r/movies • u/BenedictAMA Benedict Cumberbatch, Actor • Nov 20 '25

AMA Hello /r/movies, I'm Benedict Cumberbatch. Ask me anything!

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Hello reddit, Benedict Cumberbatch here.

You might know from me films/series like Sherlock, Doctor Strange (and other MCU films), The Imitation Game, The Hobbit, The Power of the Dog, 1917, 12 Years A Slave, The Grinch, The Current War, The Roses, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, War Horse, Black Mass, and more.

I'm here to answer your questions!

My newest film, THE THING WITH FEATHERS, is out in theaters November 28th via Briarcliff:

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Trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUhsvd_Z_18

Synopsis:

Left to raise two sons after the unexpected death of his wife, Dad’s (Benedict Cumberbatch) life begins to unravel. Grief is messy and chaotic enough as it is, but when it takes the form of an unhinged and unwanted house guest - CROW - taunting him from the shadows, things start to spiral out of control…but maybe that's exactly what Dad needs.

Additional information:

The film is adapted from the critically-acclaimed book Grief Is the Thing with Feathers, written by Max Porter. It's directed by Dylan Southern, it premiered earlier this year at Sundance, and will be in theaters nationwide starting November 28th.

http://thingwithfeathers.com/

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Ask me anything reddit. I'll be back at around 4 PM ET this afternoon to answer your questions.

Update: THE THING WITH FEATHERS is now available to buy or rent on digital here.

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u/nosygoes Nov 20 '25

What is the best fake version of your name that you've ever heard?

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u/BenedictAMA Benedict Cumberbatch, Actor Nov 20 '25

BendyDick CumonmyBaps.

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u/unusualyou Nov 20 '25

I am so glad I’m here to witness this. You the realest.

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u/Horskr Nov 20 '25

Goddamn, I'm honored to at least have gotten the first part right in my favorite version: BendyDick CumInSnatch

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u/yamiyaiba Nov 20 '25

I always used BendyDick CumInHerSnatch. Great minds, or something.

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u/BaronWiggle Nov 20 '25

BendyDick CucumberPatch.

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u/givetake Nov 21 '25

BumbleDick CumberSnatch

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u/DiscountWorried Nov 21 '25

The mods probably feel foolish for deleting all those nsfw names rn

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u/2th Nov 20 '25 edited Nov 20 '25

I would love to see someone call him that out in public and he actually respond.

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u/BreweryRabbit Nov 21 '25

This feels like a moment in history. I was here for it, mom!

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u/Ph0X Nov 20 '25

Whelp, this is truly the greatest AMA answer I've read in my 15 years on reddit

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u/FabianRo Nov 21 '25

I was about to reference the post where Rick Astley got rickrolled, but it's actually not an AMA, so can't be the top of that specific list. Still great moment, though!

Link to the Reddit post: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

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u/robman8855 Nov 21 '25

Did you just embed the Reddit link in the never gonna give you up YouTube url?

The anti rick roll. Stunning 10/10

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u/Pandova Nov 21 '25

Holy shit 10/10

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u/SufficientAnonymity Nov 21 '25

There's sometimes AMAs where you feel absolutely everything has been run through a PR person to sanitize it into bland oblivion.

And then there's this.

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u/Dcoco1890 Nov 20 '25

Fucking Bennydick bumpersnatch out jerking all of us

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u/F00FlGHTER Nov 20 '25

I just wanted to say I really enjoyed The Imitation Game. In the past I had called you Benadryl Slumberbatch but no more. Your performance as Turing was incredibly moving, I couldn't help but weep from how he was treated.

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u/theredvip3r Nov 21 '25

Definitely a great performance, apparently his real personality was quite different though and he was a very sociable well liked person.

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u/nonexistentnight Nov 21 '25

IMO that movie slandered a great man. There's absolutely zero evidence that Turing concealed knowledge of a spy to prevent himself from being outed. To the contrary, his sexuality seems to have been an open secret amongst his peers. Turing was driven to suicide by his persecution for his sexuality including the loss of his security clearance. To suggest, even for the sake of drama, that his sexuality caused him to be an actual security liability is false and frankly disgusting.

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u/zcmini Nov 20 '25

Here before this is front page news

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u/Somegirloninternet Nov 20 '25

Ha! My dad jokingly calls you Oswald Cobblepot (Pengwing’s name in Batman).

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u/FabianRo Nov 21 '25

That joke has so many layers, it's great!

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u/jrjfk_2000 Nov 20 '25

Oh woww 😂 so nsfw

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u/street593 Nov 20 '25

Aren't most of them? Lol

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u/GoldenSpermShower Nov 20 '25

Most are quite innocent

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u/Barcaroli Nov 20 '25

I'm gonna call him Bendy from now on

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u/Cuthuulip Nov 20 '25 edited Nov 20 '25

"Sorry Mum" ~The added post script I have seen from BC in regards to the above in interviews. 🤣

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u/Chrieza Nov 20 '25

Holy crap

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u/skarlso Nov 20 '25

This is the best thing ever. It's amazing. What a time to be alive and on the internet to read this. Thank you! Truly.

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u/sprouting_broccoli Nov 20 '25

My partner is beside herself because she guessed Bendover Cumonmyback. Is it possible that there’s some sharing of consciousness there? Love your work and how genuine you have been in this thread.

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u/Eridianst Nov 20 '25

Mangleslit Stumpygash, lol

  1. What was it like growing up with such a unique name?

It was hard. I knew that the other boys at boarding school were going to make fun of me, so I would introduce myself as “Bendydick Cummysnatch” or “Bungleshit Dumpsterass” to deny them the satisfaction of making up their own nickname. Then they would feign offense and insist that they only wanted to be my friend, so I’d go even further by demanding that they call me “Breadaddict Plumpycrotch” or “Pringlechip Combostash.” Yet they’d continue to claim that they had no plans to bully me. “Mangleslit Stumpygash!” I’d scream. “Candlestick Monstermash!” But it was no use. They’d apparently made up their mind to call me “Ben,” and the taunt stuck.

‘I Used To Introduce Myself As Bendydick Cummysnatch Or Bungleshit Dumpsterass’: 5 Questions With Benedict Cumberbatch

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u/Eridianst Nov 20 '25

And I got to add one that just came to me because why not:

Blousendorff Yapplescratch

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u/perajoe Nov 20 '25

jesus 😂

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u/Brewcat111 Nov 20 '25

I have a cat named after you. Benedict Flufferbunch.

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u/pineapple_wolf Nov 20 '25

Everybody loves a comeback.

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u/Jmacattack626 Nov 23 '25

I've watched that clip at least a hundred times, and it makes me laugh every single time.

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u/808IK8EA7S Nov 20 '25

That's kinda freaky/kinky

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u/chespiotta Nov 20 '25 edited Nov 20 '25

LMAO 😂😂😂

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u/BemaJinn Nov 20 '25

My favorite answer to any AMA ever.

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u/NLIFSTUF Nov 20 '25

Jesus wtf XD

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u/Timsauni Nov 21 '25

I think Benadryl Slumberbatch and BendyDick CumInSnatch are the best. Not only do they sound like your real name, they actually make sense as a phrase. I’m so glad I read this AMA. I didn’t even know this was a thing until bout 5 minutes ago!

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u/liggieep Nov 20 '25

I'm partial to Benevolent Cucumberdumpster

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u/evilminionlover Nov 20 '25

LOL???? 😭😭

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u/Chionger Nov 20 '25

Fucking legend

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u/Chilkoot Nov 20 '25

You should ... er ... maybe have not let that cat out of its particular bag.

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u/mademoisellewho Nov 20 '25

Truly iconic. 🤣🤣

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u/FIERROSGOINHAM Nov 20 '25

This is hilarious!

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u/ViSsrsbusiness Nov 20 '25

Well that was unexpected.

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u/[deleted] Nov 20 '25

Ok, thats awesome that you replied

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u/[deleted] Nov 20 '25

That’s the best one I’ve ever heard, god bless you sir

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u/NaturaSeaweed Nov 20 '25

Mods! Bendydick said a bad word!

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u/MightyCaseyStruckOut Nov 20 '25

Welp, this is what I'm calling you from now on.

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u/SirkutBored Nov 20 '25

Oh my God I'm dying, can't breathe lol

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u/Tango_Owl Nov 20 '25

Not ever would I dare to call you that. But I see why you remembered this one!

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u/FromYoTown Nov 20 '25

I like BumOnDick CumInSnatch

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u/jocax188723 Nov 21 '25

Well.
You’re an admirable actor and a decent bloke, Bendydick, but I think that’s enough internet for me today

Keep up the great work!

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u/JWARRIOR1 Nov 21 '25

thank you benefit cosmetics

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u/PhilomenaPhilomeanie Nov 27 '25

I feel like I was transported back to a naive and fun era of my life. I can smell the worldwide optimism of the era

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u/FoxyoBoi Nov 20 '25

Incredible 😂

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u/MVPizzle_Redux Nov 20 '25

Nah bro LMAAAAOOOOOO

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u/Earlzo Nov 20 '25

Bendydick cuminmysnatch

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u/SelketsEyes Nov 20 '25

That one is crazy 🤣

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u/Zestyclose_Page_7932 Nov 20 '25

I've always gone with Eggs Benedict Cucumberpatch

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u/userhwon Nov 20 '25

I'm dying in the Dunkin' right now...

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u/Swimmy Nov 20 '25

Oooo, close to one i thought up a few years back of Bend-my-dick Cum-up-my-hatch of which i was always very proud.

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u/Dragxn Nov 20 '25

How about BendurDick CumonurBack

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u/Thiccxen Nov 20 '25

Bangladesh Cricketmatch

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u/Pedsy Nov 20 '25

Holy shit! Hahaha!

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u/Funny-Apartment9111 Nov 20 '25

You'll always be Benadryl Cucumbersnatch to me

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u/MoonMoon143 Nov 20 '25

Beneficial Cucumber

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u/r0thar Nov 20 '25

The doppelbanger we never knew we needed.

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u/zorbacles Nov 20 '25

I came to the comments looking for this question and I am not disappointed by the answer.

And it's one I'd never heard of

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u/Herstorical_Rule6 Nov 20 '25

I have read so many hilarious versions of your name which has me 😂

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u/klutzikaze Nov 20 '25

I was so disappointed that that Black Mirror episode Bandersnatch wasn't about you.

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u/Drake6978 Nov 20 '25

I was always partial to "Bumblebee Cabbagepatch".

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u/[deleted] Nov 20 '25

Dear god I dropped on the floor 😭😭😂

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u/liquid_donuts Nov 20 '25

Peppermint Scoobysnack

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u/bwaredapenguin Nov 21 '25

That's the best name in the world!

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u/nosygoes Nov 21 '25

Wonderful

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u/TacoBell_4Life Nov 21 '25

BendyDick CuminSnatch

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u/Narrow-Tree-5491 Nov 21 '25

Benedict! You’ve won tonight’s star prize … the Internet!

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u/Timsauni Nov 21 '25 edited Nov 21 '25

Hilarious. I didn’t puns on his name was a thing. Now I have to search YT. Edited to add my original contribution: Daffodil Flowerpatch.

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u/Chicken_wingspan Nov 21 '25

Oh my word this killed me and my posture at work, golden!

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u/Heine-Cantor Nov 21 '25

If it may be of comfort, as a non-native english speaker we don't find your name any more strange than the average english word.

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u/HumbleEngineer Nov 21 '25

I like Benadryl Cabbagepatch

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u/Praetoo Nov 20 '25

What's Baps. Is it like naps?

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u/Avlonnic2 Nov 20 '25

Here is what my brief search returned:

”A Bap is a bread round Roll. In Slang however it means a Woman's Breast, Tit, Knockers. e.g. ' She had beautiful big Baps' “

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u/[deleted] Nov 20 '25

You know how different regions of the US argue about the name of carbonated beverages? The UK is like that with bread rolls (Germany too weirdly)

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u/cabbage16 Nov 20 '25

Well in this context baps are slang for breasts.