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Top 1 Movies of 1981

Possession tops our ranking of the best movies of 1981 with a 7.2 rating, ahead of . 1 films from 1981 qualified, spanning horror. Every pick below is ranked by a weighted blend of IMDb and TMDb scores and shows its official age certification.

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What is the best movie of 1981?

Possession (1981) tops our ranking of the best movies of 1981, based on a weighted blend of IMDb and TMDb ratings. Possession round out the top picks.

How are these movies of 1981 ranked?

We rank by a weighted rating that combines IMDb and TMDb scores with how many people voted — so well-loved, widely-seen films rank above obscure titles with a high score from only a handful of votes. Every pick also shows its official age rating.