Search & Filters

Popcorn Vision offers powerful search and filtering tools to help you discover content tailored to your preferences.

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Quick Search

The fastest way to find specific movies or TV shows:

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Advanced Search Page

Access the advanced search page for comprehensive filtering:

• For Movies: Navigate to /search
• For TV Shows: Navigate to /tv/search

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Available Filters

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Release Date

Filter content by release date or air date range: How to use:

1. Click the start date picker to select your minimum release date
2. Click the end date picker to select your maximum release date
3. Results update automatically to show only titles within your date range

Example use cases:

• Find classic movies from the 1980s
• Discover what’s coming out next month
• Browse shows that aired in a specific year

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Streaming Providers

Find content available on your streaming services: Supported operators:

• AND: Shows content available on ALL selected platforms
• OR: Shows content available on ANY of the selected platforms

Popular providers include:

• Netflix
• Amazon Prime Video
• Disney+
• Hulu
• HBO Max
• Apple TV+
• Paramount+
• And many more based on your region

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Genre

Browse by genre with flexible combinations: Available genres include Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Crime, Documentary, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Romance, Sci-Fi, Thriller, and more.

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Networks (TV Shows Only)

Filter TV shows by the network or channel that aired them: Supports AND/OR operators like the genre filter.

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Cast & Crew (Movies Only)

Find movies featuring specific actors or directors:

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Actor Filter

1. Click in the Actor field
2. Start typing an actor’s name
3. Select from the autocomplete suggestions
4. Add multiple actors using AND/OR operators

Examples:

• AND: Movies featuring Leonardo DiCaprio AND Tom Hanks together
• OR: Movies with Leonardo DiCaprio OR Tom Hanks

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Crew Filter

Similar to the actor filter but for directors, writers, and other crew:

1. Click in the Crew field
2. Type a director or crew member’s name
3. Select from suggestions
4. Use AND/OR for multiple selections

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Production Company

Filter by the studio or production company:

1. Start typing a company name (e.g., “Warner Bros”, “Marvel Studios”)
2. Select from autocomplete suggestions
3. Use AND/OR operators for multiple companies

Use cases:

• Find all Marvel Cinematic Universe films
• Browse Pixar’s complete catalog
• Discover A24’s indie releases

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Language

Filter content by original language:

• English
• Spanish
• French
• Japanese
• Korean
• German
• Italian
• And many more languages

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Keywords

Search by keywords and themes:

1. Type a keyword (e.g., “based on novel”, “superhero”, “time travel”)
2. Select from autocomplete suggestions
3. Combine multiple keywords with AND/OR operators

Popular keywords:

• Based on novel
• Superhero
• Time travel
• Coming of age
• Post-apocalyptic
• Artificial intelligence

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Runtime

Filter by movie or episode length (in minutes): Common ranges:

• Short films: 0-60 minutes
• Standard movies: 90-120 minutes
• Long films: 150+ minutes

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Rating

Filter by average user rating (0-10 scale):

• Use the dual slider to set minimum and maximum ratings
• Based on TMDB community ratings
• Step increment: 0.1

Examples:

• 8.0-10.0: Highly acclaimed films
• 7.0-8.0: Well-received content
• 5.0-7.0: Mixed reviews

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Rating Count

Filter by the number of ratings received:

• Useful for finding popular content vs. hidden gems
• Higher vote counts generally indicate more mainstream content
• Lower counts may reveal underrated or niche titles

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TV Series Status (TV Shows Only)

Filter shows by production status:

• Returning Series: Currently airing with more seasons planned
• Ended: Series has concluded
• Canceled: Series was canceled before planned completion
• In Production: Currently filming new episodes
• Planned: Announced but not yet in production

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TV Series Type (TV Shows Only)

Filter by the type of TV series:

• Scripted: Traditional scripted series
• Reality: Reality TV shows
• Documentary: Documentary series
• News: News programs
• Talk Show: Talk shows and interviews
• Miniseries: Limited series with predetermined episode count

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Sorting Results

Sort your filtered results by: Sort order:

• Descending: Highest to lowest (default)
• Ascending: Lowest to highest

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Combining Multiple Filters

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Example Searches

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Filter Sidebar

On desktop, the filter sidebar appears on the left side of the search page:

• Toggle visibility: Click the filter icon to show/hide
• Sticky positioning: Sidebar scrolls with you for easy access
• Mobile view: Full-screen overlay with close button

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Tips for Better Searching

1. Start broad, then narrow: Begin with one or two filters and add more to refine
2. Use OR operators: Great for exploring multiple options at once
3. Adjust date ranges: Release date is powerful for finding new or classic content
4. Check streaming availability: Set your location for accurate provider information
5. Combine keywords: Keywords + genre can find very specific content themes

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Next Steps