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Movie Genre Wheel

Can't agree on a movie? Spin for a genre and end the scrolling.

Click the wheel or press Space to spin

Tip: paste a column straight from Excel or Google Sheets.

Spin to decide what to watch

The average streaming user spends many minutes scrolling before picking something. Skip that. Spin this wheel to choose a genre, then pick the first film in that genre that catches your eye.

Turn it into a watchlist wheel

For an even faster movie night:

  1. Paste your watchlist into the entries box, one title per line.
  2. Spin and watch whatever comes up. No vetoes.
  3. Remove it afterwards and save the wheel under My wheels for next time.

Movie night ideas

  • Theme nights: spin the genre wheel, then everyone dresses up or cooks food to match.
  • Decade challenge: add the 1970s, 80s, 90s, 2000s and 2010s, and spin for an era.
  • Double feature: spin twice for a two-film marathon.
  • Kids’ choice: create a wheel of family-friendly films the children have already approved.

Fair for groups

Group decisions are where wheels really shine. Everyone adds their picks, the wheel decides, and nobody can claim the choice was biased, because every entry has exactly the same chance. Share the wheel link in the group chat before the night so people can add their suggestions.

Movie Genre Wheel: frequently asked questions

How do I use the movie wheel for movie night?

Spin the wheel to pick a genre, then choose a film from that genre. For even faster decisions, replace the genres with the exact movies on your watchlist.

Can I put actual movie titles on the wheel?

Yes. Paste your watchlist into the entries box, one title per line. You can copy a list straight from a notes app or spreadsheet.

How do we make it fair for a group?

Let each person add one or two picks, then spin where everyone can see. Every entry has the same chance, so nobody can complain.

Can I remove movies after we watch them?

Yes. Click Remove in the winner popup, or turn on "Remove winner automatically" in Settings, and save the wheel so it remembers your list.

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