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Movies with Simple, Easy-to-Follow Plots: Summaries & Endings Explained
18,081 movies with simple, easy-to-follow plots, each with a full plot summary, timeline, character guide and the ending explained. Combine filters to narrow it down.
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Girls Nite Out
1982 · Horror
Annie
1982 · Family
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
1982 · Adventure
Humongous
1982 · Horror
Grease 2
1982 · Drama
Tattoo
1982 · Drama
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
1982 · Action
Poltergeist
1982 · Horror
Rocky III
1982 · Drama
In the Custody of Strangers
1982 · Drama
Visiting Hours
1982 · Thriller
Deadly Eyes
1982 · Horror
Vigilante
1982 · Crime
The Return of the Soldier
1982 · Drama
Conan the Barbarian
1982 · Action
The House Where Evil Dwells
1982 · Horror
Manal Kayiru
1982 · Drama
Forbidden World
1982 · Sci-Fi
Paradise
1982 · Adventure
Safari 3000
1982 · Action
Death Screams
1982 · Horror
The Sword and the Sorcerer
1982 · Action
Simla Special
1982 · Drama
Savannah Smiles
1982 · Comedy
Chariots of Fire
1982 · Biography
The Dorm That Dripped Blood
1982 · Thriller
Silent Rage
1982 · Action
The Long Good Friday
1982 · Drama
Basket Case
1982 · Horror
Friend or Foe
1982 · Family
Pandemonium
1982 · Mystery
Turkey Shoot
1982 · Action
Banana Joe
1982 · Action
Eating Raoul
1982 · Comedy
Porky's
1982 · Comedy
Home Sweet Home
1982 · Drama
Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip
1982 · Comedy
Parasite
1982 · Horror
I’m Dancing as Fast as I Can
1982 · Drama
Saath Saath
1982 · Romance
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