We’ve all had that moment—you remember a film vividly, maybe even certain scenes, but the title? Gone. No director’s name, no release year, just a hazy plot lodged in your mind. Now, thanks to a clever online tool, you can track it down in seconds.
The “Shazam” for movies
WhatIsMyMovie.com works much like a music recognition app, except for films. Simply type a description of what you remember—in English—and the search engine will scan its database to offer a list of likely matches. You don’t need exact quotes or character names; a loose plot summary is often enough to trigger results.
The technology comes from Finnish company Valossa and uses deep learning to refine search accuracy over time. As users submit more descriptions, the system learns, making it increasingly adept at identifying obscure titles.
How it works
The database currently holds over 130,000 feature films, some dating back to the 1930s. While the collection leans heavily on Hollywood productions, it also includes French, British, and Indian cinema, giving it a genuinely international reach.
In a test run, the site nailed down the title of a childhood memory I’d been chasing for years—Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Yes, the one with creepy alien clowns harvesting humans. One quick description, and there it was, nightmares and all.
Why it’s worth bookmarking
Whether you’re chasing down a forgotten classic or trying to identify a film from a half-remembered scene, WhatIsMyMovie.com is a fast, intuitive, and surprisingly fun way to reconnect with lost titles. For movie buffs, it’s more than a convenience—it’s a way to finally solve those lingering “What was that movie?” moments.
