4. Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Did you head to theaters to see this teen movie? The film centered around a group of California high school students that were more into sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll instead of keeping up with their grades. Sean Penn looks so young in this film!
5. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
One of the most loved films of all time came out in 1982! E.T. centers around a boy who helps his new alien friend, E.T. find his way home. The movie won four Oscars as well as 48 other awards! The film’s opening weekend alone made over $11 million.
6. Sophie’s Choice
This dramatic film starring Meryl Streep was based on a novel by the same name. Meryl won an Oscar for her performance as Sophie. According to IMDb, “Sophie is the survivor of Nazi concentration camps, who has found a reason to live with Nathan, a sparkling if unsteady American Jew obsessed with the Holocaust.”