The App That Tells You What to Watch Tonight
You open your watchlist. Hundreds of titles stare back. You scroll for 20 minutes and watch nothing. Matinee solves this. The Smart Watchlist Optimizer ranks your saved movies and TV shows by taste match so your best pick for tonight is always right at the top.
Features
Smart Watchlist Optimizer
Your saved titles, ranked by taste match. The best pick for tonight is always #1 on your list.
Tonight's Pick Is Always Ready
Every time you open your watchlist, the Optimizer has already done the work — your top match is waiting.
Available on Your Subscriptions
Filter your watchlist to show only titles on streaming services you currently subscribe to.
See What Friends Recommend
Before pressing play, check what your friends thought of the title. Honest opinions from people you trust.
Describe What You're in the Mood For
Not sure what's on your watchlist? Use AI Smart Search — 'something funny and short' — and get instant suggestions.
Movies & TV Shows
Whether you want a quick movie or to start a new series, Matinee handles both in one place.
What is Matinee?
Matinee is a free iOS app that solves the 'what do I watch tonight?' problem. The Smart Watchlist Optimizer ranks your saved movies and TV shows by taste match so you never waste time scrolling. Track what you've watched, follow friends for recommendations, and let Matinee pick tonight's winner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Matinee's Smart Watchlist Optimizer ranks your saved movies and TV shows by taste match, rating, and momentum — so your best pick for tonight is always at the top of your watchlist. No more scrolling, no more indecision.
Yes. Matinee builds a personal taste profile from your watch history and ratings, then uses it to rank your watchlist and surface titles you're most likely to enjoy.
Matinee's Smart Watchlist Optimizer is designed exactly for this. It ranks everything in your watchlist by taste match so the decision is already made when you open the app.
Yes. Set your streaming subscriptions in Matinee and filter your watchlist to show only titles available on services you currently pay for.
Yes. Matinee is completely free to download and use. A Pro upgrade unlocks advanced AI search and removes ads.
Try Matinee Free Today
Track movies and TV shows with friends. Free on iOS.