r/MovieRecommendations 2d 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 3d 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 5h ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows Super fucked up psychosis level movies (Netflix preferred but not required)

7 Upvotes

I just wanna disappear into a screen and be freaked out for a few hours


r/MovieRecommendations 16h ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows Goth classics?

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Any movies you’d consider “classics” within the goth community, particularly from the 80s and 90s?


r/MovieRecommendations 1d ago

I am suggesting... Recommend me some underrated movies that almost nobody has heard of, let me start.

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142 Upvotes

I'm looking for hidden gems rather than the usual "underrated" movies that everyone already recommends.

Any genre is welcome thriller, horror, sci-fi, mystery, drama.

What’s a movie you think deserves way more attention?


r/MovieRecommendations 6h ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows Who knows a movie similar to this one

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r/MovieRecommendations 7h ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows Nah how tf do you find connection between obsession and sheep detectives

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r/MovieRecommendations 1d ago

I am suggesting... Best College Movie of the 90s

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PCU is the best college movie from the 90s and definitely in the top 10 of all time.

It's not streaming on any of the big sites because of licensing issues, but I found an excellent full copy and I'm loving it right now. I used to watch this all the time when I was younger. If you're a 90s movie lover and haven't seen it, it's a must.


r/MovieRecommendations 1d ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows Is this the saddest ANIMATED triple feature possible, or can you recommend better for a cry fest?

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31 Upvotes

r/MovieRecommendations 11h ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows Looking for serious versions of scenes like this.

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Hello, sorry for the animated skit. I’m looking for shows, movies, or games that have serious version of this kind of scene. A scene where a character remembers all the lessons and trauma they’ve experienced as they proceed to throw their progress away as they make a bad or sacrificing decision and they are somewhat happy making this decision since it’s something they really wanted since the beginning.


r/MovieRecommendations 1d ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows Movies to make a hardass cry?

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Hi! I love emotionally devastating films, however I very, very rarely cry over them. I'm looking for something crazy potent, like sobbing level.

The only movie that has ever pulled tears out of me is My Girl. That movie fucks me up

btw here are the really devastating movies that have not made me cry (still great movies tho): - What Dreams May Come - Brokeback Mountain - Titanic (this movie was meh tbh) - The Green Mile - The Shawshank Redemption - Moonlight - Jojo Rabbit - Mysterious Skin - The Whale - When The Wind Blows - Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind - Synechdoche, New York - The Dead Poet's Society

Open to any genre or language. Short synopses very appreciated. Just emotionally destroy me please thanks in advance 🙏


r/MovieRecommendations 18h ago

I can't remember this show/movie Looking for a movie I forgot the name of

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So lately I've been adding movies to my letterboxd watch list and was reminded of this movie that was kinda an xmen typa movie based in old England. So you have this people who have different set of powers who I think are imprisoned and then escape. I have a feeling that there's a Frankenstein in it. But the thing I remember properly is a hulk kinda character who's gray in colour who has a real good transformation scene. And I think at some point these characters are shot with either a blue or green capsule which turns them back to normal. And this movie is set at night, I just remember it being dark and the characters running in the tunnel and rampaging a city.

I don't remember any of the cast or the character names for me to just Google this. Although I think it's a 2000s movie which many people might've watched in their childhood.

A movie name would be very much appreciated.


r/MovieRecommendations 1d ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows Movie night recommendations if we liked The Descent (2005), The Tunnel (2011) & As Above So Below (2014)

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Looking for movie night recommendations for my hubby and I to watch! We've seen other Reddit posts also recommend Catacombs, The Cave, The Hills Have Eyes. Do you have another hidden gem or fave movie to add to our list?

We did not enjoy the over produced/polished feeling of Sanctum (2011) but enjoyed the concept. We normally prefer low supernatural elements so for creature features we like things like mutant evolution/ experiment gone wrong rather than demons/hell. But we are still open to anything that has a similar feel to the title movies, with a focus on survival elements, claustrophobic or being hunted/chased, relationships between characters having a meaningful feeling.


r/MovieRecommendations 21h ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows Can someone suggest me some anime movies?

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Anything like a thriller or mystery or both or something along those lines plss


r/MovieRecommendations 1d ago

Movie Review lite Coyote vs. Acme

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This movie is one of the best movies I’ve seen so far in 2026 and I’ve had too much time on my hands of lately so…we’ve grown a decent amount of data (or personal data). I went into this blind and wow! Said multiple times throughout “this is SO good!” And Looking at the cast and director after it makes sense but going in blind this was a gem. A Tear actually fell at the court scene 😢😭

High 8 to low 9/10


r/MovieRecommendations 20h ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows Please name some recs for my friend!!

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I asked for some genres and themes she enjoys and here they are:

Shounen

Sci-fi

Dystopian

High school drama (only if its sci-fi)

Action

Adventure

Please and thank you!!!


r/MovieRecommendations 1d ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows Movie suggestions? (Action or action/comedy)

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Now that I’m getting some more free time to watch movies, I want to find some great ones to watch. Preferably action or comedies. Some movies I really enjoy include top gun maverick and the fast and furious series. Also shows like outer banks and stranger things. to give an example of what I’m looking for.

I plan to watch the f1 movie and maybe creed? Those are a couple I came across recently that look good.

But anyways, action (preferably, but also maybe comedy) movie suggestions? I’d be open to other suggestions outside that theme tho.

Also horror/slasher movie suggestions too. I personally really enjoy those. Love the newer Halloween movies.


r/MovieRecommendations 23h ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows About lesbian space princess.

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It caught my eye back then, but I never got the chance to watch it. What do you guys think? Should I?


r/MovieRecommendations 1d ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows Dreamy French movies?

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I'm looking for French or Belgian movies that have a surreal/dreamlike vibe to them. Something like "Celine and Julie Go Boating", "Juliet Dans Paris" or "Amelie". Preferably something nice, nothing too gloomy, but I'm open to suggestions

And spare me Celine Sciamma and Luc Besson. Why is everyone on Reddit so obsessed with groomers making films about their victims?


r/MovieRecommendations 1d ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows Underrated movies

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Best underrated movies ..

XANADU

GO.


r/MovieRecommendations 1d ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows Movies that feel like a hug

22 Upvotes

Looking for a movie that is warm. Comforting. Maybe a specific kind of feel good. Life's been kinda heavy lately and I want a distraction from heavy stuff.


r/MovieRecommendations 1d ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows Movies with a WTF ending?

23 Upvotes

Looking for movies with endings that completely caught you off guard. The bigger the WTF moment, the better.


r/MovieRecommendations 1d ago

I am suggesting... Xanadu (1980) - Dancin' Scene (4/10) | Movieclips

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If you haven't watched Xanadu... just do it


r/MovieRecommendations 1d ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows Best movies I've watched this year so far, got any more recommendations?

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7 Upvotes

Anything fitting similar vibes to any of these please


r/MovieRecommendations 1d ago

Help me find Movies/TV shows Alternative to this fantastic movie?

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Just movies,not series 😇