Letterboxd

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Letterboxd

Letterboxd is an online social cataloging service for film, founded in 2011 by Matthew Buchanan and Karl von Randow and headquartered in New Zealand. It functions as a platform where members can rate and review films, maintain a diary of their viewing history, create custom lists, and share their favorite movies. Often described as "Goodreads for movies," it serves as a central hub for cinephiles to connect and discuss cinema.

The service is notable for its dedicated community of film enthusiasts and its comprehensive database, which allows for detailed personal tracking and discovery. Its social features enable users to follow each other's activity, fostering a network for sharing recommendations and critiques. This has made it an influential platform in film culture, providing both casual viewers and serious critics a space to engage with cinema.

Recently, Letterboxd gained broader attention due to its involvement in a significant internet outage. In November 2025, the service was among hundreds of major websites, including prominent platforms like X and Spotify, that experienced downtime. This widespread disruption was reported by multiple news outlets, highlighting Letterboxd's integration into the daily digital habits of its global user base and its reliance on larger internet infrastructure.

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