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The film industry is one of the most profitable in the world: around US$107.9 billion just from home video (DVD, Blu-Ray and Streaming)! There are many reasons behind this: great, engaging productions, memorable characters and well-developed scripts create very strong engagement and identification among their audiences.
Being able to watch whatever you want, whenever you want is one of the main trends in the market, thanks to the popularization of online film and series applications: the seventh art is increasingly alive and present in every home!
How about diving even deeper into this huge industry and enjoying your favorite movies and series? In this article, we have selected several essential apps for those who love spending hours in front of their cell phone screen.
IMDb
Android [DOWNLOAD]
iOS [DOWNLOAD]
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Image: Google Play
All movie buffs need to have IMDb installed on their smartphones: it's an app that provides valuable information about movies, series, advertisements, actors and directors.
Additionally, you can also read reviews from both experts and regular users. Follow the ratings and see if it's a good idea (or not) to watch a particular title!
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To give you an idea of the importance of this application, imagine that many media outlets use the platform's indexes to generate relevant news about the market! Cool, right?
The tool is also excellent for giving suggestions of 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 app, 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 comprehensive information about movies 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 your convenience.
To access ad-free HD movies and shows, you need to subscribe to the service.
Letterboxd
Android [DOWNLOAD]
iOS [DOWNLOAD]
Image: Google Play
Letterboxd is a movie journal app for serious movie lovers. Track the movies you’ve watched, write reviews about them, and share them with other moviegoers.
This is a social network where millions of other enthusiasts come together to exchange information with each other. You can comment on other users' reviews, adding relevant information to them whenever possible.
It may not be as popular as IMDb or as rich in its database, but it is an excellent tool to keep close to your pocket!
Netflix
Android [DOWNLOAD]
iOS [DOWNLOAD]
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The most famous streaming app in the world couldn't be left out of this list, could it? With thousands of movies and series for you to watch, it's 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. Perhaps that is why it has more than 200 million subscribers in more than 190 countries!
There are also many engaging documentaries on the app’s schedule. Watch them whenever you want: if you’re traveling somewhere without internet, you can temporarily download the content and watch it offline.
The standard subscription gives you access to content in Full HD (1080p) quality; however, if you want to watch it in 4K, you'll need to opt for the more expensive plan. The reason is clear: internet bandwidth consumption is much higher in 4K quality, which forces Netflix's 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 the 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 newer service, it has far 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 you’re looking for the inside scoop on your favorite movies and TV shows, look no further than WatchMojo. Watch tons of videos about TV shows, music, and more.
Additionally, WatchMojo features exclusive interviews and features with famous actors and directors. This is a great way to find out if your idols have any upcoming projects planned!
To better understand how the film industry works, the service also offers several behind-the-scenes productions. Understanding how things work behind the camera lenses is a fascinating experience, isn't it?
While much of WatchMojo's content is free, you'll need to sign up for a monthly subscription to access everything.
Conclusion
There's a bit of everything on this list: popular streaming apps, movie and series ratings and reviews – even one that lets you list everything you've been watching lately!
It's very likely that you already have some of the software on this list on your smartphone: if so, which ones? And which ones are your favorites? Share your passion for cinema!