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Action · Tense tone

Three Kinds of Heat (1987)

Three friends persecute a gang of criminals from Harlem to the parties of the High Society of London.

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Comedy · Whimsical tone · Bittersweet ending

Peter Pan (1987)

The Darling family children receive a visit from Peter Pan, who takes them to Never Never Land where an ongoing war with the evil Pirate Captain Hook is taking place.

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Horror · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

It’s Alive III: Island of the Alive (1987)

After a court orders the mutant infants to be confined on a remote island, the man who created them discovers that the children are not only surviving but multiplying. Outraged by the legal system’s callousness and the media’s exploitation, he organizes a daring expedition to rescue the babies and free them from the island’s cruel fate.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Mr. India (1987)

A kind‑hearted, impoverished man shelters a group of orphans in his home. After finding his late scientist father’s invisibility device, he uses it to become a hidden defender, confronting a power‑hungry megalomaniac in order to protect his adopted children and safeguard all of India.

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Comedy · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Long Gone (1987)

They have one final chance to win the pennant, the last shot. The film follows the Tampico Stogies, a struggling low‑level minor‑league baseball club, and its charismatic star‑player‑manager Stud Cantrell as they battle for the league championship while confronting entrenched corruption and the racism of the American South.

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Action · Tense tone · Happy ending

Enemy Territory (1987)

In this brutal thriller, an insurance salesman finds himself locked inside an apartment building after dark, only to discover it has been seized by a violent street gang known as The Vampires. With no way out and the gang taking no prisoners, he must fight his way through deadly confrontations to survive.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Bittersweet ending

Amazing Grace and Chuck (1987)

On a school field trip to a nuclear weapons plant, Chuck Murdock discovers how easily the military could unleash catastrophic power. Alarmed, he protests by walking out of his Little League game, a stunt that lands in the local newspaper. As the story spreads, basketball star “Amazing Grace” Smith joins his boycott of sports to denounce nuclear war.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

Ernest Goes to Camp (1987)

Lovable and clumsy Ernest P. Worrell leaves his janitorial job for a summer adventure, becoming a camp counselor at Kamp Kikakee. He quickly finds himself overwhelmed by a group of unruly and mischievous campers. Ernest's attempts to maintain order and lead activities result in a series of hilarious mishaps and chaotic situations for everyone involved.

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Comedy · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Tampopo (1987)

A compassionate truck driver and his harmonica-playing companion help a young widow revive her deceased husband's beloved ramen shop. Along their journey, they encounter a quirky group of noodle enthusiasts, each offering unique and unconventional advice. The film blends humor, romance, and a deep appreciation for Japanese cuisine, exploring themes of grief, passion, and the art of creating the perfect bowl of ramen.

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Adventure · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Dark Age (1987)

Death is only one bite away. In the harsh Australian outback, a park ranger teams with two local guides to hunt a massive, man‑eating crocodile that has been terrorising the nearby community, racing against time before more lives are claimed.

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Action · Tense tone · Happy ending

Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)

Detroit's most famous cop heads back to Los Angeles to investigate a series of brazen robberies known as the Alphabet Crimes. While pursuing these rebellious punks, he uncovers a dangerous conspiracy involving corruption, deceit, and a ruthless arms dealer. As he delves deeper into the case, he finds himself facing a deadly network that reaches far beyond what he initially suspected, testing his skills and pushing him to his limits.

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Comedy · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Intervista (1987)

Federico Fellini welcomes us into his world of film making with a mockumentary about his life in film, as a Japanese film crew follows him around.

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Adventure · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Ishtar (1987)

Two musicians, a charming singer-songwriter and his cynical friend, embark on a journey through the Middle East, hoping for success. However, their simple quest quickly spirals into a complex web of international espionage. They become entangled with a mysterious and beautiful rebel, finding themselves pursued by the CIA and caught in a dangerous game of intrigue and adventure.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

Cathy (1987)

An animated special based on the comic strip Cathy by Cathy Guisewite.

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Music · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Dance Dance (1987)

Radha and Ramu, orphaned siblings after their singer parents are murdered by the powerful A.M. Singh, grow up homeless before achieving fame as popular singers. Ramu falls for Janita, while Radha marries Resham. When Janita must perform in Jalpaiguri, Singh targets her, forcing Ramu to confront his past and protect both Janita and his mother.

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Fantasy · Dark tone · Happy ending

The Gate (1987)

In a world fractured by division and fear, a movement strives for unity. As a growing darkness threatens to consume everything, a doorway—"The Gate"—appears, connecting to a realm where fundamental truths are revealed. The film explores a chilling reality: the most profound horror stems not from supernatural forces, but from humanity’s capacity for intolerance and prejudice.

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Family · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Snow White (1987)

A prince on a quest for the greatest treasure discovers seven dwarfs guarding a coffin. They recount the tale of Snow White, a radiant princess driven into exile by her jealous step‑mother, who orders her death. Snow White finds refuge with the dwarfs, while the step‑mother, learning she survives, plots to eliminate her rival once and for all.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Under the Sun of Satan (1987)

Satan tempts Father Dossignan, who is trying to save the soul of a young girl who killed one of her lovers.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Sad ending

Good Morning, Babylon (1987)

After their father’s stonemasonry business collapses, brothers Nicola and Andrea travel to America to rebuild their fortunes. Their daring escapades and near‑disasters bring them to Hollywood, where they design sets for D.W. Griffith and marry glamorous actresses. When World War I erupts, their happiness ends as the brothers fight on opposite sides.

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Horror · Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

Cassandra (1987)

Gifted with prophetic visions, Cassandra sees unsettling glimpses of the future. When she begins experiencing vivid, disorienting flashes of a memory in which her brother appears to commit a murder, she confronts her parents' reassurances that everything is fine, forcing her to question the reality of her gifts and the hidden truths within her family.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Happy ending

A Month in the Country (1987)

A destitute WWI veteran is hired to restore a medieval mural in a rural Yorkshire church, hoping the quiet village will soothe the wounds of war. Village life contrasts sharply with the memories that still haunt him. While living there, he befriends an archaeologist, and together they confront his lingering trauma and the unhealed scars of the past.

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Horror · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Bloody New Year (1987)

Old acquaintances become deadly enemies when six shipwrecked English teenagers seek shelter in an island hotel festively prepared for New Year’s celebrations. Though the holiday décor gleams amid an early‑summer heat, the building itself turns hostile, its very walls launching relentless attacks that force the youngsters into a desperate fight for survival.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

The Chipmunk Adventure (1987)

Alvin finally headlines his first motion picture, pitting the Chipmunks against the Chipettes in a high‑energy hot‑air‑balloon race with a $10,000 prize. As the competition soars, the racers discover the seemingly innocent contest is a cover for a clandestine diamond‑smuggling ring, forcing them to outwit the crooks and protect the treasure.

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Horror · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

White of the Eye (1987)

In a wealthy, isolated desert community, a sound expert becomes the prime suspect in a string of brutal murders of suburban housewives, whose homes are invaded and the victims mutilated. While he fights to clear his name, his wife delves into the investigation and uncovers startling truths about the killings and the community.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Epidemic (1987)

A director and a screenwriter write a screenplay together about a globally spreading epidemic. Unbeknownst to them, an outbreak develops around them in the real world.

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Drama · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Chronicle of a Death Foretold (1987)

A suspenseful Italian crime drama set in a Colombian river town, it traces the chain of events that culminate in a murder. Adapted from Gabriel García Márquez’s novel, the narrative opens in the present with a middle‑aged doctor who, after a twenty‑year absence, returns to the village to probe the killing that happened just before his departure.

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Action · Happy ending

Gor (1987)

A new dimension in fantasy. American professor Tarl Cabot is whisked through a magical ring to the exotic world of Gor. There he finds a downtrodden nation under the tyranny of a ruthless king and his barbaric followers. Cabot must rally the oppressed, navigate unfamiliar customs, and lead a rebellion to topple the despot and restore freedom.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bleak ending

River's Edge (1987)

Near a riverbank outside a quiet California town, a shocking crime sends ripples through a group of teenagers. Samson's actions have devastating consequences, and his friends struggle to cope with the fallout. As they try to move on, Layne attempts to keep the truth hidden, but Matt and Clarissa become increasingly disturbed by the events. The group must confront the disturbing reality of their friend's actions and the moral implications that arise.

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Biography · Dark tone · Sad ending

Prick Up Your Ears (1987)

During the 1960s in London, playwright Joe Orton challenges societal norms with his daring and controversial works. His relationship with his partner, Kenneth Halliwell, is complex and passionate, but as Orton’s career ascends and Halliwell struggles for recognition, tensions build. The couple’s tumultuous romance ultimately leads to a devastating and premature end for both of them, forever silencing their creative voices.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

A Man in Love (1987)

An American film‑star and an unknown British actress meet on a movie set in Rome, where the clash of fame and obscurity sparks tension. She is furious when he refuses to speak to her journalist father, but over time the animosity fades, giving way to a passionate, whirlwind romance that unfolds amid the city's cinematic backdrop.

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Fantasy · Whimsical tone · Bittersweet ending

A Hungarian Fairy Tale (1987)

Shot in black‑and‑white, Gyula Gazdag’s Hungarian fairy‑tale follows the surreal, often comic journeys of two unlikely protagonists: Andris, a young orphan searching for a non‑existent father, and Orban, a weary clerk rebelling against suffocating bureaucracy. Their parallel quests reveal the absurdity of authority and longing.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

Nadodikkattu (1987)

After losing their jobs, Dasan and Vijayan have no hope of finding work in Kerala. They plan to escape to Dubai, but end up in Chennai. Can they find luck there?

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Thriller · Tense tone · Sad ending

Irupatham Noottandu (1987)

Aishwarya, a newsmagazine reporter, probes the link between Kerala politics and crime. She becomes fascinated with Sagar “Jacky,” who runs a covert gold‑smuggling operation for Shekharan, the chief minister’s son. Jacky, conflicted about narcotics, spends his free time longing for his imprisoned girlfriend. When Aishwarya publishes a scandalous article tying Jacky to the minister, the fragile alliance between Jacky and Shekharan erupts into a public showdown.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Sad ending

Gardens of Stone (1987)

Set in the late 1960s, the film follows a sergeant stationed in Arlington, Virginia, as he grapples with the home‑front impact of the Vietnam War. Determined to protect the young men being shipped overseas, he repeatedly finds his attempts to share hard‑won experience blocked, and instead turns his focus to helping the son of a longtime army friend.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

They Still Call Me Bruce (1987)

Bruce Won arrives in America on a quest to find the U.S. GI who saved his life during the Korean War. He quickly attracts the attention of the city’s most vicious gang, but refuses to back down. Along the way he befriends an orphan boy, and their antics land them in a chain of chaotic episodes. A case of mistaken identity convinces the thugs that Bruce is a karate master, prompting them to stage a nationally televised showdown. The bout pits him against a hulking brute, and Bruce is brutally battered, ending in a bloody defeat.

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Action · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Malone (1987)

After years as a police officer, CIA operative and bomb expert, former assassin Richard Malone seeks a quiet retirement in the Pacific Northwest’s tranquil forests. Instead, he is pulled into a violent clash with a right‑wing extremist plotting a secret revolution, forcing him back into the deadly world he hoped to leave.

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Horror · Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

Psychos in Love (1987)

A strip‑joint owner and a manicurist discover they share a dark secret: both are psychotic serial killers. They fall in love and revel in their murderous partnership, content as a deadly family. Their twisted harmony is shattered when they confront a plumber who, oddly enough, is also a cannibal. Their macabre bond faces an equally horrific foe.

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Comedy · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

I’ve Heard the Mermaids Singing (1987)

Polly, a scatter‑brained dreamer who longs to be a professional photographer, takes a secretarial job at Gabrielle’s sleek art gallery, idolizing the renowned artist’s talent. When Gabrielle rekindles a past romance with the younger painter Mary, Polly’s jealousy spikes, and she begins to uncover that Gabrielle’s polished façade hides secrets that contradict the image she has admired.

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Action · Tense tone · Happy ending

American Ninja 2: The Confrontation (1987)

An elite team of Army Rangers faces a dangerous threat when they discover a clandestine organization developing genetically enhanced ninja warriors. Led by Michael Dudikoff and Steve James, the team must infiltrate the group and halt their operations before the rogue soldiers can cause widespread destruction and endanger their own. The mission is fraught with peril as they confront formidable opponents in a high-stakes battle for survival.

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Fantasy · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Creepshow 2 (1987)

This horror anthology presents three chilling stories. A cigar-store Indian statue comes to life to punish those who disrespect it, unleashing a wave of vengeance. Elsewhere, a group of teenagers encounters a terrifying, gelatinous creature. Finally, a callous driver, haunted by guilt after leaving a hitchhiker for dead, finds herself targeted by the seemingly helpless victim seeking retribution.

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