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Review by
Sarah Bennett
About this app
IMDB is one of the most popular platforms for learning new things about movies, series, TV shows, actors, directors, basically everything you want to. IMDB is abbreviation from Internet MovieData Base. You can find in a very easy way facts, reviews, comments, values, everything. To 2018, there were researches which says, that IMDB has more than 5.3 million titles, 9.3 personalities and 83 million users.
IMDB was started by British film fan and computer programmer Col Needham and title it Those Eyes. After that a lot of people with same interests responded him. In 1990 the list increase and it becomes more and more like 10 000 film and series. In 1993 in moves to World Wide Web and it was entitled like Cardiff Indernet Movie Database. In 1996 IMDB was incorporated in the United Kingdom becoming the Internet Movie Database limited founder Nizam became the primer owner. In 1998 Jeff Bezos founder and CEO of Amazon bought IMDB for 55 millions.
You will also have the ability to use IMDB Pro. You can see everything exclusively for actors and movies. The fee for membership is 19.99 dollars per month, and 149,99 per year. You will have any kind of information that you want to know. By buying the account, you will have the ability to be at constant touch with any kind of information.
Ranking is also very important part for IMDB users. There are a lot of list with different categories. There are values and you can put your opinion, that will define the value of certain film. You can find lists named like Top 250 movies or The most popular comedy film, it will depend on your preparations. It is extremely easy way of being in touch. The top 250 rating is based on the rating of regular voters.
Also, agencies and artists can edit profiles and film and present themselves in the best way.Also, you can create your personal list of your favourite film. Amazing advantage is also the fact that you can have an access to new and unseen information for any kind of film. In addition you can use the site to become more informed about all things that are happening in the film industry.
Ratings and reviews
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Easy way to find good information about a movie, game, series and more
- You can see the trailer in the app
- Read what other people think about movies, games or series
Cons
- You can't watch movies on the app, a common misunderstanding.
3 Tricks for IMDB you didn't know
| Trick | Description |
|---|---|
1Share Movie Lists | Create custom movie lists and share them with friends to plan movie nights or exchange recommendations. |
2Use Advanced Search Filters | Utilize the advanced search filters to find movies based on genre, release year, rating, and other criteria. |
3Maximize the IMDb Watchlist | Use the Watchlist to save movies and shows you want to watch, and receive notifications when they become available. |
Direct competitor: Rotten Tomatoes
A website that aggregates film and TV reviews and assigns a score for critical approval.
| Feature |  IMDB | Rotten Tomatoes |
|---|---|---|
| UI | Simpler and more user-friendly | Modern but sometimes cluttered |
| Features | Extensive movie database, including cast and crew details | Heavily focuses on critic and audience scores |
| Performance | Fast search and navigation | Occasional lags |
| Price | Can use with an optional IMDb Pro subscription | Can use with an optional Insider subscription |
| Support | Extensive help pages and community forums | Limited help pages |