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Documentary · Melancholic tone · Ambiguous ending

Bontoc Eulogy (1995)

At the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, 1,100 Filipino tribal peoples were presented as a “living exhibit,” part of an ethnological display that juxtaposed “primitive” cultures with Western progress. Marlon E. Fuentes’s Bontoc Eulogy uses this history to examine his conflicted Filipino heritage, delivering a haunting critique of the fair’s cultural arrogance beyond its nostalgic images of Judy Garland and Victorian trolleys.

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Comedy · Tense tone · Happy ending

Haathkadi (1995)

ACP Suraj, an honest policeman, swears revenge on culprits when his innocent brother is killed. However, he is soon accused of murder and is remanded to prison.

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Adventure · Light tone · Happy ending

Tommy Boy (1995)

After his father’s unexpected death, the immature Tommy Callahan must take over the family's auto parts business to prevent his stepmother from selling it. Partnering with the company's stern and efficient employee, Richard, Tommy sets out on a cross-country sales trip to find potential buyers. Their journey is filled with chaotic mishaps and unexpected challenges as they try to save the business and learn valuable lessons about responsibility and friendship.

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Biography · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Jefferson in Paris (1995)

While serving as the American ambassador to France in the 1780s, Thomas Jefferson, still mourning his wife, becomes entangled in a passionate relationship with artist Maria Cosway. His personal life is further complicated by the arrival of his daughter and her enslaved companion, Sally Hemings. Navigating the lavish world of 18th-century Paris, Jefferson must reconcile his duties, his desires, and the challenging realities of love, family, and the societal constraints of the era.

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Drama · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Spadikam (1995)

Chacko Master, a strict school headmaster, never approves of his son Thomas and constantly belittles him. Fed up, Thomas runs away, spends years in the underworld, and returns to his hometown as a hardened gangster. Their clash pits the disciplinarian father against the rebellious son, forcing both to confront their conflicting values.

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Action · Dark tone · Happy ending

Steel Frontier (1995)

After a nuclear holocaust, the frontier town of New Hope clings to survival as the only functioning oil refinery. A tyrannical general and his followers dominate the city, leaving residents oppressed. A quick‑drawing gunslinger arrives, seeming to aid the conquerors, but soon supports the townsfolk and leads them in an uprising to retake New Hope.

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Horror · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Sandkings (1995)

In his own garage, a discredited scientist creates intelligent, insect-like creatures that were yielded by soil samples from Mars.

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Romance · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Love Letter (1995)

Hiroko attends the memorial for her fiancé Itsuki Fujii, who perished in a mountain‑climbing accident. Though his mother says their old house no longer exists, Hiroko finds the address listed under his name in his yearbook and sends a letter. To her surprise, she receives a reply from Itsuki’s former classmate, a girl also named Itsuki Fujii.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Dolores Claiborne (1995)

In the quiet coastal town of Little Tall, Maine, Dolores Claiborne cares for the isolated Vera Donovan at her expansive home. When Vera dies suddenly, Dolores is arrested for murder, prompting her daughter, Selena, a determined journalist, to investigate. As Selena delves deeper, she uncovers long-buried family secrets and confronts a complex history of abuse, manipulation, and the strained relationship between mother and daughter. The truth behind Vera’s death and Dolores’s past become inextricably linked.

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Drama · Tense tone · Ambiguous ending

Exotica (1995)

Within the vibrant and alluring atmosphere of a Canadian strip club, Christina captivates both Francis, a tax auditor grappling with his own issues, and Eric, her former lover. Their intertwined lives are marked by simmering jealousy and hidden truths. As the relationships become more complex, the delicate equilibrium of this world is threatened, and long-held secrets begin to surface, leading to unexpected consequences.

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Adventure · Light tone · Happy ending

Major Payne (1995)

After a distinguished military career, Major Benson Payne finds himself adrift in civilian life. A series of unfortunate events leads him to an unlikely new assignment: leading the woefully unprepared Junior ROTC unit at Madison Preparatory School. Now, the decorated veteran must use his rigorous training and discipline to transform a group of unruly cadets into a cohesive and competent team, discovering that teaching young people can be just as demanding as commanding troops in combat.

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Comedy · Light tone · Ambiguous ending

Dino In Stay Out (1995)

Dino takes care of the house

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Comedy · Happy ending

Alancheri Thamprakkal (1995)

Two brothers, Chathukutty and Chandappan, live a happy life with their families. However, problems start brewing when a tenant moves into their house

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

For Better or Worse (1995)

Larceny, lust, and lunacy. No ordinary trip down the aisle. A comic love triangle wherein a loser falls in love with his recently-married brother’s wife.

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Western · Hopeful tone · Bittersweet ending

In Pursuit of Honor (1995)

Trained as soldiers to fight for honor, these men are willing to die for it. When a herd of horses is slated for destruction by the U.S. Cavalry, a group of officers rebels, fleeing toward the Canadian border to save the animals and secure their own freedom.

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Action · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Naajayaz (1995)

Jai and Sandhya are on the case of taking down Raj Solanki, a gangster. However, things take an unexpected turn when Jai finds out that Raj is his father.

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Drama · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Losing Isaiah (1995)

Khaila Richards, a crack‑addicted single mother, leaves her infant in a dumpster while high. When she returns panicked, the baby is taken in by social worker Margaret Lewin and her husband Charles, who raise him as their own. Years later, sober Khaila discovers her son is alive and confronts Margaret for custody, sparking a battle over motherhood.

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Thriller · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995)

A schoolteacher's exploration of local legends inadvertently unleashes the terrifying Candyman, leading to a series of violent events during Mardi Gras. As a wave of deaths sweeps through the city, she uncovers disturbing family secrets and must face the vengeful spirit and the dark history that fuels his power.

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Adventure · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving (1995)

When a sudden water shortage endangers every creature in the Great Valley, Littlefoot and his friends must set aside their differences and join forces with a gang of older, bullying dinosaurs. Together they embark on a perilous trek beyond the valley to uncover the cause of the drought and restore the water supply.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Happy ending

Circle of Friends (1995)

A young woman returns to her hometown to investigate the mysterious deaths of her former friends. Haunted by memories and a sense of unease, she begins to uncover a dark history and long-held secrets. As she digs deeper, she must confront painful truths and the potential dangers that surround her, all while grappling with the complexities of her past and the impact it has on the present.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Sad ending

A French Woman (1995)

Just as war erupts, Jeanne barely meets her soldier husband Louis before France’s 1940 collapse. While he’s a POW, she has affairs with his fellow officers. After his release, Louis moves the family—including twins he never fathered—to Berlin, where Jeanne falls for Matthias, a German industrialist. Louis is posted to Vietnam and then Damascus, yet their bonds persist.

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Comedy · Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1995)

After a group of Texas teens cut their prom night short and crash their car in the woods, they seek help from a local insurance agent. She summons her tow‑truck driving boyfriend, Vilmer Slaughter, who reveals a cruel, mechanically‑legged killer. Vilmer brings the teens face‑to‑face with his brother Leatherface and the rest of their twisted family.

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Action · Tense tone · Happy ending

Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (1995)

A ship wrecks on a remote atoll, leading insurance agent Kusanagi to find an ancient bead he gives his daughter Asagi. Ornithologist Nagamine investigates reports of a giant bird‑like monster, Gyaos, which soon attacks. The bead awakens an ancient guardian bound to Asagi, sparking a supersonic clash with the rampaging Gyaos.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Happy ending

Muriel's Wedding (1995)

A socially awkward young woman, Muriel Heslop, yearns for love and acceptance, dreaming of a lavish wedding. Escaping her stifling small town, she moves to Sydney with the help of a supportive friend. There, she experiences a transformative journey, shedding her insecurities and embracing newfound confidence. Through unexpected encounters and personal growth, Muriel ultimately discovers that true happiness comes from within and isn't defined by societal expectations or a fairytale wedding.

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Drama · Tense tone · Happy ending

Bombay (1995)

After falling in love in a rural village, a Hindu man and a Muslim woman marry and relocate to Mumbai, raising two children together. As communal violence erupts and religious tensions flare, their family faces intense pressure, testing their devotion and hope for unity.

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Action · Tense tone · Happy ending

Outbreak (1995)

A deadly and highly contagious virus rapidly spreads through a California town, triggering widespread panic. A team of medical specialists, led by a respected infectious disease expert and his estranged wife, must work quickly to contain the escalating crisis. As the situation worsens, they find themselves confronting the Army's forceful methods in a race against time to protect lives and prevent a catastrophic collapse of society.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

All Things Fair (1995)

Stig, a fifteen‑year‑old student, becomes infatuated with his thirty‑seven‑year‑old teacher, Viola. He is captivated by her beauty and maturity; she, weary of her drunken, miserable husband, finds a brief escape in his youthful innocence. Their forbidden attraction threatens to upend both their lives.

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Animation · Tense tone · Happy ending

Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn (1995)

A careless young demon neglects his duties, causing the evil cleansing machine to overload and explode, which transforms him into the fearsome monster Janemba. Goku and Vegeta each confront the creature alone, but quickly discover that only a fusion can give them the power needed to stop the menace.

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Adventure · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Doraemon: Nobita’s Diary on the Creation of the World (1995)

Nobita flips through a picture book and watches the story of Adam and Eve disobeying God, eating the forbidden apple in the Garden of Eden. He remarks that their sin will burden future generations with hardships. Doraemon then reminds him that his summer‑vacation research homework is still waiting.

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Family · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Man of the House (1995)

Jack is determined to marry Ben’s mother, Sandy, and sees a future together, but his intentions come with strings attached. Teenager Ben Archer resents the new romance, fearing abandonment, and plots to sabotage the budding ‘love bubble.’ Through misadventures in the Indian Guides, the two boys reluctantly team up and gradually become friends.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Roommates (1995)

A lively 107‑year‑old who believes age is just a number decides to move in with his grandson. Their contrasting worlds—one full of stories and stubborn independence, the other of modern concerns—collide, forcing both to listen, learn, and rethink what it means to live fully as their lives are turned upside‑down.

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Drama · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Hideaway (1995)

After a fatal car crash kills Hatch Harrison, brilliant surgeon Dr. Jonas Nyebern revives him two hours later—only to return him with terrifying visions of murders. While his wife Lindsey and daughter Regina survive unscathed, Hatch realizes the nightmares are the perspective of a real serial killer, thrusting him into a deadly hunt.

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Romance · Bittersweet tone · Happy ending

Nina Takes a Lover (1995)

When Nina's husband leaves on a weeks‑long business trip, she begins an affair with a photographer. The story unfolds through a reporter's interviews, allowing the characters to comment wryly on desire and deception. Laura San Giacomo stars with Paul Rhys, Michael O’Keefe, Fisher Stevens and others in this comedy about breaking vows to keep promises.

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Drama · Tense tone · Sad ending

Un eroe borghese (1995)

An intriguing look at a sinister web of power,linking politics and the mafia in modern day Italy.

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Mystery · Dark tone · Bleak ending

The Mangler (1995)

A repairman’s quiet life is disrupted when he becomes fixated on a large, industrial machine with a disturbing appetite. As he becomes increasingly obsessed with feeding the device, the boundaries of his sanity begin to dissolve, leading to a horrifying sequence of events and escalating violence. The mystery surrounding the machine deepens, blurring the line between reality and delusion.

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Drama · Dark tone · Sad ending

Once Were Warriors (1995)

In the impoverished suburbs of Auckland, Jake Heke's violent outbursts devastate his Maori family. His wife, Beth, endures repeated abuse, while their children, Nig, Boogie, and Grace, grapple with the consequences of his anger. As Jake’s uncontrolled rage intensifies, the family faces increasing hardship and dysfunction, pushing them to the brink of collapse and threatening their very survival.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Citizen X (1995)

You’re terrified of his crimes, but you want to see him finally caught. Based on the true story of a Soviet serial killer who murdered more than 50 victims, most under 17. In the Soviet Union, police work is stymied by bureaucracy, incompetence, and political interference. The narrative follows the lead detective as he pursues the case.

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War · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

The Walking Dead (1995)

Five young marines on a suicide mission in Vietnam find that surviving the gritty streets back home was only a rehearsal. Thrust into a deadly jungle riddled with mines, they must battle relentless enemy fire, navigate treacherous terrain, and confront their own fear, discovering that nothing prepared them for the brutal reality of war.

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Family · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Napoleon (1995)

He’s boldly going where no house pet has ever gone before. The adventures of Golden Retriever pup Napoleon and his friend, the parrot Birdo Lucci.

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Horror · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Carnosaur 2 (1995)

Extinction is no longer a concern, but a new danger arises. A team of scientists travels to a nuclear mining site to assess a possible melt‑down, only to stumble upon a massive collection of cloned dinosaurs roaming the facility. Their unexpected find forces them to face the living relics and the ramifications of resurrecting extinct predators.

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