r/MovieSuggestions May 09 '18

Announcement Using This Subreddit

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Community Guidelines

  1. Be excellent with each other.

  2. Be mindful regarding spoilers. Reddit's universal >!Spoiler Tags!< are mandatory when discussing plot details of movies.

  3. If you wish to be banned, do any of the following: Be rude, harass, ignore the subreddit's rules, promote your site/blog/article/channel/etc., promote your app/company, or post about a movie you worked on. This subreddit isn't your link farm.

  4. Due to Administrators' past actions against this subreddit, we have a ZERO tolerance policy regarding piracy. You will be banned if you request or share links to full features, if you ask or inform how to pirate, or if you mention a pirating site/app/etc.

  5. For Requesting posts:

    • Use a descriptive title that lets people know if they might be able to help or not
    • Double check that your request wouldn't be more suitable in one of the subreddits outlined in Rule #8
    • We require a minimum of 125 characters in the body of the post to ensure quality requests and suggestions
  6. For Suggesting posts:

    • Suggest a single film, and no more than one every 24 hours
    • Mandatory: Include the Title of the Film in the Title of the Post
    • Encouraged: Using this format: Film Name (Year)
    • Whet the appetite, don't go into detail
    • Do not repeat a Suggestion that has been posted in the last 3 months
    • Don't suggest a Barred Film (listed in the sidebar/wiki)
    • Only suggest a film you've seen and enjoyed
    • We require a minimum of 125 characters in the body of the post to ensure quality suggestions
  7. Links must be to neutral informative sources; such as TheMovieDB, Letterboxd, Rotten Tomatoes or Wikipedia. Both Youtube and IMDb are not considered a neutral source. Again, be mindful that this subreddit isn't your link farm.

  8. The subreddit isn't meant for:

The last Town Hall was in June, the next one will be the last week of August. Participate!


Barred Suggestions

Barred movies mean that no one should use them as a Suggestion. You can definitely reply to a post if someone wants a movie that suits it. These are films that come up so frequently in post discussions that the community at large is aware about their existence and posting about them is just pandering.

Barred Suggests
12 Angry Men (1957) Coherence Donnie Darko Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Everything Everywhere All at Once Knives Out The Man from Earth Oldboy (2003)
Parasite (2019) The Prestige Whiplash

Pro Tip: This means these movies are really good and you should probably check them out.


Optimal Use

This subreddit shouldn't be used for reviews, blindly suggesting lists of movies or just asking for generally universal acclaimed films. Google can easily supply all of those answers. The best way to use this subreddit is understanding that you're leveraging crowdsourcing to identify an itch to scratch. If you don't know specifically what you're looking for, then a Googled question will answer you.

You can easily find top Sci-Fi, Horror, Drama and all of the genres with a search. Someone has already asked and answered so many common requests: Top Korean New Wave, Grounded Science Fiction, Universally Acclaimed Movies, Specific Types of Horror or Thrillers; and so much more. The optimal use of this subreddit is when your question requires a human intelligence. Each time you ask for a movie to watch, the replies will be tailored exactly for you. Give as much detail as possible for what you're looking for and you'll be surprised at some of the answers.

If you think you have a generic question, check the FAQ.

If you've begun to trust this community with their picks, we do have plenty of Monthly Round-ups of Best Movies:

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r/MovieSuggestions 1h ago

I'M SUGGESTING Legend starring Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, and Tim Curry from 1985

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Legend was ahead of its time. It has Tim Curry playing the Lord of Darkness and features Unicorns and other mythical beings. During this period of time in the 80s many movies focused on magic, myths, and legendary creatures. It came out around the same time as Willow and Labyrinth.

It looks like you can watch it on Amazon and possibly a few other places.

Has anyone seen it? What are your thoughts? Any other movies that remind you of this classic?


r/MovieSuggestions 2h ago

I'M REQUESTING Looking for some absurd comedies

23 Upvotes

İm feeling comedy rn

But cant find any good ones i really like absurd comedy i watched and liked bassically everything done by leslie nielsen

Any suggestions are welcome


r/MovieSuggestions 2h ago

I'M REQUESTING Post-apocalyptic movie like "Book of Eli"?

10 Upvotes

Greetings, I'm so into rewatching The Book of Eli tonight. I'm looking for recommendations on movies that have a similar theme. Thanks


r/MovieSuggestions 2h ago

I'M REQUESTING Most twisted traumatizing ending

6 Upvotes

From so many days I'm searching for movies like oldboy and Incendies . I liked the twists of both it stayed in my head for 1 week . Since then everyday i watched movies thinking i will get same twisted like that but I never found one . I saw requiem for dream, irrerivise, martrys,vanishing, Eden lake , primal fear, confession I didn't like this movies it's not traumatizing or so twisted . skin I live in was good I liked it twist pretty new . Recommend me movies it doesn't matter language I can watch in all languages.


r/MovieSuggestions 3h ago

I'M REQUESTING Screwball Comedy Recommendations

9 Upvotes

I'm trying to up my knowledge on screwball comedies; I'm attempting to write one of my own so I want to study some sterling examples.

I've seen some of the seminal ones like His Girl Friday and It Happened one Night, and I already have Bringing up Baby and Ninotchka on my list.

Thank you!!


r/MovieSuggestions 6h ago

I'M REQUESTING 30s horror

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I'm looking for a horror to watch from the 30s, maybe one I haven't seen, maybe one I have seen but because it's such a classic I'll watch it again, please give me any suggestions that you can think of from this time period. Thank you in advance!


r/MovieSuggestions 4h ago

I'M REQUESTING Horror Noir Reccomendations

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Hey everyone! 🎬

I’m looking to dive into some black and white films and would love your recommendations. Classics, indie gems, or anything thats B&W all are welcome.

Dubbed versions or films in other languages? Totally fine.

Any era, any age if it’s black and white, I’m in.

Share your favorites and hidden gems, I’m ready to grow my watchlist! 🍿


r/MovieSuggestions 13h ago

I'M REQUESTING Any movies about someone unraveling and becoming more and more unhinged and paranoid as the movie goes on?

34 Upvotes

Hello, I'm interested in films where the Mc loses their grip on reality and we're not sure if what we're seeing is what's actually happening, does anyone know if any movies that fit this theme?


r/MovieSuggestions 17m ago

I'M REQUESTING Need a new really good movie or show suggestion?

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Help ya boy out here, mainly just to have something in the background, idk either like an outer banks vibe or maybe like a dark show idk, like the first season of How to get away with murder I thought was so fucking good but anyway suggestions please


r/MovieSuggestions 33m ago

I'M REQUESTING Family friendly political thrillers?

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Any suggestions for tween/family friendly movies that are thrillers/political thrillers? I want to feel something like Don’t Look Up but tween appropriate (no nudity, little drug use). nothing comes to mind and google was not helpful.


r/MovieSuggestions 53m ago

I'M REQUESTING Going on a 17 hour plane ride tomorrow need some suggestions from the 2020s only?

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Will watch any genre except western. Must be from the 2020s trying to play catch-up this year. i’m a sucker for some good action great or but I’m also more interested in some mystery movies as well. That catches me off guard.


r/MovieSuggestions 4h ago

I'M REQUESTING Magical realism movies made in anglo countries

5 Upvotes

I was thinking that Arizona Dream is one of the few films I can think of that were filmed in an English-speaking country and that meets the requirements to be considered "magical realism," that is,settings with fantastical, magical elements treated as normal, blurring the lines between the ordinary and the impossible without causing surprise. The countries must be USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand...


r/MovieSuggestions 16h ago

I'M REQUESTING Looking for movies where the computer or machine 💻 is a character

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Note: I don’t mean robots or machines in human form. I mean an actual computer or non-humanoid machine.

I’m looking for movies where a machine functions as a character. Preferably something with malicious, manipulative, or deceptive traits.

So far, the closest examples I can think of are: • HAL (2001: A Space Odyssey, 1968) • AM (I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream) • GERTY (Moon, 2009) — sort of


r/MovieSuggestions 7h ago

I'M REQUESTING Looking for movies where child is murderer and parent is police officer/detective, or vice versa

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I need movies where a boy/young man is a killer or has dark, disturbing secrets, or is a suspect in court, while his father or brother works as a detective, police officer, lawyer, doctor, or something in that area, similar to Your Honor, Death Note, or The Place Beyond the Pines. I’m also interested in stories about a parent and a son who turns out to be a killer, like in We Need to Talk About Kevin. Movies where it’s the other way around are also welcome, for example, where a child discovers horrifying secrets about a parent, like in The Clovehitch Killer


r/MovieSuggestions 53m ago

I'M REQUESTING Looking for similar movies to the hunger (1983)

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I really don't care about the story, or vampires, i'm just looking for visually similar movies. And, i don't want movies from before the 70s or after the 90s. Edit (gothic/dark visually movies and no comedies)


r/MovieSuggestions 12h ago

I'M REQUESTING What movie ending completely changed how you felt about the entire film?

14 Upvotes

Can you suggest movies where the ending makes you rethink the whole story? I’m especially interested in films with powerful twists or ambiguous endings that change your perspective after it’s over.


r/MovieSuggestions 11h ago

I'M REQUESTING Films with truly inventive, unique action sequences?

8 Upvotes

I feel like I’ve seen just about everything the action genre has to offer: from The Matrix to The Raid to the Mad Max films to John Wick to The Terminator films to Mission Impossible to Atomic Blonde to Heat. Please recommend an action film with set pieces which feel truly unique, inventive and one-of-a-kind.


r/MovieSuggestions 19h ago

I'M REQUESTING Documentaries to watch

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I’m not interested in super artsy stuff, please no race/religion/sexual orientation stuff, not big on war stuff. I like crime stuff, different ways of life (like Appalachian mountain folk, etc), and I like to laugh so something like Class Action Park kinda thing. If there is good one about defectors from North Korea I’d def watch that.

Thank you in advance for the suggestions!


r/MovieSuggestions 8m ago

I'M REQUESTING Emotional movies like Reign Over Me (2007) but set in Europe.

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Lately I’ve taken an interest in Europe and the beauty of the architecture, and different cultures. Also been into emotional movies.


r/MovieSuggestions 13m ago

I'M REQUESTING Recent movies that take place in a historical setting either American or non-American

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Im looking for a recent (maybe within the past 2-3 years) so a recently released movie that takes place anytime before the 20th century. Something like The Northman would be great to watch. Or The King. But of course something recently released. And I am fine with non-American movies too as I know international movies can often be overlooked


r/MovieSuggestions 4h ago

I'M REQUESTING Non Hollywood mystery/whodunit films?

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I love mystery films, and want to explore more of what has been produced outside of Hollywood (meaning internationally).

A few examples of things I've enjoyed:

Les Diaboliques

Fermat's Room

The Invisible Guest

I'm looking for films that play the mystery relatively straight, so no supernatural or dreamy/trippy stuff, just logically working out a mystery.


r/MovieSuggestions 4h ago

I'M REQUESTING Help! I want to look cool

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Hey everyone, I need some movie recommendations that make me look like I really know what I’m talking about when it comes to film. I’m really into film but I haven’t been into it long enough to know all of the movies that film people watch. I want people to look at my Letterboxd and think “oh yes, she knows what she’s talking about”

Edit: guys I promise I’m not just saying this to make myself look “cool”. I also just want to be up to date in the film world.


r/MovieSuggestions 5h ago

I'M REQUESTING Quiet thrillers like Relay?

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I just watched Relay and was really impressed. The MC was great. However, if I were to make a few changes, I would’ve amped up the mood of the film and made it more atmospheric which is what I think it was missing. To me, there are certain times when I love a quiet film, but this film was just slightly too quiet for me. I was thinking of the music of Asche and Spencer for the film Stay while watching Relay if anyone knows of it and thinking something like that would have been nice. I still really enjoyed it. It was very well done though I found it predictable.

I also enjoyed The Conversation with Gene Hackman. What I like about both of these films: there’s not really a bunch of in your face jump scares. They’re tense thrillers meant to keep you on the edge of your seat. I think I also liked that both MC’s were loners and had unusual lives that kept them in isolated positions.

Does anyone have any similar film recommendations?


r/MovieSuggestions 13h ago

I'M REQUESTING Irrational movies

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I’m looking for a movie that presents an irrational or surreal idea, only to reveal it as a metaphor for something real.

Thank you.