14 '80s Movies You NEED to Show Your Kids Today (and Not a Disney Movie in Sight)

Year: 1987

Why you should show it: One of my favorites as a kid, Elisabeth Shue plays the ill-fated babysitter who must take her charges into the big city. There are car chases, big '80s shoulder pads, and a superhero-loving little girl who is nothing short of awesome.

What to watch out for: There's more swearing in the film than we typically hear in a PG movie these days, and there is a mention of Playboy that may raise some questions from younger kids.