Letterboxd

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Country: New Zealand (NZ)
Founded: 2011
Developer: Letterboxd Limited (New Zealand)
Pricing: Freemium
Open source: No
Platforms: Web, iOS, Android, Apple TV

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Streaming Managers

Overview

Letterboxd is a social network for film discussion and discovery, allowing users to log films watched, rate and review them, maintain watchlists, and create lists or collections. It functions as a film diary and social platform where users follow friends, share opinions, and showcase favorites on profiles, often compared to Goodreads for movies. Targeted at film enthusiasts seeking to track viewing history and engage in community discussions.

Key Features

Film Logging - Record films watched with ratings, reviews, and tags.
Profile Customization - Edit username, bio, avatar, pronouns, website link, and display preferences.
Watchlists and Lists - Create watchlists for future viewings and custom collections on any topic.
Social Following - Follow friends to see their watched films, reviews, and lists.
Film Discovery - Browse films, user activity, and recommendations based on community input.
Sharing Options - Share profile links and film opinions via copy link or social features.
Mobile Access - Full functionality on iOS, Android, and Apple TV apps.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Core logging, rating, reviewing, lists, social features, and mobile apps.
Pro	Paid (Patron subscription)	Advanced stats, custom lists, ad-free experience, and additional profile tools (details on site).
Patron	Paid tiers	Supports development with exclusive badges, analytics, and priority support.

Platforms & Requirements

Letterboxd runs on web browsers, with native apps for iOS, Android, and Apple TV. No specific minimum requirements listed; standard modern devices and browsers suffice. Limitations include app-specific feedback channels like email for Android.

Integrations & Ecosystem

Streaming service store setup in profiles
Export profile links
Film data import from external logs (user-driven)
API access for third-party tools like analyzers
Social media website links in profiles
Cross-device avatar and profile syncing

Alternatives

App	Difference
Trakt.tv	Focuses on TV shows and streaming tracking with more automation integrations.
IMDb	Larger database with professional data but less emphasis on personal social diaries.
Flixster	Combines reviews with ticket purchasing, less community list-sharing focus.
Simkl	Automatic tracking from streaming services, broader media support beyond films.

Reputation

Letterboxd is widely regarded as the leading social platform for film lovers due to its intuitive diary and community features. Users praise its ease for logging and discovering films through friends' activity. Criticisms include limited free tier analytics and occasional app bugs, addressed via user feedback emails.

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