Movie Explainers

Are you looking for an explanation of a movie’s ending? Have you encountered a plot point you are unsure about or a character or person who is stumping you? This page will help you and keep you up to date on the latest Movie Explainers.

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‘Shotgun Wedding’ Ending Explained – Who Is the Real Villain?

January 27 2023, by M.N. Miller

Shotgun Wedding is an action romantic comedy directed by Pitch Perfect’s Jason Moore and written by Mark Hammer, whose claim to fame is the little-seen...

‘The Price of Family’ Ending Explained – Who Really Inherited Aunt Thea’s Money?

January 26 2023, by Lori Meek

The Price of Family starts with the two parents, Carlo and Anna, saying goodbye to both their adult children as they move to the city...

‘Teen Wolf: The Movie’ Ending Explained – Why Does Derek Make the Ultimate Sacrifice?

January 26 2023, by M.N. Miller

Creator Jeff Davis reportedly said that Teen Wolf: The Movie will be a season seven on his show. It starts with the return of Scott...

The True Story Behind ‘Narvik’ Explained

January 25 2023, by Romey Norton

Narvik is the 2022 war film directed by Erik Skjoldbjaerg, about Norway’s involvement in World War II. The story centers around a couple separated by...

‘Narvik’ Ending Explained – How Does Gunnar Get Back to His Wife?

January 24 2023, by M.N. Miller

The story of Narvik takes place in the coastal town in Norway that is one of the world’s greatest iron ore resources. Of course, Hitler,...

Missing (2023) Ending Explained – How Does June Find Her Mom?

January 23 2023, by M.N. Miller

Missing is a “screenlife” movie with “visual storytelling where all the events are shown on a computer, tablet or smartphone screen” that has become popular...

‘Bones and All’ Ending Explained & Its Social Context

January 21 2023, by M.N. Miller

Bones and All is a coming-of-age romantic cannibal road film. Yes, you read that right. The film follows the story of Maren, a young woman...

‘Jung_E’ Ending Explained (In Detail) – Is The Simulation Completed?

January 21 2023, by M.N. Miller

The science fiction film Jung_E takes place in 2194. The title refers to a project cloning a fierce warrior (Kim Hyun-joo), the former leader of...

‘Alkhallat+’ Ending Explained – Is There a Lesson Learned at the End?

January 20 2023, by Amanda Guarragi

An anthology is only as good as its strongest story, and unfortunately, Fahad Alammari didn’t order his stories properly in Alkhallat+ to keep audiences engaged. The...

‘Inception’ Ending Explained – A Dream or Reality?

January 18 2023, by Miguel Fernández

It’s been 13 years since the release of Inception, yet the film community still debates what the ending means. With the film, Christopher Nolan challenged...

The True Story Behind ‘Dog Gone’ Explained

January 17 2023, by Adam Lock

Everybody loves a feel-good movie, and everybody loves dogs (I’m assuming, I mean, what’s not to love, right?), so it comes as no surprise to...

‘Decision to Leave’ Ending Explained and the Film’s Meaning

January 16 2023, by M.N. Miller

Yes, the premise of Decision to Leave is nothing new. A man meets a woman, a woman meets a man, and guess what? Love hurts....

‘The Menu’ Ending Explained – Is There a Cannibalism In the Film?

January 16 2023, by Lori Meek

Inspired by writer Will Tracy’s haute cuisine experience on a Norwegian island, The Menu is a black comedy horror centering around the extravagant fine dining industry....

‘Aftersun’ Ending Explained – A Breakdown of the Key Moments

January 16 2023, by Louie Fecou

Aftersun is a quiet and ambiguous film that explores the relationship between father and daughter Sophie and Callum on holiday in a Turkish resort. Written...

‘The Drop’ Ending Explained – Do Mani and Lex Stay Together?

January 14 2023, by Nicole Ackman

In Hulu’s comedy The Drop, Married couple Lex and Mani are attending their friend’s wedding at a beachside resort when she drops the bride’s baby onto...

‘Disconnect: The Wedding Planner’ Ending Explained – Why Doesn’t Dale Invest In Otis’s Company?

January 14 2023, by Lori Meek

Despite a few hitches along the way (including Otis neglecting to actually organize the Yoruba wedding he promised), Dale and Rita happily tie the knot...

How True Is ‘How I Became a Gangster’? Let’s Explain

January 7 2023, by Adam Lock

Polish crime drama How I Became a Gangster has crept its way into the top 10 films list on Netflix, even though it was released...

The True Story Behind ‘The Pale Blue Eye’ Explained

January 6 2023, by Miguel Fernández

Scott Cooper’s latest film, which reunites him with his Hostiles star Christian Bale, is The Pale Blue Eye. The film is a murder mystery focused...