r/namethatmovie
Welcome to NameThatMovie
How to think about r/namethatmovie
The community is dedicated to helping members identify movies based on vague descriptions, plot points, or memorable scenes. Participants post queries about films they can't recall, and fellow members provide answers or hints. This collaborative effort fosters a unique environment where film enthusiasts engage in discussions about various genres, often highlighting lesser-known films alongside popular classics. The community thrives on shared cinematic knowledge and nostalgia, making it a distinct hub for movie lovers.
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Audience
Members are typically film enthusiasts of varying ages, with a strong presence of younger audiences who enjoy discussing and discovering movies. The intent is often to seek help in identifying films, but many also engage in sharing recommendations and discussing cinematic themes. The vibe is generally friendly and supportive, with participants eager to assist one another in their movie quests, fostering a sense of camaraderie among film buffs.
Posting culture
Posting etiquette encourages clear, concise descriptions of the movie in question, often including specific details that might help others recall the film. Content that lacks sufficient detail or is overly vague tends to receive downvotes. Engaging with the community through comments and providing follow-up information can enhance the chances of receiving helpful responses. The cadence of posts is steady, with frequent inquiries and responses throughout the day.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach the community with caution, as overt promotion or advertising is likely to be met with skepticism or hostility. Instead, brands can engage by sharing interesting film-related content, such as trivia, behind-the-scenes insights, or polls that resonate with the community's interests. Collaborating with members to create engaging discussions around film themes or trends can also be beneficial. Authenticity and a genuine passion for cinema will resonate better than traditional marketing tactics.
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What r/namethatmovie talks about
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Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/[deleted]
- u/EquivalentLocation9
- u/DangerousThanks
- u/anneh4prez
- u/yoooo12347
- u/IamSquidzy
- u/SuperCrappyFuntime
- u/Little_monster69
- u/Terrible_Feature-532
- u/sfaccim420
- u/ubiquitous-they
- u/BianBianYYZ
- u/Significant_Quiet504
- u/cantreadmyjudas
- u/chungusbungus69420
- u/No-Gap-5552
- u/Legitimate_Sea_4146
- u/flbrownsfan99
- u/Potential-Mouse2315
- u/Able_Talk7433
- u/iStayScared
- u/xenocea
- u/bictormonty
- u/PAVEHugin
- u/Similar-Interview672
- u/drpepper_enjoyer
- u/Johnnyfartpants420
- u/Cryminx
- u/Maverickof7
- u/njmc1981
- u/Bera-chan
- u/MaraMarieMadd
- u/EggplantThis3960
- u/LostSoul2137
- u/box_o_madness
- u/Travis_Beckmen
- u/DaBaby69-
- u/quickskrtt
- u/Overall-Ad8513
- u/AlchemistEngr
- u/ArcaneAces
- u/WhatTheFuckIsCandy
- u/ifbevvixej
- u/Kitchen-Beginning-47
- u/lara221195
- u/JuiceOk6033
- u/Any_Tooth_6224
- u/Ask_A_Vulcan
- u/Chenny31
- u/gimmefruitsnacks52
- u/EmilyDickinsonFanboy
- u/Hopeful-Currency-533
- u/XTRA-OrdinaryTheII
- u/bobanderson378
- u/Rlpniew
- u/Hollyx_
- u/Soggy_Adagio6582
- u/Forward_Material_378
- u/DinoM4m4
- u/Weak-Telephone-4061
- u/Sarah-Who-Is-Large
- u/Volrad97
- u/kellygraceismyqueen
- u/natyw
- u/harlin_3
- u/friendlymxdder
- u/BobbyMcGeeze
- u/mgrace3607
- u/Zeh88
- u/PositiveFox4028
- u/Brokeboi1082
- u/lauralovesart
- u/Old_Cheek_6597
- u/Healthy-Baseball-681
- u/ThaFlyingYorkshiremn
- u/Gunslingering
- u/4humans
- u/haveheart__
- u/JefeJB
- u/ratdad99
- u/Low_War_3520
- u/Amorghanna
- u/Mediocre_Type_1289
- u/Impossible-Lab2432
- u/Johnny_r13
- u/The_forsaken_potato
- u/oldmanlogan0316
- u/joeredsiu
- u/1delta_10tango
- u/Babeasaurx3
- u/tylerischillin
- u/Cujo-Cuddles
- u/LabIndividual624
- u/onebaddaddy
- u/Minimum_Water_4347
- u/Jimboyhimbo
- u/StrawberryOld7335
- u/sektiro
- u/SubstanceOk9647
- u/-PinkDoll-
By votes
- u/lara221195
- u/[deleted]
- u/DangerousThanks
- u/anneh4prez
- u/SuperCrappyFuntime
- u/yoooo12347
- u/JuiceOk6033
- u/Any_Tooth_6224
- u/Ask_A_Vulcan
- u/Significant_Quiet504
- u/Chenny31
- u/XTRA-OrdinaryTheII
- u/ubiquitous-they
- u/Terrible_Feature-532
- u/gimmefruitsnacks52
- u/EmilyDickinsonFanboy
- u/Hopeful-Currency-533
- u/bobanderson378
- u/Hollyx_
- u/Forward_Material_378
- u/DinoM4m4
- u/chungusbungus69420
- u/Sarah-Who-Is-Large
- u/Volrad97
- u/friendlymxdder
- u/BobbyMcGeeze
- u/Zeh88
- u/lauralovesart
- u/Old_Cheek_6597
- u/BianBianYYZ
- u/Johnny_r13
- u/1delta_10tango
- u/cantreadmyjudas
- u/drpepper_enjoyer
- u/Rlpniew
- u/Weak-Telephone-4061
- u/kellygraceismyqueen
- u/harlin_3
- u/mgrace3607
- u/PositiveFox4028
- u/Brokeboi1082
- u/haveheart__
- u/JefeJB
- u/Low_War_3520
- u/Mediocre_Type_1289
- u/joeredsiu
- u/tylerischillin
- u/flbrownsfan99
- u/iStayScared
- u/sfaccim420
- u/Johnnyfartpants420
- u/IamSquidzy
- u/EquivalentLocation9
- u/Soggy_Adagio6582
- u/natyw
- u/ThaFlyingYorkshiremn
- u/Gunslingering
- u/4humans
- u/ratdad99
- u/Amorghanna
- u/Impossible-Lab2432
- u/The_forsaken_potato
- u/Babeasaurx3
- u/Cujo-Cuddles
- u/LabIndividual624
- u/SubstanceOk9647
- u/BoredBeardog
- u/crosencrantz425
- u/POPQuizhotsh0t
- u/Character_Usual_2046
- u/No-Gap-5552
- u/CoyFish01
- u/Legitimate_Sea_4146
- u/NXT_Juhola
- u/Little_monster69
- u/Potential-Mouse2315
- u/bictormonty
- u/Healthy-Baseball-681
- u/oldmanlogan0316
- u/Jimboyhimbo
- u/sektiro
- u/-PinkDoll-
- u/MoMoneyMoIRA
- u/Sad_Produce8074
- u/Derkainer
- u/ck-bite
- u/MonkeyParadise80
- u/ToWhomItConcern
- u/Efdamus
- u/ZapThis
- u/YaDrunkBitch
- u/NerdistGalor
- u/Efficient-Ad6814
- u/Btaylor12345
- u/MapleShrike
- u/Huge_Job_5156
- u/hindenboat
- u/JoeCrispy3581
- u/A7omicDog
- u/Jotown_girl
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/Rogerpocalypse
- u/AlchemistEngr
- u/mcast86
- u/Soupoftheevening
- u/ghostblank82
- u/Snake_Plissken224
- u/cblackattack1
- u/Junior-Onion4251
- u/Quetzalcoatl0p
- u/conspiracyhill
- u/Amorghanna
- u/TwoMoonKindaPlace
- u/honkeydave
- u/VictoriaEuphoria99
- u/Unique-Shoulder4767
- u/WarmBathAfterTheRain
- u/linguininoodles
- u/clitties-titties
- u/Terrible_Feature-532
- u/TheJump93
- u/Israelq
- u/Alert-Coconut6503
- u/oldmanlogan0316
- u/ThaFlyingYorkshiremn
- u/tucker_sitties
- u/ToWhomItConcern
- u/Old_Mongoose_7613
- u/XTRA-OrdinaryTheII
- u/pexjpex
- u/Yuris_Thighs
- u/dalediego
- u/CanadiAngel420
- u/BjornLocke
- u/ManOfEtiquette
- u/Roy_the_Dude
- u/circlethewagons57
- u/A_G00SE
- u/anneh4prez
- u/Aromatic_Version_117
- u/After_Zucchini5115
- u/shred-and-bed
- u/MrThomasShelby1
- u/94ISS
- u/sl33pyS0L0
- u/Thamnophis660
- u/himmmmmmmmmmmmmm
- u/TheAbleOne
- u/Guilvantar
- u/Scarecrow-Man
- u/Superb-Librarian-444
- u/UnfairGarden1581
- u/ExtinctWallaby
- u/Trashyds
- u/theseawoof
- u/Groundbreaking_Pop85
- u/Swrdmn
- u/Uwantmedowhat
- u/NoNipsCage
- u/canofspam2020
- u/ciaociaociao9
- u/moviejunki
- u/OnceUponASlime
- u/digitaldecayfilm
- u/Sinistrahd
- u/lauralovesart
- u/ExitStageRight99
- u/nojaneonlyzuul
- u/JustAnotherFool896
- u/TheCammack81
- u/ChanceTheGardenerrr
- u/icknield_way
- u/Spritepike
- u/Maverickof7
- u/miss_trixie
- u/GammaBabble
- u/thelivingdead188
- u/notkaine13
- u/PandableClaw
- u/haveheart__
- u/Grammar-Bot-Elite
- u/Jennnnifur
- u/MessageFar5797
- u/Murfiano
- u/Ok_Environment_2317
- u/hollywoodhunting
- u/justvisiting1973
- u/TheCapnJP
- u/poohfan
- u/drykid_
- u/inkandincapability
- u/GiggleRoot
- u/LieutenantBJ
- u/Bergenia1
- u/1clericalerror
- u/The_forsaken_potato
- u/carrotsshinysword
- u/Ragsman33
- u/foolofatook84
- u/Potterwatch8
By votes
- u/Quetzalcoatl0p
- u/[deleted]
- u/Israelq
- u/Snake_Plissken224
- u/Rogerpocalypse
- u/TwoMoonKindaPlace
- u/Soupoftheevening
- u/AlchemistEngr
- u/ghostblank82
- u/Ragsman33
- u/ExtinctWallaby
- u/PandableClaw
- u/carrotsshinysword
- u/Groundbreaking_Pop85
- u/Uwantmedowhat
- u/NoNipsCage
- u/kingjello
- u/mcast86
- u/circlethewagons57
- u/Trashyds
- u/miss_trixie
- u/foolofatook84
- u/ciaociaociao9
- u/hollywoodhunting
- u/Amorghanna
- u/GiggleRoot
- u/Bergenia1
- u/honkeydave
- u/cblackattack1
- u/A_G00SE
- u/justvisiting1973
- u/Alert-Coconut6503
- u/ManOfEtiquette
- u/MrThomasShelby1
- u/digitaldecayfilm
- u/poohfan
- u/Potterwatch8
- u/tucker_sitties
- u/XTRA-OrdinaryTheII
- u/Roy_the_Dude
- u/After_Zucchini5115
- u/moviejunki
- u/nojaneonlyzuul
- u/GammaBabble
- u/notkaine13
- u/Murfiano
- u/TheCapnJP
- u/AkshayTheGr8
- u/VictoriaEuphoria99
- u/Unique-Shoulder4767
- u/oldmanlogan0316
- u/pexjpex
- u/Junior-Onion4251
- u/Aromatic_Version_117
- u/94ISS
- u/sl33pyS0L0
- u/Thamnophis660
- u/theseawoof
- u/Swrdmn
- u/OnceUponASlime
- u/conspiracyhill
- u/lauralovesart
- u/thelivingdead188
- u/drykid_
- u/1clericalerror
- u/coatingtonburlfactry
- u/WarmBathAfterTheRain
- u/linguininoodles
- u/clitties-titties
- u/Terrible_Feature-532
- u/TheJump93
- u/ThaFlyingYorkshiremn
- u/ToWhomItConcern
- u/Old_Mongoose_7613
- u/Yuris_Thighs
- u/dalediego
- u/CanadiAngel420
- u/BjornLocke
- u/anneh4prez
- u/shred-and-bed
- u/himmmmmmmmmmmmmm
- u/TheAbleOne
- u/Guilvantar
- u/Scarecrow-Man
- u/Superb-Librarian-444
- u/UnfairGarden1581
- u/canofspam2020
- u/Sinistrahd
- u/ExitStageRight99
- u/JustAnotherFool896
- u/TheCammack81
- u/ChanceTheGardenerrr
- u/icknield_way
- u/Spritepike
- u/Maverickof7
- u/haveheart__
- u/Jennnnifur
- u/MessageFar5797
- u/Ok_Environment_2317
- u/inkandincapability
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FAQ
r/namethatmovie — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/namethatmovie have?
r/namethatmovie has approximately 25,340 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/namethatmovie created?
r/namethatmovie was created on February 3, 2012 (14 years ago).
What is r/namethatmovie about?
The community is dedicated to helping members identify movies based on vague descriptions, plot points, or memorable scenes. Participants post queries about films they can't recall, and fellow members provide answers or hints. This collaborative effort fosters a unique environment where film enthusiasts engage in discussions about various genres, often highlighting lesser-kn…
What subreddits are similar to r/namethatmovie?
Communities similar to r/namethatmovie include r/whatsthemoviecalled, r/whatisthatmovie, r/guessthemovie, r/moviefinder, r/underratedmovies.
Who are the most active posters on r/namethatmovie?
The most frequent posters on r/namethatmovie include u/[deleted], u/EquivalentLocation9, u/DangerousThanks.
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