Must Have Apps For Movie Lovers

You love movies. You’re a film buff. You see films you’re excited about the weekend, sometimes the minute, they’re released. You’ve spent many an evening alone with your TV, and that’s just the way you like it. You get invited to bar trivia nights for your unsettling ability to remember precise quotes and details – or maybe just for your passion (hey, no one’s right all the time! And who remembers “The Red Violin” that well anyway?). They say your apps should reflect your personality – well, surely someone has said that – why not use yours to feed your obsession? Here are a few great apps every film lover should try:

Movies by Flixster, with Rotten Tomatoes

While this app serves a wide variety of handy purposes, the best thing about it is definitely its partnership with Rotten Tomatoes. For all the controversy around the gender split among their film critics, Rotten Tomatoes is still the gold standard for answering the question, “Should I see this movie?” This app – as well as providing info on nearby cinemas, entertainment news, and a section for tracking movies you’d like to see or have reviewed – gives you quick and easy access to any film’s freshness score. Films are sorted by most recent platform and straightforwardly searchable.

IMDb

If Rotten Tomatoes is king when it comes to movie reviews, IMDb is the undisputed duke of entertainment industry information. For every time you’ve asked, “Why do I know that actor?”, you’ve probably visited IMDb. The app is a helpful extension of the site with all the same information, just organized to be more phone-friendly. The only flaw in the app is sometimes intrusive advertisements, but isn’t that just life in 2016?

Fandango

Fandango is by far the most popular and effective app for finding and purchasing move tickets on your phone. That’s what it does, that’s what it’s for, that’s what it’s good at. Sound like something you might need? Then go get it!

RunPee

Oh baby, this is a good one. If you’re not already aware of RunPee.com, it is going to change your life. The app is even better because you can use it on the go (but not once the movie starts, people hate that). It tells you when the best time(s) to pee during the movie would be, what you might have missed if you’re a few minutes late, and whether or not there’s something to stick around for during or after the credits. It’s the little things in life, right?

Netflix

Did you know you can watch Netflix from your iPhone? The app doesn’t contain too many surprises for those of us who are already versed in the world of Netflix, but the interface is attractive and easy to use. Plus, the access to the Netflix library while on the road is a major improvement over the second best entertainment you can get on a long bus ride: accidental eye contact with strangers. Just make sure you have a data plan that won’t be destroyed by streaming!

Movie Vault

If you’re interested in streaming classic films, Movie Vault is a great way to gain a vast collection of older films at a low cost. The $1.99 to download the app is all you’ll have to pay for unlimited streaming of cult classics and academy award-winning films from yesteryear, commercial-free. Films can be watched on your iPhone or iPod or sent via AirPlay to your Apple TV. While video quality won’t always match that of bigger companies and more recent films, it’s definitely two bucks well spent.

Snag Films

Snag Films is another streaming app. It’s free to download and use, so it’s perfect for the budget-conscious film fan. There are a few ad breaks, but nothing that will make you completely crazy. While you won’t find many blockbusters here, there’s lots of cool content to explore. Like the other services, Snag Films can be streamed to your TV using AirPlay as well as watched on your iPhone.

Movie Trivia Quiz

Alright, so you’ve seen all the movies. Now prove you were paying attention! This is widely rated as the most challenging trivia app for movie lovers (though, as reviews will attest, the questions vary in difficulty). While the game has optional in-app purchases to get more coins or eliminate advertisements, it’s unlikely you’ll ever need to make any purchases.

Final Draft Writer

Ok, genius, you’ve seen all the movies, you’ve got all the answers, sounds like there’s only one thing left to do: write your own. Final Draft is debatably the top script writing software in the business, and now they’re offering a mobile version for your iPhone and iPad. While this is the most expensive app on this list (weighing in at – gasp – almost $14), if you want to be a screenwriter on the go, it’s a worthwhile investment.

Now go out there and be your best movie-loving self!