Rank your favorite movies and TV shows. Share your taste. Discover what to watch next.
Your movies. Your rankings.
Stop scrolling endlessly. Start ranking what you love and find exactly what to watch next.
Rank Everything
Compare movies and shows head-to-head. Our smart ranking system builds your personal top list.
Follow Friends
See what your friends are watching and how they rank their favorites. Discover through people you trust.
Get Recommendations
Personalized suggestions based on your rankings, preferred genres, and streaming platforms.
Pick your favorite
No confusing ratings out of 10. Just simple head-to-head choices that build your personal ranking automatically.
Which do you prefer?
Oppenheimer
2023 · Drama
Interstellar
2014 · Sci-Fi
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How it works
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
Show off your taste and discover new favorites
Built for movie lovers
500K+
Movies & Shows
1-2-1
Matchup Ranking
8+
Streaming Platforms
"Finally stopped arguing with my friends about movies. Now we just compare rankings."
"The comparison ranking is genius. Way better than trying to assign a number out of 10."
"I've discovered so many great shows through what my friends ranked highly."
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 currently available as a free app on iOS (iPhone and iPad). Download it from the App Store to get started.
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