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- App Store - Released June 25, 2025
- What is Backlot?
- Key Features
- Business Model
- Screenshots
- About the Creator
- Contact - Deepak Mantena: [email protected]
What is Backlot?
Discover movies, TV shows, and the people who make them – plus exactly where to stream your picks – all in one lightning-fast, ad-free app.
Tired of hopping between websites, streaming apps, and half-finished spreadsheets just to pick tonight’s watch? Backlot unifies discovery, tracking, and streaming options so you can go from “What should we watch?” to hitting play in seconds.
Key Features
Backlot excels at discovery, lists, and streaming.
- Lightning-fast universal search - Instantly look up any movie, TV show, actor, director, or crew member.
- One-tap watchlists & custom lists - Queue picks with one tap, group them any way you like.
- All-in-one streaming guide - Know exactly which services stream, rent, or sell every title. No more app-hopping.
- Screen Notes - Jot reactions or notes while you watch. Perfect for reviews, podcasts, or film class.
- Deep credits & trivia - Browse full cast & crew, release details, trivia, awards, technical specifications, and more.
- Customize your experience - Add filters and change display preferences to spotlight your must-know details.
- Ad-free & private by design - No banners, pop-ups, or ad tracking – just pure discovery.
Business Model
Backlot is available as a free download with pro features (watchlists, custom lists, streaming guides, Screen Notes) available with Backlot Pro.
- Free - access and explore the Discover feed at no cost
- Subscription - $2.99/month or $19.99/year (44% savings)
- Pay Once - Unlock with no subscription for $75 paid once
Screenshots
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Who made it?
Backlot is created by Deepak Mantena, an iOS engineer and musician based in Portland, Oregon. He has released records under the name Junk Culture. He has also worked on iOS projects with teams like the Metalab, the Wikimedia Foundation, Weather Line, and Lonely Planet.
Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions.