A movie picker app for family movie night

For family movie night, use a movie picker where everyone swipes on their own phone and you only see what everyone said yes to. ReelMatch handles any group size; MatchWatch is free for up to six with a G and PG kids mode.

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Family movie night usually fails at the picking stage. Three kids, two adults, five opinions, and the evening is half over before anything starts.

Apps that handle a family

  • ReelMatch: swipe on trailers, any group size, free with 15 swipes a day (invite friends for bonus swipes).
  • MatchWatch: free, groups of up to six, a Kids mode for G and PG titles.
  • Match a Movie: web browser, no account, nothing to install.
  • Movie Matchup: a host shares a short join code; friends join without accounts (iPhone and iPad).

A routine that works

  1. Agree the rating ceiling first, so every card is something everyone is allowed to see.
  2. Everyone swipes separately for five minutes.
  3. Pick from the matches; if there are several, let the youngest choose the order.
  4. Save the others for next week.

Still can't decide? Let the random movie generator pick one for you.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best movie picker app for family movie night?

ReelMatch for any group size with trailers; MatchWatch if you want a free app with a G and PG kids mode for up to six.

Are there free movie picker apps for families?

Yes. MatchWatch says it has no paid tier, Match a Movie is free with no account, and ReelMatch is free with 15 swipes a day.

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