(only one-keyword searches are allowed though, which could make this option difficult) You can also search just the plot records of IMDb’s database: Simply copy the following URL to your URL bar or follow it and add your own plot keywords: If all you’re left with is pieces of the plot, we can utilize Google to search the IMDb database in a much more powerful way than IMDb’s own native search (this is true for most websites actually). As a last resort, you could always ask a film expert by describing whatever it is as best as you can at Filmfind. 9 out of 10 times, I find what I’m looking for if I keep at it. If you’re looking for something other than a film or actor, just try relating the techniques to your search.Most actor pages are supported with celebrity pictures so you can verify it’s who you think it is before you start searching their filmography for the movie.

Then, go through the cast of actors on that film and try and find that actor. If you know the title of a movie that has an actor in it who is also in the film you’re looking for, but you don’t know their name, only recognize them, find that title on IMDb. “ Yeah! This is the movie.” Reverse Method If it’s the right movie, it should eventually click: When you click on a movie title to investigate further, look at the poster or movie cover image, look at the character and actor names, and read the synopsis. Most titles will make sense in relation to what the film is about. Think about what the movie is about and try and relate the titles to that. Just seeing the title might not be enough to spark your memory. I’d start on the oldest film in your range and work your way up. The films are in order from newest to oldest. Even if you don’t know the exact year it came out, you should at least know a range, for example between: 1970 – 1980. You can first narrow it down by looking at just the Actor section of their credits page. If it’s an actor’s name that you have, you’ll want to look at their filmography.

Step 3.Īfter you’ve searched (no matter how vague) and you’re on a studio, film, or actor’s page, it’s all about narrowing it down. This is the search filter found top-center of the page with the search field. When you search, I recommend that you search “All” first. Say that you at least recognize someone in the film and you’re aware of the title of another film they’re in. It may be possible to find what you’re looking for even if you don’t know any direct facts about the movie you’re trying to find. The Year (or Decade) the film was released.Name of the Company that released the film.

Name of any of the Actors or Actresses no matter how big or small their role was.Before you can begin your search, you’ll need to at least have some piece of information that links to the film or whatever else you’re trying to find.

There goes my baby movie