Best IMDb list sync tools for kids movie list parents in 2026

Compare tools for building children's movie lists, tracking viewing, organizing media, and sending public IMDb lists to Radarr and Sonarr.

By VLClean · 2026-10-27

VLClean is published by the makers of Askarr and Watcharr, which are compared here alongside other tools.

Watcharr turns a public IMDb list into separate Radarr movie and Sonarr show links. ^[1] MDBList creates dynamic, automatically updated movie and show lists, while Listrr offers personalized lists with filters. ^[2] ^[3] The right option depends on whether the priority is using an existing IMDb list, finding titles by criteria, tracking viewing, or organizing a media library.

Option	Main job	IMDb list or list workflow	Details to check
MDBList	Creates dynamic, automatically updated movie and show lists. ^[2]	Imports external lists from Trakt, IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and other sources. ^[2]	Login or sign-up is required. ^[4]
Trakt	Free access on the web, iOS, and Android. ^[5]	Check the current IMDb import and media-manager connection options.	Check current IMDb import and media-manager connection options.
Traktarr	Uses Trakt.tv to find shows and movies for Sonarr and Radarr, respectively. ^[6]	Can add a single movie to Radarr. ^[6]	Check source-list selection and setup requirements.
Simkl	Helps users track what they watch and discover shows and movies. ^[7]	Check the current IMDb import, list compatibility, and media-manager connection options.	Check current list import and viewing-history options.
Kometa	Creates collections and overlays using TMDb and IMDb. ^[8]	Check whether the intended workflow starts with IMDb titles or with media already in the library.	Supports installation on Windows, OS X, and Linux. ^[8]
Listrr	Creates personalized movie and show lists with filters. ^[3]	Filters can include streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon, HBO, or Disney+. ^[3]	Check available filters and how lists connect to the media setup.
Watcharr	Turns one public IMDb list into separate Radarr movie and Sonarr show links. ^[1]	Radarr checks its link every 15 minutes and Sonarr every 5 minutes. ^[1]	The hosted version needs no installation or account. ^[1]
FlexGet	Manages and tracks series or movies from Trakt.tv, TheTVDB, or IMDb. ^[9]	Can run in daemon mode. ^[9]	Uses YAML for configuration. ^[9]

What kids movie list parents need from IMDb list sync tools

Parents building children's movie lists may want to reuse titles already collected on IMDb, find more candidates using filters, track what the family watches, or organize a shared media library. These are different jobs, and a tool that helps with one does not automatically handle the others.

Watcharr turns a public IMDb list into a Radarr link for movies and a Sonarr link for shows. ^[1] Other options focus on building lists, tracking viewing, or arranging library content. Parents should check the source of each list, how titles reach the media library, and what information is available for reviewing a movie.

A list is not a parental control system. Parents should check age ratings, plots, and other content information before adding a title to a family viewing queue. Watcharr's title page shows covers that open TMDB information, including plots, genres, ratings, backdrops, and trailers. ^[1]

MDBList for kids movie list parents

MDBList creates dynamic movie and show lists that update automatically and can be tailored to user preferences. ^[2] It also offers curated lists, including IMDb Most Popular, Trakt Trending, and Most Pirated Movies. ^[2]

MDBList lets users import external lists from Trakt, IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and other sources. ^[2] MDBList requires login or sign-up to use the service. ^[4] Parents can check its available list criteria and title information against the needs of their household.

Trakt for kids movie list parents

Trakt is free to use on the web, iOS, and Android. ^[10] ^[5]

Trakt is free to use on the web, iOS, and Android. ^[10] ^[5] Parents considering it for an IMDb list workflow should check the current documentation for import options and connections to their media library.

Traktarr for kids movie list parents

Traktarr uses Trakt.tv to find shows and movies to add to Sonarr and Radarr, respectively. ^[6] It can add a single movie to Radarr. ^[6]

Parents considering Traktarr should check how it identifies the source list and selects titles. The stated information describes a Trakt.tv-based workflow, so check the current documentation before relying on it for an existing IMDb list.

Simkl for kids movie list parents

Simkl helps users track what they watch and discover shows and movies. ^[7]

Parents considering Simkl should check current list import options and whether its viewing records support the household's routine. Tracking viewing is separate from checking whether a title is suitable for a child.

Kometa for kids movie list parents

Kometa can create collections and overlays using TMDb and IMDb. ^[8] It supports installation on Windows, OS X, and Linux. ^[8]

Kometa can customize artwork, titles, and summaries. ^[8] Parents considering it should check whether their workflow starts with IMDb titles or with organizing media already in the library, and review the installation steps for the computer or server that will run it.

Listrr for kids movie list parents

Listrr creates personalized lists for shows and movies using filters. ^[3] It can filter by streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon, HBO, or Disney+. ^[3] The service says it is entirely funded by the community. ^[3]

Listrr allows filtering by ratings and amount of votes. ^[3] Parents should check whether its available filters match their selection needs and how resulting lists can be used with the existing media setup. A streaming-service filter does not establish that a movie is suitable for children.

Watcharr for kids movie list parents

Watcharr is made by the team that publishes this site. Watcharr is a web app where you paste a public IMDb list and get one link for Radarr with the movies and one for Sonarr with the shows. ^[1]

Each link acts like a small Radarr or Sonarr server, so Radarr checks it every 15 minutes and Sonarr every 5 minutes. ^[1]

Watcharr accepts public IMDb watchlists and lists from the desktop site, phone site, or IMDb's other-language pages. ^[1] The links are based on the IMDb list's ID, so the same list keeps the same two links. ^[1] If a show cannot be matched to a TheTVDB ID, Watcharr leaves it out and tells you which show was skipped. ^[1]

The list still needs adult review for age suitability. Watcharr can display movie and show covers that open TMDB information, including plots, genres, ratings, backdrops, and trailers. ^[1] The hosted version needs nothing to install and no account. ^[1] Signed-in users can combine several IMDb lists into one Radarr link and one Sonarr link for the household, with duplicate titles included only once. ^[1] Its code is available under the PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 licence, while older versions remain under MIT. ^[1] Commercial use is not licensed, and no commercial licence is for sale. ^[1]

Matching the tool to the job

For parents who already have a public IMDb list and want Radarr and Sonarr to check it, Watcharr provides separate movie and show links. ^[1] It also accepts public IMDb watchlists and lists from different versions of the IMDb site. ^[1] This route is worth considering when the existing list, rather than a new set of filters, is the starting point.

For creating changing lists from preferences, MDBList offers dynamic, automatically updated movie and show lists. ^[2] Listrr provides personalized movie and show lists with filters, including filters for streaming services. ^[3] ^[3]

For adding selected titles to the media managers through Trakt.tv, Traktarr can find movies and shows to add to Radarr and Sonarr. ^[6] For tracking what the family watches, Simkl tracks what users watch and helps them discover shows and movies. ^[7] For arranging a media library with collections and overlays, Kometa works with TMDb and IMDb. ^[8]

Questions to ask before you choose

Start with the source of the list. If the family already has a public IMDb list, check whether the tool can use that exact list or whether it expects lists created through another service. If the aim is to generate new candidates, check whether its filters can express the preferences that matter.

Next, check where the titles go. Confirm whether the tool creates a list for browsing, records viewing history, organizes an existing library, or supplies titles to Radarr or Sonarr. Those outcomes solve different problems.

Review the details parents need before approving a movie. Check whether the workflow makes it easy to open a title's rating, plot, and other content information. Do not treat inclusion in an IMDb list, streaming-service filter, or generated collection as a suitability check.

Also check update timing, how failed list reads are handled, and whether unmatched titles are reported. If multiple family members maintain separate lists, check whether the tool can combine them without repeating the same title. Finally, review account requirements, installation needs, licensing, and current documentation before settling on a workflow.

Frequently asked questions

Can Watcharr turn a public IMDb kids movie list into a Radarr list?

Watcharr accepts a public IMDb list and provides a link for Radarr with the movies and a separate link for Sonarr with the shows. ^[1] Radarr checks its link every 15 minutes, while Sonarr checks its link every 5 minutes. ^[1] Parents still need to review titles for age suitability.

Does Watcharr require installation or an account?

The hosted version of Watcharr needs nothing to install and no account. ^[1] Parents can paste a public IMDb watchlist or list into the web app and get the corresponding Radarr and Sonarr links. ^[1]

Can Watcharr combine IMDb lists for a family?

Signed-in Watcharr users can combine several IMDb lists into one Radarr link and one Sonarr link for the household. ^[1] A title that appears on more than one list is added only once. ^[1] This can help when family members maintain separate lists, though each title still needs review before it is considered suitable for children.

Can MDBList help parents build a changing kids movie list?

MDBList creates dynamic, automatically updated movie and show lists tailored to user preferences. ^[2] It also offers curated lists, including IMDb Most Popular and Trakt Trending. ^[2] Parents should check the current filters and list options to see whether they match the family's needs. A generated list should be treated as a source of candidates, not a guarantee of age suitability.

What should parents check before choosing an IMDb list sync tool?

Check whether the tool uses an existing public IMDb list, generates lists from filters, tracks viewing, or organizes an existing media library. Confirm how it connects to Radarr or Sonarr if adding titles is the goal, and check how often lists update and how errors or unmatched titles are reported. Review account and installation requirements as well. Above all, check ratings and content information separately before selecting a movie for children.

Its code is available to read under the PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 licence; older versions remain under MIT. ^[1]

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