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Inline movie and TV search bot

bot • Video & Movies

About this App

The group chat is arguing about whether the new series is worth watching, and everyone reaches for a browser. This bot cuts that out: type a title right in the message field and send a movie card to the chat. 🎬

The bot's display name is rtrbt. It searches a site that collects critic and audience reviews, using scraping of its pages.

Rule one: do not press /start

The bot description asks directly: no /start, please, use inline mode. It is unusual but logical, since all the work happens in any chat other than the private dialog with the bot.

The command list has /start, /help and /donate, yet the main convenience is not hidden in them.

Finding a movie in five seconds

Open any chat: private, group or Saved Messages.
Start a message with the bot's name.
Add the movie or series title after a space.
Pick a result from the list above the input field.
Send the card to the chat.

You do not need to add the bot to the group, just type its name. 🔎

When an inline bot beats an app

Inline mode is built for quick lookups. You stay in the conversation, skip a new browser tab and keep the context, while friends see the card at once and can react to it.

In a chat: show the film you are talking about.
In a film club channel: format an announcement with data.
In Saved Messages: keep a watch list for tonight.

Who made it and why

The author is credited in the description. According to bot directories, it was created at the request of a community member. The same author has bots for searching other movie and series databases.

This is a third-party project, not an official service of the site the data comes from. The data and ratings belong to that source. ℹ️

Ideas for a movie night with friends

Inline cards are handy when picking a film for a group. Everyone drops one option into the chat and you see the scores side by side.

A short list: three or four options, no more.
A vote: reactions under the cards settle it fast.
Genre night: agree on one genre in advance.

The choice takes minutes, not half the evening. 🍿

Reading critic and audience scores

A high percentage of positive reviews does not mean you will like the film. It shows the share of critics who rated it positively, not how good it is.

Compare critic and audience scores: a big gap signals a divisive film.
Read a couple of reviews, rather than only the numbers.
Mind the genre: comedies and horror often get rated harder.

If the bot does not answer, check the spelling of the title and try the English version. If that fails, try again later or contact the developer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the bot ask me not to press /start?▼

It works in inline mode: you type the bot's name and a movie title in any chat and pick a result. There is almost nothing to do in the private dialog.

How do I search for movies with it?▼

In any chat, type the bot's name, a space and a movie or series title. A list of results appears; tap one and the card is sent to the chat.

Is the bot paid?▼

The command list includes /donate for voluntary support of the author. Search itself runs through inline mode and no prices are given in the description.

Is it the official bot of the review site?▼

No, it is a third-party project that takes data from the site's pages. Ratings and descriptions belong to the source.