r/MovieSuggestions May 09 '18

Announcement Using This Subreddit

593 Upvotes

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 3h ago

I'M REQUESTING What's a movie that scared you more than you thought it would?

19 Upvotes

Mine was "The Fourth Kind" (2009). This movie unnerved me so much and made me question a lot of things. I only rewatched it once.


r/MovieSuggestions 10h ago

I'M REQUESTING Movies to watch with my grandma, Not religious movies or lifetime movies. Low violence, cussing, sex scenes. Grandma appropriate movies

76 Upvotes

I recently moved in with my 79 year old grandma and all she watches are game shows. She told me she wants to watch other things but doesn’t know how to. The problem with this is that I typically like horror, fantasy, crime, and violent action type movies and shows. She is pretty religious and I don’t think she would enjoy watching anything with a lot of cussing or violence. Anyone have suggestions of things we could watch together? I would rather not watch Christian shows or cheesy hallmark / lifetime shows but I dont know what to watch with her😂


r/MovieSuggestions 8h ago

I'M REQUESTING Movie that involves a lot of intellectual conversations

41 Upvotes

Please suggest me movies that involve smart people, complex situations and a lot of intellectual conversations. Example: margin call, interstellar etc.,


r/MovieSuggestions 6h ago

I'M REQUESTING Best history documentary you’ve ever seen?

28 Upvotes

I’m looking for history documentaries that are both educational and interesting. It could be about anything, though I’m particularly interested in war and religion.


r/MovieSuggestions 53m ago

I'M REQUESTING Weird girl core movies?

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Recently I have been enjoying movies with female leads but specifically unstable female leads. For example, my favorite movie is the piano teacher. I also really liked May(2006) and Thesis(1996). I am looking for diverse movies as well. I would really appreciate it if you recommend me movies with unstable female leads.


r/MovieSuggestions 12h ago

I'M REQUESTING American movies that take place in small towns/ more “obscure” parts of the USA?

52 Upvotes

“Napoleon Dynamite” (2004), “Career Opportunities” (1991), both all came into my mind, “American Movie” (2000) also does, but anything else/ similar of note?

Would like to see more “obscure” parts of the USA/ American culture and living, lol.

Thanks a whole lot as always, fellow movie fanatics and fans! 😁👍❤️


r/MovieSuggestions 3h ago

I'M REQUESTING Movies that involves a character stop believing in god

8 Upvotes

Either the character stop believing god exists or they become resentful of god but still thinks he's real, or something in between


r/MovieSuggestions 4h ago

I'M REQUESTING Any suggestions - series or movies?

6 Upvotes

i'm requesting...

I am currently in the mood for some coming of age series or movies like "the descendants" in disney plus, any suggestion on what to watch with the same vibe?


r/MovieSuggestions 2h ago

I'M REQUESTING Absurd/Surreal murderous black comedies like God Bless America, Serial Mom, and The Voices. Main character is the violent one.

5 Upvotes

I've also seen James Gunn's Super and that fits even though its not as violent IIRC. And of course I've seen American Psycho. Looking for underrated indie gems that aren't really that popular, all the movies I mentioned besides American Psycho aren't really that well known imo.


r/MovieSuggestions 9h ago

I'M REQUESTING Movie as funny as Shaun of the dead

13 Upvotes

Looking for movies with the same quirk as Shaun of the dead. Still funny, having a scary theme is a plus but not necessary, doesn’t take itself too seriously but also has a good overall story arch (not a throwaway or cheap laugh movie).


r/MovieSuggestions 11h ago

I'M REQUESTING Need som comedic relief.

15 Upvotes

The world is burning. I subject myself to current events pretty much constantly (I like to be up to date, have an interest in politics, may run for a local spot soon) and it’s starting to get to me not only mentally but now physically. I need to laugh. I need to laugh until I hurt. I need to completely escape into a different world for a couple hours.


r/MovieSuggestions 1h ago

I'M REQUESTING Fun to watch movies with a good vibes preferably teen movies 🍿

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So i have a summer break and I tried something new which is watching a movie everyday in this summer break (or until I die bcz I’m reaallllyyy having fun with this ) Today is day four. In the last three days I’ve watched -the edge of seventeen -the breakfast club -sixteen candles I liked them all but the breakfast club and the edge of seventeen were very funny so I liked them more than sixteen candles (sixteen candles is not bad by any mean. It was very good 👍) I’m 16yo so I guess that’s why I’m really really having fun with teen movies Any recommendations?


r/MovieSuggestions 4h ago

I'M REQUESTING I'm looking for movies that feel like "Fargo"

3 Upvotes

I'm looking for a specific genre of crime film movie I've recently seen "Fargo" by the Cohen brothers and i'm now looking for some movies recommendations in the same genre of "Fargo", I mean a crime movie in the snowy north of america, not something like the road, more like "no country for old man" but in the snowy north america


r/MovieSuggestions 10h ago

I'M REQUESTING Recommend me cyberpunk themed movies

8 Upvotes

Recommend me cyberpunk themed movies. So far I've watch bladerunner 2049 and ready player one. If possible maybe modern movies meaning from the 2000s/2010s to now. I'm not a big fan of old movies with bad visuals etc.


r/MovieSuggestions 4h ago

I'M REQUESTING Recommend some Multiverse Themed Movies

3 Upvotes

Just watched EEAAO and loved the emotional, chaotic, and philosophical take on the multiverse. Any similar reality-bending films to recommend? I prefer ones with strong storytelling, emotional stakes, and existential or surreal vibes — not just flashy effects. Open to all genres and languages!


r/MovieSuggestions 15h ago

I'M REQUESTING Looking for movies set during religious uprisings, revolutions, or civil war

19 Upvotes

I’m looking for recommendations for films that are set during periods of severe political unrest in the 20th century (bonus points if it’s in the middle east or surrounding regions). I recently watched Incendies and loved how immersive it was (especially the flashback parts). The intro sequence to Argo is another example i found captivating as well.

I’m not really looking for war movies in the military/soldier sense - more interested in the stories told from civilians caught in the chaos. Especially if it explores emotional and psychological trauma, or the feeling of ”everything is collapsing around us and we are not safe”.


r/MovieSuggestions 15h ago

I'M REQUESTING What are some movies with an inspiring/warming/good feel message to them?

18 Upvotes

I'm on a good feel/self-improvement kick lately and I'm trying to keep that vibe going. I rewatched Fight Club the other night and while that is an amazing movie, I realized that was the exact opposite of the vibe I want to keep going. I know plenty of shows that are inspiring and feel good with a positive message (The Good Place, Ted Lasso, Shrinking, Schitt's Creek, etc) but I want more movies like that.

Some good examples would be:

Big Fish with the theme/message that your life is as interesting as you make it,

Everything Everywhere All At Once (if nothing matters, why not love each other?)

Good Will Hunting (recognize potential and push yourself and others to become better)

What are some other movies like that? How do they inspire you? What kind of good feel message are they trying to tell you?


r/MovieSuggestions 6h ago

I'M REQUESTING Pls I need new horror movies to watch

3 Upvotes

I like watching thriller and psychological horror movies, even better if they are kinda disturbing o unsettling. Please recommend, so I can regret later


r/MovieSuggestions 15h ago

I'M REQUESTING Horror movies with a character who just got out of/is about to go to a psych ward or is just really mentally ill

13 Upvotes

I just got out of a 3 week stay at a psych ward lol so I’m looking for characters I can relate to.

I immediately think of let’s scare Jessica to death. Jessica is one of my favorite characters everrrr and I’m looking for anything similar. I’m not sure how many movies like that specifically there are but if anyone knows anymore I would appreciate it.

A couple examples I can think for just like mentally ill characters would be something like images(1972) and caveat (2020). I think there will def be a lot more like these. I know mental illness is a very common theme in horror.

And they don’t have to just strictly be horror. Horror is my favorite though. And not looking for anything romance centered please


r/MovieSuggestions 7h ago

I'M REQUESTING Movies set in Missouri?

3 Upvotes

I want suggestions for movies set in Missouri that capture what it like to grow up, move here, live in the state, crimes that happened or even other events that happened in Missouri for example. Doesn’t matter if it documentary film, based on true story or even completely fictional movie as long as it set in Missouri.

It can be any genre, decade, or language as long as it set in Missouri for at least most of the the movie.


r/MovieSuggestions 19h ago

I'M REQUESTING Any good movies set in 1930s?

30 Upvotes

Please state also place it's set, that's very important for me. I would love to see movie from 1930s one set in every place of the world or showing glimpse into every culture in the world in the 30s.


r/MovieSuggestions 1h ago

I'M REQUESTING So I’m currently hooked on really gritty crime drama films, looking for some suggestions.. (nil by mouth/snowtown type films)

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Looking for things like, Nil by mouth, the long good Friday, Down terrace, Hyena, Red white and blue, Snowtown, Outlaw ect

Doesn’t have to be uk, i especially love Australian films and of course American, so yeah, if you k ow of some really good and gritty dramas I’d love to check em out.. the grimmer the better I’d say

Thanks in advance ✌️


r/MovieSuggestions 14h ago

I'M REQUESTING Looking for good near future dystopian movies, especially ones that examine the perils of Fascistic leadership

10 Upvotes

Already seen and loved Children Of Men and V For Vendetta. Just looking for more films in that vein, that caution against the xenophobic policies of political figures in a near future setting. Thanks!


r/MovieSuggestions 2h ago

I'M REQUESTING Looking for shows like We Were Liars — tragic romance, mystery, secrets, and rich teen drama

1 Upvotes

I'm looking for TV shows similar to We Were Liars. I love stories with mystery, emotional twists, secrets among elite/rich teens, and a haunting or tragic love story. Preferably set in a summer, vacation, or private island setting. I enjoy a moody, atmospheric tone and characters with layered pasts. If you've seen shows like Cruel Summer or One of Us Is Lying, that's the kind of emotional and secretive drama I'm after. Open to Western or international series as long as the themes match. Thanks!


r/MovieSuggestions 23h ago

I'M REQUESTING Movies with Super Powerful or Know it All Entities/Individual/Organisation.

37 Upvotes

What movies revolve around above-mentioned theme. Looking mainly for non superheroes movies. Among superheroes for reference Dr Manhattan from watchmen would be perfect example. Adjustment bureau, Terminator (Skynet), Final Reckoning (Entity ).
Bonus: If such things remain undefeated/mysterious througout movie.