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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

The Last Fling (1987)

She wanted a fling. He wanted the real thing. A young woman decides to have one more romantic escapade before marrying her dull fiancé.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Bittersweet ending

The Truth About Alex (1987)

Brad Stevens and Alex Prager are best friends, popular seniors and key players on the high‑school football team. Brad is being considered for West Point, while Alex, a talented pianist, hopes his football ability will earn a college scholarship. Their lives shift when Alex admits he is gay, forcing both to confront new challenges.

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Horror · Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

Stage Fright (1987)

Theatre of Delirium. While a group of young actors rehearse a new musical about a mass murderer, a notorious psychopath escapes from a nearby insane asylum.

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Comedy · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

A Taxing Woman (1987)

Intrepid tax investigator Ryoko Itakura targets the enigmatic, womanizing Hideki Gondo, a suspected millionaire who runs a lucrative chain of shady hourly hotels. Gondo claims to have a yen for her but refuses to reveal where his fortune is hidden, having evaded Japanese tax authorities for years. Their cat‑and‑mouse clash devolves into a satirical battle of wits as each tries to outmaneuver the other.

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Action · Melancholic tone · Bleak ending

The Red Spectacles (1987)

In the summer of 1995, the arrival of the “Age of Cats” leads to the disbanding of the Kerberos police unit. One former member, a lone stray dog, returns to his old headquarters after three years of exile. No longer tied to a master, he is now guided by the enigmatic “Young Lady of Fate” as he embarks on his journey.

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Comedy · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Law of Desire (1987)

A wildly comedic exploration of lust, passion and jealousy follows Pablo, a successful film director whose romance with his young lover Juan has soured. He throws himself into a new project—a monologue starring his transgender sister Tina—while Antonio, an uptight young man, becomes obsessively enamored with Pablo and is willing to do anything to claim his desire.

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Comedy · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

From the Hip (1987)

Ambitious apprentice lawyer Robin Weathers turns a routine civil suit into a media circus, earning a fast promotion despite his questionable tactics. Now, to prove his integrity, he must defend a college professor accused of murder, forcing Robin to confront his own morals and the cost of success.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Black Widow (1987)

A determined federal agent, Alexandra Barnes, becomes convinced that the alluring Catherine Petersen is a calculating killer who targets wealthy men. As Alexandra investigates, she believes Catherine marries her victims before systematically eliminating them for their fortunes. To catch her, Alexandra must use increasingly risky and unconventional tactics, drawing her deeper into a dangerous game of identity, deception, and escalating peril.

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Drama · Tense tone · Mixed ending

Dead of Winter (1987)

A group of friends ventures into the remote Colorado wilderness for a geocaching trip, hoping to uncover hidden treasures. Their adventurous pursuit quickly turns dangerous when they realize they've stumbled into a deadly game. Now, they must fight to survive against an unknown adversary who seems to be manipulating their every move, with the stakes being their lives.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Light of Day (1987)

In the Cleveland suburbs, siblings Patty and Joe Rasnick lead a rebellious life, performing as the band The Barbusters during the day while dealing with complex family dynamics at night. As they pursue their music and confront personal differences, they also face the difficult reality of their mother's declining health. The film explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle to find hope amidst challenging circumstances.

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Drama · Bleak tone · Bleak ending

Come and See (1987)

In present-day Belarus, a young and idealistic teenager named Flyora joins the Soviet resistance movement as Nazi forces advance on his village. He envisions heroic acts and victory, but quickly confronts the horrific reality of war. Flyora experiences unrelenting brutality and witnesses unimaginable suffering, shattering his innocence and leaving him profoundly scarred by the devastation he encounters.

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Drama · Bittersweet ending

LBJ: The Early Years (1987)

LBJ: The Early Years is a biographical television film that premiered on NBC in February 1987. It dramatizes the formative period of Lyndon B. Johnson’s life and career, tracing his rise from a Texas congressman in 1934 through the events leading up to 1973. Randy Quaid stars as Johnson, a performance that earned him a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

East of Ipswich (1987)

Seventeen‑year‑old Richard spends his family’s annual seaside holiday in a guesthouse on England’s east coast in the 1950s. Nearby, Julia, a teenage girl staying with her parents, captures his interest, while her Dutch friend Anna, intent on causing trouble, creates tension that threatens the budding romance.

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Romance · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Nice Girls Don’t Explode (1987)

April discovers that whenever she gets passionate with a man, objects spontaneously ignite and she can catch fire. Only firefighters survive more than once, part of her mother’s plan to keep April single. New boyfriend Andy refuses to accept the danger, raising the stakes, while their cat Fluffy keeps getting caught in the middle.

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Adventure · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Cry Wilderness (1987)

Paul, a young student, discovers a gentle Bigfoot‑like creature in the wilderness and forms a secret bond with it. Meanwhile his father, a park ranger, is tasked with tracking an escaped tiger that has the whole town on edge. David, a local, works to keep the creature hidden as tension rises.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Dark Eyes (1987)

Aboard a ship early in the 20th-century, a middle-aged Italian tells his story of love to a Russian.

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Romance · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

The Room Upstairs (1987)

A Boston teacher converts her aging family home into a boarding house to earn desperately needed extra income. As eclectic tenants move in, their presence proves far more valuable than the rent, offering friendship, unexpected support, and the encouragement that helps her confront personal struggles and rebuild her life.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

Outrageous Fortune (1987)

Two aspiring actresses, Sandy Borzinsky and Lauren Ames, find their ambitions and personal lives colliding in this comedic tale. Their rivalry intensifies when they unexpectedly share the same boyfriend, Michael Sanders. Pursuing him leads them on a hilarious and surprising journey through Hollywood, revealing a complicated situation involving espionage and hidden identities that tests their friendship and understanding of love.

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Comedy · Whimsical tone · Bittersweet ending

Radio Days (1987)

In 1940s Rockaway, New York, a man recalls his childhood during radio's golden age. Through a series of interconnected stories, we meet a memorable cast of characters, including his relatives and the vibrant personalities who filled the airwaves. The narrative follows an unlucky aunt, a determined cigarette girl striving for success, and two burglars with remarkably precise timing. The stories are interwoven with youthful adventures and the unique charm of a close-knit community, offering a warm and nostalgic portrait of a bygone era.

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Comedy · Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

Return to Horror High (1987)

School spirit has never been this dead. Years earlier a mysterious serial killer terrorized Crippen High and was never caught. Cosmic Pictures decides to film a feature about those events on location at the abandoned school. As cast and crew members vanish without a trace, it becomes clear that the past horror is repeating itself in empty halls.

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Comedy · Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

Return to Horror High (1987)

A mysterious serial killer once terrified Crippen High, never being caught. Years later, Cosmic Pictures decides to film a feature about those events on location at the now‑abandoned school. As cast and crew start vanishing without a trace, the horror of the past seems to repeat itself.

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Tense tone · Ambiguous ending

Nazrana (1987)

Rajat enjoys a happy marriage with Mukta, but his world is overturned when ambitious model Sheetal deliberately sabotages their relationship to further her own career. In the aftermath, Rajat discovers the latent talent of his housemaid Tulsi and promotes her as the new face of his advertising agency, launching her rise in the industry.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

The Pink Chiquitas (1987)

When a pink meteor, guided by alien forces, crashes near a sleepy town, it transforms local women into nymphomaniacs. A deputy sheriff and a cynical private investigator join forces, probing the extraterrestrial cause and confronting outrageous encounters as they race to halt the meteor’s maddening influence before the community succumbs.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Crimes of the Heart (1987)

Following a shocking incident involving one of their own, three estranged sisters find themselves reunited in a small Mississippi town. The eldest, Lenny, cares for their ailing grandfather while Meg, a struggling actress, returns with a whirlwind of experiences. As they grapple with their shared history and individual struggles, the sisters confront family secrets and complicated relationships, discovering the enduring strength of their bond amidst laughter and heartache.

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Fantasy · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

The Legend of Wisely (1987)

Renowned writer and adventurer Wisely journeys from Taiwan to Egypt and Nepal in pursuit of a legendary pearl believed to amplify human consciousness. The artifact is said to have been hidden within a Buddhist monastery by a dragon, prompting his perilous, globe‑spanning quest.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Plumbum, or The Dangerous Game (1987)

Fifteen‑year‑old Ruslan Chutko, a gifted teenager, adopts the pseudonym Plumbum to assist the police in uncovering crimes. In a small provincial town he sets out to eradicate evil, but his zeal drives him to cross the line of a harmless game, ruthlessly intruding into the lives of those around him.

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Bleak tone · Sad ending

Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife (1987)

She vows to love, honor and obey Eddie forever, yet the family already knows the brief span allotted to her. A talented fashion designer marries a charming lawyer, only to learn his father is an infamous mafia don, thrusting her into a dangerous world of loyalty, betrayal and deadly expectations.

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Crime · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Kathakku Pinnil (1987)

A dramatist finds the story of a lifetime in the adventures of a young woman who turns to him for help

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Mystery · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

The Bedroom Window (1987)

A passionate affair between a young man and his boss's wife takes a dark turn when she witnesses a violent attack from their bedroom window. As he desperately tries to protect their relationship, the man finds himself the prime suspect in a murder investigation. To clear his name, he reluctantly teams up with the victim, uncovering a web of deceit and facing considerable danger along the way.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Bittersweet ending

Samsaram Oka Chadarangam (1987)

When her joint family breaks apart, daughter-in-law Uma solves everyone’s problems and unites the family again.

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Mystery · Happy ending

The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1987)

Sherlock Holmes is brought back to life by Watson’s female descendant after being cryogenically frozen for eighty years.

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Action · Tense tone · Happy ending

Assassination (1987)

Jay Killon serves as the presidential bodyguard for the newly elected U.S. president, but his duty is shifted to protect First Lady Lara Royce, who openly opposes the administration. Royce despises Killon and constantly tries to evade his watch, while relentless assassins launch repeated attempts on her life, forcing the reluctant protector to confront a deadly conspiracy as the stakes rise.

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Drama · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Emmanuelle 5 (1987)

She’s attractive, but must keep her wits about her to survive. Emmanuelle, the world’s most sensual woman, suffers a run of misfortune that begins when adoring fans strip her at an international film festival. Her peril deepens when she’s seized from her yacht off the southern coast of France and forced to satisfy erotic fantasies of an Arab sheik.

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Comedy · Light tone · Bittersweet ending

Coast to Coast (1987)

An American army deserter and a British expatriate meet and bond over their shared passion for soul music. Unemployed and eager for adventure, they launch a mobile disco service for fellow soul fans, purchasing an ice‑cream van as their platform. Their venture spirals into a chaotic chase, putting them on the run from the bad guys and the police.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Thoovanathumbikal (1987)

Jayakrishnan falls in love with two girls, Radha (a villager) and Clara (a sex-worker), and fights his confusion about whom he should marry and spend his life with.

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Drama · Tense tone · Ambiguous ending

Wisdom (1987)

Esteemed director Andrew Zuckerman explores the lives and perspectives of more than 50 influential figures across art, politics, and various fields. Through intimate conversations, he uncovers their wisdom, personal passions, and the sometimes controversial paths they’re taken. The film reveals surprising connections and profound insights gained from these remarkable individuals’ experiences.

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Western · Dark tone

The Gunfighters (1987)

In this pilot Western produced for Canadian television, two brothers and their cousin become bandits to rescue their ranch from a greedy land developer.

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Thriller · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Death Nurse (1987)

At Shady Palms Clinic, nurse Edith Mortley, RN, and her brother, Dr. Gordon Mortley, provide attentive care to every patient. They gently tuck you in, even offering a free burial service, and treat visitors to freshly made sandwiches, ensuring comfort beyond the ordinary.

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Romance · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Aulad (1987)

Convinced his wife perished, he entrusts his newborn to a grieving mother who has recently lost her own child, hoping she will give him the love and care he cannot provide. When the presumed‑dead wife returns, she is determined to reclaim the baby, sparking a desperate struggle for the child's future.

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Romance · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Padamati Sandhya Ragam (1987)

The story of an Indian girl falling in love with an American in 80s USA.

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