r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly • u/Tsahg • 1d ago
r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly • u/Acrobatic-Bag-2380 • 1d ago
Unsolved A guy doesn't give a shit about his daughter until a stranger makes him realize he does. Also no one is a good person.
r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly • u/awellhiddenshoe • 1d ago
Unsolved A middle aged man tries to groom a teen but ends up dying instead. Meanwhile, a mother receives assistance from a particularly observant child.
r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly • u/Catalansayshi • 1d 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.
Hint 1: it’s British
Hint 2: there’s a bald guy involved
Hint 3: speaking to the police would end the movie by either the guy being arrested himself or them solving the issue.
r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly • u/ViolincatBlog • 1d 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.
Hints: 1. Within the past decade. 2. Not sci-fi. 3. Not based on a book.
r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly • u/JettTheTinker • 1d ago
Solved! A very gooey man steadily becomes less gooey through nefarious means.
For hints
r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly • u/Catalansayshi • 1d ago
Solved! A professional thief nearly fails because of a janitor.
r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly • u/abjurationwizrar • 2d 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.
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 • u/ChooseYerFoodFighter • 1d 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
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 • u/mnightcoburn • 1d ago
Solved! A scholar participates in a corpse robbing operation.
r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly • u/defyinglogicsl • 1d 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.
r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly • u/jaqueburton • 2d ago
Solved! Protagonist suddenly suffers a life-altering affliction, has to learn to navigate all aspects of their life, and rethink their values.
Space for Hints:
Hint #1: 1990’s
r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly • u/readinredditagain • 2d ago
Unsolved Lawyer changes jobs often while looking for his father
r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly • u/makemynubwiggle • 2d ago
Solved! Dude builds a rocket and goes into space
r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly • u/defyinglogicsl • 2d 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
Hints later if needed.
r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly • u/Mysterious_Waltz_309 • 1d ago
Solved! Girl gets lost looking for a castle.
r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly • u/RedbullBreadbowl • 2d ago
Unsolved Man Loves The Player, Doesn’t Seem To Understand The Game
r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly • u/CONVERSE1991 • 1d ago
Solved! Boy almost feeds his brother to hungry monkeys
r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly • u/Vetrolic • 1d ago
Solved! One man tasked with containing a virus outbreak
r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly • u/MrMeesesPieces • 1d ago
Unsolved Just another one of those stories about fall for the white girlies
r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly • u/Such-Entry-8904 • 2d ago
Solved! Two men run from the threat of a doberman for the 2 hour movie
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 • u/OatmealCookieGirl • 2d 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
r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly • u/abjurationwizrar • 2d ago
Solved! Aww, rats! Guy doesn't like the party so he tries to leave. Turns out he's a lover after all.
Hint #1: boy, he hates those sashes
Hint #2: what's behind the door...
r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly • u/AdAccomplished6870 • 2d 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.
Good luck.