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Build your movie history effortlessly and keep a cinematic diary of everything you've seen.
Rate, review, and express your vibe. Let your circle know what's worth their time.
Find your next movie through people you trust, not an algorithm prioritizing watch time.
Traditional apps push movies based on watch-time optimisation and ad revenue. Cinephile is different — every recommendation comes from real people in your circle.
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Every profile is a window into someone's taste. See exactly what they've watched, loved, skipped, and added to their watchlist.
Your home page is a live pulse of your friends' activity — updated in real time so you never miss a great movie or a hot take.
AI can predict what you might watch. But it can't replicate the feeling of your friend texting you "watch this right now." Cinema is one of the most personal and social experiences humans share. An algorithm can optimise for engagement — but it can never understand why that movie, watched with those people, at that moment in your life, meant everything.
Every other app shows you what strangers think. Cinephile shows you what your friends think.
| Feature | IMDb | Letterboxd | Cinephile ✦ |
|---|---|---|---|
| See what your friends rated | ✕ | Limited | ✓ |
| Shared watchlists with friends | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Friend activity feed | ✕ | Strangers only | ✓ |
| Movie tracking & diary | Basic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile-first design | Partial | Web-first | ✓ |
| Fully free — no paywall | ✓ | Limited free | ✓ |
| No algorithmic feed | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
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