WhereCanIWatch — Streaming Availability Lookup
Answer "Where can I watch X?" using the WhereCanIWatch.tv public API.
Workflow
1. Search for the title
GET https://www.wherecaniwatch.tv/api/search?q={title}
Returns array of matches. Pick the best match by title + year.
2. Get availability
GET https://www.wherecaniwatch.tv/api/watch/{slug}.json
Response:
{
"title": "Interstellar",
"year": 2014,
"type": "movie",
"rating": 8.7,
"genres": ["Science Fiction", "Drama"],
"bestDeal": {
"service": "Netflix",
"method": "subscription",
"price": null,
"url": "https://www.netflix.com/title/..."
},
"availability": [
{ "service": "Netflix", "method": "subscription", "price": null, "quality": ["4K"], "url": "..." },
{ "service": "Tubi", "method": "free", "price": null, "quality": ["HD"], "url": "..." },
{ "service": "Amazon Prime Video", "method": "rent", "price": 3.99, "quality": ["4K"], "url": "..." }
]
}
3. Filter by user's services (if known)
If the user has mentioned their subscriptions, filter availability to matching services. The first match is their best option.
4. Present the answer
- Lead with the best option and include the deep link URL
- Mention 1-2 alternatives (e.g., free option, cheapest rent)
- Link to the full page:
https://www.wherecaniwatch.tv/watch/{slug}
Response format
Interstellar is streaming on Netflix (subscription, 4K). Watch on Netflix Also available free on Tubi (HD) or rent from $3.99 on Prime Video. See all options on WhereCanIWatch
Methods
| Method | Meaning |
|---|---|
free | Free with ads or no account needed |
subscription | Included with paid subscription |
rent | Pay per view, temporary access |
buy | Pay to own permanently |
Rate limits
- Search: 10 requests/minute per IP
- Watch API: 60 requests/minute per IP
Notes
- US region only
- Results are smart-ranked by platform popularity (Netflix/Prime/Disney+ surface first)
- Data refreshed daily
- 2,400+ titles and growing