133 movie summaries
Movie Summaries & Endings Explained from 1945
133 movies from 1945, each with a full plot summary, timeline, character guide and the ending explained. Combine filters to narrow it down.
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Meet Me in St. Louis
1945 · Drama
Star in the Night
1945 · Western
Hangover Square
1945 · Thriller
Kolberg
1945 · Drama
Days of Glory
1945 · Documentary
Mr. Muggs Rides Again
1945 · Comedy
A Song to Remember
1945 · Romance
Strange Holiday
1945 · Fantasy
She Wouldn’t Say Yes
1945 · Comedy
If a Body Meets a Body
1945 · Comedy
Journey Together
1945 · Drama
The Man Who Walked Alone
1945 · Comedy
The Picture of Dorian Gray
1945 · Horror
Thunderhead: Son of Flicka
1945 · Drama
China Sky
1945 · Adventure
Kiss and Tell
1945 · Comedy
The Bells of St. Mary’s
1945 · Comedy
The Purple Monster Strikes
1945 · Action
George White’s Scandals
1945 · Music
Keep Your Powder Dry
1945 · Drama
Love Letters
1945 · Drama
Zombies on Broadway
1945 · Comedy
Perfect Strangers
1945 · Romance
Molly and Me
1945 · Comedy
The Valley of Decision
1945 · Romance
She Went to the Races
1945 · Comedy
Brewster’s Millions
1945 · Comedy
Wonder Man
1945 · Comedy
Our Vines Have Tender Grapes
1945 · Drama
Adventure
1945 · Romance
Swing Shift Cinderella
1945 · Animation
Duffy’s Tavern
1945 · Music
The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry
1945 · Thriller
God Is My Co-Pilot
1945 · Adventure
Over 21
1945 · Comedy
Yolanda and the Thief
1945 · Fantasy
The Phantom Speaks
1945 · Mystery
Booby Dupes
1945 · Comedy
State Fair
1945 · Comedy
Blood on the Sun
1945 · Action
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