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    'night, Mother 1986 POSTER

    'night, Mother

    1986

    English

    7.5

    11

    80%

    85%

    based on play or musical

    Drama

    epilepsy

    melancholy

    parent child relationship

    pulitzer prize

    suicide

    Tom Moore Tom Moore Director Ed Berke Ed Berke as Dawson Cates Sissy Spacek Sissy Spacek as Jessie Cates Michael Kenworthy Michael Kenworthy as Kenny Cates Anne Bancroft Anne Bancroft as Thelma Cates
    A mother and daughter spend a night together after the daughter reveals that she will kill herself by the end of it.
    Children of a Lesser God 1986 POSTER

    Children of a Lesser God

    1986

    English

    7.2

    20

    81%

    78%

    Action

    deaf

    deaf-mute

    Drama

    listening

    man woman relationship

    Romance

    teacher

    teacher student relationship

    Randa Haines Randa Haines Director Lynne Marie Stewart Lynne Marie Stewart as Announcer Leigh French Leigh French as Announcer Philip Bosco Philip Bosco as Dr. Curtis Franklin E. Katherine Kerr E. Katherine Kerr as Mary Lee Ochs
    Starting his new job as an instructor at a New England school for the deaf, James Leeds meets Sarah Norman, a young deaf woman who works at the school as a member of the custodial staff. In spite of Sarah's withdrawn emotional state, a romance slowly develops between the pair.
    Abducted 1986 POSTER

    Abducted

    1986

    English

    5.1

    6

    attempted rape

    based on true story

    Drama

    jogging

    kidnapping

    murder

    Thriller

    wilderness

    Boon Collins Boon Collins Director Stephen E. Miller Stephen E. Miller as Guide Dan Haggerty Dan Haggerty as Joe Evans Rob Morton Rob Morton as Search Party Roy Waggoner Roy Waggoner as Search Party
    A mixed-up mountain boy kidnaps a pretty college student.
    Short Circuit 1986 POSTER

    Short Circuit

    1986

    English

    6.6

    67

    62%

    67%

    Action

    artificial intelligence

    artificial intelligence (a.i.)

    Comedy

    Family

    lightning

    military

    oregon, usa

    robot

    Sci-Fi

    John Badham John Badham Director John Badham John Badham as Cameraman Marvin J. McIntyre Marvin J. McIntyre as Duke Austin Pendleton Austin Pendleton as Howard Marner Barbara Tarbuck Barbara Tarbuck as Senator Mills
    After a lightning bolt zaps a robot named Number 5, the lovable machine starts to think he's human and escapes the lab. Hot on his trail is his designer, Newton, who hopes to get to Number 5 before the military does. In the meantime, a spunky animal lover mistakes the robot for an alien and takes him in, teaching her new guest about life on Earth.
    The Golden Child 1986 POSTER

    The Golden Child

    1986

    English

    6.0

    62

    22%

    47%

    Action

    Adventure

    anti hero

    buddhism

    Comedy

    Fantasy

    monk

    Mystery

    mystic

    ritual

    social worker

    Michael Ritchie Michael Ritchie Director Eddie Murphy Eddie Murphy as Chandler Jarrell Shakti Chen Shakti Chen as Kala Charles Dance Charles Dance as Sardo Numspa Frank Welker Frank Welker as The Thing
    After a Tibetan boy, the mystical Golden Child, is kidnapped by the evil Sardo Numspa, humankind's fate hangs in the balance. On the other side of the world in Los Angeles, the priestess Kee Nang seeks the Chosen One, who will save the boy from death. When Nang sees social worker Chandler Jarrell on television discussing his ability to find missing children, she solicits his expertise, despite his skepticism over being "chosen."
    Heartburn 1986 POSTER

    Heartburn

    1986

    English

    6.1

    14

    46%

    46%

    Action

    based on memoir or autobiography

    Comedy

    Drama

    husband wife relationship

    infidelity

    journalist

    semi autobiographical

    Mike Nichols Mike Nichols Director Kenneth Welsh Kenneth Welsh as Dr. Appel Jack Gilpin Jack Gilpin as Ellis Natasha Lyonne Natasha Lyonne as Rachel's Niece Christian Clemenson Christian Clemenson as Sidney
    She's a magazine writer who gives up her career for love and family. He's a playboy newspaper columnist who can't quite give up his old tricks. And if that combination doesn't give a relationship heartburn, nothing will.
    Three Amigos! 1986 POSTER

    Three Amigos!

    1986

    English

    6.5

    28

    45%

    67%

    Action

    actor

    Comedy

    confusion

    hero

    mexico

    usa–mexico border

    village

    Western

    John Landis John Landis Director Joe Mantegna Joe Mantegna as Harry Flugleman Martin Short Martin Short as Ned Nederlander Hector Elias Hector Elias as Pedro Randy Newman Randy Newman as Singing Bush
    A trio of unemployed silent film actors are mistaken for real heroes by a small Mexican village in search of someone to stop a malevolent bandit.
    Shadow Play 1986 POSTER

    Shadow Play

    1986

    English

    4.6

    3

    Action

    Drama

    ghost

    haunting

    island

    lighthouse

    Mystery

    playwright

    suicide

    Thriller

    Susan Shadburne Susan Shadburne Director Delia Salvi Delia Salvi as Bette Al Strobel Al Strobel as Byron Cloris Leachman Cloris Leachman as Millie Crown Dee Wallace Dee Wallace as Morgan Hanna
    A playwright, who lost her fiance to suicide, is haunted by his spirit while staying on a remote island with his mother.
    Dust in the Wind 1986 POSTER

    Dust in the Wind

    1986

    Chinese

    7.6

    11

    20th century

    Action

    Drama

    mining town

    Romance

    taipei

    taiwan

    Hsiao-Hsien Hou Hsiao-Hsien Hou Director Yang Lin Yang Lin as Mei-Feng Mei-Feng as Ju Lin Ju Lin as Chien-wen Wang Chien-wen Wang as Wan
    A-yuan and A-yun are both from the small mining town of Jio-fen. They move to Taipei, where A-yuan is an apprentice by day and goes to night school, and A-yun works as a helper at a tailors. Everyone thinks they are meant for each other, and so do they. They fail to see time and fate are beyond their control.
    Little Shop of Horrors 1986 POSTER

    Little Shop of Horrors

    1986

    English

    7.1

    69

    91%

    79%

    Action

    aggression

    assistant

    Comedy

    Family

    florist

    Horror

    investigation

    Musical

    nerd

    Romance

    Sci-Fi

    solar eclipse

    Frank Oz Frank Oz Director Bill Murray Bill Murray as Arthur Denton Tisha Campbell-Martin Tisha Campbell-Martin as Chiffon Christopher Guest Christopher Guest as The First Customer John Candy John Candy as Wink Wilkinson
    Seymour Krelborn is a nerdy orphan working at Mushnik's; a flower shop in urban Skid Row. He harbors a crush on fellow co-worker, Audrey Fulquard, and is berated by Mr. Mushnik daily. One day, Seymour finds a very mysterious unidentified plant which he calls Audrey II. The plant seems to have a craving for blood and soon begins to sing for his supper.
    Raw Deal 1986 POSTER

    Raw Deal

    1986

    English

    5.6

    51

    31%

    29%

    Action

    chicago, illinois

    Crime

    fbi

    gangster

    showdown

    small town

    Thriller

    undercover

    John Irvin John Irvin Director Victor Argo Victor Argo as Dangerous Man Darren McGavin Darren McGavin as Harry Shannon Leon Rippy Leon Rippy as Man in Tux Arnold Schwarzenegger Arnold Schwarzenegger as Mark Kaminski / Joseph P. Brenner
    Mark Kaminsky is kicked out of the FBI for his rough treatment of a suspect. He winds up as the sheriff of a small town in North Carolina. FBI Chief Harry Shannon, whose son has been killed by a mobster named Patrovina, enlists Kaminsky in a personal vendetta with a promise of reinstatement into the FBI if Patrovina is taken down. To accomplish this, he must go undercover and join Patrovina's gang.
    Aliens 1986 POSTER

    Aliens

    1986

    English

    8.4

    369

    94%

    94%

    Action

    Adventure

    android

    extraterrestrial technology

    Horror

    Sci-Fi

    settler

    spaceman

    space marine

    space travel

    Thriller

    James Cameron James Cameron Director Paul Reiser Paul Reiser as Carter Burke Sigourney Weaver Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley James Remar James Remar as Hicks Bill Paxton Bill Paxton as Pvt. Hudson
    Ripley, the sole survivor of the Nostromo's deadly encounter with the monstrous Alien, returns to Earth after drifting through space in hypersleep for 57 years. Although her story is initially met with skepticism, she agrees to accompany a team of Colonial Marines back to LV-426.
    Pretty in Pink 1986 POSTER

    Pretty in Pink

    1986

    English

    6.7

    44

    76%

    81%

    Action

    bullying

    class

    Comedy

    Drama

    high school

    jealousy

    lovesickness

    Romance

    slumber party

    Howard Deutch Howard Deutch Director Andrew Dice Clay Andrew Dice Clay as Bouncer Jon Cryer Jon Cryer as Duckie Gina Gershon Gina Gershon as Girl Friend / Gym Class James Spader James Spader as Steff
    Andie is an outcast, hanging out either with her older boss, who owns the record store where she works, or her quirky high school classmate Duckie, who has a crush on her. When one of the rich and popular kids at school, Blane, asks Andie out, it seems too good to be true. As Andie starts falling for Blane, she begins to realize that dating someone from a different social sphere is not easy.
    The Hitcher 1986 POSTER

    The Hitcher

    1986

    English

    64

    65%

    74%

    Action

    cop-killer

    falsely accused

    gas station

    gun

    Mystery

    psychopath

    sadism

    Thriller

    Robert Harmon Robert Harmon Director Jeffrey DeMunn Jeffrey DeMunn as Captain Esteridge C. Thomas Howell C. Thomas Howell as Jim Halsey Jennifer Jason Leigh Jennifer Jason Leigh as Nash Henry Darrow Henry Darrow as Trooper Hancock
    On a stormy night, young Jim, who transports a luxury car from Chicago to California to deliver it to its owner, feeling tired and sleepy, picks up a mysterious hitchhiker, who has appeared out of nowhere, thinking that a good conversation will help him not to fall asleep. He will have enough time to deeply regret such an unmeditated decision.
    Big Trouble in Little China 1986 POSTER

    Big Trouble in Little China

    1986

    English

    7.2

    127

    73%

    82%

    Action

    Adventure

    chinatown

    Comedy

    Fantasy

    kidnapping

    kung fu

    magic

    martial arts

    san francisco, california

    John Carpenter John Carpenter Director James Lew James Lew as Chang Sing #1 Kim Cattrall Kim Cattrall as Gracie Law Kurt Russell Kurt Russell as Jack Burton Jerry Hardin Jerry Hardin as Pinstripe Lawyer
    Truck driver Jack Burton gets embroiled in a supernatural battle when his best friend Wang Chi's green-eyed fiancée is kidnapped by henchmen of the sorcerer Lo Pan, who must marry a girl with green eyes in order to return to the human realm.
    The Lunatics 1986 POSTER

    The Lunatics

    1986

    Cn

    7.4

    5

    Action

    Drama

    Tung-Shing Yee Tung-Shing Yee Director Bing-Chuen Cheung Bing-Chuen Cheung as Yun-Fat Chow Yun-Fat Chow as Chung Tony Chiu Wai Leung Tony Chiu Wai Leung as Doggie Season Ma Season Ma as Teacher
    A psychiatrist donates his time to help the mentally ill street people of Hong Kong. A reporter who hears about his activities accompanies him on his rounds.
    The Best of Times 1986 POSTER

    The Best of Times

    1986

    English

    6.0

    19

    29%

    43%

    Action

    Comedy

    Drama

    Sport

    sports

    Roger Spottiswoode Roger Spottiswoode Director Pamela Reed Pamela Reed as Gigi Hightower Robin Williams Robin Williams as Jack Dundee Kurt Russell Kurt Russell as Reno Hightower R.G. Armstrong R.G. Armstrong as Schutte
    A small-town loser determines to have one more shot at the big time by winning a football game.
    Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986 POSTER

    Ferris Bueller's Day Off

    1986

    English

    7.8

    144

    83%

    92%

    Action

    adventure

    caper

    chicago, illinois

    Comedy

    coming of age

    high school

    independence

    Romance

    John Hughes John Hughes Director Jeffrey Jones Jeffrey Jones as Ed Rooney Cindy Pickett Cindy Pickett as Katie Bueller Mia Sara Mia Sara as Sloane Peterson Lyman Ward Lyman Ward as Tom Bueller
    After high school slacker Ferris Bueller successfully fakes an illness in order to skip school for the day, he goes on a series of adventures throughout Chicago with his girlfriend Sloane and best friend Cameron, all the while trying to outwit his wily school principal and fed-up sister.
    Chopping Mall 1986 POSTER

    Chopping Mall

    1986

    English

    5.6

    26

    55%

    40%

    Action

    Comedy

    group of friends

    Horror

    laser

    remote control

    robot

    Sci-Fi

    shopping mall

    struggle for survival

    Jim Wynorski Jim Wynorski Director Toni Naples Toni Naples as Lead Bathing Beauty Mary Woronov Mary Woronov as Mary Bland Arthur Roberts Arthur Roberts as Mr. Todd Rodney Eastman Rodney Eastman as Shoplifter
    High-tech robots equipped with state-of-the-art security devices have been recruited as the new mechanical "night watchmen" for the Park Plaza Mall. When a jolting bolt of lightning short-circuits the main computer control, the robots turn into "killbots" on the loose after unsuspecting shoppers!
    Ninja Terminator 1986 POSTER

    Ninja Terminator

    1986

    English

    4.5

    16

    Action

    Adventure

    magic

    ninja

    terminator

    Godfrey Ho Godfrey Ho Director Nancy Chan Nancy Chan as James Chan James Chan as Richard Harrison Richard Harrison as Ninja master Harry Paulo Tocha Paulo Tocha as (uncredited)
    The hunt is on to gain the fabulous super-strength of ninja sorcery, after three top students of the Ninja Empire each steals one of the sections of the Golden Ninja Warrior statuette. On the case is interpol agent, Jaguar Wong, who must make sure that whoever re-unites the pieces uses the power for doing good not evil.
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