Rotten Tomatoes
The percentage that launched a thousand arguments — the share of critics who were positive, which is not an average score.
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How to get the most from it
Rotten Tomatoes sits in What To Watch under Learn, filed as instant.
- Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something useful.
About this category: Recommendation engines, streaming locators and lists with actual taste. Built for the forty minutes usually lost to a menu.
Good for
- A five-second distraction
- Getting something practical done
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Rotten Tomatoes: quick answers
Is Rotten Tomatoes free?
Yes. Rotten Tomatoes is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Rotten Tomatoes?
No. You can use Rotten Tomatoes without signing up for anything.
Does Rotten Tomatoes work on a phone?
Yes. Rotten Tomatoes works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Rotten Tomatoes safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Rotten Tomatoes take?
We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.
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