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Movies with Moderately Complex Plots: Summaries & Endings Explained
20,066 movies with moderately complex plots, each with a full plot summary, timeline, character guide and the ending explained. Combine filters to narrow it down.
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Mirror for a Hero
1987 · Drama
The Wild Pair
1987 · Drama
Throw Momma from the Train
1987 · Thriller
Wall Street
1987 · Drama
Empire of the Sun
1987 · Action
Rouge
1987 · Drama
Walker
1987 · Drama
Cobra Verde
1987 · Drama
The Secret Garden
1987 · Family
Housekeeping
1987 · Comedy
Nuts
1987 · Drama
Flowers in the Attic
1987 · Drama
Pushpaka Vimana
1987 · Romance
The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones
1987 · Animation
Bellman and True
1987 · Action
White Mischief
1987 · Romance
Made in Heaven
1987 · Romance
Less Than Zero
1987 · Drama
Assa
1987 · Drama
Rebel High
1987 · Comedy
The Cry of the Owl
1987 · Romance
Ijaazat
1987 · Romance
Eat the Rich
1987 · Crime
No Man's Land
1987 · Drama
Prince of Darkness
1987 · Horror
Nayakan
1987 · Crime
Slumber Party Massacre II
1987 · Horror
Spiritual Love
1987 · Horror
The Year My Voice Broke
1987 · Drama
Moon in Scorpio
1987 · Horror
The Whales of August
1987 · Drama
House of Games
1987 · Thriller
Surrender
1987 · Comedy
Morning Patrol
1987 · Drama
Forever Evil
1987 · Horror
Slam Dance
1987 · Mystery
Crazy Love
1987 · Drama
Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge
1987 · Western
Best Seller
1987 · Crime
The Gold Rimmed Glasses
1987 · Drama
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