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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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Evita
1996 · Biography
Michael
1996 · Drama
Thieves
1996 · Drama
The People vs. Larry Flynt
1996 · Biography
Famous Fred
1996 · Comedy
The Portrait of a Lady
1996 · Drama
Daddy’s Girl
1996 · Drama
Little Witches
1996 · Horror
Scream
1996 · Mystery
Beavis and Butt-Head Do America
1996 · Adventure
Ajay
1996
The Cyclone
1996 · Romance
Ghosts of Mississippi
1996 · History
One Fine Day
1996 · Drama
My Fellow Americans
1996 · Adventure
Beyond Silence
1996 · Drama
In Love and War
1996 · Drama
Natural Enemy
1996 · Horror
Marvin's Room
1996 · Drama
Unlikely Angel
1996 · Comedy
Dipu Number 2
1996 · Adventure
Bastard Out of Carolina
1996 · Drama
The Cherokee Kid
1996 · Family
Rebirth of Mothra
1996 · Fantasy
Jerry Maguire
1996 · Drama
Citizen Ruth
1996 · Drama
Mars Attacks!
1996 · Action
Whisper of the Heart
1996 · Drama
Arnold’s Christmas
1996 · Drama
Johns
1996 · Drama
Mrs. Santa Claus
1996 · Comedy
The Last of the High Kings
1996 · Drama
Stand Against Fear
1996 · Drama
Everyone Says I Love You
1996 · Romance
Daylight
1996 · Action
Bloodsport III
1996 · Action
How the Toys Saved Christmas
1996 · Family
The Evening Star
1996 · Drama
Riot
1996 · Action
Hidden in America
1996 · Drama
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