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Mobile Site FAQ

Updated 28-July-2025


This page provides answers to the most common questions about the IMDb mobile website. If your question isn't answered here, head on over to the IMDb Support Community powered by Sprinklr, where other customers might be able to help.


Frequently asked questions

How is m.imdb.com different than the desktop version of IMDb.com?

IMDb's mobile optimized website gives you access to movie and TV title pages as well celebrity and industry professional pages. We offer our most popular data including: quotes, trivia, plot summaries, synopsis, birth dates and celebrity mini-bios.

You also have quick access to showtimes, trailers, photos, TV network schedules, TV show recaps, box office results, IMDb Top rated movies of all time, IMDb Top rated TV shows of all time, MOVIEmeter (most searched titles on IMDb) and STARmeter (most searched celebrities on IMDb).

What are the device and browser requirements?

The m.imdb.com mobile site will work on any mobile device with a web browser. For an optimal experience, we recommend:

  • iPhone: use your Safari browser
  • Android: use your native WebKit browser
  • Kindle: use your WebKit browser
Is the IMDb mobile website available internationally?

Yes, m.imdb.com is currently available worldwide in English, with other languages coming soon.

Can I log in to my IMDb account on the mobile site?

1. From the home screen, select "Sign In" in the upper right corner

IMDb sign in header

2. Select the option you would like to sign in with (IMDb, Amazon, Google, Apple)

IMDb login screen

How do I specify my location when using IMDb showtimes via my mobile browser?

By default, your location will be automatically determined when you navigate to the home page or showtimes page, if your device is GPS enabled. The search radius for theaters near you is about 10 miles.

If you don't see your favorite theater, you can provide your home zip code manually or a zip code in which your favorite theaters reside. To provide a zip code manually:

  1. Navigate to m.imdb.com via your mobile browser
  2. On the IMDb mobile site home page, select "In theaters" in the Explore movies & TV shows section
  3. Under "Near", select the current location to see the "Set location" settings
  4. Enter your Zip/Postal Code and Country
  5. Select "Update"
What do I need to do if my data doesn't appear to change over several days?

IMDb's mobile site saves your most recent page visits on the device for approximately one hour to allow fast loading (such as when accessing "Coming Soon" and "MovieMeter" lists).

If you believe data is stale you can force a refresh by refreshing the page from your mobile browser's navigation options.

Is there an IMDb app for my mobile platform?

IMDb has developed apps for iOS and Android devices, available in each platform's app store.

Can I change my default experience to always be the desktop version of IMDb?

No, you may not do so at this time from within a mobile browser. You can switch to the desktop version of IMDb in the footer of each page.

Where can I get help with logging in or with registration problems?

Please see our mobile registration help.

Third Party Software Attribution

If you experience any issues purchasing a ticket, after leaving IMDb.com, please contact Atom Tickets directly by any of the following means:

Phone - **************

Email - Support@atomtickets.com

Online - Atom Tickets Support

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