# The "On Cinema" Film Guide

> Movie review database with expert opinions and ratings for over 17,000 films. (iPhone/iPad app by Special Entertainment.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-on-cinema-film-guide/id634208308 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Special Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/361078625)
- Category: Entertainment, Reference
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 66 App Store ratings · 76 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 40 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-04-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-on-cinema-film-guide/id634208308/reviews.md

## What is The "On Cinema" Film Guide?

The award-winning On Cinema web series is the only movie review show on the Internet, and now it's the only movie review app on the market. Host Tim Heidecker, and Featured Resident Guest And Film Expert Gregg Turkington share their expertise as they offer up-to-date, reliable opinions on the latest and greatest movie releases. Audio reviews for over 17,000 films are included in this easy-to-use, fun, pocket-sized movie review database. Each film is discussed and then given a rating from zero (BOMB) to five (CLASSIC!) bags of popcorn.

You will no longer have to navigate the murky world of film criticism on your own! Type in nearly any title, and Tim and Gregg have an opinion on it. They don't always agree--but you'll agree that the On Cinema app is the newest, hottest way to access movie reviews.
 
Tired of wandering the aisles at  your local video rental shop, unable to decide on a movie? Our randomizing "quick pick" feature can steer you in the right direction. Tim and Gregg have combined their decades of movie-viewing experience into a fun app that is the life of any party, and a distraction at the workplace.

Features +++
- FINALLY available, after many requests for an app of this nature
- Over 17,000 unique reviews, at your fingertips
- Link instantly to the latest episodes of the hit On Cinema web series
- Reviews are in English only, though many foreign films are reviewed
- Includes digital version of Tim & Gregg's "ultimate movie popcorn" recipe
- Clock & Constitution  
- Universal version, also works on iPad
 
Visit the On Cinema website: http://www.oncinemapodcast.com

## Key features

- Over 17,000 film reviews
- Expert opinions from hosts
- Popcorn bag rating system
- Random movie "quick pick" feature
- Link to web series episodes
- Digital popcorn recipe

## Chart rankings

- #50 in Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

## What do users think of The "On Cinema" Film Guide?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- ⭐ Comprehensive film reviews
- 💡 US Constitution inclusion
- 🍿 Popcorn recipe included
- 📱 "On Cinema" content access
- ✨ "Extras" are a nice bonus
- 👍 Great for movie selection
- 💯 "Game-changer" app
- 🌟 "Popcorn classic" reviews
- 🤩 "High art" and "meta-joke"
- 🏛️ "Citizen Kane of Movie Apps"
- 🕹️ "Interactive experience"
- 💡 "Video tape store confusion gone"
- 🚀 "Movie game changer"
- 🧠 "Accurate, insightful reviews"
- 🤯 "Breathtaking" depth
- 🌟 "Leaps and bounds above"
- ✨ "Remarkably in-depth analysis"
- 👍 "Exceptional design"
- 💯 "Has it all"
- 👍 "Best app" overall
- 🎉 "Finally!" update
- 🤩 "Amazing" app
- 💡 "Vital app"
- 👍 "Great app" for film buffs
- ✨ "Truly a classic" app
- 🌟 "Best apps in the store"
- 💯 "Invaluable resource"
- 📲 "Easy, fun, informative"
- ⭐ "Five-bagger" app
- 👍 "Best movie guide"
- 🚀 "#1Best ape of alltime"
- 🏆 "Better Than Jack Reacher"
- 💡 "Stunning extras"
- 📱 "Buy a smartphone for"
- 🌟 "Wow. Just Wow."
- 🚀 "Anticipated update here"
- 🧠 "Heidecker and Turkington are truly geniuses"
- ✅ "FINALLY"
- 💡 "Useful in other ways"

**Cons**

- 🐛 No recent film reviews
- 🐛 No audio
- 🐛 Ads before episodes
- 🐛 App crashes constantly
- 🐛 Does not work with iOS 11
- 🐛 Doesn't work on iOS 10
- 🐛 Errors loading videos
- 🐛 No navigation controls
- 🐛 Not full screen on iPhone 5
- 🐛 No Croods review
- 🐛 "Brainless app"
- 🐛 "Written by morons for morons"
- 🐛 "A dud"
- 🐛 "Waste of my hard earned $1.29"
- 🐛 "Pure Dada"
- 🐛 "Arbitrary assemblage of audio clips"
- 🐛 "Reviews are a lot always positive"
- 🐛 "Amateurish production"
- 🐛 "Aesthetically a bit dated"
- 🐛 "Analysis isn't as in depth"
- 🐛 "Needs an update"

**Commonly reported bugs**

- No reviews of recent films
- No audio
- Ads before episodes
- App crashes constantly
- App does not work with iOS 11
- App does not work on iOS 10
- Embedded web browser errors when loading videos
- No navigation controls in embedded browser
- App does not work full screen with iPhone 5
- No "Croods" review
- App crashes
- No sound
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Most requested features**

- Update for recent films
- Add amendments to Constitution
- Add notification to watch movies
- Add ability to watch suggested movies through the app
- Update for iOS 11
- Update for iOS 10
- Fix audio
- Add dark mode
- Add advanced analytics dashboard
- Add "West of Wyoming" review
- Update for iPhone 5 full screen

## Recent user reviews (10 of 76)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-on-cinema-film-guide/id634208308/reviews.md

### 5/5 — better than letterboxd

*2026-08-27*

would give this 6 bags of popcorn if i could, app still works perfectly fine for iphone 16 which is surprising. Very good and high quality for an app that hasnt been updated in years. The mini reviews also put a smile on my face

### 5/5 — Patriotic

*2026-01-25, version 2017.0*

I use this to brush up on my democratic fundamentals

### 5/5 — Eric Banana

*2025-10-21, version 2017.0*

6 🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿 7 📱📱📱📱📱📱📱

### 5/5 — Good reviews and great extras

*2024-12-14*

I give this app 3 stars. 

It’s handy and has a review for almost any film you can think of, but the analysis isn’t as in depth as you might be accustomed to from Tim and Gregg if you’re a regular viewer of On Cinema. The app is aesthetically a bit dated and could really use a brush up 

However, I’m giving this another two stars because of the extras. I’m not a US citizen nor do I live in the United States, but the US constitution is a genius addition to this app. When I’m doing research about  the deep state, I can conveniently check constitutionality in my Film Guide app!

### 1/5 — Very disappointing

*2023-10-25*

There appears to be no reviews of any recent films! The only reason I bought the app was to checkout views on movies just released to see if they’re worth going to - but NONE of the ones I entered were there. Perhaps the cue is the title at the top of the app’s home page - ‘2017 Mobile version’. Even the previous user reviews were rubbish - nobody even mentions that the app doesn’t review recent films. In short if all you want to know about is old films then fine - otherwise don’t buy this app!!

### 5/5 — Popcorn

*2022-12-26*

I made the popcorn recipe in the app. It wasn’t listed but I used ghee as the base oil and it came out great. I’m an Act II guy myself but wow get rid of the microwave and try your stove! It tasted like I was back in front of the silver screen at my favorite local theater. I was able to read the Constitution of the United States while eating the popcorn which was a nice bonus, but I would give this app 4 stars because they didn’t include the amendments. The popcorn is really great though and there’s also some movie reviews and suggestions so they earned that star back.

Now that I think of it I could have watched a movie while eating the popcorn, instead of reading the constitution. Maybe in the future they’ll add watching the movies they suggest through the app. Or maybe just add a notification “Hey don’t forget to watch a movie!” when you follow the popcorn recipe. Logical next step. But yeah it seems to be mainly about movies so popcorn and constitution enjoyers- buyer beware. But who doesn’t like movies? 

5 stars.

### 5/5 — 6 bags of popcorn and 6 bags of soda

*2022-10-09*

this app is a great one. it has not only all episodes from movie experts but it’s also auto play and pops out so you can watch the review while you watch the movie which really gives you a sense of the knowledge they have for the movie. 

overall amazing app. worth the money and i hope it goes to the tom cruise heidecker fund.

### 5/5 — Trust the Buff!

*2022-04-27*

Even in 2022 this app is ESSENTIAL!

### 1/5 — No audio, Ads before episodes. 0 bagger.  Disappointing.

*2021-11-11*

Should be taken down.  There should at least be a developer note that the app doesnt work correctly anymore.  I get that its 8 years old, so either fix the audio or stop selling it.  I know its only .99 cents but c’mon it’s still money.   At least if this is the biggest black eye for the otherwise stellar on cinema universe then the Heinetwork is still #1 in all media.

### 5/5 — a real five bagger!

*2021-05-03*

i give this app five bags of popcorn and a little popcorn themed phone case to protect your phone while using it

## Frequently asked questions about The "On Cinema" Film Guide

### What does the On Cinema Film Guide app do?

The app provides a comprehensive database of movie reviews for over 17,000 films, featuring opinions and ratings from hosts Tim Heidecker and Gregg Turkington. It aims to simplify film criticism and help users decide what to watch.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include access to over 17,000 unique film reviews, a popcorn bag rating system (zero to five bags), a randomizing "quick pick" feature for movie suggestions, and links to the latest episodes of the On Cinema web series. It also includes a digital version of a "ultimate movie popcorn" recipe.

### Is the On Cinema Film Guide app free to use?

Yes, the app is available for free. Based on the provided information, there are no advertisements or in-app purchases mentioned, indicating a completely free experience for users.

### What kind of movies are reviewed in the app?

The app covers a vast library of over 17,000 films, including both popular releases and potentially older or foreign films. While reviews are in English, many foreign films are discussed. The hosts offer their opinions on the latest and greatest movie releases.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for movie buffs, casual movie watchers, and anyone who enjoys film criticism. It's particularly useful for those who want quick, expert opinions before choosing a movie, or for fans of the "On Cinema" web series.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2017.0 — 2020-03-01

Updated with all movies and films through 2017!

### 3 — 2013-05-09

New Icon! Better other stuff too.

### 1.0 — 2013-04-19

No release notes.

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