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Movie Summaries & Endings Explained from 2011
987 movies from 2011, each with a full plot summary, timeline, character guide and the ending explained. Combine filters to narrow it down.
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On the Inside
2011 · Thriller
A Separation
2011 · Drama
The Iron Lady
2011 · Biography
Ivan Tsarevich & the Grey Wolf
2011 · Animation
Kshetram
2011 · Thriller
Speed Angels
2011 · Action
Paranormal Xperience
2011 · Horror
Pariah
2011 · Drama
The Amityville Haunting
2011 · Horror
War Horse
2011 · War
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13
2011 · Drama
The Borrowers
2011 · Fantasy
The Gruffalo’s Child
2011 · Fantasy
Segunda Mano
2011 · Horror
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
2011 · Drama
Christmas with a Capital C
2011 · Drama
Topsy Turvy
2011 · Drama
Miss Minoes
2011 · Fantasy
We Bought a Zoo
2011 · Drama
In the Land of Blood and Honey
2011 · Romance
Don 2
2011 · Action
El Sicario: Room 164
2011 · Documentary
Hostel: Part III
2011 · Horror
Kikoriki: Team Invincible
2011 · Animation
Hafalan Shalat Delisa
2011 · Drama
Black Gold
2011 · Drama
Albert Nobbs
2011 · Drama
The Adventures of Tintin
2011 · Adventure
The Flowers of War
2011 · Drama
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
2011 · Drama
Sand Sharks
2011 · Horror
Just Henry
2011 · Mystery
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
2011 · Action
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
2011 · Comedy
Mouna Guru
2011 · Thriller
Taxi Driver
2011 · Comedy
Rurouni Kenshin: New Kyoto Arc: Cage of Flames
2011 · Action
The Italian Key
2011 · Drama
The Pill
2011 · Drama
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
2011 · Action
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