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Meta·Product Manager·Onsite - Product Sense / Strategy·Senior

Senior
Jun 2026

Summary

Got a product design question at Meta about building a movies feature on Facebook. Pretty open-ended, not a lot of detail to go on from the original prompt, but the kind of question that can go sideways fast if you don't anchor it early.

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Q1

How would you design a movies product for Facebook?

Product Sense & IdeationProduct StrategyGo-to-Market (GTM)
Author's notes

The scope here is massive and I think that's the whole point.

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Suggested Approach

Start by clarifying the goal and scope of the movies product within Facebook's ecosystem, then segment users and identify their needs. Prioritize features based on impact and feasibility, and outline how you would measure success and drive adoption.

Pro tip: Anchor your design in Facebook's core strengths—social graph and engagement—rather than trying to replicate existing streaming services. Show awareness of content licensing and rights management as a key constraint.

1. Clarify Goals and Scope

Ask clarifying questions to understand the objective: is this for discovery, social watching, or content creation? Define the target audience and how it fits with Facebook's mission.

2. User Segmentation and Needs

Identify key user segments (e.g., casual viewers, film enthusiasts, social sharers) and their pain points. Use Facebook's data to understand existing movie-related behavior.

3. Prioritize Features

Brainstorm features that leverage Facebook's social graph (e.g., watch parties, friend recommendations, reviews). Prioritize using a framework like RICE or impact/effort.

4. Define Success Metrics

Establish metrics such as engagement (watch time, shares), retention, and monetization (ads, transactions). Consider both user and business goals.

5. Go-to-Market Strategy

Outline launch plan: how to acquire users, partnerships with studios, and integration with existing Facebook features (News Feed, Groups, Messenger).

Key Points to Mention

  • Leveraging the social graph for recommendations and shared viewing experiences
  • Content acquisition and licensing challenges
  • Monetization strategies (ads, subscriptions, transactional)
  • Integration with existing Facebook products (Groups, Events, Messenger)
  • Privacy and data considerations
  • Competitive landscape (Netflix, YouTube, TikTok)

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