80s Nostalgia Movie Marathon

Treasure maps, booby traps, and a team of kids on the ultimate backyard adventure. 'Hey you guys!'—this one's practically made for family movie night.

Flux capacitors and DeLoreans—need I say more? If you love fast rides and faster wit, Doc and Marty are the perfect time-traveling duo for your marathon.

John Hughes at his finest! No one skips school quite like Ferris. A fun reminder to 'stop and look around once in a while.' Parade float dancing optional, but encouraged.

As you wish! Sword fights, giants, and more quotable lines than your average dad joke. Endlessly rewatchable and perfect for kids and grown-ups alike.

A heartwarming alien tale that tugs at the nostalgia strings and brings the family together. Reese’s Pieces not included—but highly recommended!

Shrink ray gone wild! Classic suburban mischief, larger-than-life ants, and more yardwork than any dad would ever want.

Who you gonna call? Slimer, proton packs, and the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man—80s comedy doesn’t get more iconic than this. Just don’t cross the streams during your BBQ!

Wax on, wax off! Classic underdog story with lessons in patience, perseverance, and the occasional crane kick. Bring popcorn—and maybe some karate chop sound effects.

Tom Hanks, a Zoltar machine, and that famous piano scene—perfect for kids and anyone who's still young at heart (or who’s secretly eyeing the trampoline section at Target).

Based on a Stephen King novella, this coming-of-age classic is all about friendship, adventure, and facing your fears—with a ‘dad-approved’ balance of heart and humor. Perfect for sparking nostalgia and maybe a marshmallow or two.

It's showtime! Michael Keaton’s wild ride as the ghost with the most is one part spooky, two parts hilarious—a match made in throwback heaven. Bonus points if someone in your family tries the ‘Day-O’ dance.

Dragons, magical lands, catchy theme song—this one’s pure 80s gold. Watching Atreyu save Fantasia is like hopping into a time machine to my own childhood… except my luck dragon was the family station wagon.

Cartoons meet noir mysteries in the most delightfully bonkers way possible. Try to spot all the classic cartoon cameos—winner gets the last scoop of ice cream.

John Hughes + John Candy = Uncle Buck! Perfect for when you want to see parenting done... differently.

A family road trip done the Griswold way: disaster meets hilarity. Just like asking for directions without GPS.

If you need a dose of family chaos and moustache envy (suit up, Selleck!), this one’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

You call that a nostalgia marathon? THIS is a nostalgia marathon. Aussie outback humor, fish-out-of-water high jinks, and plenty of dad-approved one-liners.

If you’ve got time for TV, the A-Team packs action, plans that improbably come together, and enough 80s car crashes to make your vintage heart swoon.

Before YouTube DIY, there was MacGyver, the king of rolling paperclip inventions. Bonus: inspires creative fixes next time the BBQ goes on the fritz.

A warning: feed your nostalgia with this one, but don’t feed your Mogwai after midnight. Equal parts quirky and chaotic, just the way we dads like it.

A retro tech-thriller that'll have you wanting to unplug the modem. Also, remind your kids: never let a computer decide the fate of humanity!

Belushi, Aykroyd, and a mission from God—a toe-tapping, car-crashing, sunglasses-at-night kind of good time!

If you build it, they will come. Trust me—baseball, nostalgia, and heartwarming dad moments all on one field (but no lawn mowing required tonight).

Two words: John Candy. Perfect for those ‘are we there yet’ road trip vibes, or anytime you need to laugh at travel disasters that make your last vacation look like a spa weekend!