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Time Bokan Series: Yattodetaman
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Time Bokan Series: Yattodetaman (1982)

7.1

Two royal houses battle for the power to rule the Kingdom of Fir. In order to secure the Kingdom, two representatives go back in time to find the mythical Firebird, which will allow its bearer to become the rightful ruler.

Say Nothing
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Say Nothing (2024)

8.2
TV_MA

Through the eyes of various Irish Republican Army (IRA) members, explore the extremes some people will go to in the name of their beliefs, the way a deeply divided society can suddenly tip over into armed conflict, the long shadow of radical violence for both victims and perpetrators, and the emotional and psychological costs of a code of silence.

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Bank Under Siege
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Bank Under Siege (2024)

6.7
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Spain, 1981: When armed men hold up a bank and take hundreds hostage, a reporter races against the authorities to uncover the true motive for the heist.

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The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
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The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It(2021)

6.3
tomato56%
R
111Minutes

In 1981, demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren document the exorcism of 8-year-old David Glatzel. Arne Cheyenne Johnson, the boyfriend of David's sister Debbie, invites the demon to possess him instead. Arne later murders his landlord under the influence of demonic possession. With the support of the Warrens, Arne's case becomes the first American murder trial to claim demonic possession as a defense. The Warrens discover a satanic curse responsible for the possession and investigate further, leading them to an occultist. In the end, the occultist is killed by the demon she summoned.

Freaks and Geeks
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Freaks and Geeks (2000)

8.8
TV_14

Freaks and Geeks is a comedy-drama TV show set in the early 1980s, portraying the lives of high school students in the fictional town of Chippewa, Michigan. The show focuses on the lives of the 'freaks' and 'geeks' who navigate through the social dynamics of high school, dealing with issues like rebellion, intelligence, and relationships.

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Spider-Man
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Spider-Man (1982)

6.8
TV_Y7

Peter Parker, a nerdy high school student, gets bitten by a radioactive spider and gains superpowers. He uses his new abilities to fight crime and protect the city as the masked superhero Spider-Man.

Black Mass
Movie

Black Mass(2015)

6.8
tomato73%
R
123Minutes

The true story of Whitey Bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of South Boston, who became an FBI informant to take down a Mafia family invading his turf. In Boston, 1975, Whitey works as a bouncer and forms his gang. He becomes an FBI informant to take down the Angiulo crime family. Whitey rises in power and is involved in embezzlement and murder. As his power grows, he evades police capture for years until his arrest in 2011.

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Whiskey on the Rocks
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Whiskey on the Rocks (2024)

7
TV_MA

In the middle of the Cold War, a Soviet submarine runs aground outside Karlskrona and suddenly Sweden finds itself at the center of events. Prime Minister Thorbjörn Fälldin tries to resolve the conflict and avoid a world war between two nuclear powers while struggling with a wise foreign minister and a belligerent commander-in-chief.

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Tin & Tina
Movie

Tin & Tina(2023)

4.7
119Minutes

After suffering a tragic miscarriage, Lola and her husband Adolfo decide to adopt Tin and Tina, a brother and sister with an ultra-catholic education. The twins interpret the Holy Bible verbatim, causing chaos in the family. Lola becomes obsessed with the idea that the twins will put her and her new baby in danger as they seek celestial redemption.

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Kiss of the Spider Woman
Movie

Kiss of the Spider Woman(2025)

7.8
128Minutes

Valentín, a political prisoner, shares a cell with Molina, a window dresser convicted of public indecency. The two form an unlikely bond as Molina recounts the plot of a Hollywood musical starring his favorite silver screen diva, Ingrid Luna.

Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
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Confessions of a Dangerous Mind(2002)

7
tomato79%
R
113Minutes

Confessions of a Dangerous Mind is a dark comedy biographical film based on the supposedly true story of Chuck Barris, a successful game show host who claims to have led a double life as a CIA assassin. The film explores his rise to fame as the creator and host of popular game shows like The Dating Game and The Gong Show, while delving into the dangerous and thrilling world of espionage. As his life becomes increasingly entangled with the world of espionage, Barris struggles to maintain his sanity and questioning whether his actions were real or simply a figment of his imagination.

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Aema
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Aema (null)

Aema is a fictional comedy K-drama that will showcase the people in Chungmuro who created the movie "Madam Aema" in the early 1980s.

Mr. Popper's Penguins
Movie

Mr. Popper's Penguins(2011)

6
tomato48%
PG
94Minutes
Loving Pablo
Movie

Loving Pablo(2017)

6.4
tomato33%
R
123Minutes

Loving Pablo (2017) is a captivating movie that delves into the world of the infamous drug lord, Pablo Escobar. Set in Medellin, Colombia during the 1980s and 1990s, the film follows the tumultuous life of Escobar and his relationship with a journalist, Virginia Vallejo. As the head of the Medellin Cartel, Escobar rose to become one of the most powerful and feared men in the Colombian drug trade. The movie explores his rise to power, his illicit activities, and the devastating consequences that followed.

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Discover a wide range of movies and TV shows that revolve around the captivating theme of "Year 1981". Dive into the nostalgia of the past era and explore the iconic storylines, characters, and events that defined the pop culture of the time. From thrilling adventures to heartwarming dramas, find your next binge-worthy watch in our curated collection.

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