17 People Share Movies That Would've Been More Interesting From Another Character's POV

Hollywood keeps recycling the same big franchises, and movie fans have started wondering what those stories would look like from a different angle. That idea is exactly what sparked this Reddit thread, where people picked films they think would be far more interesting if another character got the spotlight.

The responses range from funny to surprisingly smart, with users reimagining everything from superhero blockbusters to childhood favorites. Some picks would completely change the tone of the movie, while others would just make the plot a lot messier in the best way.

Here are the most interesting answers, and a few of them make a strong case for a whole new version of the same story.

1. Jumanji (1995)

"I want to see it through the eyes of Bonnie Hunt's character, Sarah. She suffered years of emotional turmoil because her best friend got sucked into a board game right before her eyes, and no doubt, no one believed her. ... Then, years later, some man shows up claiming to be him, along with two other kids and the board game that probably plagued her nightmares for years, and she was told that she had to finish playing it. That’s a whole different genre of movie there!"

—britleedance

Sony Pictures Releasing

2. Dracula (1931)

"I know the idea has been floated around for a while, but I'd love this classic story told from Renfield’s point of view."

—stacia

Universal Pictures

3. Thor (2011)

"The fact that no one so far has said absolutely ANY of the Marvel movies from Loki’s POV disappoints me greatly."

—ipurdy14

Marvel Studios

4. The Hunger Games (2012)

"I’d love to see the whole thing play out from Prim’s perspective. It’d be a tragic coming-of-age story that ends like The Bridge to Terabithia or My Girl."

—mira2018

Lionsgate

5. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

"Don't get me wrong, I'm glad that The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is going to be a thing, but I still really want a Bucky movie about when he WAS the Winter Soldier."

—reallyreallyreallyreallytired

Marvel Studios

6. Twilight (2008)

"Honestly, I'd love to see it from any POV that’s not Bella, Edward, or Jacob. There are a lot of interesting people with fascinating backgrounds and human lives throughout the books, and their take on these stories would be so interesting."

—lovinglm

Summit Entertainment

7. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)

"When Kevin gets in a taxi and says, 'Man, it's scary out there!' and the driver responds by saying, 'It ain't much better in here, kid.' I want to know about THAT guy's day-to-day life and what drove him to have such low self-esteem."

—jackb4e3cbedc4

20th Century Fox

This is similar to the person debating whether to lend money to a friend’s business venture.

8. Forrest Gump (1994)

"I had a dream years ago that they were making a sequel to this, but it was just the same movie from Jenny's perspective. I remember waking up thinking it'd be cool to see all the things she'd been through and how she eventually grew and changed as a person."

—Kori Lynn

Paramount Pictures

9. The Little Mermaid (1989)

"You all know this movie from Ursula's perspective would be great. She lived in the palace, held a huge grudge against the king, AND practiced sea sorcery?! She probably has the best backstory of any Disney villain."

—margaritaluv

Walt Disney Pictures

10. Black Panther (2018)

"T’Challa is a fine main character, but almost every character in the movie would be a more interesting lead, and I'd love to see the events through other eyes. Shuri? Yup. Killmonger? Definitely. M’Baku? Okoye? Yes AND yes. That supporting cast killed it!"

—reginaldcartwright

Marvel Studios

11. Avatar (2009)

"I want to see the whole thing from the perspective of Colonel Miles Quaritch."

—oldhedgehog93

20th Century Fox

12. Poltergeist (1982)

"As told from Carol Anne's perspective. Can you imagine what it'd be like to be sucked into another dimension filled with spirits chasing you around another version of your house?!"

—yellowcamisole1

MGM

13. Sex and the City (2008)

"I want the first movie told from Big's ex-wife, Natasha's POV. I’d love to know how Natasha reacts to hearing about their engagement, having a huge wedding, Carrie getting dumped, etc. But also how she’s doing in general... I hope Natasha is having a kick-ass life."

—stipyit

HBO

14. It (2017)

"I want to see the same cast of this movie, but just following the Losers Club as teenagers hanging out and recovering from the events of the first movie, told like a coming-of-age movie."

—cecilcovs

Warner Bros.

15. The entire Marvel Cinematic Universe

"Told completely as a story from that one super-passionate guy [Luis] in Ant-Man's POV."

—James Scott

Marvel Studios

16. Trick ‘r Treat (2007)

"This is going to be a kind of odd one, but this horror movie told from the character Sam’s perspective. Like, I just kind of want to know what's going on in his head during everything."

—peachy_jeans

Warner Bros.

17. The full Harry Potter franchise

"I have always wanted the Harry Potter films from the perspective of Draco Malfoy. I think it would be fascinating."

—termen

Warner Bros.

When it comes to cinematic suspense, there are a variety of ways for a writer to try to surprise the viewer with a plot twist. When a movie can take a single event or subplot and entirely transform the audience's view of that moment, it's one of the most impactful plot twists.

It could also make a great standalone movie. Are you reading this, studio executives?

That last idea is exactly why these alternate-point-of-view picks work so well.

For another family standoff, read about someone refusing to fund their sibling’s risky business venture.