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The cinema industry is one of the most profitable in the world: around US$ 107.9 billion just involving home video (DVD, Blu-Ray and Streaming)! There are many reasons behind this: large, engaging productions, memorable characters and well-developed scripts create strong engagement and identification among their audiences.
Being able to watch whatever you want, whenever you want is one of the main trends on the market, thanks to the popularization of online film and series applications: the seventh art is becoming more alive and present in every home every day!
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How about diving even deeper into this huge industry and enjoying your favorite films and series? In this article, several essential applications were selected for those who love spending hours in front of their cell phone screen.
IMDb
Android [DOWNLOAD]
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iOS [DOWNLOAD]
Image: Google Play
All moviegoers need to have IMDb installed on their smartphones: it is an application that provides valuable information about films, series, advertisements, actors and directors.
Additionally, you can also read reviews from both experts and ordinary users. Follow the indexes and check whether it is a good idea (or not) to watch a certain title!
To give you an idea of the importance of this application, imagine that many media outlets use the platform's indices to generate relevant news about the market! Cool, huh?
The tool is also excellent for making suggestions for content that you might like. And the best part: it's completely free!
The Movie Database
Android [DOWNLOAD]
iOS [DOWNLOAD]
Image: Google Play
With this application, you will have access to features similar to IMDb, but with a different purpose: you can also watch movies through it. There are more than 5 thousand titles for you to enjoy whenever you want.
It also provides complete information about films and their main characters, actors and directors, as well as trailers and videos and TV shows. Popular releases are highlighted on the first screen for added convenience.
To access films and programs in HD without ads, you must subscribe to the service.
Letterboxd
Android [DOWNLOAD]
iOS [DOWNLOAD]
Image: Google Play
Letterboxd is a movie diary app for those truly passionate about cinema. Track the movies you've watched, write reviews about them, and share them with other moviegoers.
It is a social network within which millions of other fans come together to exchange information with each other. It is possible to comment on other users' reviews, adding pertinent information to them, whenever possible.
It may not be as popular as IMDb or rich in its database, but it is an excellent tool to have close to your pocket!
Netflix
Android [DOWNLOAD]
iOS [DOWNLOAD]
Image: Google Play
The most famous streaming app in the world couldn't help but be here, right? With thousands of films and series for you to watch, it is one of the most solid options for enjoying the best the internet has to offer.
There are hundreds of films and series produced by Netflix itself, and this is an important difference: its productions have a personality that is somewhat different from the others. Maybe that's why it has more than 200 million subscribers in more than 190 countries!
Many engaging documentaries are present in the application's programming schedule, too. Watch them whenever you want: if you are traveling somewhere without internet, you can temporarily download the content and watch them offline.
The standard subscription offers access to content in Full HD quality (1080p); however, if you want to watch them in 4K, you will need to choose the more expensive plan. The reason is clear: internet bandwidth consumption is much higher in 4K quality, which forces Netflix servers to work harder.
Amazon Prime Video
Android [DOWNLOAD]
iOS [DOWNLOAD]
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Jeff Bezos' company, famous for its marketplace and cloud hosting services, also entered the streaming universe a few years ago. Amazon Prime Video is included in your Amazon Prime subscription and offers hundreds of titles for all tastes and ages.
Just like Netflix, Amazon has some very interesting productions, such as the series The Boys: instead of superheroes, super-powered beings with an absolutely questionable sense of morality control the world and shape it as they please (and This is almost never a good sign).
It is worth mentioning that, as it is a much more recent service, it has much fewer of its own productions than its main competitor. On the other hand, it is a much cheaper option: while Netflix's basic plan (in 2023) costs R$ 39.90, Amazon Prime Video offers its library for just R$ 14.90.
In any case, competition is always welcome and it is what makes products and services better and better.
WatchMojo
Android [DOWNLOAD]
iOS [DOWNLOAD]
Image: Google Play
If your goal is to stay up to date with the behind-the-scenes of your favorite movies and series, look no further: WatchMojo is the solution. Watch tons of videos about TV shows, music and many other topics.
Additionally, WatchMojo features exclusive interviews and reports with renowned actors and film directors. This is a great way to find out if your idols are planning anything new for the future!
To better understand how the film industry works, the service also offers several behind-the-scenes productions. Understanding how things work behind the camera lens is a fascinating experience, isn't it?
While much of WatchMojo's content is free, you'll need a monthly subscription to access it all.
Conclusion
There's a bit of everything on this list: popular streaming apps, ratings and reviews of films and series – even one that allows you to list everything you've been following lately!
It's very likely that you already have some of the software on the list on your smartphone: if so, which ones? And which are your favorites? Share your passion for cinema!
