diff --git a/Code/recommenderapp/templates/landing_page.html b/Code/recommenderapp/templates/landing_page.html
index 856f7ad28..6d43c834a 100644
--- a/Code/recommenderapp/templates/landing_page.html
+++ b/Code/recommenderapp/templates/landing_page.html
@@ -252,6 +252,9 @@ <h1>Thanks!! Your response was stored.</h1>
         $("#predictedMovies").empty();
         
         // if movies list empty then throw an error box saying select atleast 1 movie!!
+        if(movie_list.length == 0){
+            alert("Select atleast 1 movie!!")
+        }
 
         $.ajax({
           type: "POST",