This list is ranked and is shown in descending order.
| Rank | Title | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Stallion, The | 1979 | |
| 2 | Raging Bull | 1980 | |
| 3 | Kagemusha | 1980 | |
| 4 | Being There | 1979 |
 
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| 5 | Ordinary People | 1980 | |
| 6 | Great Santini, The | 1979 | |
| 7 | Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back | 1980 |
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| 8 | Coal Miner's Daughter | 1980 | |
| 9 | American Gigolo | 1980 | |
| 10 | Best Boy | 1979 |