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Movie Summaries & Endings Explained from 1962
179 movies from 1962, each with a full plot summary, timeline, character guide and the ending explained. Combine filters to narrow it down.
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Showing 161–179 of 179 movies · newest release first
Boys' Night Out
1962 · Comedy
Ride the High Country
1962 · Drama
Sweet Bird of Youth
1962 · Drama
Lover Come Back
1962 · Drama
Period of Adjustment
1962 · Drama
The Manchurian Candidate
1962 · Drama
Tales of Terror
1962 · Mystery
The End of Summer
1962 · Drama
Burn, Witch, Burn
1962 · Horror
Cléo from 5 to 7
1962 · Drama
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
1962 · Drama
The Longest Day
1962 · Action
Cape Fear
1962 · Drama
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
1962 · Drama
Through a Glass Darkly
1962 · Drama
The Miracle Worker
1962 · Biography
Lolita
1962 · Drama
To Kill a Mockingbird
1962 · Drama
Jules and Jim
1962 · Drama
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