In short: Key takeaways
- Public IMDb scores compress millions of strangers (and review-bombers) into a narrow 6.0 to 7.8 band.
- On moviemates.social, you see your S.R.A (Squad Rating Average) out of 100 from the mates whose taste you actually know.
- Instead of one number out of 10, Movie Mates breaks ratings into 10 distinct film crafts plus Cringe Factor.
- You can import your entire IMDb ratings CSV into moviemates.social in under two minutes.
| Capability | moviemates.social | IMDb |
|---|---|---|
| Primary strength | Social movie nights with your Squad & craft ratings | Global cast/crew credits & trivia database |
| Rating depth | 10 crafts + Cringe Factor -> score out of 100 | Single integer from 1 to 10 |
| Group decision voting | Built-in Group Decisions & Moviematches | None |
| Digital cinema ticket stub wallet | Built-in barcode scanner & keepsake wallet | None |
| Australian cheap Tuesday deals | Live tracker for Hoyts, Event, Village, Dendy, Palace | None |
| Ads | Zero ads, free | Ad-supported pages and video pre-rolls |
Why a 6.4 on IMDb means almost nothing on Friday night
Comedies, horror films, and bold indie releases regularly sit at 6.3 on IMDb even when they are an absolute blast with friends. Seeing that two mates in your Squad gave a film 88/100 on Movie Mates is infinitely more trustworthy than a global average of strangers.
Because moviemates.social is built in Melbourne for people who watch films with their mates, every tool in the app is wired to turn solo browsing into a shared experience with zero ads and zero subscription paywalls.
Bring your IMDb CSV across in two minutes
Export your ratings CSV from IMDb, upload it in Account settings on moviemates.social, and every film you have ever scored on IMDb is immediately part of your Movie Mates library, Insights, and Wrapped.
Once the credits roll, slide the relevant crafts out of 100, compare your Squad Rating Average (S.R.A), and export a one-tap Share Card for your story or group chat.
Frequently asked questions
Can I import my IMDb ratings into moviemates.social?
Yes. Export your ratings CSV from IMDb and upload it in Settings on moviemates.social to bring all your watched films, dates, and scores across.
How does Movie Mates convert scores to out of 100?
All Movie Mates reviews are scored out of 100 (alongside a 5-star equivalent) so you get fine-grained nuance without mixing in /10 scales.
Is moviemates.social free to use in Australia?
Yes. moviemates.social is completely free on any web browser and via the Android beta app, with no subscription tiers and no advertising.
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