IMDb's New App Helps You Choose What to Watch Next
If you're tired of arguing with family and friends about what to stream next, IMDb is offering a solution with the launch of a new app.
The What to Watch app—available exclusively to Fire TV customers in the US—provides a series of interactive mini games to help viewers discover fresh content they will enjoy.
Download the app to your device or ask Alexa to "open IMDb What to Watch app" to get started; players receive customized movie and television recommendations across multiple platforms, tailored to your current mood and personal interests.
There are three options to help narrow down the choices of what to watch next using the app:
For the risktakers, Quick Draw shuffles a deck of hundreds of virtual playing cards to reveal a trio of choices. Choose one of three, or click "deal cards" for a fresh set.
Watch, rate, and collect digital stamps as you work your way through curated IMDb lists, including the site's Top 250 movies, award-winning flicks, and popular franchises. Themed collections such as Movies Made in Paris are updated frequently.
Answer a series of "This or That?" questions (steampunk or supernatural?) to find the perfect program for your mood—whether that's an epic romance, G-rated family pick, supernatural horror, slapstick comedy, or something in between. Refresh your options, including desired viewing time, before picks are revealed.
Recommended titles display IMDb user ratings, so you can compare and contrast (or ignore the critics and simply watch whatever you want); every pick also displays the runtime, so you can plan accordingly. Activate the "Your Services" feature to prioritize content available from your preferred streaming services, including Apple TV+, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, Prime
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