12 Forgotten Romantic Comedies of the '80s That Are Pure Gold

Here are some of the decade's hidden gems that totally deserve being discovered (possibly for the very first time).

1. The Secret of My Success (1987)

Ever tried to make it big in the Big Apple? Brantley Foster (Michael J. Fox) does just that in this film. Hailing from Kansas, he arrives in New York and is immediately thrust into the corporate world when his distant relative offers him a job. The catch? He's in the mailroom. Not exactly the dream job he had in mind. So what does Brantley do? He assumes the identity of a high-ranking executive and, well, things get complicated.

2. Loverboy (1989)

After struggling in college, Randy Bodek (Patrick Dempsey) returns home and becomes a pizza delivery boy. Things take a turn when he attracts the attention of an older woman, Alex (Barbara Carrera). Realizing there's money to be made, Randy starts providing "extra services" to lonely women around town. With hilarious and sometimes awkward encounters, Randy tries to keep his secret gig under wraps, especially from his girlfriend Jenny (Kate Jackson).

3. She's Out of Control (1989)

Tony Danza plays Doug Simpson, a widower who finds himself in deep waters when his daughter Katie (Ami Dolenz) transforms from a nerdy teen to a drop-dead beauty, seemingly overnight. Now, guys are lining up for a date, and Doug's going bonkers trying to fend them off. Desperate, he seeks advice from a wacky psychiatrist (Wallace Shawn), leading to even more hilarity. But amidst all the laughs, Doug has to learn an important lesson about letting go and trusting his daughter's decisions.

4. Blind Date (1987)

Walter Davis (Bruce Willis) is set up on a blind date with Nadia (Kim Basinger), a seemingly perfect woman, but there's a catch – he's warned not to let her drink. But, throwing caution to the wind, Walter lets her have a glass. Just one, what harm could it do? A lot, apparently. Nadia goes wild, and their date spirals into a series of unfortunate events. From crashing parties to run-ins with the law, Walter learns the hard way that some warnings are best heeded.

5. My Chauffeur (1986)

Deborah Foreman plays Casey, a woman who unexpectedly lands a job as a chauffeur for a ritzy limousine service. But in a male-dominated world, she faces a lot of resistance. Her quirky personality and unorthodox driving methods certainly don't help her case. But things heat up when she starts a fiery romance with a fellow driver, Battle (Sam J. Jones). Despite their passionate connection, Battle has a secret that might just drive a wedge between them.

6. Just One of the Guys (1985)

Terri (Joyce Hyser) is frustrated after she's overlooked for a journalism scholarship, suspecting it's because she's a girl. Solution? Pose as a boy at a different school and resubmit her article. But, of course, things aren't that simple. Between navigating high school as "Terry" and falling for her new best friend Rick (Clayton Rohner), things get... messy. Especially when she has to fend off female admirers and deal with the school bully.

7. Can't Buy Me Love (1987)

Ever thought money could solve all your problems? Ronald Miller (Patrick Dempsey) did. A nerdy high schooler, Ronald offers cheerleader Cindy Mancini (Amanda Peterson) $1,000 to pretend to be his girlfriend for a month. The idea? Boost his popularity. It works like a charm; soon, Ronald is the toast of the town, but that's just the beginning of his problems.

8. Modern Girls (1986)

It's one wild night in LA with best friends Margo (Daphne Zuniga), Kelly (Virginia Madsen), and CeCe (Cynthia Gibb). They're ready for a night of dancing and fun, but after Margo's car is stolen, they get more than they bargained for. Enter Clifford (Clayton Rohner), the unsuspecting guy they rope into being their chauffeur. From club hopping to dodging ex-boyfriends and dealing with strange admirers, the night is filled with adventures, laughs, and unexpected romance.

9. Teen Witch (1989)

Louise Miller (Robyn Lively) discovers on her 16th birthday that she's inherited magical powers. Naturally, she uses them to navigate the challenges of teenage life: making herself popular, getting back at mean girls, and, of course, making her crush fall head over heels for her. But every spell has its consequences, and Louise soon realizes she has to decide what (and who) she truly wants.

10. The Last American Virgin (1982)

Three friends, Gary (Lawrence Monoson), Rick (Steve Antin), and David (Joe Rubbo), are on a mission to lose their virginity. Their journey is filled with comedic and sometimes heartbreaking moments. Gary has it bad for Karen (Diane Franklin), but she's more interested in Rick. The classic tale of unrequited love unfolds as Gary goes to great lengths to win her over, from buying her gifts to comforting her during tough times.

11. The Night Before (1988)

In this movie, Winston Connelly (Keanu Reeves) wakes up in an alley with no memory of how he got there. And if that's not confusing enough, he soon realizes he's lost his date, Tara (Lori Loughlin), from the previous night's prom. As Winston retraces his steps, he discovers he sold his date, stole a car, and got mixed up with some dangerous criminals. As the memories slowly come back, Winston scrambles to make things right.

12. Electric Dreams (1984)

Architect Miles Harding (Lenny Von Dohlen) buys a computer to help organize his life. But when he accidentally spills champagne on it (classic 80s move!), the computer, named Edgar, comes alive. Everything seems grand, with Edgar helping Miles woo his musician neighbor, Madeline (Virginia Madsen). But things turn south when Edgar falls for her too.