A great movie.
Without the endless search.
A small generator for the big question: “What should I watch?” Set the mood and let chance make the choice.
Skip the endless browsing.
Your next great story
is just one click away.
What is this project?
Movie Random Generator helps you choose a film when you are tired of scrolling through lists. Get one random recommendation from movies that match your preferences.
This page includes a standalone demo with a small built-in catalog. It demonstrates the core workflow: filter the movies, pick one at random, and try again without an immediate repeat.
Quick start#
Find a movie for tonight in three simple steps.
- Choose a genreScience fiction, drama, comedy, or thriller. Leave “Any genre” selected if you are open to surprises.
- Set your available timeChoose a movie up to two hours long, or leave the runtime unrestricted.
- Click “Pick a movie”Read the short description. Not in the mood? Click again for another suggestion.
Try it right here#
No setup or API keys needed. This demo runs entirely in your browser.
The Truman Show
An ordinary man begins to suspect that the world around him is an elaborate production.
Filters and settings#
Filters work together. If you select “Drama” and a 120-minute limit, only dramas lasting two hours or less will be included.
| Setting | Default | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Genre | Any | The movie must have the selected genre |
| Runtime | No limit | The upper runtime limit is inclusive |
| Immediate repeats | Excluded | When at least two movies match |
| No matches | Helpful message | Remove a filter or increase the runtime limit |
If nothing matches
The built-in catalog is small, so some filter combinations may return no results. The generator will ask you to adjust your settings without resetting them automatically.
How selection works#
The generator first finds matching movies, then removes the previous result if there is an alternative. It picks a random movie from the remaining list, giving each movie in that list an equal chance.
function pickMovie(movies, previousId) {
if (!movies.length) return null;
const pool = movies.length > 1
? movies.filter(movie => movie.id !== previousId)
: movies;
const index = Math.floor(Math.random() * pool.length);
return pool[index];
}Random picks and personal taste
The generator does not analyze your taste or rank movies. It helps you make a choice within your selected criteria. A movie can return after a few attempts because only the immediately previous result is excluded.
Data and privacy#
Everything stays in your browser
The demo does not send filters or results to a server. No account, cookies, or personal details are required.
Built-in catalog
Movie details and descriptions are included in the HTML. Decorative cards take the place of external poster images.
What gets saved?
Only your light or dark theme preference is saved in browser local storage. Filters and the previous result stay in page memory and reset when you reload.
Frequently asked questions#
Can I watch movies here?
No. The generator helps you choose a title. To watch it, use a legal streaming service or cinema available to you.
Why does the same movie appear again?
Only immediate repeats are excluded. If just one movie matches your filters, it remains the only result. With a small pool, repeats after a few attempts are normal.
Do I need internet access or an account?
No sign-up is needed. Once loaded, the demo works offline. You can also open the HTML file locally: all code and catalog data are included.
How do I add my own movies?
Open the HTML in a text editor and find the movies array near the end of the file. Add an object with a unique id, a display name in title, an original title in original, a release year in year, a runtime in minutes in runtime, genres in genres and a description in description. Supported genre codes: sci-fi, drama, comedy, thriller. The counters update automatically.
Is this a complete movie catalog?
No. The 12 movies here demonstrate how selection works. The catalog is stored in this file and does not update automatically. The demo is not connected to an external movie database.
Let your next movie be a surprise.