Top 10 Favorite Movies of 1983

Written By Patrick Bark

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In this episode, we count down our Top 10 Favorite Movies of 1983, a landmark year in cinema packed with future classics, cult favorites, and genre-defining films. Dan and Patrick each bring their own ranked lists, leading to debates, overlaps, and very different perspectives on what makes a movie truly stand the test of time.

From major studio releases to darker genre entries and underseen gems, we break down why these films mattered then and why they still resonate today. Along the way, we discuss legacy, performances, cultural impact, and where some of these titles fit in within the larger film lexicon.

We also highlight a list of honorable mentions before wrapping up with final thoughts on why 1983 remains one of the most fascinating years in movie history.

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00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:09 Episode Overview

00:02:24 Dan 10 - Rumble Fish

00:05:19 Patrick 10 - Sudden Impact

00:09:42 Dan 09 - The Right Stuff

00:12:22 Patrick 09 - The Outsiders

00:14:04 Dan 08 - The Outsiders

00:15:50 Patrick 08 - The Dead Zone

00:19:56 Dan 07 - A Christmas Story

00:22:42 Patrick 07 - Risky Business

00:31:02 Dan 06 - Trading Places

00:34:51 Patrick 06 - Uncommon Valor

00:39:52 Dan 05 - Cujo

00:41:15 Patrick 05 - Blue Thunder

00:48:49 Dan 04 - The Dead Zone

00:52:56 Patrick 04 - Scarface

00:56:13 Dan 03 - Scarface

00:57:46 Patrick 03 - The Keep

01:03:09 Dan 02 - Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

01:04:41 Patrick 02 - John Carpenter’s Christine

01:07:12 Dan 01 - The King of Comedy

01:10:21 Patrick 01 - Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

01:13:05 Honorable Mentions: National Lampoon’s Vacation, Sleepaway Camp, Curtains, Twilight Zone: The Movie, Grizzly II: Revenge, Mausoleum, Cheech & Chong Still Smoking, The Funny Farm, Strange Brew, Eddie & the Cruisers, Terms of Endearment, Psycho II, War Games, Flashdance

01:16:05 Episode Wrap

Patrick Bark

Patrick is a podcaster, marketer, physical media enthusiast, and lifelong film obsessive who hosts The Bark Knight Podcast, where he dives into everything from creature features to cult classics. He writes about movies with an eye for atmosphere, storytelling, and the strange corners of genre cinema. When he’s not discussing films, he’s diving into board games, video games, or attending industry events.

https://www.youtube.com/@barkknightpodcast
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