5 Iconic '80s Movies Streaming on Netflix — Including One of the Decade’s Biggest Supernatural Classics The nostalgia fueled binge watching of '80s movies on Netflix has become a popular pastime, but these classic films offer more than just a retro escape.
They are also a reflection of our collective memory and the anxieties of their time. Economic uncertainty, social upheaval, and the dawn of the home video revolution characterized the '80s.
It's no surprise then that many movies from this era tackled themes of identity, community, and the struggles of growing up.