Comments on: Netflix queue without Netflix?

Question: Netflix queue without Netflix?

SampleSize — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 08:55:21 -0800

I've recently canceled my Netflix account because I wasn't going through enough DVDs with them to make it worthwhile. However, I'm thinking of re-signing up (at the $4.99/mo rate) just to continue to use their site as a way to keep track of movies I've seen, movies I want to see, and my ratings. Is there some other software or website that can perform those functions without a monthly fee? Bonus points if I can import my Netflix history/ratings/queue somehow.

By: phoenixy

phoenixy — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 09:01:24 -0800

Movielens does all this, complete with recommendations, but you can't import from Netflix.

By: a robot made out of meat

a robot made out of meat — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 09:02:01 -0800

Googling "download netflix data" brings up this ti retrieve your personal rankings. If you sign up for the netflix prize, my understanding is that they let you have (much of?) their database. Googling "netflix data" brings this up. From there you could import it to your own database.

By: zeoslap

zeoslap — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 09:09:51 -0800

amazon?

By: ml98tu

ml98tu — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 09:12:54 -0800

You can do this for free via hollywoodvideo.com, including your wishlist and ratings. They'll also give recommendations. Don't think you can import data though. I'm pretty sure there's some WAP function so you can access your wish list when you're at the rental store. I haven't used the site in a while so I don't know if the WAP function still exists.

By: ALongDecember

ALongDecember — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 09:16:30 -0800

IMDb's My Movies feature has been around for a while.

By: Becko

Becko — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 09:58:47 -0800

Flixter is a great site for keeping data like Netflix, but I don't think you can import.

By: zeoslap

zeoslap — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 10:18:17 -0800

Also I could be wrong but I think after you cancel Netflix all your data goes *poof* I know we signed up, canceled, then signed up again and everything was gone.

By: Meagan

Meagan — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 10:18:21 -0800

There's a Facebook application made by Flixter as well, if you're a Facebook user. Overall it satisfies your conditions, not sure about importing from Netflix though.

By: BrodieShadeTree

BrodieShadeTree — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 10:22:29 -0800

I have stopped netflix several times (baby, vacations) and my infos are always there when i return.

By: mmascolino

mmascolino — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 10:43:06 -0800

Yeah Netflix keeps it...they even advertise to you to come back to them with the promise that your wish list is still there waiting for you.

By: widdershins

widdershins — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:12:23 -0800

And you can put your Netflix account on hold for up to 90 days as well - in case you have a change of heart.

By: belladonna

belladonna — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:29:26 -0800

Seconding movielens. I've used them for several years & have found their predictions of what I'd like are pretty accurate.