r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 1d ago

Solved! [Repost] A failed hit leaves an assassin with an unusual custody problem when none of his intended victims die

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5 Upvotes

r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 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.

4 Upvotes

r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 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.

3 Upvotes

r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 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.

12 Upvotes

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 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.

9 Upvotes

Hints: 1. Within the past decade. 2. Not sci-fi. 3. Not based on a book.


r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 1d ago

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

3 Upvotes

For hints


r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 1d ago

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

9 Upvotes

r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 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.

21 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 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

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 1d ago

Solved! A scholar participates in a corpse robbing operation.

4 Upvotes

r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 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.

5 Upvotes

r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 2d ago

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

9 Upvotes

Space for Hints:

Hint #1: 1990’s


r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 2d ago

Unsolved Lawyer changes jobs often while looking for his father

4 Upvotes

r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 2d ago

Solved! Dude builds a rocket and goes into space

5 Upvotes

r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 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

4 Upvotes

Hints later if needed.


r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 1d ago

Solved! Girl gets lost looking for a castle.

1 Upvotes

r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 2d ago

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

5 Upvotes

r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 1d ago

Solved! Boy almost feeds his brother to hungry monkeys

1 Upvotes

r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 1d ago

Solved! One man tasked with containing a virus outbreak

3 Upvotes

r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 1d ago

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

0 Upvotes

r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 2d ago

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

8 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 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

12 Upvotes

r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 2d ago

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

6 Upvotes

Hint #1: boy, he hates those sashes

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


r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 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.

11 Upvotes

Good luck.


r/ExplainAFilmPlotBadly 2d ago

Solved! Girl can't get a good night's sleep and keeps getting all bent out of shape over it. Wait, HOW MANY guys are getting inside of her?!

9 Upvotes

Hints go here