What to Watch Wheel
Scrolling for longer than you watch? Spin for a genre, a mood or a decade, or put your own watchlist on the wheel and let it choose tonight’s film.
- Genres, moods, decades
- Family film night
- Use your own watchlist
- Free, no sign-up
Click the wheel or press Ctrl + Enter to spin
Paste a whole list at once. To give an entry more chances, add *2, *3… at the end of its line, or set an exact share with *25%.
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Run thousands of spins on your current list in a few seconds, using exactly the same secure draw as the wheel, and compare each entry’s real share with its expected share. Test spins are not added to your results.
…Post this fingerprint before a draw. Afterwards anyone can paste the list on the verify page to check it wasn’t changed.
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The wheel picked
Best method
Spin Your Own Watchlist
The quickest way to stop scrolling is to put real titles on the wheel. Copy the titles from your watchlist, paste them one per line and spin. Turn on no repeats to work through the whole list over the coming weeks.
Two-spin method
Narrow It Down With Two Spins
- Spin 1: Genres or Moods to set the type of film.
- Spin 2: Decades to set the era.
- Then pick the first title that fits both from your streaming service.
For family night, use the Family night list and check the age rating before you press play.
Ready-Made Lists
Genres (12)
Comedy · Action · Animation · Drama · Sci-fi · Fantasy · Thriller · Romance · Documentary · Musical · Mystery · Adventure
Moods (8)
Make me laugh · Something cosy · Edge of my seat · A good cry · Mind-blowing · Feel-good · Something new to me · An old favourite
Decades (8)
1970s · 1980s · 1990s · 2000s · 2010s · 2020s · Black and white classic · This year
Family night (8)
Animated film · Family adventure · Musical · Superhero (check the rating) · Nature documentary · Sports film · A film based on a book · Kids pick
Format (6)
Film · TV episode · Mini-series · Documentary · Stand-up special · Short films
Group rule
Everyone adds one title and vetoes one. The first spin is final.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the wheel suggest specific films?
The ready lists choose a genre, mood or era. For specific titles, paste your own watchlist onto the wheel.
Can we each add a film?
Yes. Each person adds a title. Give a film two chances with *2 if two people suggested it.
Can I use it for TV shows?
Yes. Use the Format list, or paste show names instead of films.
Is the result random?
Yes. Each spin is drawn by your browser’s secure random number generator.
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