Generally speaking, the standard arrangement across most pages on Letterboxd ranks films based on their “popularity.” However, this term doesn’t merely refer to the total of user scores on a zero-to-five star scale. Instead, it signifies something different – it’s not the average rating, but rather another aspect that defines a movie’s popularity.
It seems that understanding what factors influence “popularity” on the Letterboxd site can be a bit tricky, as a straightforward search may not always provide a clear answer. Here’s what Letterboxd has officially shared about it:
1. User Engagement: Active participation in discussions and commenting on films or other users’ posts is one of the key factors that can boost your popularity on Letterboxd.
2. Film Reviews: Writing thoughtful, insightful reviews about movies you’ve watched can also help increase your visibility and popularity on the platform.
3. Consistency: Regularly updating your diary with new films you’ve watched and adding ratings to them demonstrates activity and dedication to the community, which can contribute positively to your popularity.
4. Networking: Building connections with other users by following and being followed, as well as collaborating on lists or film clubs, can help increase your visibility and popularity on Letterboxd.
5. Quality Content: Creating high-quality content, such as in-depth reviews, unique lists, and engaging discussions, can help attract more followers and boost your popularity.
As stated by the social media team at Letterboxd a while back, a movie’s popularity is influenced by a blend of user engagement, such as reviews, comments, viewings, records, and saved lists.
It appears that Letterboxd doesn’t disclose the exact method used to determine a film’s numerical popularity score, but based on their description, it seems that “popularity” is actually a measure of user engagement. This isn’t just about how highly people rate a movie, as a simple star rating already provides that information, but also includes factors such as whether users log the film, write reviews, comment on it, add it to lists, and so forth.
I’ve discovered that popularity doesn’t always equate to quality; even if a movie on Letterboxd is being widely discussed by its users, it doesn’t mean it’s good. Instead, I see it as a reflection of interest. The buzz around a film indicates the movies that people on the site are currently engaged with and actively discussing – and since you can filter popularity based on different timeframes (such as a week, month, year, or overall), you can keep tabs on what films are generating the most conversation at various moments.
To discover the top movies in Letterboxd’s history, it couldn’t be simpler: Just navigate to the “Films” section and arrange the results by all-time popularity – with over a million movies and shows at your fingertips within the app. Currently, Greta Gerwig’s Barbie stands as the most popular film on the site, which seems fitting. Here are the top 10 films in order…
The Most Popular Movies on Letterboxd All-Time
1. Barbie (2023)
2. Parasite (2019)
3. Interstellar (2014)
4. Fight Club (1999)
5. La La Land (2016)
6. Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
7. Whiplash (2014)
8. Oppenheimer (2023)
9. Pulp Fiction (1994)
10. The Truman Show (1998)
Here’s my take on that, from the perspective of a movie enthusiast or critic:
“And here they are, the blockbusters that have taken the world by storm, according to Letterboxd. Armed with newfound wisdom and understanding, I encourage you all to diligently record your cinematic journeys.
The Worst Movies of the Decade, According to Letterboxd
25. Madame Web (2024)
Title Rating: 1.49
Much like many Marvel films before the Marvel Studios era, “Madame Web” appears to feel somewhat awkward being adapted from a superhero comic. This sentiment is shared by Dakota Johnson, who plays the titular character, although it’s questionable whether she truly qualifies as the title character given that no one in the movie refers to her by the name from the title. Instead, she goes by Cassie Webb throughout the film. Furthermore, with only a fleeting exception, she doesn’t wear a superhero costume, and neither does anyone else in the movie. In essence, there seems to be a general sense of discomfort about the project (considering the situation, this isn’t entirely surprising). Sillier, more bizarre, bordering on incomprehensible at times, it makes “The Amazing Spider-Man” seem like “Spider-Man 2.” However, watching it alongside Kevin Feige would likely be quite amusing.
24. After Ever Happy (2022)
23. Cinderella (2021)
22. After Everything (2023)
Average Letterboxd Rating for “After Everything”
Body: After the release of “After Ever Happy”, we now have “After Everything”, marking what appears to be the conclusion of the seemingly endless Young Adult romance series. Is it still a romance, or has it evolved into something else? That seems to be the question on Letterboxd as one viewer comments, “They should get a restraining order against each other.
21. After We Collided (2020)
It appears that “After We Collided” (the initial installment of the four-part series) has a slightly lower average rating than both “After Everything” and “After Ever Happy” on Letterboxd. These films seem to elicit a love-to-hate response from users, as evidenced by reviews such as “our expectations were low but it was surprisingly good.
20. The Kissing Booth 2 (2020)
19. Finding Jesus
18. After We Fell (2021)
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17. Home Sweet Home Alone (2021)
This newly released Disney+ original received a low rating of 1.41 on Letterboxd, with some users expressing frustration like this: “Why can’t I block a movie on Letterboxd?” It seems incredible that there are already sixth installments of the ‘Home Alone’ series. One might wonder when film parents will finally learn to stop leaving their children unattended in movies!
16. Tall Girl 2 (2022)
the day of reckoning.” I would certainly be interested in watching a film titled “Tallminator 2: The Day of Judgment.
15. The Resort (2022)
14. Artemis Fowl (2020)
Original Artemis Fowl Rating: 1.34
When the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, Disney postponed all its 2020 blockbusters, except for Artemis Fowl, which they decided to release on Disney+ instead. Looking back, this might have been a warning sign. This film adaptation of a well-known young adult book series condenses approximately ten novels’ worth of content into just 90 minutes, resulting in a confusing and nearly unbearable viewing experience. It takes a truly poor streaming movie to make you feel cheated even when you haven’t spent a penny beyond your subscription fee, but Artemis Fowl managed it.
13. Cosmic Sin (2021)
The average rating on Letterboxd for Bruce Willis’ final films, which were mostly low-budget thrillers, is 1.33. Among these movies, Cosmic Sin stands out as the lowest-rated, receiving criticism for its story about a future civilization seeking aliens. Given Willis’ current condition with aphasia, it’s not just a bad movie, but a sad one too. As one Letterboxd user puts it, “Bruce Willis is struggling at this point and it shows.”
The average rating for Bruce Willis’ last movies, which were mostly low-budget thrillers, is 1.33 on Letterboxd. Out of these, Cosmic Sin has the worst reviews, telling a story about discovering aliens in the future. Since we now know about Bruce Willis’ health issues, it’s not just an awful movie, but a sad one as well. One user on Letterboxd says, “Bruce Willis isn’t doing so well.
12. Music (2021)
11. The Requin (2022)
It seems this thrilling shark survival horror film with Alicia Silverstone playing a woman battling against those pesky sharks, after their luxurious beach villa is carried away by a violent storm, promises an exhilarating experience! However, Letterboxd appears to be less than impressed! But come on, Letterboxd, what else could you possibly ask for in a movie? It’s Alicia Silverstone versus a menacing shark!
10. Marmaduke (2022)
Title Score: 1.28
To put it mildly, Marmaduke looks like the least visually appealing animated movie I’ve ever seen. Frankly, it seems as if it was produced under some shady deal or a rushed project to meet a deadline.
However, despite the atrocious animation, this film boasts an impressive voice cast consisting of J.K. Simmons, David Koechner, and Pete Davidson. One can’t help but wonder if they read the script, saw the characters they would be voicing, or perhaps each were offered a private tropical paradise in exchange for their services? Marmaduke is nothing more than a pile of trash on the big screen.
9. The Kissing Booth 3 (2021)
8. Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate (2024)
Average Letterboxd Rating: 1.22
Translation: In terms of visual quality, this animated sequel feels more like a low-budget film from an independent studio rather than a major production. Even The Asylum’s mockbuster of Megamind wouldn’t look any worse. The city scenes are flat, dull, and deserted, with barely any people around except for one dance party scene. Most of the time, it seems like Megamind and the Doom Syndicate are battling over a ghost town devoid of life. Watching it feels like you’re in a less foggy version of the Nintendo 64 Superman game.
7. He’s All That (2021)
Despite its success in cinemas, the film She’s All That has developed a somewhat negative reputation due to its portrayal of an outdated and absurd movie stereotype. This trope involves transforming an “unattractive” woman into a beauty by simply letting down her hair and removing her glasses. Interestingly, switching the roles of the characters – having a young woman give a makeover to an “ugly” male character (Tanner Buchanan from Cobra Kai) – doesn’t seem to make this tired cliché any more appealing.
6. The Next 365 Days (2022)
The original Polish erotic thriller, “365 Days,” which resembles the “50 Shades of Grey” series, unexpectedly gained popularity on Netflix at the beginning of 2020. Following this success, two sequels were swiftly greenlit for production. However, it seems that making a hasty decision may not have been ideal; as of now, “The Next 365 Days” has garnered over 8,000 reviews on Letterboxd with an average rating of just half a star.
5. 2025: The World Enslaved By a Virus (2021)
As a movie enthusiast, I must confess that this isn’t the long-awaited prequel to the iconic Zager and Evans song. Instead, it’s a chilling sci-fi set in a dystopian future where Christianity has been outlawed following the global Covid pandemic. Regrettably, this film seems to have missed the mark with both Rotten Tomatoes critics and Letterboxd users, who collectively gave it one of the lowest scores on the platform among thousands.
4. Jeepers Creepers: Reborn (2022)
Among the poorest rated horror films of the decade, as indicated by Letterboxd users, is the reboot of the “Jeepers Creepers” monster movie series titled “Jeepers Creepers: Reborn“. This franchise revolves around a creature known as the “Creeper”, which awakens every 23 years to prey on unwitting teenagers before going back to sleep for another two decades. Following its harsh criticism, including on Letterboxd, it may well be another 23 years before someone attempts to resurrect this franchise again. (Sample review: “I have a strong suspicion that this was penned in crayon.” Ouch.)
The reboot of the horror movie series “Jeepers Creepers” named “Jeepers Creepers: Reborn” is one of the worst films of the decade according to Letterboxd users. This film is about a monster called the “Creeper”, which emerges every 23 years to feed on teenagers, then sleeps for another 23 years. After receiving poor reviews, including from Letterboxd users, it might take another 23 years before someone tries to make another film in this series. (Sample review: “I believe the script was written with crayons.”)
3. Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood & Honey (2023)
Average Rating on Letterboxd: 1.10
Body: This infamous low-budget horror film, inspired by the public domain classic A.A. Milne book, struggles to deliver as a slasher or a satire of children’s literature. Strangely enough, it succeeds, albeit perversely, in making a compelling case against the idea of a public domain. (If strong copyright protection keeps productions like this off the market and away from unwitting audiences… perhaps that’s not such a terrible thing?) In essence, “Blood and Honey” is an appalling mess.
2. 365 Days: This Day (2022)
365 Days: This Very Day
In a nutshell, this film is the first sequel to “365 Days”, distinct from “The Next 365 Days” which came second in the series. Despite being the first sequel, it’s not the highest-rated on Letterboxd, but it’s also not the worst. There are many critical comments about it, such as this one: “If the main character were attractive and wealthy, this would have just been another episode of ‘Criminal Minds’ or ‘Mindhunter’.”
This film’s Letterboxd score is 1.06.
1. 365 Days (2020)
As a devoted cinephile, I’ll never forget the first time I watched the softcore porn film on Netflix, “365 Days,” which has been infamously labeled as the worst movie of the entire 2020s by Letterboxd. Despite my best efforts to erase it from memory, it seems many other Letterboxd users feel the same way (let’s just say, some have gone as far as calling it “terrorism”).
For context, the average Letterboxd score for this movie is a staggering 1.04, which is a full 1.25 points lower than the notorious “Plan 9 From Outer Space.” Considering the vast array of opinions online, it’s almost astonishing to find a film with such a low score. So, hats off to “365 Days,” you’ve truly earned your place in cinematic history. We stand at attention and salute your unique achievement.
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