Show HN: I made a movie recommendation app based on your mood

[devxiyang]

https://www.moodiemovie.top/

I built MoodieMovie, a web app that recommends films based on how you're feeling right now. Select emotions like "cheerful," "reflective," or even "weird," and get curated movie suggestions that match your current state of mind. Features: Mood-based algorithm that actually works (no more scrolling endlessly through streaming services) Magazine-style TOP100 section showcasing essential cinema Simple, intuitive UI with smooth animations Detailed movie pages with shareable links Tech stack: Next.js, Framer Motion, and a custom algorithm that maps emotional states to film characteristics. All movie data comes from a carefully curated database. Would love feedback from the HN community on both the recommendation engine and UI/UX!

[maaaaattttt]

This extremely feels like a copy of this: https://mood2movie.com

[crossroadsguy → maaaaattttt]

Visually - yes.

But based on just one feeling “melancholy” I tried, the results on this one are actually useful, unlike the other one (apparently the visual/UI OG) that returned absurd results.

[maaaaattttt → crossroadsguy]

I agree and people generally build off of other people's work. It being visual or technical. Here it's hard to deny that visually it was "inspired" by the other project. To me, it would be completely fine if you're upfront about it. For example "I saw this project (link) but didn't like how the recommendation system worked so I built a better one (new link)".

[wiether → maaaaattttt]

And you're being polite here.

[devxiyang → maaaaattttt]

Thank you for noticing the similarity! I understand why you'd see parallels between the two sites, as they both focus on mood-based movie recommendations. MoodieMovie is actually my first side project, and I built it as a learning experience. While the core concept of mood-based recommendations exists in other places (great minds think alike!), my implementation is quite different technically. I used deepseek AI to generate mood tags for each movie in my database, creating a unique mapping system between emotions and film characteristics. I've also added curated collections like the Top250 and Top100 movie lists to help users discover cinema classics beyond just mood-based browsing. These magazine-style sections are something I'm particularly proud of as they showcase essential films in a visually engaging way. As someone new to development, this project has been an incredible learning journey for me. I'd love to hear what aspects you think work well or could be improved! Do you have any favorite mood-based recommendation systems or features you'd like to see in future updates?

[bryanhogan → devxiyang]

This reply sounds majorly AI generated.

[devxiyang → bryanhogan]

hahaha, yes, i'm a english starter. my english is not very good yet. So, I just write a draft and then let ai optimize it.

[exmadscientist → devxiyang]

Don't. AI just sounds like a bubbly idiot. Even broken English is much easier to understand, ironically enough.

[devxiyang → exmadscientist]

Thanks very much, bro. I will use my own words!

[devxiyang]

Hey, You know that feeling when you spend two hours checking IMDb reviews, comparing genres, stalking actors' filmographies... only to end up watching nothing?

Turns out more options = harder decisions.

Here's my fix: MoodieMovie - it picks movies based on your current vibe instead of generic rankings.

How it works: 1/ AI Mood Match ChatGPT analyzes your emotional state (sleepy/hyped/romantic/etc.) → recommends 5 tailored genres. Example: Feeling drained? Get "uplifting comedies" or "adrenaline-pumping action".

2/ Elite-Only Library • Curated from IMDb Top250 + hidden gems • Every film AI-tagged with emotional vibes and key scenes • Auto-rejects anything below 6.7 rating

3/ Mood Exploration (New!) Discover movies through dynamic tag clouds instead of boring lists. Try: "Whimsical nostalgia" → finds indie coming-of-age films you'd never search yourself.

If you're tired of decision fatigue, give MoodieMovie one shot: moodiemovie.top Saves 78% browsing time. 97% users say it's "scarily accurate".

Your perfect movie night starts here. No trailers needed.

[demaga]

I don't get it. I'm feeling 'tense' and I'm being recommended 'The Shining'? Why?

Although, I have no idea what movie (if any) would satisfy me when I'm feeling 'tense'.

[devxiyang → demaga]

That's a really good question! When you select "tense" as your mood, our algorithm is designed to match that emotional state rather than counter it. Films like "The Shining" are recommended because they create and maintain a sense of tension and suspense - essentially giving you a cinematic experience that resonates with your current emotional state. The philosophy behind this approach is that sometimes when we're feeling a certain way, we want art that validates and explores that feeling rather than contradicting it. It's similar to how some people listen to sad music when they're feeling down. That said, I completely understand your point - when you're already feeling tense, you might actually prefer something that helps you relax rather than something that heightens that tension! This is really valuable feedback. Would you find it more useful if the app offered both options? For example, when selecting "tense," you could choose between "match my tension" (thrillers, horror) or "help me relax" (comedies, feel-good films)? Thanks for trying out MoodieMovie and sharing your thoughts - this kind of feedback helps us improve the recommendation engine!

[AStonesThrow]

Does it have a setting for "bipolar"?

It's the weirdest diagnosis that's followed me for 31 years now, because I only ever have one grumpy mood, and a bunch of crap thrown at me by YouTube.

[shellfishgene]

Firefox won't load the page because of a certificate error.

[demaga → shellfishgene]

Works fine for me on 136.0

[meatjuice]

I love the idea. However, the blue bird thing that's floating on the screen is very annoying. There should be a better way to advertise yourself ( and who's gonna use Xitter anyway? ).

[devxiyang → meatjuice]

Thank you so much for your feedback! I really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts on the Twitter/X button. Your perspective helps me understand how different users experience the site. I'm curious - what kind of sharing feature would you find more useful? Or perhaps you have other ideas for interactive elements that might add fun without being distracting? I'd love to hear any suggestions you have for improving MoodieMovie!

[devxiyang → meatjuice]

Oh god. I see it in the mobile web ui. that's true, i will remove it immediately!