Best Movies of 1983

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Best Movies of 1983

Discover the best movies of 1983, ranked from best to worst.

Based on 0 votes, the movie A Christmas Story, starring Melinda Dillon and Darren McGavin, came in first as the best movie from 1983, followed by Jaws 3-D and Krull from 1983. Scroll down for the top 10 movies of 1983, recommended by movie fans in 2026.

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A Christmas Story 1
A Christmas Story
1983 - Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin, Peter Billingsley, Jean Shepherd, Ian Petrella, Scott...
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In America in the '40s, little Ralphie wants an air rifle for Christmas, but everyone tells him he might get hurt. The family comedy follows his attempts to receive his gift. Peter •••
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Jaws 3-D
1983 - Dennis Quaid, Bess Armstrong, Simon MacCorkindale, Louis Gossett Jr., John Putch, Lea...
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This third film in the series follows a group of marine biologists who attempt to capture a young great white shark that has wandered into Florida's SeaWorld park.
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Krull
1983 - Ken Marshall, Lysette Anthony, Freddie JonesAction, Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction
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On their home planet, a prince and a band of companions set out to rescue his bride from a fortress held by invaders from outer space. Ken Marshall and Lysette Anthony lead the cast, with •••
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Never Say Never Again
1983 - Sean Connery, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Max von SydowAdventure, Action, Thriller
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James Bond returns as agent 007 to take on SPECTRE, after Largo steals two nuclear warheads for blackmail. An unexpected ally is Largo's girlfriend Domino. Sean Connery plays Bond for the •••
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Project A
1983 - Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung Kam-bo, Yuen BiaoAction, Adventure, Comedy
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In late 19th-century Hong Kong, the British rule the land, but pirates rule the waters. Coast Guard officer Dragon Ma is determined that his unit will not be made a laughing stock. Jackie •••
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Risky Business
1983 - Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, Joe PantolianoRomance, Comedy, Drama
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Joel Goodson is 17, a dependable son getting ready for college. When his parents leave him home alone in a wealthy Chicago suburb with the family Porsche at hand, he decides it is time to •••
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Rumble Fish
1983 - Matt Dillon, Mickey Rourke, Diane LaneCrime, Drama, Romance
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In Tulsa, Oklahoma, young street tough Rusty James struggles to live up to the reputation of his legendary older brother and longs for the days of gang fights. Matt Dillon, Mickey Rourke •••
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Scarface
1983 - Al Pacino, Steven Bauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Robert Loggia...
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Scarface, a remake of the 1932 film, follows the story of a Cuban immigrant, Tony Montana (Al Pacino), who, together with his friend Manny Ray, establishes a powerful mafia empire in Miami.
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Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
1983 - Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, Peter...
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Rebel leaders strategize for an all-out assault on the Emperor's newest and greatest destroyer: the Death Star. Han Solo remains frozen in the cavernous desert fortress of Jabba the Hutt •••
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Sudden Impact
1983 - Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Pat HingleThriller, Crime, Action
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A young rape victim takes justice into her own hands and becomes a serial killer. Inspector Harry Callahan, suspended from the San Francisco police, has to track her down and bring her to •••
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