Show HN: I made an app that helps you find where to stream movies and TV shows

#1

Post by danilotanic » Tue, Apr 30, 2024, 5:29 PM UTC

I often found myself searching for that one movie or TV show not currently available in my country. Whether it was on Netflix, Apple TV, HBO, or any other platform, the effort to pinpoint the precise country of streaming availability routinely became a burdensome task. Realizing the need for a streamlined solution, I created one. Now you can effortlessly find your desired content and simplify your entertainment journey beyond borders.

Show HN: I made an app that helps you find where to stream movies and TV shows
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#2

Post by datguyfromAT » Tue, Apr 30, 2024, 7:26 PM UTC

i guess there are not a lot of public apis provided by streaming providers like netflix which makes your service very unreliable. I am from austria and for rebel moon part 2, which is a netflix exclusive, no available streaming providers are listed.

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#3

Post by Protonu3102 » Tue, Apr 30, 2024, 7:41 PM UTC

Loved your app, searched for a movie that I wanted to watch but it wasn't in my country. Thanks for this app.

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Post by monstajoe » Tue, Apr 30, 2024, 8:57 PM UTC

datguyfromAT wrote: post #2

i guess there are not a lot of public apis provided by streaming providers like netflix which makes your service very unreliable. I am from austria and for rebel moon part 2, which is a netflix exclusive, no available streaming providers are listed.

Yeah I'm curious myself. Did you find an API for it, or did you build your own that scrapes the internet for services that offer this content?

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#5

Post by danilotanic » Wed, May 01, 2024, 12:25 AM UTC

datguyfromAT wrote: post #2

i guess there are not a lot of public apis provided by streaming providers like netflix which makes your service very unreliable. I am from austria and for rebel moon part 2, which is a netflix exclusive, no available streaming providers are listed.

This will be a primary focus moving forward — improving the reliability of displayed information. We're currently working with an API that doesn't come from any official streaming providers, which, as you mentioned, generally do not offer such support.

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#6

Post by danilotanic » Wed, May 01, 2024, 12:29 AM UTC

Protonu3102 wrote: post #3

Loved your app, searched for a movie that I wanted to watch but it wasn't in my country. Thanks for this app.

Appreciate the kind words! I'm looking to improve the product with more advanced features in the near future, so stick around :)

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#7

Post by 100721 » Wed, May 01, 2024, 4:56 AM UTC

How is this different / better than justwatch?

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#8

Post by iJohnDoe » Wed, May 01, 2024, 4:58 AM UTC

Very cool. Helps find new stuff. Congrats on launch!

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#9

Post by oefrha » Wed, May 01, 2024, 5:11 AM UTC

> the effort to pinpoint the precise country of streaming availability routinely became a burdensome task.

Which is why bittorrenting, TPB and shit are making a roaring comeback (if it ever faded).

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#10

Post by darknavi » Wed, May 01, 2024, 5:13 AM UTC

Dogma is always a good test:

https://whereto.stream/movie/1832