FAQs

Answers to common questions about Flickratings.

What is Flickratings?

Flickratings is a curated catalogue of movies and TV shows with handy filters, lists and search. Its updated on annual basis. Its currently a non-commercial project. Its mission is to prioritize fans and help them screen the best titles for their next watch, any analysis or insights, or to maintain their individual watchlists, shortlists or ratings.

How are titles rank-ordered?

The order in which titles are displayed is based on a new algorithm developed by curator. It uses publicly available metadata on popularity, user ratings and reviews, critics ratings and reviews, box office performance and prestigious awards within important categories. The order is normalized using a comprehensive watchlist/ratings of over 2500 titles maintained by the curator over 25 years.

The order should not be construed as another ranking system. It's rather an ordering of titles as the curator deems fit in importance and quality. Main purpose of the platform is to catalog the titles that really matter for a fan and for him/her to easily navigate, filter noise, select, shortlist and keep records.

How often flickratings get updated?

It will get updated using annual meta-data on titles- so every year. It may also get updated more frequently as we collect more meta-data to feed the algorightm and make it better.

How do you make sure to represent all genres, vintages, countries and languages?

We try our best to present a proportionate share of all genres, vintages, countries, languages etc. However, if you believe any of these or any other class is under-represented or not ordered as well as it could be, please send us feedback and we may consider it.

Where does the data come from?

We reference publicly available metadata and official APIs where available. See the footer for trademark notices and our attribution to TMDB, OMDB and IMDb. Data from RottenTomatoes.com, MetaCritic.com, RogerEbert.com is used when available - however none of these provide APIs.

What is watchlist vs shortlist?

Watchlist refers to titles already seen while shortlist refers to titles user wants to shortlist for next watch or any other reason.

Who has created Flickratings?

Ravi Agrawal. Please visit www.rralists.com

Can I suggest edits or report an issue?

Sure — just email us at [email protected].