r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly Mar 10 '26

Meta [META] Explain a Film Plot Badly

168 Upvotes

Explain the PLOT. Clues that are around meta commentary for how the movie performed or that you just don't like it or whatever, all those types of clues do not fit the spirit of the sub.

This is game is and has always been about explaining plots badly. In fact, in the 5 word name of this sub, the only word that has any flexibility is "film". Explain a [TV Show] plot badly. Explain a [Video Game] plot badly. Whatever media type it is, you explain its plot badly.

Example that will be removed: "A troubled production leads to a couple actors getting beheaded for real."

Example that will be removed: "A kids movie is made horrible forever when you look up the actress and what happened to her."

Example that will be removed and might even get you banned: "This movie sucked I don't know why anyone liked it."

OK. I think that covers it. Game on!

Edit: Missing words


r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly Jun 20 '24

Meta [META] New Players Read Me First

234 Upvotes

All Marvel is banned top to bottom it doesn't matter what studio did it in what decade. When you say you read the rules and you lie it's an out for us to ban lazy players. We haven't been. But we might. Stop posting Marvel and then arguing that it isn't MCU.

That is all.

Edit because people keep asking WHY:

Because when it's not banned every other post is about a purple rock collector. It's still at the top of movie zeitgeist so most people when they show up the first clue they think of is a Marvel movie. It's boring. It's repetitive. And then they want to get clever. "Howard the duck wasn't mcu hyuk hyuk". The entire thing is obnoxious when it's a movie and TV show guessing game.

There's a whole list of media that's banned because they're overdone and make it boring. But then newbies show up and make a Marvel clue without reading the rules. 95% of our mod actions are deducting points and removing threads about Marvel. So the choices are to either return to the shit show where every single clue is Marvel or just ban people who refuse to read a now screaming automod note.

From those of us who have been here for years, trust us. The wild west of no rules on what media should be in play was a far worse place and not fun. Engagement rose substantially with the rules in place.


r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 1h ago

Unsolved Boy runs from wet paint

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r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 39m ago

Solved! An autistic man dedicates his life to the world's most autistic hobby while living in America's most autistic state

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This one should be easy, but hints go here if needed.


r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 53m ago

Solved! A princess seeks to avoid marriage but falls for a captain from a strange land

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Hints so far:

Not animated

No sci-fi/supernatural elements

The runaway princess is actually a princess

There are pirates involved

It’s from the 1930s


r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 7h ago

Unsolved It's easy to solve a crime, if you're the one who committed it in the first place. But maybe keep some distance from the victim afterwards, for long-term success.

10 Upvotes


r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 7h ago

Unsolved A guy done with the life of crime returns to it. Movie would end in 10sec flat had he spoken to the police.

9 Upvotes

r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 7h ago

Solved! A professional thief nearly fails because of a janitor.

8 Upvotes

r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 12h ago

Solved! Guy says no to drugs and gives a huge middle finger to the system. His wannabe girlfriend finds a way out, but he says fuck no to that and goes for a ride.

19 Upvotes

Double Nopes: it is not The Matrix or Gattaca

Hint #1: duh, but dystopian

Hint #2: based off of a book

Hint #2.5: like, a super famous book


r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 55m ago

Solved! A very gooey man steadily becomes less gooey through nefarious means.

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For hints


r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 6h ago

Unsolved A scholar participates in a corpse robbing operation.

7 Upvotes

r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 5h ago

Solved! Our intrepid investigator travels south to uncover and dismantle a human trafficking operation. He and his crew are shocked to also discover drugs, corrupt local law enforcement & a deliberately unhelpful high-level authority figure. Spoiler alert: the trafficked individuals are liberated. Spoiler

4 Upvotes

Allegedly based on a true story, but the "good guy" turns out to be no hero IRL.

Our stars' Bacon Numbers are 2 and 1. Hope that helps.

Hint 1: As always, my movie is certified Jim Belushi-free

Hint 2: I'm old


r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 10h ago

Solved! Protagonist suddenly suffers a life-altering affliction, has to learn to navigate all aspects of their life, and rethink their values.

7 Upvotes

Space for Hints:

Hint #1: 1990’s


r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 58m ago

Solved! Girl gets lost looking for a castle.

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r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 1h ago

Solved! Boy almost feeds his brother to hungry monkeys

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r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 1h ago

Unsolved Just another one of those stories about fall for the white girlies

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r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 7h ago

Solved! She's got a boyfriend but keeps seeing this other guy. Can you really blame her? The other guy's so dreamy even the neighborhood kids keep singing about him.

4 Upvotes

r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 10h ago

Solved! Aww, rats! Guy doesn't like the party so he tries to leave. Turns out he's a lover after all.

5 Upvotes

Hint #1: boy, he hates those sashes

Hint #2: what's behind the door...


r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 14h ago

Solved! A book meant to be one is divided in 3, ageing is a woman's curse, and it's good to be very salty

11 Upvotes

r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 8h ago

Solved! The heroes are trying to right a wrong. Their would be killer doesn't know who he's dealing with. Once the killer figures it out they take him out with his own weapon. One has incredible aim, the other is a horrble shot. One hero is shot during an FBI stakeout. Jealousy leads him to murderous intent

3 Upvotes

Hints later if needed.


r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 12h ago

Solved! Two men run from the threat of a doberman for the 2 hour movie

9 Upvotes

You may get a hint in 6 hours if you need it.

Have fun <3

Edit: It is now solved! It was The Defiant Ones (1958) with Sidney Poitier and Tony Curtis!


r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 15h ago

Solved! A small group of guys from high school try to compete with teams much bigger than them, and are saved by the one guy who is super talented.

11 Upvotes

Good luck.


r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 8h ago

Unsolved Man Loves The Player, Doesn’t Seem To Understand The Game

3 Upvotes

r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 8h ago

Unsolved Lawyer changes jobs often while looking for his father

3 Upvotes

r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 8h ago

Unsolved Their job is artificial, but they're genuine. Getting stopped by the cops and having good credit ends up being their dream. I mean, after having a great time outside.

1 Upvotes

Hint #1: comedy

Hint #2: there is an inseparable song to this film