The best films of 1981

129 films from 1981, ranked by a 0–100 score from IMDb ratings, critics, the Oscars and box office, compared only with films from the same year.

  1. Coup de torchon Score 60.1 · IMDb 7.3 · Tomatometer 92%
  2. Christiane F. Score 59.9 · IMDb 7.5 · Tomatometer 80% · Metascore 55
  3. Stripes Score 59.8 · IMDb 6.8 · Tomatometer 67% · Metascore 68
  4. Gallipoli Score 59.8 · IMDb 7.4 · Tomatometer 91% · Metascore 65
  5. Absence of Malice Score 59.4 · IMDb 6.9 · Tomatometer 82% · Metascore 64
  6. The Great Muppet Caper Score 59.2 · IMDb 7.1 · Tomatometer 78% · Metascore 70
  7. My Dinner with Andre Score 58.7 · IMDb 7.6 · Tomatometer 93% · Metascore 83
  8. Thief Score 58.7 · IMDb 7.4 · Tomatometer 80% · Metascore 78
  9. Clash of the Titans Score 58.1 · IMDb 6.9 · Tomatometer 65% · Metascore 59
  10. The French Lieutenant's Woman Score 57.5 · IMDb 6.9 · Tomatometer 83% · Metascore 64