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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.
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Spider-Man Movies Tier List
The Raimi trilogy, the Amazing films, the MCU and the Spider-Verse, tiered S to D.
Harry Potter Movies Tier List
All 11 Wizarding World films, from the Sorcerer's Stone to Fantastic Beasts.
Lord of the Rings Movies Tier List
All 10 Middle-earth films, including the animated ones, with every runtime.
Movie Tier List
What the tiers actually mean, and how to build one that holds up.
TV Show Tier List
Rank whole series or single seasons, without the star-rating mush.
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How head-to-head ranking compares to Letterboxd and the rest.
Every tier list
All 32 rankings, in one place. Disagree with any of them? That is the point: rank it yourself in the app.
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- Christopher Nolan Movies Tier List13 films
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- DC Movies Tier List28 films
- Denis Villeneuve Movies Tier List11 films
- Disney Movies Tier List19 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
- James Bond Movies Tier List25 films
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- Marvel Movies Tier List38 films
- Mission: Impossible Movies Tier List8 films
- Pixar Movies Tier List31 films
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- Rocky and Creed Movies Tier List9 films
- Saw Movies Ranked10 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
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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 currently available as a free app on iOS (iPhone and iPad). Download it from the App Store to get started.
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