The '80s were ruled by comedy movies that weren't afraid to go for an R-rating and everything that entailed. By comparison, a lot of modern comedies in theaters seem toothless compared to the films from four decades ago. There were so many to choose from that the Watch With Us team had a hard time narrowing them down for a roundup. But after careful consideration, these are the five greatest R-rated 1980s comedy movies. Some of these films could even be ranked among the very best of the decade. 5 Best 1980s Action Heroes, Ranked: Bruce Willis, Harrison Ford and More 5.