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Where can I find a movie, book or game I can’t remember the name of?

Title-finding communities for films, books and video games.

When the title escapes you, a specialist community usually beats a general one. Each expects a specific title format and one item per post.

Where to ask

r/tipofmytongue

Best for: Films, TV shows and anything else.

Why it fits: Its public description: “For finding the un-googleable things that are on the tip of your tongue... That movie...”

Members in our directory: 2.7M

Rules to know before posting:

  • Titles start with [TOMT], plus the type and era (for example [TOMT][MOVIE][1990s]).
  • One question per post; comment on your own post so it is approved.
  • No requests to identify real people; no illegal streams.
  • Wait one week before reposting.

Read r/tipofmytongue’s current rules on Reddit

r/whatsthatbook

Best for: Books and book series.

Why it fits: Its public description: “Can't remember the title of the book you've enjoyed reading? Crowdsource it to readers on Reddit!”

Rules to know before posting:

  • The title must include at least one detail about the book.
  • One book or series per post.
  • Check AI-generated answers against another source before submitting them.

Read r/whatsthatbook’s current rules on Reddit

r/tipofmyjoystick

Best for: Video games.

Why it fits: Its public description: “a subreddit for finding the name of a game that you can't remember.”

Rules to know before posting:

  • Titles must follow [PLATFORM][ESTIMATED YEAR] Short description.
  • One game per post; reposts only after 24 hours.
  • Write “Solved: game name” and keep the post up.

Read r/tipofmyjoystick’s current rules on Reddit

Before you post

  • List the details you are sure of separately from the ones you are guessing.
  • Give an approximate year you watched, read or played it, and the format (cinema, paperback, console).
  • Mention titles you have already ruled out.

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Rule summaries are paraphrased from each community’s published rules (public archive copy retrieved 7 November 2026; original snapshot date unavailable). Current rules may differ — check the community’s rules before posting. A good fit does not guarantee a reply.