I Added a Chatbot to My Movie Discovery App

I recently incorporated a chatbot feature into Galaxy Movies, a movie discovery application. The inspiration for this addition arose from a recurring issue I encountered frequently: the overwhelming number of movies to choose from, making browsing inefficient. Although users could peruse trending lists, genres, ratings, and streaming options, they often desired a simpler solution: “What should I watch tonight?”

To address this, I developed Galaxy Bot, a conversational movie assistant designed to assist users in discovering films based on their current preferences. Unlike traditional filters, Galaxy Bot allows users to articulate their mood, company, available time, or the type of film they wish to avoid. Examples of prompts include: “Recommend a feel-good movie under two hours,” “I want a sci-fi movie that isn’t too confusing,” “What should I watch with my family?” and “Give me something tense but not horror.”

My primary goal was to ensure the chatbot proved useful without causing any hindrance. It should expedite the discovery process, not burden the app. This initial release aims to assist users who are uncertain about their movie choices. Moving forward, I aspire to enhance Galaxy Bot’s ability to grasp individual taste, saved movies, ratings, and streaming availability. You can access the chatbot feature through Galaxy Movies.