Search for TV shows & movies on Google
When you search for TV shows and movies, Google can make suggestions to help you decide what to watch.
Find a TV show or movie to watch
- On your iPhone or iPad, go to google.com or open the Google app 👁 Google Search
. - Search
what to watch.- Tip: You can also search for what to watch by streaming service, topic, genre, and more. For example, search
Hulu moviesor90’s romantic comedies.
- Tip: You can also search for what to watch by streaming service, topic, genre, and more. For example, search
- Tap a movie or TV show 👁 and then
All watch options. - Next to the streaming service you want to use, tap Watch.
- For some streaming services, you might get the option to subscribe with Google.
Save a TV show or movie to watch
You can save TV shows and movies to watch later with watchlist.
- On your iPhone or iPad, go to google.com or open the Google app 👁 Google Search
. - Search
what to watchfor a show or movie you want to save.- You can also search what to watch by streaming service, topic, genre, and more. For example, search
comedy tv shows. Then select the movie or TV show.
- You can also search what to watch by streaming service, topic, genre, and more. For example, search
- Tap a movie or TV show 👁 and then
Watchlist 👁 Add to
.
- On your iPhone or iPad, go to google.com or open the Google app 👁 Google Search
. - Search
my watchlist.
You can also view your watchlist in Collections.
Add your streaming & TV subscriptions
You can add TV and streaming services you're subscribed to so you only get results for shows or movies you can watch.
- On your iPhone or iPad, go to google.com or open the Google app 👁 Google Search
. - Search for what to watch. For example, search for
true crime showsor a specific title. - Next to "What to watch," tap Settings 👁 Settings
👁 and then
Edit your services. - Select your subscriptions.
- For some streaming services, you might get the option to subscribe with Google.
- At the top, tap Close 👁 Close
.
Tip: You can also search for what to watch without any subscriptions.
Subscribe to streaming services
For some streaming services, you might be able to subscribe with Google.
- On your iPhone or iPad, go to google.com or open the Google app 👁 Google Search
. - Search for what to watch. For example, search for
true crime showsor a specific title. - Next to "What to watch," tap Settings 👁 Settings
👁 and then
Edit your services. - Select the streaming service you want to subscribe to.
- If the option to subscribe is available, follow the on-screen instructions.
Tip: If you subscribed to a streaming service on Google Search, you can manage your subscriptions or request a refund on Google Play. Learn how to cancel, pause, or change a subscription on Google Play.
Rate what you've watched
You can rate what you watch to get better recommendations in the future and help others make decisions about what to watch.
- On your iPhone or iPad, go to google.com or open the Google app 👁 Google Search
. - Search for the title of a movie or TV show.
- Next to the rating from Google users, tap Like 👁 Like
or Dislike 👁 Dislike
.
Change your settings
To turn notifications off:
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google app 👁 Google Search
. - At the top right, tap your Profile picture or initial 👁 and then
Settings 👁 and then
Notifications. - Turn off Movies & TV Shows.
If you don't want personalized recommendations, you can turn off Personal results.
How recommendations work
Movie and TV show recommendations are based on what's popular or trending in Google products, what’s mentioned across the web, and what’s new to streaming services.
If you’re signed in to your Google Account and have Personal results turned on, Google’s recommendations are also based on your activity in Google products including:
- Past searches and browsing history.
- TV shows or movies you’ve rated.
- Trailers you’ve watched on YouTube.