Question 1

How do I create an account?

Accepted Answer

Click 'Sign up'. Email plus a 12-character password with uppercase, lowercase, and numbers. Verify the email and start your lists.

Question 2

How is the platform supported?

Accepted Answer

Light advertising, plus the paid Cinephile and Group plans for more recommendations and unlimited lists.

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

I don't know what to watch tonight. Where do I start?

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

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 12

Can I filter recommendations by genre?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

How often can I generate new recommendations?

Accepted Answer

Free: 1 solo recommendation a day (up to 8 a month), 1 duo a month, 1 group a month. Cinephile: up to 20 solo, 8 duo and 5 group a month, no daily cap. Group: up to 30 solo, 15 duo and 15 group a month, no daily cap. Referrals: when a friend you invited generates their first recommendation, you both get 7 days of Cinephile-level bonus, capped at 30 accumulated days. Daily limits reset at midnight UTC; monthly limits reset on the 1st.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

By design. The AI excludes Liked and Watchlist films.

Question 15

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 16

Who can see my lists?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

How is my data used?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Can I share my profile with friends?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Can I delete my account?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Which browsers are supported?

Accepted Answer

Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge. Recent versions.

Question 21

Is there a mobile app?

Accepted Answer

Not yet. The site works on mobile browsers.

Question 22

The site seems slow. What can I do?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 23

I found a bug. How do I report it?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 24

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 25

Where does your film data come from?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 26

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 27

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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