Best Investigation Movies & TV Series of the 1980s

The 34 best-rated investigation movies and TV series of the 1980s on 3eyedraven, ranked by a weighted audience score so the genuinely great rises above one-off perfect ratings. Every title has cast, ratings, trailers and where to watch.

34 titles

Twin Peaks 1989 ★ 8.5

Agatha Christie's Poirot 1989 ★ 8.2

The Thin Blue Line 1988 ★ 7.6

Bianca 1984 ★ 7.5

Possession 1981 ★ 7.3

Angel Heart 1987 ★ 7.1

Police Story 2 1988 ★ 7.1

Chronicle of a Death Foretold 1987 ★ 7.3

Manhunter 1986 ★ 7.0

Little Shop of Horrors 1986 ★ 7.0

Jack the Ripper 1988 ★ 7.0

Sherlock Hound 1984 ★ 7.1

Say a Word for the Poor Hussar 1980 ★ 6.8

Beverly Hills Cop II 1987 ★ 6.5

The Man from Majorca 1984 ★ 6.6

Crime in Formula One 1984 ★ 6.2

Il commissario Lo Gatto 1986 ★ 6.2

Flatfoot in Egypt 1980 ★ 6.2

The Big Easy 1986 ★ 6.2

Red Heat 1988 ★ 6.2

Maniac Cop 1988 ★ 6.1

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment 1985 ★ 6.1

Mike's Murder 1984 ★ 5.4

Wolfen 1981 ★ 6.0