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  1. On This Day December 14 1983 – Silkwood Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 14 1983 – Silkwood Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 14 1983 Silkwood premiered in theaters and delivered a powerful drama based on the real life story of Karen Silkwood, a worker at a nuclear facility who raised concerns about safety violations and contamination risks. The film followed her growing alarm, the personal cost of...
  2. On This Day December 14 1988 – Torch Song Trilogy Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 14 1988 – Torch Song Trilogy Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 14 1988 Torch Song Trilogy premiered in theaters and presented a heartfelt drama about a New York performer navigating love, loss, and the search for acceptance. The film followed his relationships, personal challenges, and emotional growth as he worked to build a life...
  3. On This Day December 14 1988 – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 14 1988 – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 14 1988 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels premiered in theaters and delivered a sharp comedy about two con men competing to outsmart each other in a quest for wealth and bragging rights. The film followed their escalating schemes, clever tricks, and constant attempts to stay one step...
  4. On This Day December 14 1984 – A Passage to India Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 14 1984 – A Passage to India Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 14 1984 A Passage to India premiered in theaters and brought a sweeping historical drama based on the acclaimed novel that explored cultural tension, personal conflict, and the complexities of British rule in India. The film followed a young woman, a local doctor, and a...
  5. On This Day December 14 1984 – Runaway Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 14 1984 – Runaway Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 14 1984 Runaway premiered in theaters and delivered a futuristic thriller centered on a police unit assigned to stop malfunctioning robots in a society where automation had become part of everyday life. The story followed an officer who uncovered a deeper threat involving...
  6. On This Day December 14 1984 – Dune Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 14 1984 – Dune Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 14 1984 Dune premiered in theaters and brought an ambitious science fiction epic to the big screen with its story of political power, prophecy, and control of the desert planet Arrakis. The film followed Paul Atreides as he confronted betrayal, discovered his destiny, and...
  7. On This Day December 14 1984 – Starman Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 14 1984 – Starman Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 14 1984 Starman premiered in theaters and told the heartfelt story of an alien visitor who takes human form and embarks on a cross country journey with a grieving widow. As they travel together, she slowly discovers his purpose on Earth while forming an emotional connection...
  8. On This Day December 14 1984 – The Cotton Club Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 14 1984 – The Cotton Club Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 14 1984 The Cotton Club premiered in theaters and delivered a stylish crime drama set against the backdrop of the legendary Harlem nightclub during the 1920s and 1930s. The film blended music, dancing, and organized crime as it followed performers, gangsters, and club...
  9. On This Day December 13 1985 – A Chorus Line Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 13 1985 – A Chorus Line Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 13 1985 A Chorus Line premiered in theaters and brought the famous Broadway musical to the big screen through a story focused on dancers competing for coveted roles in a new production. The film followed their emotional auditions, personal confessions, and the intense...
  10. On This Day December 13 1985 – Clue Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 13 1985 – Clue Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 13 1985 Clue premiered in theaters and delivered a comedic mystery inspired by the classic board game. The film brought together a group of eccentric guests trapped in a mansion as they tried to make sense of a series of suspicious events, sharp one liners, and puzzling...
  11. On This Day December 13 1985 – Legend Premiered in the United Kingdom

    On This Day December 13 1985 – Legend Premiered in the United Kingdom

    On this day December 13 1985 Legend premiered in the United Kingdom and brought a dark fantasy adventure filled with mythical creatures, striking visuals, and a story centered on the battle between light and darkness. The film followed a young hero who set out to rescue his love and stop an evil...
  12. On This Day December 13 1989 – Blaze Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 13 1989 – Blaze Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 13 1989 Blaze premiered in theaters and told the story of a relationship between a Louisiana governor and a bold, charismatic performer whose presence changed both his personal and political life. The film followed their connection as they faced public scrutiny, personal...
  13. On This Day December 13 1989 – Enemies A Love Story Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 13 1989 – Enemies A Love Story Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 13 1989 Enemies A Love Story premiered in theaters and presented a complex drama centered on a Holocaust survivor caught between three women who each represent different parts of his past and present. The film explored the emotional turmoil, conflicting loyalties, and...
  14. On This Day December 13 1989 – New Year’s Day Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 13 1989 – New Year’s Day Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 13 1989 New Year’s Day premiered in theaters and delivered a character driven drama about two teenagers whose lives shift after they survive a tragic school shooting. The film followed their emotional struggle as they bonded through shared trauma, explored deep personal...
  15. On This Day December 12 1980 – Stir Crazy Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 12 1980 – Stir Crazy Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 12 1980 Stir Crazy premiered in theaters and delivered a lively comedy about two friends whose lives spin out of control after they are wrongly convicted and sent to prison. The film followed their attempts to survive the chaotic environment, navigate unusual opportunities...
  16. On This Day December 16 1983 – Uncommon Valor Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 16 1983 – Uncommon Valor Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 16 1983 Uncommon Valor premiered in theaters and delivered an action drama centered on a mission to rescue American prisoners of war still believed to be held in Southeast Asia. The film followed a determined father who assembled a skilled team of veterans to carry out a...
  17. On This Day December 12 1986 – Three Amigos Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 12 1986 – Three Amigos Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 12 1986 Three Amigos premiered in theaters and delivered a lighthearted comedy about three silent film actors who accidentally find themselves defending a small Mexican village that believes they are real heroes. The movie followed their journey from clueless performers to...
  18. On This Day December 12 1986 – Crimes of the Heart Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 12 1986 – Crimes of the Heart Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 12 1986 Crimes of the Heart premiered in theaters and presented a character driven drama centered on three sisters who reunite in their Mississippi hometown after a family crisis. The film explored their strained relationships, unresolved pain, and moments of dark humor as...
  19. On This Day December 12 1986 – The Golden Child Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 12 1986 – The Golden Child Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 12 1986 The Golden Child premiered in theaters and delivered a fantasy adventure comedy centered on a social worker chosen to rescue a mystical child with extraordinary powers. The film followed his journey across Los Angeles and beyond as he confronted dark forces...
  20. On This Day December 11 1981 – Four Friends Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 11 1981 – Four Friends Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 11 1981 Four Friends premiered in theaters and presented a coming of age drama that followed four teenagers as they navigated love, friendship, and personal discovery during a time of major social change. The film traced their lives across several years, exploring how...
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