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Whimsical Movies: Summaries & Endings Explained
2,445 whimsical movies, each with a full plot summary, timeline, character guide and the ending explained. Combine filters to narrow it down.
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Along Unknown Paths
1982 · Adventure
To Hell with the Devil
1982 · Horror
Cannery Row
1982 · Drama
On Top of the Whale
1982 · Fantasy
Modern Problems
1981 · Sci-Fi
Heartbeeps
1981 · Family
The Trolls and the Christmas Express
1981 · Family
Time Bandits
1981 · Adventure
Saturday the 14th
1981 · Sci-Fi
Honky Tonk Freeway
1981 · Comedy
Under the Rainbow
1981 · Comedy
History of the World: Part I
1981 · History
Nice Dreams
1981 · Comedy
The Monster Club
1981 · Horror
The Aviator’s Wife
1981 · Drama
The Munsters’ Revenge
1981 · Crime
A Snow White Christmas
1980 · Family
Popeye
1980 · Comedy
Flash Gordon
1980 · Action
Thanksgiving in the Land of Oz
1980 · Family
The Apple
1980 · Sci-Fi
Witches’ Brew
1980 · Comedy
Oh, God! Book II
1980 · Fantasy
Xanadu
1980 · Fantasy
Oh Heavenly Dog
1980 · Mystery
Herbie Goes Bananas
1980 · Adventure
Roadie
1980 · Music
Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!!)
1980 · Adventure
The Yolks on You
1980 · Animation
The Missing Link
1980 · Adventure
City of Women
1980 · Comedy
Narada Vijaya
1980
Forbidden Zone
1980 · Fantasy
The Tempest
1980 · Drama
Simon
1980 · Comedy
Animalympics
1980 · Comedy
Fun Is Beautiful
1980 · Comedy
The Flying Ship
1979 · Animation
The Man in the Santa Claus Suit
1979 · Drama
Scavenger Hunt
1979 · Comedy
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