Letterboxd
Log films, rate them, and read reviews by people trying to be funny rather than professional. The social network cinema deserved.
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How to get the most from it
Letterboxd sits in What To Watch under Learn, filed as rabbit hole.
- Open it when the evening is free. It has no natural stopping point.
- 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 and cosy.
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 long evening with nothing planned
- Getting something practical done
- Somewhere low-key to settle into
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Letterboxd: quick answers
Is Letterboxd free?
Yes. Letterboxd is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Letterboxd?
No. You can use Letterboxd without signing up for anything.
Does Letterboxd work on a phone?
Yes. Letterboxd works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Letterboxd safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Letterboxd take?
We file it as "Rabbit hole": Clear your evening. We warned you.
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