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5 Ways to Watch Movie Together Online

It’s always great to gather with family and friends, get cozy on the couch, and binge-watch the hottest movies. However, getting everyone in the same room together is not always possible. That’s when you’ll need the help of technology. Luckily, various services and platforms are available that allow you to enjoy your favorite movies together, no matter where you are.

Whether you’re working and studying away from home or want to stay connected to friends around the globe, you’ll definitely want to check out this list. Here are five ways to watch movies together while staying apart.

Hulu Watch Party

Hulu Watch Party is another great option if you’re a Hulu subscriber. The feature allows subscribers to watch movies together, no matter the location. To enable it, you first have to have a Hulu account. Then, simply go to Hulu, find the Watch Party icon (located on the Details page, next to “List”), and there you have it!

Currently, the feature is only available for online users, but there are plans for it to become available on other devices in the future. As I said before, this feature is incredibly convenient if you have a Hulu account. If not, I recommend checking out other options.

Gaze

If you’re planning to host a watch party on YouTube, then Gaze might be a perfect choice. Gaze is super simple to use: one user goes to the web and creates a room, a link will be generated, and you can share that link with another person. That's it!

A thing to consider is that Gaze can only be used with two people. While this might be a perfect platform for a long-distance date night, if you plan on having a movie night with more than two people, you might want to consider other services listed on this list. Get your popcorn out and ready to binge-watch those horror movies.

Teleparty

Teleparty (formerly known as Netflix Party) is one of the most popular movie-watching services that everyone uses. It’s a browser extension exclusive to Google Chrome and Edge Browsers that allows you to enjoy those TV series and movies with family and friends from anywhere around the world.

First, you install the Teleparty extension on your laptop. Then, go to Netflix, then choose a film or series to watch. Once the movie loads, pause it, then click on the red button that says “NP” in the top right of your window. A unique link will be generated so you can share it with other people. Since the extension only needs to be downloaded on one computer, it’s a super easy setup that everyone can do.

Teleparty allows you to engage with friends with a simple text interface. Also, the extension isn’t only limited to Netflix, but you can also enjoy movies on Hulu, Disney+, and HBO as well. Keep in mind, though, that for now, the extension only works on laptops and desktop computers. Rather than watching movies on your phone, you can use your laptop for a better watch party experience.

Scener

Scener, another free Chrome extension, is not only a great way to host watch parties across big platforms but also offers a whole community. You and your friends can watch movies from Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, YouTube, HBO Max, and other platforms using only this one extension. In addition, Scener has a text chat feature, as well as a video feature, allowing you to watch movies while seeing your friends' faces on the right panel.

However, Scener requires its participants to either have subscriptions to the streamer of their choice or watch from a free website. The other unique part of Scener is its ability for people to join scheduled public watch parties. This means that you can enjoy the movies with your friends and other users, like a cinema. This community aspect of the extension is loved by many users, and I’m sure you’ll love it too!

Two Seven

Two Seven is another third-party website that allows you to group stream a variety of services, including HBO Now, Netflix, Vimeo, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube. Other than that, Two Seven also lets you show personal videos, which is anything you’ve got downloaded on your laptop. The service offers user messaging and video chat features, so you can chat and react to each other while watching in real-time.

First, you’ll need to go to Two Seven’s homepage and click the “Get Started” button. Once you’re logged in, hit the “Start Watching” button to create a watch room. Then, a unique URL will show up, allowing you to invite friends using that link. While the service is free, you can switch to a paid tier that lets you Hulu, Disney+, and Screenshare for only $3 a month.

Conclusion

Now that you know some of the coolest and easiest ways to watch movies together online, it’s the perfect time to start planning for a movie night with your loved ones. Are there any other services that you use to watch movies online? Leave them in the comments below, and I’d be excited to try them out.

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