27 Movies That Turn 40 in 2021
A number of movies released in 1981 have grown into some of the most revered films of all time. From hilarious comedies to frightening horror films to acclaimed dramas, scroll…
A number of movies released in 1981 have grown into some of the most revered films of all time.
From hilarious comedies to frightening horror films to acclaimed dramas, scroll through the gallery below to see 27 movies that turn 40 in 2021.
My Dinner with Andre
Criterion CollectionReleased October 11, 1981.
Excalibur
Warner BrothersReleased April 10, 1981.
Arthur
Warner BrothersReleased July 17, 1981.
Stripes
Sony Pictures Home EntertainmentReleased June 26, 1981.
Porky’s
20th Century FoxReleased November 13, 1981.
History of the World, Part I
20th Century FoxReleased June 12, 1981.
Mommie Dearest
ParamountReleased September 18, 1981.
Time Bandits
Image EntertainmentReleased November 6, 1981.
Heavy Metal
Sony Pictures Home EntertainmentReleased August 7, 1981.
Escape from New York
20th Century FoxReleased July 10, 1981.
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Warner BrothersReleased March 20, 1981.
Scanners
Criterion CollectionReleased January 14, 1981.
For Your Eyes Only
20th Century FoxReleased June 24, 1981.
Chariots of Fire
Warner BrothersReleased May 15, 1981.
On Golden Pond
LionsgateReleased December 4, 1981.
The Decline of Western Civilization
Shout FactoryReleased July 1, 1981.
Halloween II
Universal Pictures Home EntertainmentReleased October 30, 1981.
The Evil Dead
Artisan/LionsgateReleased October 15, 1981.
Raiders of the Lost Ark
ParamountReleased June 12, 1981.
Clash of the Titans
Warner Home VideoReleased June 12, 1981.
An American Werewolf in London
Universal Pictures Home EntertainmentReleased August 21, 1981.
The Great Muppet Caper
Walt Disney Home EntertainmentReleased June 26, 1981.
Taps
20th Century FoxReleased December 18, 1981.
The Fox and the Hound
Walt Disney VideoReleased July 10, 1981.
The Cannonball Run
20th Century FoxReleased June 19, 1981.
The Four Seasons
Universal Pictures Home EntertainmentReleased May 22, 1981.
Body Heat
Warner BrothersReleased August 28, 1981.
