Can You Guess The Theme Song To These 80s Films?

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It's throwback time with this 80's movie theme song quiz. Even if you didn't grow up with these films, you can still have an appreciation for them and their amazing soundtracks. The 1980's saw the collapse of communism and the end of the cold war. The start of the computer age also took place in the 80's. The decade saw the beginnings of true blockbuster movies and cable networks like MTV. Those around then got to see MTV actually play MUSIC videos! There was no reality TV.

Music was a big part of 80's culture. Break dancing was everywhere. It wasn't unusual to spot some dancers at the mall with a big boombox. Michael Jackson and Madonna were the King and Queen of Pop.

The 1980's was a decade full of optimism for the future. It was a decade of big changes, great movies, music, and lots of fun.

Get ready to take a ride in the DeLorean with this quiz. See if you can pick the theme song for each of the following 80's films. Warning: It will be next to impossible to not start singing at least one of them in your head or out loud. Here's hoping you get an excellent score on this rad quiz about some awesome jams. If you don't get 100%, don't spaz. You can totally retake this wicked quiz.

Question 1

What is the theme song to this classic 80's movie?

In 1989, writer and director Cameron Crowe, brought to us a story about an underachiever and a valedictorian falling in love, in the film Say Anything. John Cusack and Ione Skye play the two star-crossed lovers and take us through their story of going against the expected and following your heart. Most will remember the end of the film when John Cusack’s character Lloyd is holding up a boombox outside the house of his love Diane (Ione Skye). What song was playing on the boombox?

Question 2

What is the theme song to this classic 80's movie?

In 1987, writer Eleanor Bergstein and director Emile Adonlino, made a film that will forever be in our hearts, Dirty Dancing. It is the story of “Baby” played by Jennifer Grey and “Johnny” played by Patrick Swayze. She’s a young girl on a summer vacation with her family and he’s the gorgeous dance instructor at the camp. If you’re a female and over the age of 18, chances are you own a copy of this movie in some format or have the theme song on one of your playlists.

Question 3

What is the theme song to this classic 80's movie?

In the summer of 1985, a film about a group of friends just out of college, hit the big screens, St. Elmo’s Fire. Writer/director Joel Schumacher and Carl Kurlander created the true to life roller coaster of the struggle with adulthood, love, and friendships. This film had the largest number of “Brat Pack” members in its cast, Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Demi Moore, Judd Nelson and Ally Sheedy. The only two “Brat Pack” members not to appear in this film were Molly Ringwald and Anthony Michael Hall.

Question 4

What is the theme song to this classic 80's movie?

This 1982 adventure/comedy/musical may not be well known but has a cult following. The Pirate Movie starred Kristy McNichol and Christopher Atkins as a pirate and heiress that fall in love. The film is full of music, sarcasm and cheesy jokes. The movie combines songs from the original stage production, The Pirates of Penzance operetta. Both stars Kristy and Christopher performed songs in this film and on the soundtrack. One of these, “How Can I Live Without Her?”, sung by Christopher Atkins, went to #71 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.

Question 5

What is the theme song to this classic 80's movie?

In the summer of 1986, writer/director John Hughes introduced us to a high school wise guy in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Matthew Broderick starred as “Ferris Bueller”, a student with the sole goal of skipping a day of school and having fun with his girl and his best friend. In this self-aware film, the character of Ferris often speaks directly to the audience, giving us backstory and insight. Ferris talks his best friend, Cameron, into letting them take his father’s Ferrari out to pick up his girlfriend, Sloane, from school. In true Ferris-style, the Ferrari is of course not taken immediately back and is even used for some playtime by two valet attendants.

Question 6

What is the theme song to this classic 80's movie?

In 1984, writer/director John Hughes brought us Jake Ryan, oops I meant, Sixteen Candles. The film centers around “Samantha”, played by Molly Ringwald, whose family has forgotten her sixteenth birthday because they are distracted with her older sister’s wedding. Samantha, a sophomore, has a major crush on Jake Ryan, the senior hottie and throughout the film suffers one embarrassing moment after another. Anthony Michael Hall provides much of the comic relief as “Farmer Ted”. Don’t worry about Samantha though, in the end she gets her birthday cake.

Question 7

What is the theme song to this classic 80's movie?

Memorial Day Weekend of 1982 brought audiences the third installment in the Rocky Balboa films, Rocky III. Writer, director and actor Sylvester Stallone reprised his role as “Rocky”, a heavyweight boxing champ. In this film, Rocky is considering retirement. Following the death of his much-loved trainer “Mickey”, Rocky falls into a depression. He also lost his title to “Clubber Lang” played by Mr. T. Rocky’s once foe now friend “Apollo Creed” helps train Rocky to win his title back from Lang.

Question 8

What is the theme song to this classic 80's movie?

In summer of 1984 writer/director Albert Magnoli, was invited into the world of a young musician, “The Kid” played by Prince. The Kid is tormented by an abusive situation at home, a troubled band and must contend with another singer. He finds and falls in love with “Apollonia” played by Apollonia Kotero, a fellow singer. However, The Kid can’t seem to get away from repeating his father’s self-destructive behavior. He loses his girlfriend to another singer played by Morris Day. Prince won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for “Best Music, Original Song/Score”.

Question 9

What is the theme song to this classic 80's movie?

In 1986, director Tony Scott brought us the world of “Maverick” and “Goose” in Top Gun. Tom Cruise played the role of cocky, kamikaze pilot “Maverick”. The film follows Maverick as he is sent to the Top Gun Naval Flying School. He’s a hot shot who flies like he’s invincible and falls for a civilian instructor “Charlie”, played by Kelly McGillis. Val Kilmer is also in this film and plays the role of “Iceman”. Anthony Edwards plays the loveable “Goose”. Top Gun’s theme song is by an artist that seemed to be in everything in the 80’s.

Question 10

What is the theme song to this classic 80's movie?

In 1985, writer/director Robert Zemeckis took us on an adventure through time with “Marty McFly”. Michael J. Fox starred in Back to the Future as “Marty”. The film follows him on his accidental ride 30 years in the past via a DeLorean invented by “Doc Brown”, played by Christopher Lloyd. While in the past Marty must make sure that his parents-to-be meet and fall in love so that he can ensure his own existence and get back to the future.

Question 11

What is the theme song to this classic 80's movie?

In the summer of 1987, director Joel Schumacher, brought us the cult classic The Lost Boys, starring Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Kiefer Sutherland and Dianne Wiest. It follows the story of two brothers that have moved to a new town and soon find out that it is inhabited by vampires. Kiefer Sutherland played “David”, the charismatic yet scary vampire. This film also introduced us to “The Frog Brothers”, two other boys that claim to be vampire hunters. When “Michael” (Jason Patric) is turned, it is up to “Sam” (Corey Haim) to save his brother.

Question 12

What is the theme song to this classic 80's movie?

Writer/director, Harold Ramis, gave audiences almost two hours of laughs with Caddyshack, released in 1980. The film takes place at an exclusive golf club, “Bushwood Country Club”. We meet a gambit of different characters, from a crazy grounds keeper played by Bill Murray, to a charming golfer Ty Webb who is helping a caddy realize his dreams. And what golf course would be complete without a pesky goffer that torments the grounds keeper? Michael O’Keefe is also in this film and plays an underachieving caddy named “Danny”.

Question 13

What is the theme song to this classic 80's movie?

Jennifer Beals took on the lead role of “Alex Owens”, in this 1983 film directed by Adrian Lyne. The film centers around Alex, a Pittsburgh woman that wants to get into ballet school. The character has two jobs, she’s a welder and an exotic dancer. Alex is strong willed and independent but still intimidated by the other dancers applying to the Pittsburgh Conservatory of Dance and Repertory. We follow her through struggles of having a relationship with someone at a different stage in their life not to mention her boss and qualifying for the school of dance.

Question 14

What is the theme song to this classic 80's movie?

In 1986, Karate Kid Part II, was released starring Ralph Machio as Daniel and …… as Mr. Miyagi. In this film, Mr. Miyagi and Daniel take a trip to Okinawa to visit Mr. Miyagi’s dying father. We learn that years ago Miyagi left home because the woman he loved, Yukie, was promised to his best friend Sato. Miyagi asked her to run away with him. Sato found this out and challenged Miyagi to a fight to the death. Miyagi leaves Okinawa instead of fighting. Daniel inadvertently makes an enemy of his own in Sato’s nephew, Chozen.

Question 15

What is the theme song to this classic 80's movie?

In 1985 audiences were enlightened to the “truffle shuffle” in the Steven Spielberg film, The Goonies. An ensemble cast takes us on a twisting and turning adventure as they try to escape the “Fratelli’s” and find “One-eyed Willies” treasure. A very young Sean Astin plays “Mikey” and instantly the character became the audience’s little brother or best friend. Mikey and his gang of misfits, Mouth, Data and Chunk, kick off the trouble when they find a treasure map hidden in a picture frame in the attic. To save their neighborhood from being torn down, the foursome set off to find the loot.

Question 16

What is the theme song to this classic 80's movie?

In 1985, Matthew Modine and Linda Fiorentino star in this film about a high school wrestler that invites a beautiful, young drifter to take up temporary residence at his home. The film, Vision Quest, centers around its main character, “Louden Swain” (Matthew Modine). Louden sets out to make his mark in life, or as his best friend calls it, his vision quest. He is naturally gifted when it comes to wrestling and he primes himself to win the state championship. His tunnel vision on this goal changes when a drifter, Carla (Linda Fiorentino), moves into his house.

Question 17

What is the theme song to this classic 80's movie?

Director Herbert Ross and writer Dean Pitchford brought the music-filled film, Footloose, to us in 1984, starring Kevin Bacon. The film is set in a small town where rock music and dancing are illegal. Kevin Bacon played the role of “Ren”, a teenager from Chicago that just moved to this midwestern town and can’t understand how he’s living in a place where rock music and dancing are banned. Ren’s rebellious spirit drives him to initiate a battle to abolish the ban.

Question 18

What is the theme song to this classic 80's movie?

In 1987, Less Than Zero, which is very loosely based on a novel by Bret Easton Ellis of the same name, hit theaters. Andrew McCarthy plays “Clay”, a college freshman returning home for Christmas at his ex-girlfriend’s (Jami Gertz) request. The film also stars, Robert Downey Jr. as “Julian”, Clay’s former best friend and a drug addict. Less Than Zero is a look at the wealthy youth culture in Los Angeles. Clay must help Julian and his ex-girlfriend, Blair (Gertz), who is also addicted to drugs.

Question 19

What is the theme song to this classic 80's movie?

In 1985, writer/director John Hughes, had us spend a day in detention at Shermer High School. This “Brat Pack” filled film, The Breakfast Club, shows us that despite differences and expectations that people can become friends. Each of the characters fits a stereo-type, a Princess (Ringwald), a Brain (Hall), an Athlete (Estevez), a Basket Case (Sheedy) and a Criminal (Nelson). The film takes place over the course of a nine-hour detention for the group. We learn about the reasons they are in detention, watch them break down and then watch them come together as friends.

Question 20

What is the theme song to this classic 80's movie?

1988 brought us the hilarious sequel to Caddyshack. A lot of the cast returned to reprise their roles in Caddyshack II. Jessica Lundy plays “Kate Hartounian”, a young girl with snooty friends. They want Kate and her father “Jack” played by Jackie Mason, to join the Bushwood Country Club. Struggling to get in Jack turns to “Ty Webb” (Chevy Chase) who has majority ownership in the club. Jack buys Ty’s shares in retaliation of the uppity members and the craziness begins.

Question 21

What is the theme song to this classic 80's movie?

In 1984, actor Eddie Murphy brought to life the character of “Axel Foley” in Beverly Hills Cop. Foley is a Detroit cop that goes to Beverly Hills to find the man that killed his best friend “Mikey” right in front of him. He teams up with two reluctant Beverly Hills detectives played by Judge Reinhold and John Ashton. Foley’s tactics are far from what is acceptable by the local police chief. Mayhem ensues and the audience is along for the ride. This movie has both action and humor.

Question 22

What is the theme song to this classic 80's movie?

Writer John Hughes makes another appearance on our quiz with the 1986 film, Pretty in Pink, starring Molly Ringwald as “Andie”. She comes from a poor home and is not very popular at school. One of her best friends, “Duckie”, played by Jon Cryer, has a major crush on her. Andie however, is head over heels for the rich and popular “Blane”, played by Andrew McCarthy. She helps take care of her dad and works at a record store to help with money.

Question 23

What is the theme song to this classic 80's movie?

In 1985, director Michael Schultz, introduced us to the martial arts part of Harlem. We follow a young man, “Leroy Green” aka “Bruce Leroy”, played by Taimak, on his search for the “master” so that he can obtain the top level of martial arts mastery known as the “glow”. He not only has to fight his way against the corrupted but also rescue a beautiful singer from an obsessed music promoter. The movie was a critical failure, but made reasonable money at the box office. It has since become a cult movie.

Question 24

What is the theme song to this classic 80's movie?

In 1988, Tom Cruise sizzled as “Brian Flanagan”, a city college student that gets a job as a part time bartender. His boss and friend, Douglas, played by Bryan Brown, teaches Flanagan the secrets and tricks to being a bartender. They soon become the most famous bartenders in town and both dream of opening their own cocktail bars. Brian goes to Jamaica to make extra money as a bartender and there he meets Jordan, played by Elisabeth Shue. The two spend a lot of time together and fall in love. But not everything is perfect in paradise.

Question 25

What is the theme song to this classic 80's movie?

Richard Gere stars as “Julian”, in Paul Schrader’s 1980 film, American Gigolo. Julian is a very successful escort to the older women in Los Angeles. He begins a relationship with “Michelle”, played by Lauren Hutton, the wife of a local politician. One of Julian’s clients is murdered and he is probed for information on his clients. Julian believes he is being framed for the murder. He goes on a desperate search to find out who is trying to frame him.

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