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Movies with Moderately Complex Plots: Summaries & Endings Explained
20,038 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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Escape to Victory
1981 · Drama
History of the World: Part I
1981 · History
Clash of the Titans
1981 · Action
Kadal Meengal
1981 · Drama
Nice Dreams
1981 · Comedy
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
1981 · Romance
Polyester
1981 · Comedy
The Monster Club
1981 · Horror
Tragedy of a Ridiculous Man
1981 · Drama
The Four Seasons
1981 · Romance
Laawaris
1981 · Action
Outland
1981 · Action
Green Ice
1981 · Adventure
Death Hunt
1981 · Action
Attack Force Z
1981 · War
Happy Birthday to Me
1981 · Mystery
Vidiyum varai kaathiru
1981 · Thriller
Inchon
1981 · War
Alison’s Birthday
1981 · Horror
Naseeb
1981 · Drama
Thillu Mullu
1981 · Comedy
Smash Palace
1981 · Thriller
The Nesting
1981 · Mystery
Rocky
1981 · Action
The Hand
1981 · Drama
Angels of Iron
1981 · Drama
Hitman in the Hand of Buddha
1981 · Action
Knightriders
1981 · Action
Excalibur
1981 · Adventure
Nighthawks
1981 · Action
Kudrat
1981 · Drama
Atlantic City
1981 · Drama
Buddy Buddy
1981 · Comedy
Indru Poi Naalai Vaa
1981 · Comedy
Thief
1981 · Action
Cutter's Way
1981 · Drama
The Postman Always Rings Twice
1981 · Drama
Three Brothers
1981 · Drama
Chakra
1981
Umrao Jaan
1981 · Music
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