Question 1

How do I create an account?

Accepted Answer

No account needed to try: click 'Try it now, no signup', pick three films you love and see your first picks. To keep them, create an account with an email and a 12-character password (uppercase, lowercase and numbers). Everything from the trial moves to the account.

Question 2

How is the platform supported?

Accepted Answer

Through the paid Cinephile plan, for people who want more recommendations and unlimited lists. The site shows no advertising.

Question 3

How do AI recommendations work?

Accepted Answer

The AI reads your Liked list: genre, director, actors, themes, pacing, ratings. It picks across Perfect Matches, Discovery, and Hidden Gems.

Question 4

How many films do I need to add?

Accepted Answer

Three to unlock. 10 to 15 is the sweet spot. No upper limit.

Question 5

What's the difference between Liked and Watchlist?

Accepted Answer

Liked: films you've watched and enjoyed. Drives the AI. Watchlist: films queued for later.

Question 6

How often are ratings updated?

Accepted Answer

Once a day from TMDB.

Question 7

Can I add notes and personal ratings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Notes, ratings, dates. The AI uses them.

Question 8

How do I search for films?

Accepted Answer

Use the search icon in the header. Type a title. Add it or open details.

Question 9

Can I sort and filter my lists?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sort A to Z, Z to A, release date, or TMDB rating. Grid or list view.

Question 10

What movie should I watch tonight?

Accepted Answer

Open Recommendations and generate today's picks, or check the daily pick on the home page. Three films you love is all the AI needs to point you somewhere good.

Question 11

Can AI choose a movie for me?

Accepted Answer

Yes, that is the whole product. List a few films you love, the AI reads what they share and hands back a short list of picks. It works for series too, and every pick shows where to stream it.

Question 12

How do we pick a movie for movie night with friends?

Accepted Answer

For now recommendations are personal. A simple way: each person gets their own picks and shares the link, then you compare the lists.

Question 13

What are the recommendation categories?

Accepted Answer

Three. Perfect Matches: close to what you love. Discovery: adjacent territory. Hidden Gems: overlooked picks that fit you.

Question 14

Can I filter recommendations by genre?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pick a genre and all fifteen picks land in it.

Question 15

How often can I generate new recommendations?

Accepted Answer

Without an account: 2 to try. Free: up to 10 in your first week, then up to 8 a month. Cinephile: up to 40 a month. The monthly limit resets on the 1st.

Question 16

Why don't recommendations include films I've already added?

Accepted Answer

By design. The AI excludes Liked and Watchlist films.

Question 17

My recommendations don't seem accurate. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

Add more films. Aim for 15 to 20 honest picks. Skip lukewarm ones.

Question 18

Who can see my lists?

Accepted Answer

New accounts are public by default. Toggle in profile settings. Public requires login to view.

Question 19

How is my data used?

Accepted Answer

To power recommendations. We never share or sell your data.

Question 20

Can I share my profile with friends?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Share your link if public. Friends can browse and pull films in.

Question 21

Can I delete my account?

Accepted Answer

Yes, any time from profile settings. The action is permanent.

Question 22

Which browsers are supported?

Accepted Answer

Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge. Recent versions.

Question 23

Is there a mobile app?

Accepted Answer

Not yet. The site works on mobile browsers.

Question 24

The site seems slow. What can I do?

Accepted Answer

Refresh, clear cache, disable ad-blockers. Try a different browser.

Question 25

I found a bug. How do I report it?

Accepted Answer

Use the Contact page. Include your browser, steps, and a screenshot.

Question 26

I forgot my password. How do I reset it?

Accepted Answer

Click 'Forgot password?' on login. Check your email. The link expires for security.

Question 27

Where does your film data come from?

Accepted Answer

TMDB. Hollywood, international, indies, classics. Updated continuously.

Question 28

How is My Perfect Movie different from other services?

Accepted Answer

Streaming engines recommend what keeps you subscribed. We pick films you'll love, wherever they live.

Question 29

Do you tell me where to watch a film?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every film page lists streaming, rental, and purchase options for your region.

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