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Compare movies and shows head-to-head. Our smart ranking system builds your personal top list.
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How it works
No star ratings. You pick between two titles and the ranking builds itself. See how the scores are calculated.
1.Search
Find any movie or TV show
2.Compare
Pick your favorite in head-to-head matchups
3.Rank
Watch your personal rankings build automatically
4.Share
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Popular rankings
Browse a tier list, then build your own in the app.
Tier list · 11 films
Spider-Man Movies Tier List
The Raimi trilogy, the Amazing films, the MCU and the Spider-Verse, tiered S to D.
Tier list · 11 films
Harry Potter Movies Tier List
All 11 Wizarding World films, from the Sorcerer's Stone to Fantastic Beasts.
Tier list · 10 films
Lord of the Rings Movies Tier List
All 10 Middle-earth films, including the animated ones, with every runtime.
How-to guide
Movie Tier List
What the tiers actually mean, and how to build one that holds up.
How-to guide
TV Show Tier List
Rank whole series or single seasons, without the star-rating mush.
App comparison
Best Movie Ranking Apps
How head-to-head ranking compares to Letterboxd and the rest.
Every tier list
All 33 rankings, in one place. Disagree with any of them? That is the point: rank it yourself in the app.
- Alien Movies Tier List7 films
- Batman Movies Tier List9 films
- Christopher Nolan Movies Tier List13 films
- Conjuring Universe Movies Tier List10 films
- DC Movies Tier List29 films
- Denis Villeneuve Movies Tier List11 films
- Disney Movies Tier List22 films
- DreamWorks Movies Tier List24 films
- Fast & Furious Movies Tier List11 films
- Ghostbusters Movies Ranked5 films
- Godzilla Movies Ranked38 films
- Halloween Movies Ranked13 films
- Harry Potter Movies Tier List11 films
- Hunger Games Movies Tier List5 films
- Ice Age Movies Tier List6 films
- James Bond Movies Tier List25 films
- Jurassic Park Movies Tier List7 films
- Lord of the Rings Movies Tier List10 films
- Marvel Movies Tier List38 films
- Mission: Impossible Movies Tier List8 films
- Pixar Movies Tier List31 films
- Planet of the Apes Movies Ranked10 films
- Quentin Tarantino Movies Tier List10 films
- Rocky and Creed Movies Tier List9 films
- Saw Movies Ranked and in Order10 films
- Scream Movies Ranked7 films
- Spider-Man Movies Tier List11 films
- Star Trek Movies Tier List13 films
- Star Wars Movies Tier List12 films
- Studio Ghibli Movies Tier List24 films
- Twilight Movies Tier List5 films
- Wes Anderson Movies Tier List12 films
- X-Men Movies Tier List14 films
Guides and free tools
Viewing orders for the big franchises, tools that build your list in a few taps, and where Shortlist fits among the apps.
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From The Reel
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Frequently asked questions
How does the movie ranking system work?+
Instead of rating movies on a scale of 1-10, Shortlist uses head-to-head comparisons. You pick your favorite between two movies, and our algorithm builds your personal ranking automatically. It's faster, more fun, and way more accurate than traditional ratings.
Can I rank TV shows too, or just movies?+
Both! Shortlist has over 500,000 movies and TV shows in its database. You can rank movies and TV shows separately or mix them together in custom lists. We pull data from all major streaming platforms so you can find anything.
Is Shortlist free?+
Yes, Shortlist is completely free to download and use. Create rankings, follow friends, share your lists, and discover new movies and shows, all at no cost.
How is Shortlist different from Letterboxd or IMDb?+
Letterboxd and IMDb focus on logging and reviewing individual titles. Shortlist is built around ranking, comparing movies head-to-head to build your definitive personal top list. It's also more social: you can follow friends, compare rankings, and share lists.
Can I share my rankings with friends?+
Absolutely. Every ranking and list in Shortlist has a shareable link that works on any platform: iMessage, Instagram, X, you name it. Friends can see your full ranked list and compare it with their own.
What platforms is Shortlist available on?+
Shortlist is a free app for iPhone, iPad and Android. Download it from the App Store or Google Play to get started.
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