Topic: 1980s

Direction Martin Scorsese

Cast Ray Liotta · Robert De Niro · Joe Pesci · Lorraine Bracco

Synopsis Goodfellas (1990) follows the journey of Henry Hill, a young man of Irish-Italian descent navigating the mean streets of 1950s New York City. Hill's life takes a dramatic turn as he ascends through the ranks of his Brooklyn neighborhood's criminal...

Direction Shin Won-ho

Cast Park Bo-gum · Lee Hyeri · Ryu Jun-yeol · Go Kyung-pyo

Synopsis Reply 1988 (TV Series) (2015) is a heartwarming family drama that unfolds in the vibrant neighborhood of Ssangmun-dong, located in the Dobong District of Northern Seoul, during the pivotal year of 1988. The narrative revolves around the lives of five...

Direction Craig Mazin · Johan Renck

Cast Jared Harris · Stellan Skarsgard · Emily Watson · Paul Ritter

Synopsis Chernobyl (TV Miniseries) (2019) is a gripping 5-episode drama that delves into the catastrophic events of April 1986, when a devastating explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the USSR unfolded into one of history's most severe man-made disasters....

Direction Fernando Meirelles · Kátia Lund

Cast Alexandre Rodrigues · Leandro Firmino · Phellipe Haagensen · Douglas Silva

Synopsis City of God (2002) is a gripping narrative set in a Rio de Janeiro housing project, initially constructed in the 1960s, which by the early 1980s had evolved into one of the city's most perilous locales. The film weaves together...

Direction Stefano Sollima

Cast Francesco Montanari · Vinicio Marchioni · Alessandro Roja · Marco Bocci

Synopsis Romanzo Criminale (TV Series) (2008) is a gripping crime drama that spans two seasons and 22 episodes, airing from 2008 to 2010. The series follows the ambitious journey of a notorious criminal, known as the Lebanese, who aspires to dominate...

Direction Martin Scorsese

Cast Robert De Niro · Sharon Stone · Joe Pesci · James Woods

Synopsis Casino (1995) follows the story of "Ace" Rothstein (Robert De Niro), a meticulous and disciplined mob enforcer who oversees the operations of a Las Vegas casino. His life intertwines with Nicky Santoro (Joe Pesci), a volatile and impulsive enforcer, and...

Direction Marco Tullio Giordana

Cast Luigi Lo Cascio · Alessio Boni · Jasmine Trinca · Adriana Asti

Synopsis The Best of Youth (TV Miniseries) (2003) chronicles the lives of an Italian family from the late 1960s to the present day, centering around two brothers, Nicola and Matteo. The siblings initially share similar aspirations, enjoy the same literature, and...

Direction Todd Phillips

Cast Joaquin Phoenix · Robert De Niro · Zazie Beetz · Frances Conroy

Synopsis Joker (2019) is set in 1981 Gotham City, where Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix), a man grappling with mental health issues, earns a living as a hired clown and resides with his mother, Penny. Arthur's primary goal is to bring laughter...

Direction Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

Cast Ulrich Mühe · Martina Gedeck · Sebastian Koch · Ulrich Tukur

Synopsis The Lives of Others (2006) is set in the oppressive atmosphere of East Germany during the early 1980s. The narrative revolves around Georg Dreyman, a celebrated playwright, and his long-term partner, Christa-Maria Sieland, a renowned actress. Despite their public personas...

Direction Paul Feig · Jake Kasdan · Judd Apatow · Bryan Gordon

Cast Linda Cardellini · James Franco · Seth Rogen · Jason Segel

Synopsis Freaks and Geeks (TV Series) (1999) is a coming-of-age drama that aired from 1999 to 2000, spanning one season with 18 episodes. Set in the 1980s at McKinley High, the series explores the lives of two distinct groups of teenagers:...

Direction Tim Burton

Cast Ewan McGregor · Albert Finney · Billy Crudup · Jessica Lange

Synopsis Big Fish (2003) follows the life of Edward Bloom (Albert Finney), a man renowned for his extraordinary stories about his youthful adventures. Portrayed by Ewan McGregor, the younger Edward embarks on a whimsical journey from his humble Alabama hometown, traversing...

Direction Matt Duffer · Ross Duffer · The Duffer Brothers · Shawn Levy

Cast Winona Ryder · David Harbour · Matthew Modine · Finn Wolfhard

Synopsis Stranger Things (TV Series) (2016) is set in the 1980s in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana. The story begins when a young boy disappears, leading the community to uncover a web of secrets involving covert experiments, frightening supernatural entities,...

Direction Chris Brancato · Carlo Bernard · Doug Miro · Paul Eckstein

Cast Wagner Moura · Pedro Pascal · Boyd Holbrook · Damián Alcázar

Synopsis Narcos (TV Series) (2015) is a gripping crime drama that chronicles the intense struggle between U.S. and Colombian authorities and the notorious drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, along with the Medellin drug cartel, during the 1980s. This series, spanning three seasons...

Direction Ava DuVernay

Cast Jharrel Jerome · Aunjanue Ellis · Asante Blackk · Caleel Harris

Synopsis When They See Us (TV Miniseries) (2019) is a gripping 4-episode series that delves into the harrowing true story of five young men of color who were wrongfully accused and convicted of a brutal rape in New York City's Central...

Direction Masayuki Kojima

Synopsis Monster (TV Series) (2004) follows the story of Dr. Kenzou Tenma, a highly skilled Japanese neurosurgeon practicing in Germany. Tenma's exceptional medical abilities have earned him the admiration of his colleagues, and he is engaged to be married with a...

Direction Nicolás Acuña · Juan Ignacio Sabatini

Cast Benjamín Vicuña · Daniela Ramírez · Alejandro Trejo · Iván Álvarez de Araya

Synopsis Los archivos del cardenal (TV Miniseries) (2011) is a gripping television miniseries that spans two seasons and 24 episodes, airing from 2011 to 2014. The series delves into the significant human rights efforts undertaken by the Vicariate of Solidarity during...

Direction Joel Coen

Cast Frances McDormand · William H. Macy · Steve Buscemi · Peter Stormare

Synopsis Fargo (1996) follows Jerry Lundegaard, a man in dire financial straits, who is disrespected by his affluent father-in-law and engages in deceitful practices at his car dealership. Desperate, he enlists the help of two inept criminals to orchestrate his wife's...

Direction David Simon · Michelle MacLaren · Ernest R. Dickerson · James Franco

Cast James Franco · Maggie Gyllenhaal · Margarita Levieva · Gbenga Akinnagbe

Synopsis The Deuce (TV Series) (2017) chronicles the evolution and ascent of the adult entertainment industry in New York's Times Square, spanning from the early 1970s to the mid-1980s. The narrative delves into the gritty and tumultuous environment that thrived in...

Direction Kenichi Suzuki · Naokatsu Tsuda

Synopsis JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders (TV Series) (2014) follows the thrilling escapades of Jotaro Kujo and his grandfather Joseph Joestar as they traverse the globe, ultimately heading to Egypt to confront their formidable foe, DIO. Jotaro, a young man initially...

Direction Ramón Campos · Carlos Sedes · Jorge Torregrossa

Cast Javier Rey · Tristán Ulloa · Antonio Durán · Carlos Blanco

Synopsis Cocaine Coast (TV Series) (2018) is a gripping 10-episode series set in Galicia during the 1980s. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a struggling fishing industry, where many vessels are idle and numerous shipowners are burdened with debt. The...