CineMatch: A Movie Recommendation Web/App

CineMatch is a modern movie recommendation platform that uses advanced algorithms to help users find movies that match their preferences. Built with a sleek and intuitive user interface, CineMatch offers personalized movie suggestions, detailed information about films, and an exceptional user experience.

🖼️ Screenshots

Homepage

Movie Details

🚀 Live Demo

Visit the live application: CineMatch

🛠️ Technologies Used

Frontend

• React.js - For building the user interface
• Tailwind CSS - For styling the application with a modern and responsive design

Backend

• Flask - For handling the server-side logic
• MongoDB - As the database for storing user and movie data

Machine Learning

• Content-Based Recommendation System - Suggests movies based on user preferences using:
  • Movie genres
  • Actors
  • Plot keywords

Deployment

• Vercel - For hosting the frontend
• Flask Backend - Hosted using a reliable backend service

📜 Features

• Personalized Recommendations: Find movies that suit your taste.
• Search Functionality: Quickly search for your favorite movies.
• Movie Details: Get detailed information about any movie, including its cast, genre, and more.
• Responsive Design: Enjoy a seamless experience across devices.

🧑‍💻 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js
• Python 3.9+
• MongoDB Database

Installation

Frontend

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/MayankGhatawal/cinematch.git
   cd cinematch-frontend

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Run the development server:

   npm start

Backend

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/cinematch-backend.git
   cd cinematch-backend

2. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Run the server:

   flask run

🛡️ License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please follow the standard GitHub workflow:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/YourFeature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/YourFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

🙌 Acknowledgements

• Inspiration for the recommendation system design was derived from leading streaming platforms.
• Special thanks to open-source libraries and tools that made this project possible.

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Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or suggestions. Enjoy using CineMatch!