 years old (yikes!):

1. Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Join Neal and Del as they try to 1) get along and 2) get home for Thanksgiving.

Remember this line? “Those aren’t pillows!”

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2. The Princess Bride

I’ve shared my love of this movie about Princess Buttercup and Wesley before, but it bears repeating here. Plus, it’s fun to remember where we got this gem: “Luv. Twu Luv.”

3. Adventures in Babysitting

Elisabeth Shue is relatable and charming in the story of a night of babysitting that goes very wrong–in fun, family-friendly ways. This original that is waaaay better than the Disney Channel re-make.

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4. Baby Boom

Baby Boom takes an entertaining look at being a working mother in the 80s. What’s surprising is just how much things haven’t changed in 30 years.

5. Dirty Dancing

Say it with me: Nobody puts Baby in a corner!

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6. Overboard

This funny family film about amnesia (!) stars the lovable Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell.

7. Mannequin

In this romantic comedy, an artist played by Andrew McCarthy falls in love with a mannequin, played by Kim Cattrall. It’s cheesy. But it’s a good cheesy, you know? Pass the cheddar.

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8. Harry and the Hendersons

My daughter has adored this movie about a lovable Bigfoot since she was four. She still watches it yearly.

9. Can’t Buy Me Love

Patrick Dempsey (enough said!) is a nerd looking for love in this high school comedy.

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10. 3 Men and a Baby

What’s not to like about Tom Selleck, Ted Danson and Steve Guttenberg as swinging 80’s bachelors caring for a baby? Their rad 80s outfits and totally tubular apartment decor alone are worth one more look.

There you have it, 11 awesome movies to watch again that are 30 years old. Are any of these your favorite? Which one do you want to watch again now?

Check out these totally awesome movies from the 80s that are worth watching again. I'm talking about rad movies like Lethal Weapon and Can't Buy Me Love. Generation Xers, you'll love taking a trip down memory lane with these 30-year-old flicks!

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  1. Midlife Dramas in pyjamas says

    August 21, 2017 at 2:59 am

    ‘Some Like it Hot’ That’s all I need to say…
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    • Katy says

      August 21, 2017 at 10:53 am

      Hee hee. I get it!
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      • Midlife dramas in pyjamas says

        August 21, 2017 at 11:15 am

        What more can you ask for than Marilyn Monroe with Jack Lemmon & Tony Curtis in dresses lol!!
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  2. Michele Morin says

    August 21, 2017 at 11:02 am

    The Princess Bride is such a big deal in our house that my oldest son, when he got married, had As You Wish engraved on his and his wife’s wedding bands.
    Thanks for this great list!
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    • Katy says

      August 21, 2017 at 3:12 pm

      That is a beautiful phrase for a wedding band. Love it!

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  3. Jen says

    August 22, 2017 at 9:02 am

    I watched Can’t Buy Me Love the second it came out on Netflix. That was filmed here in my home town. I loved that movie and all of these, but oh my gosh beware watching some of these with young children…..
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  4. Mama Grace says

    August 22, 2017 at 9:11 am

    Some classics. I love lethal Weapon and I remember Adventures in Baby Sitting. #HappyNowLinkUp
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    • Katy says

      August 22, 2017 at 10:28 am

      I want to see Lethal Weapon again since it’s been so long. The Mel Gibson-Danny Glover pairing always made me laugh.

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  5. Heather Burnett says

    August 22, 2017 at 10:09 am

    Love these!!! Especially Overboard & Dirty Dancing!!!!

    #globalblogging

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    • Katy says

      August 22, 2017 at 10:29 am

      I need to see Overboard again soon. I think it might be okay for me and my 10yo daughter to enjoy together.

      #globalblogging

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  6. ShootingStarsMag says

    August 22, 2017 at 10:35 am

    Oh, I’d love to watch Adventures in Babysitting again – It has a young Anthony Rapp and I love him!
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    • Katy says

      August 22, 2017 at 10:45 am

      Oh, I forgot that the goofball Daryl turned out to be such a Broadway talent!
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  7. kelly L McKenzie says

    August 22, 2017 at 10:57 am

    Planes, Trains and Automobiles has been watched so many times in this household that we regret not being in line for royalties. It’s yet another John Hughes classic, ‘eh? It’s so sad that that great man has passed on and I treasure the movies he did make. I hesitate to share this but … while I’ve seen most of the flicks you list, I have never seen Lethal Weapon. Nope. Nada. I promise to correct that situation forthwith and will report back to you pronto. Thanks for the suggestion, Katy!
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    • Katy says

      August 22, 2017 at 12:28 pm

      Hmm. I have to say if you didn’t enjoy Lethal Weapon in the 80s, then it might not strike a chord now as a first-timer. Unless you have a giant young Mel Gibson crush. Then you should watch.
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  8. jeremy@thirstydaddy says

    August 22, 2017 at 12:08 pm

    my teen was watching Dirty Dancing last night. She’s watched Stand by Me about ten times this summer. She seems to have developed a new obsession with 80’s movies ever since I introduced her to The Outsiders #happynow

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    • Katy says

      August 22, 2017 at 12:29 pm

      Good job introducing her to The Outsiders, dad! I was pleased that they taught it in my son’s middle school so he had to read the book and watch the movie.
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  9. Julie- Logger's Wife says

    August 22, 2017 at 12:57 pm

    Overboard is one of my absolute favorite movies. The 80s really had a lot of good movies. Thanks for the reminder about some of them.

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    • Katy says

      August 22, 2017 at 2:17 pm

      I really want to watch Overboard again, now. I think it’s okay to watch with my 10yo daughter. Did I hear they were remaking it? Yikes. I hope not!

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  10. Leslie says

    August 24, 2017 at 4:54 pm

    OMG, the Princess Bride is 30 years old?! It’s still such a classic! And now I also want to watch Harry and the Hendersons, because who doesn’t love a giant loveable Bigfoot? Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
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  11. Katy @ Experienced Bad Mom says

    August 24, 2017 at 9:44 pm

    Princess Bride, except for the Fred Savage parts (!), is really a movie that could have been made anytime. It is a total classic!
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  12. Christine Carter says

    August 28, 2017 at 12:50 pm

    OMG YES!!! I LOVE THESE!!!! I remember every one of them, and now I want to watch them again! There are sooo many good ones from back then…. Now you’ve got me thinking of more!

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