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

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