In short: Key takeaways
- Adding a film to a Shared List on moviemates.social automatically pulls official poster art, release year, exact runtime, cast, and Australian streaming badges.
- Instead of custom spreadsheet formulas for category scores, Movie Mates gives every mate a built-in 10-craft rating slider flow.
- Calculates your S.R.A (Squad Rating Average) automatically as each mate finishes the film.
- Import your existing CSV watch history in two minutes so none of your old spreadsheet data is lost.
| Task | Google Sheets / Notion | moviemates.social |
|---|---|---|
| Add a new movie to the list | Type title, look up runtime, year, and streaming app manually | Tap once: poster, runtime, cast, and AU streaming badges appear instantly |
| Score across multiple categories | Scroll horizontally across 12 tiny columns on a phone screen | Smooth mobile craft sliders + automatic score out of 100 |
| Pick tonight’s movie from the list | Argue over rows of text | 1-tap Group Decision vote or Moviematches |
| Year-end stats & charts | Build manual pivot tables | Instant playable Monthly & Yearly Wrapped stories + Insights |
Why spreadsheet trackers die on mobile phones
Spreadsheets are fine at a desk, but nobody wants to pinch-and-zoom a 14-column Google Sheet in a dark cinema foyer or on the couch at 9pm. moviemates.social gives you the exact multi-category depth that spreadsheet nerds love inside a fast, mobile-first dark interface.
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.
Automatic Australian streaming updates
A "Where to Stream" column in a spreadsheet goes stale the moment a film leaves Netflix for Stan. Movie Mates refreshes Australian streaming availability daily via JustWatch and TMDb.
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 still rate movies across 10 different categories like my custom spreadsheet?
Yes. Movie Mates was built specifically for multi-category raters, with 10 craft sliders (Storyline, Performances, Cinematography, Set Design, Costumes, Prosthetics / Hair & Make-up, Special Effects, Soundtrack, Enjoyment, LOL Factor, Action) plus Cringe Factor.
Can multiple friends edit the same movie list?
Yes. Shared Lists on moviemates.social let your whole Squad add films, reorder marathons, and track what you have watched.
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.
Bringing the Social Magic back to movies.
Rate films across 10 crafts, settle tonight's pick with Group Decisions, keep every cinema stub in your wallet, and spot cheap Tuesday deals across Australia.