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Movie Summaries & Endings Explained from 1996
426 movies from 1996, each with a full plot summary, timeline, character guide and the ending explained. Combine filters to narrow it down.
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No One Would Tell
1996 · Crime
The Pallbearer
1996 · Comedy
The Craft
1996 · Drama
Barb Wire
1996 · Action
A Summer Dress
1996 · Drama
I Shot Andy Warhol
1996 · Biography
Zarkorr! The Invader
1996
An Unfinished Affair
1996 · Drama
Sunset Park
1996 · Drama
Kingpin
1996 · Sport
Mulholland Falls
1996 · Drama
The Truth About Cats & Dogs
1996 · Comedy
Butterfly Kiss
1996 · Drama
Ramudochadu
1996 · Comedy
Iron Monkey 2
1996 · Action
Things I Never Told You
1996 · Romance
The Quest
1996 · Action
Sengottai
1996 · Drama
Celtic Pride
1996 · Sport
The Substitute
1996 · Action
Mrs. Winterbourne
1996 · Drama
As Tears Go By (1988)
1996 · Drama
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie
1996 · Sci-Fi
Dream for an Insomniac
1996 · Romance
Kazaam
1996 · Fantasy
Terror in the Family
1996 · Drama
Darkman III: Die Darkman Die
1996 · Thriller
Homecoming
1996 · Drama
Kaalam Maari Pochu
1996 · Drama
Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure In Henderland
1996 · Adventure
Courage Under Fire
1996 · Action
Fear
1996 · Thriller
James and the Giant Peach
1996 · Adventure
Thesis
1996 · Thriller
Tremors 2: Aftershocks
1996 · Comedy
Devaraagam
1996 · Drama
Rajaputhran
1996 · Drama
August Vacation
1996 · Drama
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate
1996 · Romance
Hu-Du-Men
1996 · Drama
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