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Light tone · Happy ending

Premaloka (1987)

Ravichandran tries to woo a classmate. On being spurned, he poses as a mysterious biker and sweeps her off her feet.

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Action · Light tone · Happy ending

Dutch Treat (1987)

Two American friends embark on a European tour and meet an all‑female Dutch rock band. They pose as record‑company executives and persuade the group to sign with their pretend label. Back in the United States the band seeks a deal, and the friends must book gigs and promote them while keeping their charade hidden and avoiding detection.

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Horror · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Blood Harvest (1987)

A college student returns home to discover her parents vanished and their house vandalized. As she searches for answers, she becomes the target of a relentless stalker, and her friends start disappearing one by one. Fueled by a mix of vengeance and lust, she must confront the darkness threatening her family and survive the escalating terror.

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Horror · Dark tone · Sad ending

Killing Spree (1987)

Newlyweds Tom Russo becomes convinced his wife is cheating with their suburban neighbors. Fueled by jealousy, he embarks on a meticulous, calculated spree to eliminate each lover, blurring the line between victim and killer as the bodies pile up.

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Horror · Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

Criminally Insane 2 (1987)

Funding cuts force a mental hospital to release its most dangerous patient, mass‑murderer Ethel Janowski, into a halfway house. Psychotic, delusional and ravenous, Ethel’s killing spree began 13 years earlier with her grandmother’s murder after being forced onto a diet. Now, hungry for home‑cooked meals, she will stop at nothing to get more.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Sad ending

Dogs in Space (1987)

This offbeat drama follows a group of quirky characters whose lives intertwine at a single house. A musician's complicated relationship with a mysterious young woman is complicated by a series of unusual events. These include a dangerous fixation involving a chainsaw, a television station's pursuit of a piece of the Skylab satellite, and other strange occurrences. As their paths converge, the lines between reality and chaos dissolve, leading to a tragic collision.

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Adventure · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

The Canterville Ghost (1986)

When an American couple inherits a centuries‑old English manor, they discover it is haunted by the ghost of a disgraced ancestor condemned to linger because of his cowardice. He hopes to break the curse by forcing the husband to perform a brave, heroic deed, liberating the spirit.

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Thriller · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

The Morning After (1986)

After a night of heavy drinking, failed actress Alex Sternbergen awakens hungover in an unfamiliar apartment with a dead body beside her. She can’t trust friends or her estranged husband Joaquin, so she turns to loner ex‑policeman Turner Kendall, the only ally who may help her reconstruct the night and uncover the real killer.

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Comedy · Bittersweet tone · Happy ending

Brighton Beach Memoirs (1986)

A humorous and poignant look at a Jewish family living in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, in 1937. The Jerome family struggles with financial pressures as the father works multiple jobs while the mother attempts to maintain order. Teenage Eugene, aspiring to be a writer, navigates the chaos of his home life and grapples with burgeoning desires, both literary and otherwise. The arrival of his eccentric aunt and her family further complicates the already turbulent household.

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Drama · Dark tone

Native Son (1986)

A young Black man working as a chauffeur for a white family in 1940s Chicago inadvertently kills the couple’s teenage daughter. As he attempts to hide the crime, the incident spirals into a shocking scandal that exposes racial tensions and brings the community’s conscience into question.

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Comedy · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Aladdin (1986)

A teenager in modern-day Miami finds a magic lantern and out pops a genie, who’s been asleep for 200 years and in his gratitude grants the boy several wishes.

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Animation · Light tone · Happy ending

Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies (1986)

King Gurumes is on a relentless quest for the Dragon Balls, hoping the wishes will finally quell his insatiable hunger. In the nearby village, Pansy, fed up with his cruelty, turns to Master Roshi for aid. The heroes rally, confronting Gurumes’s armies in a desperate battle to protect their home and halt his ruthless ambitions.

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Animation · Light tone · Happy ending

Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies (1986)

King Gurumes prowls the land, seeking the Dragon Balls to satisfy his endless hunger. In the nearby village, the brave girl Pansy, fed up with his cruelty, travels to the wise hermit Muten Rōshi for help. Together with the heroes, she strives to defend the village and stop the Gurumes army once and for all in a desperate battle.

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Action · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Legacy of Rage (1986)

A man is framed for murder by his drug-dealing best friend who covets his girlfriend, leading to eight years in jail and a vow of revenge upon release.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Platoon (1986)

In 1967, idealistic soldier Chris Taylor experiences the harsh realities of the Vietnam War upon arriving in the country's combat zones. He finds himself caught between conflicting leadership styles within his unit: the ruthless and pragmatic Staff Sergeant Barnes, and the compassionate Sergeant Elias. Their differing approaches to warfare create tension and fractured loyalties, as the soldiers become entangled in a dangerous and deadly conflict with the Viet Cong. Taylor's innocence is challenged as he witnesses the brutal and psychological toll of war.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

Stregati (1986)

Lorenzo is the conductor of Radio Strega’s night show, making up false court sentences for those who suffer from insomnia.

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Family · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Babes in Toyland (1986)

Eleven‑year‑old Lisa is overwhelmed caring for her siblings and cooking for her mother, leaving no time for play. A Christmas‑Eve blizzard whisks her away to Toyland, where she arrives just as Mary Contrary is about to marry the cruel Barnaby Barnacle, though she loves Jack Be Nimble. Determined to stop the forced wedding, Lisa joins Mary, Jack and Georgie Porgie, discovers Barnaby’s plot to take over Toyland, and seeks the Toymaster’s help, which he can give only once Lisa truly believes in toys.

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Drama · Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

Terrorizers (1986)

An uncompromising look into urban life from the eyes of a voyeuristic photographer, a rebellious teenager, and a married couple teetering on the edge of adultery.

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Action · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

King Kong Lives (1986)

Awakened from his grave by a heart transplant, King Kong finds himself drawn to a female ape, embarking on a journey of discovery and connection. As he navigates his newfound existence, a powerful bond forms, leading to an unexpected and significant event involving a new generation of giant primates.

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Sci-Fi · Whimsical tone · Bittersweet ending

Little Shop of Horrors (1986)

A shy florist's life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers and cultivates a peculiar plant with a dark secret. As the plant grows, Seymour's business flourishes, but his success comes at a horrifying price – his own health. To sustain the plant’s unusual growth, he must feed it human blood, leading him into a desperate and dangerous situation involving his cruel dentist neighbor and a looming, sinister confrontation.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

Flodder (1986)

A Family Movie A low-class antisocial family ends up in a rich upper-class neighborhood and causes all sorts of trouble.

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Mystery · Light tone · Happy ending

Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold (1986)

Richard Chamberlain reprises his role as Allan Quatermain in the sequel to King Solomon’s Mines. When his brother Robeson vanishes while searching Africa for a fabled ‘white tribe’, Quatermain tracks his trail. Upon arriving he uncovers the Lost City of Gold, ruled by ruthless Lord Agon, whose armies force white slaves to mine its riches.

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Music · Light tone · Happy ending

A Smoky Mountain Christmas (1986)

A country-western singer on a trip through the Tennessee mountains runs into a reclusive backwoodsman — and a witch.

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Drama · Tense tone · Happy ending

Where Are the Children? (1986)

In Cape Cod, Nancy Eldridge’s children, Missy and Michael, are abducted by a stranger whose motives are ominously unclear. As the community reels, police chief Ed Coffin mistakenly blames Nancy for the disappearances, deepening the mystery surrounding the kidnapper’s identity and purpose.

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Thriller · Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

Class of Nuke ’Em High (1986)

When a nuclear power plant sits beside a suburban high school, a group of students purchase a street drug tainted with radioactive waste. The contaminated supply triggers bizarre physical changes and erratic behavior, turning the once‑ordinary campus into a chaotic arena of mutation, mayhem and desperate attempts to contain the fallout.

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Action · Tense tone · Happy ending

The Golden Child (1986)

A mystical Tibetan child, possessing incredible power, is stolen by a sinister sorcerer, threatening the balance of the world. A priestess embarks on a desperate search for the Chosen One, hoping to rescue the child and her own son. She unexpectedly finds an unlikely ally in a Los Angeles television personality known for his ability to locate missing people. Reluctant to accept his potential destiny, he joins the quest to save both the child and prevent a catastrophic future.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

Three Amigos! (1986)

Three former silent film stars, Dusty Bottoms, Lucky Day, and Ned Nederlander, are recruited by a Mexican woman named Carmen to protect her village from the villainous El Guapo. Unbeknownst to them, their planned comedic routines are mistaken for genuine acts of bravery, resulting in a series of increasingly chaotic and humorous situations as they navigate the challenges of being accidental heroes in a Western setting.

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Drama · Tense tone

Shatru (1986)

Inspector Ashok Sharma assumes charge of a remote police station. Soon he rescues a blind man and a widowed woman and clashes with local strongman Nishikant Shah. When Shah learns the fighter was the new inspector, he seeks reconciliation, but Ashok refuses. Shah and the MLA then fabricate a case accusing Ashok of murdering a detainee, threatening his career and freedom.

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Drama · Dark tone · Sad ending

Shatru (1986)

Inspector Ashok Sharma is posted to a distant police station, where he rescues a blind man and a widow before confronting strongman Nishikant Shah. When Shah discovers the fighter is the new inspector, his conciliatory visit is rejected. Shah and the MLA then fabricate false charges, accusing Ashok of killing a detainee and endangering his career.

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Family · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

The Christmas Toy (1986)

As Christmas magic draws near, the playroom buzzes on Christmas Eve. The toys anticipate the arrival of brand‑new companions tomorrow. Balthazar, an elderly, wise bear, reminds them they must welcome the newcomers, even if it means being replaced as a child's favorite. They discover that sharing the joy of play is part of the holiday spirit.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Year of Enlightment (1986)

April 1940, 16‑year‑old Manolo and his 8‑year‑old brother Jesús are taken by their army‑lieutenant brother to a tuberculosis sanatorium on the Portuguese border. Surrounded by younger patients, Manolo feels dominant, sharing the only male company of gardener Emilio and his wife Rafaela. He has a voyeuristic first sexual encounter with nurse Vicenta; when she departs, village girl María Jesús replaces her, and Manolo falls hopelessly in love, a bond that will last.

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Action · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Heartbreak Ridge (1986)

A seasoned Marine Sergeant, Thomas Highway, finds himself training a diverse group of recruits as a global crisis looms. He battles not only external threats but also his own inner struggles and the doubts of his fellow Marines. As tensions escalate and the world faces potential conflict, Highway's leadership and unwavering determination are pushed to their limits in a war that will force him to question his beliefs and confront difficult truths.

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Horror · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

The Passage (1986)

Filmmaker Jean Diaz, living with his son David after separating from his wife, drives to a new seaside house when a crash—caused by the grim‑reaper The Death—leaves David comatose. A doctor can save Jean, but The Death hacks the equipment and offers to revive David only if Jean creates an anti‑violence animation.

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Animation · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Asterix in Britain (1986)

In a remote ancient British village that still resists Roman occupation, Asterix and Obelix are summoned to assist. They endure fog, rain, warm ale and boiled boar with mint sauce while confronting Governor Encyclopaedius Britannicus and his troops. A frantic scramble for a barrel of the Gauls’ magic potion sends them into a chaotic, drink‑filled showdown.

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Comedy · Whimsical tone · Bittersweet ending

Kin-dza-dza! (1986)

Two strangers from the Soviet Union are unexpectedly whisked to the desert‑like planet Pluke in the distant Kin‑dza‑da galaxy after stumbling on an alien teleportation device. To survive and find a way home, they must navigate a baffling language, bizarre customs and the planet’s odd laws of space and time.

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Whimsical tone

Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star (1986)

She arrives from another star, and he has spent his entire life waiting for this single encounter. When they finally meet, they both fall in love with Earth. Meanwhile, three Tarosian aliens land on the planet and are taken under the wing of a Wyoming rancher’s son, who befriends them.

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Horror · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Gothic (1986)

On an isolated estate by Lake Geneva, Lord Byron receives Percy and Mary Shelley. Joined by Byron’s lover Claire Clairmont, they experiment with hallucinogens and devise a night of macabre storytelling. As the evening unfolds, the horrors they summon blur the line between illusion and reality, making it impossible to tell specter from fact.

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Animation · Light tone · Happy ending

Dirty Pair: Project Eden (1986)

On the Vizorium‑rich planet Agerna, a string of mysterious attacks on mining sites sparks a diplomatic crisis. The 3WA sends its top agents, the Lovely Angels, to investigate. They face a mad scientist determined to force a dormant alien race into its final evolutionary form, while a thief hunts a rare WWII‑era bottle of wine, turning the mission into chaotic mayhem.

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Fantasy · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Fluppy Dogs (1986)

Originally conceived as the pilot for Disney’s third television animated series, the story follows five pastel‑colored, talking Fluppy dogs who slip through an interdimensional doorway into our world. There they befriend 10‑year‑old Jamie and his neighbor Claire, and together they must protect the Fluppy dogs from the sinister exotic‑animal collector Wagstaff while searching for the portal that will return the canine visitors to their own dimension.

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Thriller · Dark tone · Sad ending

Righting Wrongs (1986)

Hong Kong lawyer Jason Chan grows frustrated that the legal system shields criminals, so after a key witness and his entire family are killed, he becomes a vigilante, delivering his own brand of justice. Hotshot detective Cindy Si is assigned to the case, and their clash spirals into a deadly confrontation where only a few will survive.

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