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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs About Streamie's TV Show & Movie Recommendations

Using Streamie for Personalized Recommendations

What if I don’t want to watch any of the recommendations provided in the results?

If you liked a recommendation but already watched it, you can use the “Suggest More Like This” to get more recs specifically like that title; or scroll to the bottom and press “NO, more options please”

How can I use Streamie to choose what to watch when my friend and I can’t agree?

Streamie helps you and a friend decide what to watch by allowing both of you to input your preferences, then suggesting movies or TV shows that match both tastes

How long does it take to finish the 'what tv show or movie should I watch' quiz?

The quiz should only take 60 seconds to 2 minutes to complete from start to finish

Why does Streamie sometimes recommend titles on services that I don't have access to?

Title availability often changes due to expiring contracts, making it hard for Streamie’s AI to track updates in real-time. Thankfully, the “where to watch” on the Results page is always up-to-date.

Streamie's Recommendation Process

How are Streamie recommendations different from Netflix recommendations or other Streaming Services?

Unlike Netflix and other platforms, Streamie asks you what YOU want to watch. This means you're actively curating your own entertainment experience, ensuring that every recommendation is relevant and personalized to your unique mood & taste.

Can I save my preferences for future recommendations?

No, Streamie doesn't save your preferences because your tastes and mood may change. Unlike Netflix and other services, we don't want to blindly guess what you should watch.

What if the genre that I want to watch isn't listed?

That’s fine! You can go ahead and enter whatever genre you like in the search box, and add it yourself by pressing ‘return’ on your keyboard

Does Streamie consider my previous recommendations when providing new ones?

Yes, you can interact with a recommendation to indicate whether you liked it or have seen it, and Streamie will avoid recommending it to you again.

Finding Specific Types of Content

Can Streamie help me find the best sci-fi movies of all time?

Yes, select 'Sci-Fi' on the movie genres page, then choose "Award-Winning" in the adjectives section to ensure your movie recommendations include some of the best sci-fi movies ever created.

What if I want to watch a movie about a specific topic, like World War 2?

You can find a movie, tv show, or documentary about any topic on Streamie. For World War 2 movies, you can type ‘World War 2’ on the description page, and Streamie will recommend the best World War 2 movies, tv shows, or documentaries.

How can I find the best war documentaries available to watch?

First, select 'Documentaries', then 'War' on the documentary genres page. Once you finish the quiz, you'll have several of the best war documentaries to choose from.

Does Streamie offer recommendations for Star Wars movies and related sci-fi TV shows?

Yes, you can do this two ways: On the description page, type 'Star Wars' and press Return to add it, or select a Star Wars movie or TV show on the Similar Titles page.

Additional Features and Tips

What if I don't have time to watch something now, can I save a recommendation?

Yes, you can use the Watchlist feature to add any of the results to your personal Watchlist to watch later.

Can I find underrated movies on Streamie, not just popular movies?

Yes, Streamie's AI algorithm was specifically created to suggest underrated movies more than popular movies, so it will recommend something to watch that you haven't seen before.

How do I know that the TV show or movie recommendation from Streamie is actually good?

You can trust Streamie's movie recommendations because it has seen every movie & TV show, and read every review on the internet. It knows exactly what you should watch, because you told Streamie yourself!

Can I share my Streamie TV show and movie recommendations with friends?

Yes, if you press "I found something to watch" at the bottom of the Results page, you can share recommendations via email, text, or by copying a link.