Random Movie Generator
Choose a vibe, set a target year, and let TMDB pick something unexpected.
Random Movie Generator
Let TMDB pick a movie for you
This random movie generator helps you find something to watch in seconds. Choose a vibe (genre), set a language, optionally pick a release year and a minimum rating, then click Surprise me to get a film picked from TMDB’s database.
Great for movie nights, streaming sessions, date nights, or whenever you’re tired of scrolling endlessly through Netflix, Prime, Disney+ and more.
What this random movie generator does
Use the tool above to:
- • Get a single, curated random movie suggestion
- • Filter by genre / vibe to match your mood
- • Limit results to a specific language
- • Optionally set a target release year
- • Apply a minimum IMDb-style rating for quality control
Every click pulls a new movie from TMDB that matches your filters, so you can spend less time deciding and more time actually watching.
How to use the Random Movie Generator
The idea is simple: you choose the vibe and basic filters, and the generator returns one unexpected movie pick.
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Pick a genre (or “Any vibe”).
Decide what mood you’re in — comedy, horror, romance, thriller, sci-fi, etc. If you’re open to anything, leave it on Any vibe. -
Select the language.
Keep it on English, or pick another language if you want international or foreign-language movies. -
Set a release year (optional).
Want something nostalgic from the 90s, or only recent releases? Add a target year or leave it blank for all eras. -
Choose a minimum rating and click “Surprise me”.
Use the IMDb-style rating field to filter out lower-rated titles, then let the generator pick a movie that matches your criteria.
“Arrival” (2016) — Sci-Fi / Drama
Language: English · Rating: 8.0+ (IMDb-style)
A linguist is recruited to communicate with mysterious extraterrestrial visitors,
uncovering truths about time, memory and choice.
Use the suggestion as your movie for tonight, or click again until something instantly feels right.
When a random movie generator is perfect
This tool fits any moment where you’re in the mood to watch something but don’t know what to choose.
🍿 Movie nights at home
Stop arguing over what to watch. Let the generator pick one movie everyone can agree to try.
🎧 Solo streaming sessions
Staring at endless rows of titles on Netflix, Prime or Disney+? Get a focused recommendation instead.
💕 Date night movies
Pick a vibe (rom-com, cozy drama, thriller), set a rating, and let the generator decide tonight’s film.
🌍 World cinema discovery
Switch the language filter to explore movies from different countries and cultures you might never search for manually.
📺 Movie challenges & lists
Use the generator to build your own “to watch” list or run a personal challenge (one random movie per week, per genre, etc.).
😵 Ending scroll fatigue
When you’ve spent 30 minutes scrolling and still haven’t pressed play, let one random pick break the deadlock.
Tips for better random movie picks
A few small adjustments can make your recommendations feel tailored to you.
Experiment with rating thresholds
Keeping the minimum rating high (7.0–8.0) surfaces more critically praised films. Lowering it can reveal cult classics and hidden gems.
Rotate vibes each week
One week horror, the next week feel-good comedies, then slow dramas. Use the genre filter to keep your watchlist varied.
Save the ones you skip
If a suggestion looks interesting but not right for tonight, add it to your watchlist so you can come back later.
FAQ about the Random Movie Generator
Is this random movie generator free?
Yes. You can use it as much as you like without signing up or installing anything.
Where do the movie details come from?
The tool uses data from TMDB (The Movie Database) to find movies that match your filters and surface them as random picks.
Can I control the genre, language and year?
Absolutely. That’s what the filters are for — you decide the vibe and basic parameters, the generator does the picking.
Does the rating match IMDb?
The “IMDb-style rating” field represents a 1–10 style score to make it familiar and easy to set a minimum quality bar.