AI Prompts for Movie Recommendations

Here are my 10 favorite movies of all time:

[List 10 movies you love]

And here are 3 movies I hated:

[List 3 movies you disliked]

Based on this, give me:
1. My "viewer DNA" — the themes, pacing, and storytelling styles I gravitate toward
2. 10 movies I've probably never seen that match my profile
3. 3 directors I should explore and why
4. 1 genre I'm sleeping on that I'd probably love
5. A "stretch pick" — something outside my comfort zone that might convert me

I'm in the mood for something [describe your mood: cozy, thrilling, mind-bending, heartwarming, dark, etc.].

I'm watching with [alone / partner / family / friends].
Time available: [90 min / 2 hours / open-ended binge]
Platforms I have: [Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, etc.]

Give me:
1. 5 perfect picks ranked by match strength
2. For each: title, year, one-line hook, and where to stream it
3. One wildcard pick I wouldn't think to search for
4. A backup option if my group vetoes the top pick
5. The ideal snack pairing for the vibe (just for fun)

I need a new TV series to binge. Here's what I've loved:

[List 5 TV series you enjoyed]

Preferences:
- Episode length: [20 min / 45 min / any]
- Completed or still running: [preference]
- Seasons: [1-2 / 3-5 / don't care]
- Content I avoid: [violence level, topics, etc.]

Give me:
1. 5 series recommendations with why each matches my taste
2. The ideal starting episode if the pilot is weak
3. Expected binge time (total hours) for each
4. Which ones have satisfying endings vs. cliffhangers
5. A "one-season wonder" I can finish in a weekend

I want to find underrated movies that most people haven't seen.

Genres I enjoy: [list 2-3 genres]
Decades I'm open to: [e.g., 1990s-present, any era]
Language preference: [English only / open to subtitles]
I've already seen these popular "hidden gem" lists: [mention if applicable]

Give me:
1. 8 genuinely underrated films (under 50K ratings on IMDb)
2. For each: title, year, country, director, and a spoiler-free hook
3. Why each one flew under the radar
4. 2 festival favorites that never got wide release
5. 1 short film (under 30 min) that's exceptional
6. Where to find each one (streaming, rental, or free online)

I'm hosting a movie night with [number] people.

Theme idea: [e.g., 80s nostalgia, horror comedy, Oscar snubs, foreign thrillers]
Group age range: [e.g., 20s-30s]
Vibe: [casual fun / cinephile deep-dive / family-friendly]
Time for: [1 movie / double feature / triple feature]

Plan my movie night:
1. Movie selection(s) with runtime and content warnings
2. Viewing order if multiple films (and why that order)
3. Discussion questions for each film
4. A themed drink or snack idea
5. A 30-second intro I can read before pressing play
6. A backup movie if the group wants something lighter/darker

I want to explore [genre] movies but I'm completely new to the genre.

What I usually watch: [your normal genres]
What intimidates me about [genre]: [e.g., too slow, too violent, confusing]
Time commitment: [start slow with 1 film / give me a full curriculum]

Create my genre introduction:
1. The perfect "gateway" film and why it works for newcomers
2. A 5-film curriculum from accessible to challenging
3. Common misconceptions about this genre
4. Key directors and their signature styles
5. The vocabulary I need (terms, movements, sub-genres)
6. One film to avoid as a first exposure and why