Rank your favorite movies and TV shows head to head, two at a time, into your own ranked list.

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Compare movies and shows head-to-head. Our smart ranking system builds your personal top list.

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See what your friends are watching and how they rank their favorites. Discover through people you trust.

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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

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4.Share

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Built for movie lovers

5.0 on the App Storefrom 20 ratings

500K+

Movies & Shows

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iPhone & Android

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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.

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.

Watch in order

Tools and app guides

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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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