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  1. On This Day November 17 1989 – The Little Mermaid Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 17 1989 – The Little Mermaid Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 17 1989, The Little Mermaid premiered in theaters, introducing audiences to a vibrant underwater world filled with adventure, charm, and unforgettable music. The film followed Ariel, a young mermaid longing to explore the human world, whose curiosity and determination set...
  2. On This Day November 17 1989 – All Dogs Go to Heaven Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 17 1989 – All Dogs Go to Heaven Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 17 1989, All Dogs Go to Heaven premiered in theaters, bringing a heartfelt and imaginative animated story to audiences around the world. Directed by Don Bluth, the film followed Charlie, a mischievous but good hearted dog who returns from the afterlife to make things right...
  3. On This Day November 17 1989 – Prancer Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 17 1989 – Prancer Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 17 1989, Prancer premiered in theaters, delivering a heartfelt holiday story that touched families across the country. The film followed a young girl named Jessica who discovers an injured reindeer in the woods and becomes convinced it is Prancer, one of Santa’s own. Her...
  4. On This Day November 17 1981 – Skokie Premiered on CBS

    On This Day November 17 1981 – Skokie Premiered on CBS

    On this day November 17 1981, Skokie premiered on CBS, bringing a powerful and dramatic made for television film to audiences nationwide. The story focused on the intense real life conflict surrounding a planned march by a neo Nazi group in the town of Skokie, Illinois, a community with a large...
  5. On This Day November 17 1989 – Harlem Nights Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 17 1989 – Harlem Nights Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 17 1989, Harlem Nights premiered in theaters, bringing together a powerhouse cast led by Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, and Redd Foxx. Set in the 1930s, the film followed a nightclub owner and his team as they battled rival gangs, corrupt cops, and fierce competition. Mixing...
  6. On This Day November 16 1984 – Night Patrol Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 16 1984 – Night Patrol Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 16 1984, Night Patrol premiered in theaters, a wild slapstick comedy that delivered outrageous humor and over the top antics typical of the decade’s craziest comedies. Directed by Jackie Kong, the film starred Murray Langston, better known as The Unknown Comic, alongside...
  7. On This Day November 16 1984 – Just the Way You Are Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 16 1984 – Just the Way You Are Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 16 1984, Just the Way You Are premiered in theaters, a romantic drama starring Kristy McNichol that explored themes of identity, self acceptance, and rediscovery. The film followed a talented flutist who, after a skiing accident, travels to Europe wearing a leg brace and...
  8. On This Day November 16 1984 – Night of the Comet Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 16 1984 – Night of the Comet Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 16 1984 Night of the Comet premiered in theaters, blending science fiction, horror, and comedy into one of the most beloved cult films of the decade. Written and directed by Thom Eberhardt, the movie followed two teenage sisters who find themselves among the few survivors...
  9. On This Day November 16 1984 – Missing in Action Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 16 1984 – Missing in Action Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 16 1984, Missing in Action premiered in theaters, launching one of the defining action franchises of the decade. Starring Chuck Norris as Colonel James Braddock, the film followed a Vietnam War veteran who returns to Southeast Asia on a mission to rescue American prisoners...
  10. On This Day November 15 1985 – Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 15 1985 – Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 15 1985, Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer premiered in theaters, bringing the colorful world of the beloved animated character to the big screen. The film followed Rainbow Brite as she set out on an intergalactic adventure to save the universe’s light from a dark princess...
  11. On This Day November 15 1985 – Once Bitten Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 15 1985 – Once Bitten Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 15 1985, Once Bitten premiered in theaters, a playful comedy that mixed teen romance with vampire fantasy. Starring a young Jim Carrey in one of his earliest leading roles, the film followed a high school student who becomes the target of a glamorous vampire countess...
  12. On This Day November 15 1989 – Steel Magnolias Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 15 1989 – Steel Magnolias Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 15 1989, Steel Magnolias premiered in theaters, bringing audiences a heartfelt story of friendship, strength, and resilience set in a small Louisiana town. Directed by Herbert Ross and based on the play by Robert Harling, the film followed a group of women who share...
  13. On This Day November 14 1986 – Streets of Gold Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 14 1986 – Streets of Gold Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 14 1986, Streets of Gold premiered in theaters, a powerful sports drama that combined the grit of boxing with the struggles of identity and perseverance. Directed by Joe Roth, the film starred Klaus Maria Brandauer, Wesley Snipes, and Adrian Pasdar in a story about a former...
  14. On This Day November 14 1980 – The Idolmaker Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 14 1980 – The Idolmaker Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 14 1980, The Idolmaker premiered in theaters, bringing to life a dramatic and music filled story inspired by the early days of rock and roll. Directed by Taylor Hackford, the film followed a driven songwriter and promoter who molds two young men into pop idols, only to...
  15. On This Day November 17 1985 – Smooth Talk Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 17 1985 – Smooth Talk Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 17 1985, Smooth Talk premiered in theaters, a haunting coming of age drama that explored the complexities of adolescence and vulnerability. Directed by Joyce Chopra and starring Laura Dern in one of her earliest major roles, the film followed a teenage girl whose summer of...
  16. On This Day November 14 1980 – Alligator Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 14 1980 – Alligator Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 14 1980, Alligator premiered in theaters, delivering a perfect mix of monster movie thrills and sharp satire. Directed by Lewis Teague and written by John Sayles, the film followed a giant alligator that grows in the sewers of Chicago after being flushed down a drain and...
  17. On This Day November 14 1980 – The Boogey Man Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 14 1980 – The Boogey Man Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 14 1980, The Boogey Man premiered in theaters, adding another chilling entry to the early wave of 80s supernatural horror films. Directed by Ulli Lommel, the movie told the eerie story of a young woman haunted by a mirror that holds the trapped spirit of her mother’s killer...
  18. On This Day November 14 1986 – Hoosiers Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 14 1986 – Hoosiers Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 14 1986, Hoosiers premiered in theaters, bringing audiences one of the most inspiring sports dramas of the decade. Starring Gene Hackman and Dennis Hopper, the film told the story of a small town Indiana basketball team that defied the odds to reach the state championship...
  19. On This Day November 14 1980 – Raging Bull Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 14 1980 – Raging Bull Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 14 1980, Raging Bull premiered in theaters, marking one of the most powerful and acclaimed films of the decade. Directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro as boxer Jake LaMotta, the film told a raw and deeply emotional story about jealousy, rage, and redemption...
  20. On This Day November 13 1987 – Cross My Heart Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 13 1987 – Cross My Heart Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 13 1987, Cross My Heart premiered in theaters, bringing a romantic comedy twist to the awkward and unpredictable world of first dates. Starring Martin Short and Annette O’Toole, the film followed two people on their third date as they try to impress one another while keeping...
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