International Research Journal of Education and Technology

CineMatch AI is an intelligent movie recommendation system designed to provide personalized movie suggestions based on user preferences, ratings, and watch history. In the modern digital era, streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video offer vast collections of movies and series, making content selection overwhelming for users. The abundance of choices often leads to decision fatigue and inefficient browsing experiences. CineMatch AI aims to simplify this process through intelligent filtering and personalization techniques.

The system uses a hybrid recommendation model that combines content-based filtering and collaborative filtering approaches. Content-based filtering analyzes movie attributes such as genre, keywords, and ratings, while collaborative filtering examines patterns among users with similar preferences. By merging these techniques, the system generates accurate and relevant recommendations tailored to individual users. This hybrid approach enhances the quality and reliability of suggestions.

The application is developed using Python, Streamlit for the frontend, and SQLite for backend database management. It includes secure user authentication, personalized dashboards, movie search functionality, rating systems, and favorite list management. CineMatch AI demonstrates how artificial intelligence concepts can be practically implemented to enhance digital entertainment platforms and improve user engagement.