Subgenre Sampler
Family: 1843 Films to Buy & Rent
Karate Kid, The (1984)
- Dir. John G. Avildsen
Feat. Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue
- Chop–sock your way out of those teen blues with some prime 80s pulp: Ralph Macchio, learning his martial arts the hard way, sanding Pat…
Muppets Take Manhattan, The (1984)
- Dir. Frank Oz
Feat. Art Carney, James Coco, Dabney Coleman…
- The third in the series of live–action musical feature films starring Jim Henson's Muppets sees Kermit and friends go to New York City to get…
Neverending Story, The (1984)
- Dir. Wolfgang Petersen
Feat. Barret Oliver, Gerald McRaney, Moses Gunn
- A boy escapes the neighbourhood bullies by retreating into a mysterious book, where fantasical and exhilirating adventures take flight. Visually…
Pixar Short Film Collection Vol. 1 (1984-2007)
- Superb compilation of the entire Oscar–winning short films from Pixar studios.
Shorts include: The Adventures of Andre & Wally B, Luxo Jr,…
Punky Brewster (TV Series) (1984)
- Feat. Soleil Moon-Frye, George Gaynes
- Colourful family sitcom with Soleil Moon Frye attaining semi–iconic status as the feisty orphan adopted by a grumpy old widower.
Silent One, The (1984)
- Dir. Yvonne MacKay
Feat. George Henare, Pat Evison, Teraki Tokorangi
- An endearing and visually striking tale of a gifted young mute boy who becomes ostracised by his isolated Pacific community, but finds solace in the…
Star Wars Ewok Adventures (Caravan of Courage / The Battle for Endor) (1984-1985)
- Feat. Wilford Brimley, Warwick Davis, Aubree Miller…
- George Lucas–created fantasies especially for younger STAR WARS admirers, following further adventures of the creatures so fondly remembered in…
Tail of a Tiger (1984)
- Dir. Rolf De Heer
Feat. Grant Navin, Gordon Poole
- Australian treasure Rolf De Heer's thoughtful debut about a young boy who's fascination with aeronautics reaches grand heights when he befriends a…
Thomas the Tank Engine (TV Series) (1984-1999)
- Simple yet captivating series taken from the stories and characters by Rev W. Awdry, thats phenomenal success has made Thomas and friends the pride…
Transformers (TV Series) (1984)
- One of the defining children's TV series of the 1980s, featuring autobotic heroes who transform into cars, planes etc. to defend Earth against…