19 movies that are hard to understand on the first watch

Modified Jan 30, 2025 16:27 ET

On the set of The Shining - Source: Getty

10) Prometheus

Prometheus - World Premiere - Source: Getty

Many viewers have said that understanding the movie Prometheus on the first watch can be difficult. The engineers, their motivations, and the Xenomorphs can be confusing and puzzling. The philosophical and existential themes of the movie need the viewers to understand it through visuals and symbolism. The movie relies heavily on exposition through visuals instead of narration which is complicated.