# 10 Forgotten Adventure Movie Masterpieces From the 1980s > 10 underrated 1980s adventure films that no one remembers. - Title: 10 Forgotten Adventure Movie Masterpieces From the 1980s · CBR - Summary: 10 underrated 1980s adventure films that no one remembers. The 1980s produced forgotten adventure films like Innerspace, Time Bandits, and Enemy Mine that… - Keywords: innerspace, time bandits, enemy mine, young sherlock holmes, spacehunter, miracle mile, the ice pirates, the journey of natty gann, adventures of baron munchausen, streets of fire, 1980s, adventure films - Source: CBR — https://cbr.com/best-1980s-adventure-movies-no-one-remembers-list - Author: Dannielle Beardsley - Published: 2026-10-15T20:00:13+00:00 - Read time: 2 min - Topics: innerspace, time bandits, enemy mine, young sherlock holmes, spacehunter, miracle mile, the ice pirates, the journey of natty gann, adventures of baron munchausen, streets of fire, 1980s, adventure films ## Innerspace: A Neglected 1980s Sci-Fi Adventure The 1987 sci-fi comedy Innerspace follows a test pilot who volunteers for an experiment that goes sideways. > Meg Ryan, Martin Short, and Dennis Quaid star in the high-energy journey that explores our fascination with what goes on inside the body. ## Time Bandits: A Forgotten Cult Classic Terry Gilliam's 1981 fantasy adventure film Time Bandits features a chaotic cast including John Cleese and Sean Connery. > It’s hard to imagine a film with a cast including katherine helmond, shelley duvall, ian holm, john cleese, and sean connery that could ever be forgotten by audiences. ## Young Sherlock Holmes: A Teen Detective Story The 1985 mystery adventure Young Sherlock Holmes follows teenage detective Sherlock Holmes at boarding school. > The gothic tone is spot on in this fast-paced origin story of these two famous characters. ## Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone The 1983 sci-fi action film Spacehunter features a bounty hunter on the hunt with retro 3-d effects. > Released the week before return of the jedi, it’s not surprising spacehunter: adventures in the forbidden zone isn’t on people’s beloved sci-fi adventure films list, but it should be. ## Enemy Mine: Enemies Turned Friends The 1985 sci-fi adventure Enemy Mine follows two enemies who become true friends in space. > The heartfelt performances by dennis quaid and louis gossett jr. as bitter enemies turned true friends are the standout aspect of the film. ## Miracle Mile: A Rom-Com Gone Wrong The 1988 thriller Miracle Mile blends romantic comedy with an apocalyptic storyline over one day. > After oversleeping and missing their date, harry tries to call julie from a pay phone outside her work to apologize. ## The Ice Pirates: A Star Wars Parody The 1984 space opera comedy The Ice Pirates parodies Star Wars with crude humor and absurdity. > When water becomes scarce, space pirates have to steal ice from the evil water-hoarding templars. ## The Journey of Natty Gann: A Depression Tale The 1984 adventure The Journey of Natty Gann follows a lonely child searching for her father during the Great Depression. > You won’t know what will move you more: the realistic, poignant 1930s visuals or james horner’s haunting score. ## Adventures of Baron Munchausen: A Chaotic Fantasy Terry Gilliam's 1988 fantasy adventure The Adventures of Baron Munchausen features a chaotic cast including robin williams. > An unbelievable supporting cast of eric idle, uma thurman, oliver reed, bill paterson, and robin williams portrays characters who blur the line between historical accuracy and myth. ## Streets of Fire: Music as a Main Character The 1984 crime drama Streets of Fire features rock singer Ellen Aim kidnapped by a biker gang. > In a retro-futuristic dystopian world, rock singer ellen aim is kidnapped by a biker gang. ## Why These Films Were Forgotten These films were overlooked due to their niche appeal and the rise of blockbuster franchises in the 1980s. > Well-known stars often have films that fall through the cracks, and movies that tank have the most loyal cult following. ## The Legacy of Forgotten Films These 1980s adventure films have influenced modern cinema and continue to be celebrated by fans. > The gothic tone is spot on in this fast-paced origin story of these two famous characters. ## What Happens Next These films are now being re-released and celebrated as cult classics in the 21st century. > The 1980s were a golden era for adventure films, with movies like the goonies and back to the future being quick fan favorites. ## Key takeaway The 1980s produced forgotten adventure films like Innerspace, Time Bandits, and Enemy Mine that deserve more attention.