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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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BMX Bandits
1983 · Adventure
The Wind in the Willows
1983 · Fantasy
Bloody Flesh
1983 · Drama
The Princess and the Robot
1983 · Animation
So Long, Stooge
1983 · Crime
A Talent for Murder
1983 · Mystery
Reuben, Reuben
1983 · Comedy
The Man Who Loved Women
1983 · Romance
Hero
1983 · Romance
D.C. Cab
1983 · Action
To Be or Not to Be
1983 · Comedy
Gorky Park
1983 · Drama
Two of a Kind
1983 · Fantasy
The Keep
1983 · Action
Uncommon Valor
1983 · Action
Silkwood
1983 · Biography
Extraterrestrial Visitors
1983 · Horror
Christine
1983 · Horror
Sudden Impact
1983 · Action
The Dresser
1983 · Drama
Choices of the Heart
1983 · Drama
Crime and Punishment
1983 · Crime
Coolie
1983 · Drama
Sahara
1983 · Drama
Moon Rainbow
1983 · Drama
Scarface
1983 · Drama
The Revolt of Job
1983 · Drama
Among Grey Stones
1983 · Drama
Dagger Eyes
1983 · Drama
The Beast and the Magic Sword
1983 · Fantasy
Of Unknown Origin
1983 · Horror
Terms of Endearment
1983 · Drama
The Day After
1983 · Drama
The Being
1983 · Horror
A Night in Heaven
1983 · Drama
Pukar
1983 · Action
The Wind in the Willows
1983 · Animation
Sleepaway Camp
1983 · Horror
Amityville 3-D
1983 · Horror
A Christmas Story
1983 · Comedy
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