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Movie Summaries & Endings Explained from 1983
296 movies from 1983, each with a full plot summary, timeline, character guide and the ending explained. Combine filters to narrow it down.
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Dempsey
1983 · Drama
The Big Chill
1983 · Drama
Eddie and the Cruisers
1983 · Drama
Pieces
1983 · Mystery
Hearts and Armour
1983 · Adventure
Educating Rita
1983 · Drama
The Burning of the Imperial Palace
1983 · Drama
Strange Invaders
1983 · Horror
Revenge of the Ninja
1983 · Action
Deathstalker
1983 · Adventure
Bastard Swordsman
1983 · Action
My Brother’s Wedding
1983 · Drama
Vassa
1983 · Drama
Variety
1983 · Drama
And the Ship Sails On
1983 · Comedy
First Name: Carmen
1983 · Comedy
Hanna K.
1983 · Drama
The Story of the Voyages
1983 · Family
City of Pirates
1983 · Drama
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
1983 · Drama
Toxic Love
1983 · Drama
Strange Brew
1983 · Sci-Fi
Fire and Ice
1983 · Adventure
Quarantine
1983 · Comedy
Ardh Satya
1983 · Crime
Yor, the Hunter from the Future
1983 · Fantasy
Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn
1983 · Fantasy
Easy Money
1983 · Comedy
Mr. Mom
1983 · Drama
Escape from the Bronx
1983 · Thriller
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
1983 · Comedy
Curse of the Pink Panther
1983 · Mystery
Cujo
1983 · Thriller
Naukar Biwi Ka
1983 · Drama
A Blade in the Dark
1983 · Thriller
Risky Business
1983 · Drama
Get Crazy
1983 · Music
Confidentially Yours
1983 · Comedy
Betaab
1983 · Romance
Twice Upon a Time
1983 · Comedy
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