Spoiler-safe. Scene-aware. Built for movie night.

Know the story behind the scene without spoiling the movie.

Movie Automaite gives you short, sourced facts while you watch: cast context, production trivia, hidden references, music notes, and craft details timed to the scene you are actually on.

No video upload. No plot-ahead spoilers. Sources shown when available.

Laptop showing a fictional sci-fi movie scene with a trivia overlay.
First Watch Spoiler lock active Source-backed fact
02:14:08 · Production note auto-hides

This scene uses a practical miniature for the city approach, so the overlay waits until the wide shot settles before showing the fact.

The problem

Stop pausing the movie to search.

Looking up one actor can reveal a death. Trivia pages assume you already finished the film. Fan wikis go too deep, too early. Movie Automaite keeps the good part of second-screen watching while removing the risk: only scene-relevant context, only when it is safe.

How it works

A companion that gets out of the way.

Pick a movie

Choose from supported titles or request the next companion pack.

Start the companion

Sync at the beginning or jump to your current scene.

Watch lightly

A small overlay surfaces only the best facts, then gets out of the way.

Pause for more

Open the drawer for cast, sources, notes, and deeper trivia.

Rewatch differently

Turn on callbacks, foreshadowing, continuity notes, and dense facts after you have seen the movie.

Save the best

Keep favorite facts and get an after-credits recap instead of a distracting feed.

What you get

Built around the psychology of movie night.

Scene-timed trivia

Facts attached to the moment, not dumped onto a generic movie page.

Spoiler lock

Facts are hidden until the story has reached the relevant scene.

Sparse overlay

Brief cards designed not to compete with subtitles or the movie image.

Pause drawer

Deeper context waits until the viewer asks for it.

Source-backed notes

Show where claims came from when available.

Movie request queue

Early users vote on what gets supported next.

Sample facts

Short during playback. Rich on pause.

The overlay is for the glance. The pause drawer is for the rabbit hole.

Cast context

“You may know this actor from a later sci-fi role, but this was one of their first major studio films.”

Craft detail

“The shot holds here because the costume change tells you the character has switched allegiances.”

Rewatch mode

“This background prop foreshadows the final scene. Hidden on First Watch.”

Trust

Built for movie night, not surveillance.

What we do

Deliver timed companion facts, support spoiler controls, store title requests, and show sources when available.

What we do not do

We do not upload or analyze your movie video, sell viewing history, bypass DRM, or claim affiliation with streaming services.

Compatibility roadmap

Starting with web playback and curated movie packs.

Chrome extension Local files Supported streaming pages First Watch mode Rewatch mode Private watch notes After-credits recap

Early access

Get the first companion packs.

Join the beta before the first public library drops. Your movie request helps decide what gets supported next.

Request queue

Tell us what to support next.

Cult films, comfort rewatches, franchises, classroom staples, and “I always Google this movie” picks are all useful.

FAQ

The practical questions.

Will this spoil the movie?

First Watch mode hides future plot facts, sequel context, ending references, and rewatch-only foreshadowing.

Does it analyze my video?

The planned extension uses timestamped companion packs. It does not upload or inspect your movie video.

Is this affiliated with streaming services?

No. Movie Automaite is independent unless a future partnership is explicitly announced.

What is in a companion pack?

A pack can include scene timings, spoiler-safe facts, cast notes, source links, tags, placement hints, and rewatch-only notes.