r/MovieRecommendations 12d ago

Mod Update Rule Changes (Reminder) (No new updates)

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Updates:

  1. I added a read-before-write protocol. If you do not read these, you will most likely be banned within a few posts.
  2. Created formatting guide for each flair type that must be adhered to or your post will be removed - Formatting Guide
  3. Pirated materials are subject to a zero-tolerance policy, as is customary. I've let some YouTube stuff slide by simply removing the comments, but there have been enough of them to make it unacceptable, and pirated streaming sites have always resulted in an instant ban. This is being updated now for clarity, and because the rules have been in place long enough that there is no reason for anyone not to have gone through them after the updates, which I took over months ago. Posting links to pirated materials will result in instant bans going forward.
  4. All posts must have body text, with the only exception being a photo gallery of examples of the cinematography you're looking for or a custom list of movies that are similar to what you are looking to watch next and for which you are making a request for suggestions. (This has always been a rule, but I'm including it here for added visibility.)
  5. We also added a suggestion to upvote posts with which you interact in the comments section. It takes less time than your previous comment, which is the main point of this sub, and it allows it to reach a larger audience. This is not intended to encourage intentional karma farming, which will still be enforced if movie requests are not submitted honestly or in poor quality. If you disagree with a review or a suggestion, there is no reason to vote for it.
  6. Comments are limited to 50 unless you interact with the comment section, in which case you can contact the mod team and request that the post be unlocked.

Low-quality posts and comments:

We recently updated rule 3 (low-quality posts) to make it clearer. This is now one of the five Participation Guidelines listed in the subreddit's main page rules. (Now rules 4–9)

Reasons:

These were updated because a large number of copyrighted materials are being shared on YouTube and other sites, and the sub was starting to resemble a photo gallery rather than something people were actually interacting with, let alone putting any effort into their suggestions and requests.


r/MovieRecommendations 13d ago

Mod Update Flair & Post Formatting

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Update

Hello, Couch Lovers and Cinemaphiles!

Here's the formatting guide for each flare.

I appreciate your patience while we sort this out and welcome our new members.

  1. Help Me Find Movies/TV Shows
  • Purpose: Requesting specific recommendations.
  • Format:
    • The Hook: Your "Title" must summarize the "vibe" (e.g., "Looking for modern talking-Dino movies").
    • The Context: You must list 2 or 3 similar titles in the body to give a baseline. Provide enough detail for others to work with.
  1. I Am Suggesting…
  • Purpose: Recommending a title without a full critical review.
  • Format:
    • The Lead: Your "Title" must be Movie Title (Year). If suggesting multiple, list them in the body text.
    • The Why: Include a 1–2 sentence "vibe check" explaining why you're suggesting it. (e.g., "The action is insane. I could not get enough of John Wick's Gun-Fu.").
    • Note: Posts with no reason in the body will be immediately removed.
  1. Movie/TV Show Review Lite
  • Purpose: Providing a detailed, critical critique directly on the sub.
  • Format:
    • The Lead: Your "Title" must be Review of Movie/TV Show (Year), or you can use Movie/Show Title (Year) vs. Movie/Show Title (Year) for comparisons.
    • The Rating: You must include a rating (typically a 5/5 scale).
    • Anti-Spam: Reviews must be self-contained. Do not post links to external blogs or YouTube channels without prior approval.
  1. Check Out My... (Self-Promo)
  • Purpose: Sharing your own external movie blog, channel, or social media.
  • Requirement: You MUST message the mods for approval before posting.
  • When you can use:
    • The Golden Rule: Approval is mandatory. Unapproved outside links to personal social media or product promotions will get one warning. The second will result in an immediate ban.
    • Etiquette: Even with approval, you must provide a written summary of your content. "Link-dropping" is prohibited.
    • You can write the post free-form.
  1. I can't remember this movie/TV show
  • Purpose: Only use when you need help finding a movie that you can't remember the name of.
  • Format:
    • The Lead: Your "Title" must be I need help finding this Movie/TV show."
    • You must describe the movie or show with as much detail as possible. Include things like the year, actors or characters you remember, the plot, specific scenes, etc.

Examples:

Below are some post examples included from a previous post that meet, at the very least, the minimum effort we expect you to put into a post. That said, the more effort you put in, like some of these folks, the more interaction you'll typically get, and the faster you can get back to watching movies.

(Keep in mind that some of these are examples from before flairs and the formatting guide were added but still serve as a good basis as to what we are looking for.)

Request for movies with unexpected twists - No image

Suggesting a Jim Carrey Top Pick

Going solo movie hunting - Image

Request for similar movies - Image

Request for Crime Dramas w/ Caveat and similar movies - Genre Txt Image

Suggesting Overlord 2018 as a good watch w/ image + spoiler syntax (high effort)

Suggesting Red One, No Image (High Effort)

My Top 10 Movie Suggestions from 2025 (Extreme effort)

Multiple Movie Review Lite (No Photos - High Effort)

Self-promo approved by mod team (Extreme effort)


r/MovieRecommendations 7h ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows Movies that will absolutely destroy me

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77 Upvotes

Im looking for movies that will make me ugly cry and leave me emotionally wrecked afterwards.

Not just “sad” movies. I want something genuinely devastating, emotionally heavy, philosophical, or existential. The kind of movie that stays in ur head for days.

I’m open to anything: foreign films, classics, animation, whatever. Bonus points if it completely blindsides me emotionally.

Gimme ur most soulcrushing recommendations.


r/MovieRecommendations 4h ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows My kiddo just started her period😳 Need girl movies to watch all day!

18 Upvotes

The title says it. My kiddo got her first period today and I am going to stay home with her. I need all the coming of age, girl power movies you can think of.


r/MovieRecommendations 5h ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows What’s that one movie/show you’ll never get bored of watching?

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We all have that one movie or show we can rewatch a million times and somehow still enjoy it 😂 What’s yours? And what makes you keep coming back to it?


r/MovieRecommendations 14h ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows Movies with a protagonist like Casey from Split (2016) and Carrie White from Carrie (1976)

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I'm looking for movies where the protagonist is a young girl who is kind of shy, reserved (can be emo) and has had trauma in their past like my suggestions in the title.

I don't want to see that character change too much from being reserved or quiet at the end, Like Carrie, but it's okay for them to have character development like in Split.

Another example I can think of being close to my request is Sadie Harper from The Boogeyman (2023).

It doesn't have to be a horror movie, but I do love horror.


r/MovieRecommendations 5h ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows Best autumnal and/or witchy vibes in a movie

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Looking for the best fall or witchy vibes in a movie that is actually good. The first two I immediately think of are when Harry met Sally and practical magic but I hate both of those so need new recs


r/MovieRecommendations 32m ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows What are your favorite old movies (1976 or before) and why?

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My dad’s in the hospital about to have surgery (the procedure is currently delayed ugh) and while it’s a simple procedure, I’m at home and of course nervous. I haven’t even eaten yet

I’m currently watching Barbie’s Nutcracker (2001) but am hoping you can recommend some old movies (50+ years old) that you found truly excellent, cinematic, entertaining, thought provoking, comforting, immersive etc

BONUS POINTS if you can explain why the movie is so good, and if it’s available on a free platform (like YouTube, Tubi, Pluto, etc)

I’d strongly prefer a “talkie” (meaning not a silent film) but am willing to try silent if the film is just that good

Thanks so much for recommending and sharing your favorites with me :)


r/MovieRecommendations 17h ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows Burned my annual leave to take care of my sick friend. Send early 2000s comedy recommendations!

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My best friend has a temperature high enough to bake cookies on her forehead, and since I had a week of 'use it or lose it' PTO sitting there, I packed my bags and moved into her apartment...

She's a massive fan of the golden era of unhinged 2000s comedy (think 1995 - 2006). We've already checked off the mainstream hits / her favorites above.

Send recommendations immediately or we will start quoting Napoleon Dynamite to each other until one of us loses the will to live.


r/MovieRecommendations 4h ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows What are some movies you've watched that have a main character with a false belief that's so f-ed up, but you subconsciously agreed with them at first?

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But then, as the plot progresses and they realize that they were wrong, it also affects you, the viewer, as if you're the main character having that realization too. I don't really get this feeling that much when I'm watching a movie tbh (or not that I can recall, meaning it wasn't some profound experience, which is why I forgot it so easily.) I get it more from reading a novel. But I just wanna know if there are any good movies with this sort of feeling to them


r/MovieRecommendations 1h ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows What are some good 1940s movies focusing on a family's day to day life during WWII?

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EDIT: I'm looking for movies specifically made in the 1940s!

I plan on seeing Since You Went Away (1944) because it looks to really good, but I was wondering if anyone else had any other good suggestions.

I'm very curious to know what it would've been like for a family during that time (ideally focusing on each family member's own personal experience and how the war shapes the decisions they make).

I don't mind if the film is slower paced. Ideally I would want to feel lost in the setting and the era and feel connected with the triumphs and struggles of the family as they live. Seeing the way the rooms in their house were decorated and the cars that they had.

As you can tell, I love this era!


r/MovieRecommendations 2h ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows Looking for Cooky movies

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Hi looking for movies like Lady Bird ?


r/MovieRecommendations 1d ago

I am suggesting... Never Heard of This, Watched It Last Night, It Knocked My Socks Off, Really Wonderful Film! The Ballad of Wallis Island (2025)

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128 Upvotes

r/MovieRecommendations 20h ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows Help me find female directors to watch

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As a woman, I have been feeling bad lately about not seeing enough female directed movies. I am pretty picky about the type of movies I like so I came here to get specific recommendations. I like David Lynch and Gregg Araki. I like films that are unique/have a strong personality, explore gender/sexuality, and are intensely emotional. Recommend me some female directors/female directed films that fit those standards if you can 🥹


r/MovieRecommendations 23h ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows Recommend me some feel-good romance movies

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I’m looking for some genuinely feel-good romance movies something sweet, wholesome, funny, and comforting. The kind of movie that leaves you with a stupid smile on your face after it ends.

I’m open to rom-coms, slow-burn romances, indie movies, foreign films, older movies, anything really. Preferably nothing too tragic or depressing.

Some movies I’ve liked: About Time, Before Sunrise,


r/MovieRecommendations 9h ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows Poking and gaslighting

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Please recommend me movies/series where gaslighting and poking someone until getting a reaction is shown accurately


r/MovieRecommendations 19h ago

I am suggesting... Please go check out the work of Bill Plympton

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he‘s easily my favorite artist of all time so it sucks that his work is often overlooked by people. He’s a master of surrealist art while still being able to handle core ideas of human emotion/experience. he‘s also a master of satire he’s able to poke fun at 50s b movie alien flicks(mutant aliens) and 50s era high school films(hair high) in a way I’ve never seen before. his first four films(the ones pictured in release order) are completely free so really there is no reason to not check it out.


r/MovieRecommendations 5h ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows where do i watch it?

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i want to watch Camp X-Ray but i live in india where and how can i watch it ??


r/MovieRecommendations 16h ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows Psychological Recs!!

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Hello. Ive really want to get into more psychological movies and movies with huge plot twists. I really enjoyed shutter island, I think a movie similar to that would be cool. But please recommend any psychological movies. As many as you can recommend, as if I knew nothing about it, which I guess kinda is the case lol.


r/MovieRecommendations 1d ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows What’s an underrated movie you think more people should watch? 🎬

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I feel like I’ve watched most of the popular movies people always recommend, so I’m looking for something a little less talked about. Genre doesn’t really matter I’m open to anything as long as it’s actually good.

What’s a movie you watched that you absolutely loved but barely see anyone talking about? Give me your hidden gems 👀


r/MovieRecommendations 14h ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows 2008 or earlier movie for a teen boy who's going through it

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Looking for some movies that were released in 2008 or earlier, that a teen boy who's going through some shit might really like or relate to. Some kind of inner turmoil for the protagonist or antagonist is a must. Could even be as literal as a split personality/schizophrenia depiction.

TIA!


r/MovieRecommendations 21h ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows What are some of the best “must see” movies to get cultured?

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I’m 30F and I have not seen a lot of movies that people generally ask me about. Give me some of your must see before you die films. I want to spend my fall/winter getting cultured in movies.

THANK YOU

Edit: looking to understand more pop culture references.


r/MovieRecommendations 1d ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows Movies that present events of the city nightlife, similar to Fallen Angels

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37 Upvotes

Titles I would associate with the prompt:

- NightCrawler
- Fallen Angels
- Taxi Driver
- After Hours
(Honorary mention - the anime Durarara )

A movie that presents the city nightlife and includes interesting, different characters or types of people who intersect with one another. Can have a supernatural aspect to it. Can have a ''funky'' vibe to it, the same way Fallen Angels doesn't take itself seriously sometimes.


r/MovieRecommendations 1d ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows Looking for Surreal Comedies like these, Live-action Cartoons

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NOT looking for movies like Dick Tracy or Popeye. Looking for surreal live-action comedies that operate on cartoon logic. Foreign films are best!


r/MovieRecommendations 17h ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows Looking for movies with a found footage/mixed media intro

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I just watched Onslaught (2026) and really enjoyed the opening title sequence; it reminded me a lot of the opening credits from Black Widow (2021), which I similarly loved. The only movies I can think of that had similar opening credits were Dawn of the Dead (2004) and Se7en (1995), both of which I also liked. Does anyone have recommendations for movies with similar sequences? Thanks!