Best 18 Action Movies Highly Recommended Released in 1984

A cyborg assassin from the future attempts to find and kill a young woman who is destined to give birth to a warrior that will lead a resistance to save humankind from extinction. Learn about The Terminator / IMDB / YouTube

In 1935, Indiana Jones is tasked by Indian villagers with reclaiming a rock stolen from them by a secret cult beneath the catacombs of an ancient palace. More about Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom / IMDB / YouTube

Three parapsychologists forced out of their university funding set up shop as a unique ghost removal service in New York City, attracting frightened yet skeptical customers. Look into Ghostbusters / IMDB / YouTube

Recently relocated from NJ to LA, Daniel becomes the target of a gang of Cobra Kai dojo students. When Mr. Miyagi saves him with expert Karate skills, Daniel convinces him to teach him to defend himself, and put his bullies in their place. Look into The Karate Kid / IMDB / YouTube

A freewheeling Detroit cop pursuing a murder investigation finds himself dealing with the very different culture of Beverly Hills. Check out Beverly Hills Cop / IMDB / YouTube

A Duke's son leads desert warriors against the galactic emperor and his father's evil nemesis to free their desert world from the emperor's rule. Look into Dune / IMDB / YouTube

A mousy romance novelist sets off for Colombia to ransom her kidnapped sister, and soon finds herself in the middle of a dangerous adventure hunting for treasure with a mercenary rogue. See more about Romancing the Stone / IMDB / YouTube

Admiral Kirk and his bridge crew risk their careers stealing the decommissioned U.S.S. Enterprise to return to the restricted Genesis Planet to recover Spock's body. Find out about Star Trek III: The Search for Spock / IMDB / YouTube

Conan leads a ragtag group of adventurers on a quest for a princess. Details on Conan the Destroyer / IMDB / YouTube

It is the dawn of World War III. In the western mountains of America, a group of teenagers band together to defend their town, and their country, from invading Soviet forces. Get info on Red Dawn / IMDB / YouTube

A comic allegory about a traveling Bushman who encounters modern civilization and its stranger aspects, including a clumsy scientist and a band of revolutionaries. See more about The Gods Must Be Crazy / IMDB / YouTube

High schooler Alex Rogan conquers the Starfighter video game, only to find out it was just a test, and is transported to another planet. He has been recruited to join a team of the best starfighters to defend their world from the attack. Read about The Last Starfighter / IMDB / YouTube

A couple who participated in a potent medical experiment gain telepathic ability and then have a child who is pyrokinetic. Find out about Firestarter / IMDB / YouTube

Tromaville has a monstrous new hero. The Toxic Avenger is born when meek mop boy Melvin falls into a vat of toxic waste. Now evildoers will have a lot to lose. Check out The Toxic Avenger / IMDB / YouTube

Fed up with their Captain's harsh discipline, a sailing ship's crew decides to take action. Explore The Bounty / IMDB / YouTube

A mercenary is hired to rescue his ex-girlfriend, a singer who has been kidnapped by a motorcycle gang. Details on Streets of Fire / IMDB / YouTube

After losing a powerful orb, Kara Zor-El, Superman's cousin, comes to Earth to retrieve it and instead finds herself up against a wicked witch. Learn about Supergirl / IMDB / YouTube

A missing heir of respected Scottish family, raised in African jungles by animals, finally returns to his estate only to realize that difference between the two worlds is really significant. Learn about Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes / IMDB / YouTube