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Crime · Tense tone · Happy ending

Don’t Give a Damn (1995)

Sammo Hung plays a police officer hunting a drug cartel, while customs inspector Yuen Biao follows the same gang. Their new partner, Takeshi Kaneshiro, brings a different style. Forced to set aside their differences, the trio joins forces, mixing romance, twists, comic moments and fight sequences that culminate in a bruising, climactic showdown.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

The Brady Bunch Movie (1995)

A nostalgic comedy follows the iconic Brady family as they find themselves out of step with the 1990s. Their beloved home is threatened by a scheming developer, Larry Dittmeyer, who plans to tear it down. As Mike Brady’s architectural aspirations are put on hold, the family rallies together to save their house. To raise the $20,000 needed, the kids showcase their unique talents in a spirited talent contest, hoping to preserve their Brady Bunch legacy.

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Action · Tense tone · Mixed ending

Just Cause (1995)

Law professor Paul Armstrong finds himself grappling with a complex moral quandary when he agrees to defend Bobby Earl Ferguson, a man accused of a brutal rape and murder. Despite Armstrong's firm opposition to the death penalty, he takes on the case, believing in every defendant's right to legal representation. As he investigates, he uncovers a disturbing network of lies and corruption, forcing him to question his own beliefs about justice and the legal system.

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Drama · Light tone · Happy ending

Heavyweights (1995)

A boy named Gerry finds himself at a unique weight-loss camp run by the caring Bushkins. His summer is disrupted when the camp is bought by Tony Perkis, a strict and obsessive fitness fanatic. The relaxed atmosphere quickly transforms into an intense regimen of drills and exercises, leaving the campers struggling to maintain their fun and well-being. Determined to regain their carefree environment, the kids must find a way to stand up to Perkis's methods and save their summer.

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Action · Tense tone · Happy ending

The Quick and the Dead (1995)

In the volatile town of Redemption, a mysterious gunslinger named Ellen arrives seeking retribution for her father's murder, perpetrated by the town's tyrannical Mayor Herod. Drawn into a dangerous quick-draw tournament, she confronts Herod’s ruthless henchmen. Along the way, she finds a surprising partner in "The Kid," a young man also seeking to challenge Herod's power and find his own path to redemption in this lawless land.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

Billy Madison (1995)

Spoiled and immature Billy Madison is forced to repeat grades to earn his high school diploma, or lose his inheritance. His wealthy father demands he complete the coursework in just 24 weeks, sending Billy back to the classroom to confront a new wave of challenges. He must now deal with demanding teachers, school bullies, and the pressures of growing up, all while rediscovering the importance of education and personal responsibility.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Shallow Grave (1995)

Three roommates find their lives complicated when they uncover a dead body and a substantial amount of money in their recently purchased flat. The unexpected windfall sparks suspicion and paranoia among them, testing the bonds of their friendship. As they struggle with the ethical dilemma of keeping the money, their relationships deteriorate, leading to escalating tensions and a desperate struggle to protect themselves.

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Mystery · Dark tone · Bleak ending

In the Mouth of Madness (1995)

While investigating the disappearance of horror author Sutter Cane, insurance investigator John Trent discovers a disturbing connection to Cane’s increasingly bizarre novels. Trent’s search for a missing manuscript leads him to the isolated town of Hobb’s End, where the boundary between fiction and reality begins to dissolve. He finds himself confronting terrifying manifestations of Cane's stories, blurring the lines of his own sanity as he attempts to uncover the truth behind the author’s vanishing.

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Action · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Bodyguard Kiba: Combat Apocalypse 2 (1995)

A young karate student takes a gig protecting a high‑profile Hong Kong woman to earn extra money. Though initially drawn to her beauty, he quickly shifts into razor‑sharp focus when a relentless wave of attackers comes after them, forcing him to put his martial‑arts training to the ultimate test.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Boys on the Side (1995)

A nightclub singer struggling with heartbreak, a real estate agent battling a serious illness, and a young woman escaping an abusive situation find their lives unexpectedly connected during a cross-country road trip. As they travel, they confront personal challenges and offer each other support, learning to find strength in shared vulnerability and hope amidst difficult circumstances. Their interwoven journeys demonstrate the power of human connection and resilience.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Happy ending

When Night Is Falling (1995)

A striking study of desire, the film follows Camille, a professor at a Protestant college in a long‑term partnership with Martin, a minister colleague. When she meets Petra, a flamboyant circus performer, Camille is irresistibly drawn to her. Pursuing Petra upends Camille’s life, forcing her to confront the conflict between duty and desire.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

Simhavalan Menon (1995)

Gauridasa Menon, a staunch patriot who insists on speaking only his native language, runs his company by the same principle. When Hariprasad, a modern, western‑minded youngster, pretends to share Menon’s linguistic preferences to obtain a job, a series of misunderstandings and farcical situations ensue as he struggles to keep up the disguise.

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Horror · Dark tone · Happy ending

Mute Witness (1995)

Despite being mute, Billy has built a successful career as a makeup artist. While in Russia on a film directed by her sister’s boyfriend Andy, she is locked in the studio after hours and witnesses a snuff film being shot. She escapes, and with sister Kate’s help alerts the police. Her report provokes the Russian mafia that funded the illicit production.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Before Sunrise (1995)

A chance encounter on a train leads to an unexpected and intimate journey of self-discovery and romance. American Jesse and French student Celine spend one magical night together in Vienna, sharing heartfelt conversations and experiences under the city's starry sky. As the first light of dawn approaches, they face a poignant question: can their connection endure, or must they say goodbye?

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

Miami Rhapsody (1995)

Although Gwyn Marcus is engaged to Matt, she remains terrified of commitment. She admires her parents’ seemingly devoted marriage, yet discovers infidelities in her family’s past that make settling down seem impossible. Pressured by her mother and surrounded by suitors, Gwyn must juggle her career, love life, and the prospect of marriage to find true happiness.

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Comedy · Whimsical tone · Ambiguous ending

One Hundred and One Nights (1995)

Monsieur Cinema, a hundred years old, lives alone in a large villa. His memories fade away, so he engages a young woman to tell him stories about all the movies ever made.

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Action · Tense tone · Happy ending

Scanner Cop II (1995)

Nowhere to hide, not even in your mind. As scanners across Los Angeles are mysteriously drained of life, former scanner cop Sam is compelled to return to the force. He races against the ruthless Volkin, who seeks to become the most powerful scanner alive, forcing Sam into a desperate, high‑stakes showdown to stop him.

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Romance · Hopeful tone · Bittersweet ending

The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love (1995)

There’s a first time for everything. This adventurous love story follows two young women from contrasting social and economic backgrounds as they plunge into the excitement and uncertainty of their first romance. Together they navigate family expectations, personal insecurities, and the everyday challenges of discovering love for the first time.

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Drama · Tense tone · Happy ending

Escape from Terror: The Teresa Stamper Story (1995)

True story of an abusive husband’s obsession with his wife and daughter.

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Thriller · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Hellfire (1995)

Gabriella discovers an unfinished symphony composed by her late uncle Octave Barron, who drew his inspiration from murder. Fascinated by its possibilities, she hires Marius (Ben Cross) to complete the piece. As Marius works on the music, he becomes caught in the same deadly cycle that haunted the original composer, a bizarre pattern of murder that repeats with each new movement.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bleak ending

The Addiction (1995)

In a world where darkness serves as sunlight, a vampire doctoral student seeks guidance from a nocturnal mentor, adopting his philosophy while battling her own insatiable thirst for blood. She strives to balance academic life with the primal urge that defines her existence and ultimately tries to control the darkness within.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Murder in the First (1995)

The trial that brought down Alcatraz A young, inexperienced public defender is assigned to defend an inmate accused of committing murder while behind bars.

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Drama · Dark tone · Sad ending

Angela (1995)

A ten‑year‑old girl, Angela, obsessively guides her six‑year‑old sister, Ellie, through self‑imposed “purification” rituals, convinced that an inner evil—responsible for their mother’s mental illness—must be expelled. Haunted by visions of Lucifer and awaiting a sign from the Virgin Mary, she forces the sisters to remain within a circle of dolls and toys, a perilous game that mirrors Angela’s fragile mental state.

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Crime · Dark tone · Bleak ending

The Young Poisoner’s Handbook (1995)

Graham Young is a teenage outsider in 1960s London who despises his stepmother and is fascinated by chemistry. He channels both feelings into a calculated plan to poison her slowly. After her death he is convicted, sentenced to a psychiatric hospital, and an idealistic doctor believes he can be rehabilitated, and the story raises moral questions.

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Action · Tense tone · Ambiguous ending

Bad Company (1995)

Bribery, blackmail and murder are the hallmarks of the house. CIA operative Nelson Crowe receives a lethal assignment: infiltrate a covert industrial‑espionage firm. Inside, he allies with Margaret Wells, a master spy and seductive manipulator, to topple the organization’s sinister president. Their mission drags them into a shadowy web of intrigue and culminates in a shocking murder.

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Comedy · Bittersweet tone · Ambiguous ending

The Four Corners of Nowhere (1995)

That which doesn’t kill you can make you really bitter Seven recent graduates, underemployed and frustrated, reunite in their Michigan college town.

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Thriller · Tense tone · Happy ending

Night of the Running Man (1995)

A Las Vegas cab driver discovers a million dollars of stolen cash hidden in his taxi after his passenger is killed. A relentless hitman is soon on his trail, determined to retrieve the money and eliminate any witnesses.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Developing (1995)

About the relationship between a girl and her single mother, who has breast cancer.

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Romance · Light tone · Ambiguous ending

French Twist (1995)

A housewife discovers her husband’s repeated infidelities and, in a bold move for revenge, opens her home to an itinerant lesbian, inviting her to live with the couple. The unexpected arrangement erupts into a volatile love triangle that irrevocably alters each of their lives.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1995)

After a computer encyclopedia’s data is accidentally uploaded into his brain, average college student Dexter Riley instantly becomes the smartest kid on campus. His newfound brilliance carries him through a university quiz competition, sweeping every round. A rival prodigy from another school discovers the source of his advantage and schemes to expose and discredit him.

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Drama · Dark tone · Sad ending

Death in Small Doses (1995)

After waking in agony, Nancy Lyon dies from arsenic poisoning. Her family quickly blames her husband Richard, who had left her the previous year for an affair. Nancy’s brother fights to remove the children from what he believes is a murderous husband. In court Richard presents evidence of his wife’s depression, suggesting suicide, but the legitimacy of that proof remains uncertain, echoing a real‑life case.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari (1995)

Translated as “A princess in a town,” this Tamil film was written and directed by K. Bhagyaraj, produced by C. H. Venu, and features a musical score composed by Ilaiyaraaja. It premiered on 15 January 1995.

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Comedy · Bittersweet tone · Happy ending

Sathi Leelavathi (1995)

Arun, a married man, is dissatisfied with his plain‑looking, overweight wife Leelavathi and begins an affair with Priya. When Leelavathi learns of the betrayal, she teams up with Dr. Sakthivel, devising a plan to reclaim her husband and restore their marriage.

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Family · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog (1995)

When teen Angus adopts a stray dog he calls Yellow, a coastal trip with his father John turns disastrous as turbulent waters tip their boat and leave the pair stranded on British Columbia’s shoreline. Urged by his parents to demand help, Angus draws on his father's wilderness training and Yellow’s keen instincts to signal rescuers and survive.

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Thriller · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Karan Arjun (1995)

After being murdered, brothers Karan and Arjun are reborn in different regions of India. Their devoted mother, unaware of their new identities, continues to pray for their return. Guided by her unwavering faith, the brothers reunite and set out to exact revenge on the criminals who killed them.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Legends of the Fall (1995)

Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Montana, this story follows a family living a secluded life in the wilderness. Their peaceful existence is irrevocably changed when one of the sons is lost during World War I. The family grapples with grief and guilt, while a bitter rivalry develops between the remaining brothers as they both pursue the affections of the same woman, jeopardizing their bond and transforming their destinies.

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Drama · Light tone · Happy ending

Nobody's Fool (1995)

A spirited ex-convict returns to her small town to help her sister find love. While assisting in her sister’s romantic pursuits, she suspects the seemingly charming newcomer may be concealing a secret. The film explores themes of family, forgiveness, and the possibility of a fresh start, blending humor and heartfelt moments as characters navigate relationships and unexpected truths.

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Action · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995)

A former soldier, Frank Brayker, finds himself pursued by the demonic Collector, a powerful force seeking to unleash apocalyptic chaos. Seeking refuge, he arrives at a peculiar boarding house in New Mexico and joins forces with its unusual residents. Together, they must defend themselves against the Collector's minions and prevent him from obtaining an ancient key capable of unleashing unimaginable terror upon the world.

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Comedy · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Putnanja (1995)

Putnanja, a poor farmer, falls in love with Roja, a city-bred woman. They get married despite opposition from her mother, but differences soon crop up between them.

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Drama · Tense tone

Pokiri Raja (1995)

Pokiri Raja is a 1995 Telugu film directed by Kodandarami Reddy. The film stars Venkatesh, Roja Selvamani, Ali and Shubha in lead roles.

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