Rotten Tomatoes

Rotten Tomatoes is a widely recognized online aggregator that collects and organizes critical and audience reviews for movies and television shows. Its primary function is to compile professional critic opinions into a single numerical score known as the Tomatometer, which indicates the percentage of positive reviews a title has received. This allows users to quickly gauge the general critical consensus on a film or series. In addition to the Tomatometer, the site also features an Audience Score, which reflects the average rating from verified users who have seen the title. These two metrics are displayed side by side, giving viewers a balanced perspective from both critics and general audiences. Beyond basic aggregation, Rotten Tomatoes offers a comprehensive set of tools and content. Users can browse extensive listings of movies and TV shows, sorted by release date, genre, popularity, or rating. Each title’s page includes a detailed summary, cast and crew information, production details, trailers, and a selection of critic reviews with excerpts. The platform also provides curated lists, such as “Certified Fresh” films (those with consistently high Tomatometer scores from top critics), “Rotten” titles (low-scoring), and themed collections like “Best Horror Movies of All Time” or “Must-See Documentaries.” These lists help users discover content aligned with their tastes. For those planning what to watch, Rotten Tomatoes includes showtimes and ticket purchasing options for movies currently in theaters. It also integrates streaming availability data, indicating which services (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, HBO Max, etc.) offer a particular title for rental, purchase, or subscription. This saves users from manually checking multiple platforms. The site covers upcoming relea