With over 3 million worldwide users, Letterboxd is one of the biggest and most popular social media platforms. It offers a minimalist yet fun layout and creates space for film enthusiasts to come together and share their favorite flicks through a very accessible social interaction system.
While there are many well-known movies that are certainly watched by considerably more than a million people in real life, films that hit the 1 million mark on the website are quite a big deal given the number of people that use the platform. From Guardians of the Galaxy to Parasite, these are the most watched movies on Letterboxd, ranked by view count.
Updated on July 31, 2023, by Daniela Gama:
Grossing over $700 million so far and counting on a score of 89% on the Tomatometer, Greta Gerwig's Barbie is both a commercial and critical success so far. Naturally, it is also one of the most talked about and, therefore, most-watched films of recent times. On Letterboxd, the 2023 feature broke the record and is the fastest film to make it to the "One Million Watched Club" just 22 days after its world premiere and 12 days after its theatrical release.
13 'Barbie' (2023) – 1.1 Million Views
One of this year's biggest surprises so far, Gerwig's critical and commercial success, Barbie, has already hit the impressive $700 million milestone at the box office. Providing audiences with a compelling take on the Barbie world, this summer blockbuster introduces audiences to Margot Robbie's innocent but very humane Barbie and depicts her journey from her pinkish homeland to our own harsh real world.
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As far as the topics it tackles (including the liberation of women from the patriarchy), Barbie is not a revolutionary film. Nevertheless, it is honest and forthright enough to get audiences (especially male audiences) talking. With 1.1 million views on Letterboxd so far, this delicious film broke the record for the most viewed film in the shortest time. And for that alone, it is 100% worth adding to the list.
12 'Forrest Gump' (1994) – 2.3 Million Views
Starring Tom Hanks in one of his most memorable roles to date, Forrest Gump tells the story of a kind-hearted Alabama man with an IQ of 75, who sincerely hopes to be reunited with his childhood sweetheart, Jenny (Robin Wright). Throughout the film, viewers witness some of the most poignant moments in the history of the United States from the 1950s to the '70s through the character's eyes.
Over 2.3 million Letterboxd users have seen the Robert Zemeckis film, which comes as no surprise when you realize that it has always been a huge romantic drama in the industry. Forrest Gump is equal parts endearing and heartbreaking, offering audiences a memorable and moving viewing experience while handling universal themes of love, death, religion, dreams, and hopes.
11 'Guardians of the Galaxy' (2014) – 2.3 Million Views
Guardians of the Galaxycenters around a group of unlikely strangers (and criminals) who work together in order to stop a mysterious Orb from falling into the wrong hands, which would consequently allow a fanatical warrior to have total control over the universe with terrible consequences.
With fun characters and an entertaining storyline, this movie is considered one of the most rewatchable MCU films and has seemingly won a lot of people over (at least those curious enough to check it). James Gunn's movie is also one of the highest-rated superhero films ever, offering audiences a good dose of comical moments as well as action-packed scenes.
10 'Avengers: Infinity War' (2018) – 2.3 Million Views
Avengers: Infinity War reunites Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), and the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) with the rest of the Avengers on an intergalactic journey to take down their most powerful enemy to date, Thanos (Josh Brolin), who seeks to collect all six Infinity Stones.
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With over 2.3 million watches on Letterboxd, it only makes sense that Infinity War takes a place on this list. After all, it was one of the most anticipated movies of 2018. Featuring tons of epic moments and cool character team-ups Marvel fans have always been dying — no pun intended — to see, the first part of a grand finale is a really emotional ride for everyone involved and undoubtedly one of the MCU's most memorable flicks.
9 'Interstellar' (2014) – 2.4 Million Views
Although Oppenheimer is heading to the club on Letterboxd (with over 700K views so far), Interstellar is the third Christopher Nolan film to take the crown. This engulfing 2014 movie follows Matthew McConaughey's former NASA pilot tasked with leading a mission through a wormhole to find a new habitable planet for mankind as the Earth's future has become riddled with disasters and famine.
Featuring 2.4 million audience members, this unforgettable, epic space film is still one of the accomplished filmmaker's best, and for good reason. With a top-notch score by Hans Zimmer, powerhouse performances (namely for McConaughey), and an absorbing premise to match, Interstellar is deservedly one of the films global cinephiles find themselves reaching towards the most.
8 'Get Out' (2017) – 2.4 Million Views
Things go from bad to worse when a young Black man (Daniel Kaluuya) travels with his white girlfriend (Allison Williams) to meet her parents for the first time. On a getaway trip that initially seemed like a good idea, Chris finds himself questioning everything when he realizes he is stuck in a sinister trap.
Watched by over 2.4 million users, Jordan Peele's mind-bending debut remains one of the director's most popular projects, and for good reason. Just like Us and his most recent film Nope, the 2017 flick will assuredly blow minds away with its jaw-dropping plot twists featuring and incredible performance byKaluuya. With an intriguing storyline that builds up through the movie, Get Out shines a light on the injustices of modern America.
7 'Knives Out' (2019) – 2.4 Million Views
A top-tier crime drama,Knives Out revolves around the mysterious death of crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer), the patriarch of a wealthy, conflicting family, who was found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday. When an extremely gifted detective (Daniel Craig) is mysteriously enlisted to investigate the occurrence, shocking clues unveil.
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Post the release of Glass Onion, it is safe to say thatCraig's Benoit Blanc is one of the most memorable characters from recent times, and frankly, it's always a wonder to watch him on-screen. There are many good things about this engaging film that was watched by over 2.4 million people, and phenomenal acting is definitely one of them. All in all, Knives Out is easily one of the most captivating whodunits ever and will have viewers glued to their screens throughout.
6 'Pulp Fiction' (1994) – 2.5 Million Views
Referencing the pulp magazines and crime novels popular during the mid-20th century, the narrative of 1994's PulpFiction is told out of chronological order, following three main interrelated stories with different protagonists: two mob hitmen (John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson), a boxer (Bruce Willis), and a pair of diner bandits (Tim Roth and Amanda Plummer).
Possibly the most referenced crime drama to date, Quentin Tarantino's iconic movie has pop culture in a chokehold. Featuring tons of legendary scenes — including the brief one where John Travolta and Uma Thurman share a famous dance sequence — PulpFiction is a fun, well-crafted film that isn't anywhere near the director's best but also incredibly far from being one of the industry's worst.
5 'Inception' (2010) – 2.5 Million Views
The second film directed by the great Christopher Nolan on this list is Inception,an alluring movie following a professional thief (Leonardo DiCaprio) who steals information by penetrating the subconscious minds of his targets through their dreams and is given the challenging task of planting an idea into the mind of a C.E.O.
Mind-blowing and innovative are two great ways to describe the epic, nail-biting sci-fi drama which manages to surprise audiences with its clever plot almost 13 years later, with many people of all ages still adding it to their watchlists. Although some may argue that Nolan's movie offers a complex and difficult concept, it is actually presented to viewers in a very accessible way that is very easy to follow and makes it completely worthwhile.
4 'Fight Club' (1999) – 2.6 Million Views
As the title suggests, Fight Club depicts the origin of an underground fight club that evolves into much more. When two bored characters — a man (Edward Norton) with insomnia and a bizarre salesman named Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt) —meet, they team up to create a clubwith strict rules where they get to fight other men who are equally sick and tired of their mundane lives.
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Fight Clubis likely the #1 Film Bro movie out there — no wonder it counts 2.6 million views on the platform. This highly-regarded David Fincher satire focuses on the pursuit of breaking down society's walls, reflecting on consumerist culture and fascinating viewers with an intelligent, unexpected storyline.
3 'The Dark Knight' (2008) – 2.6 Million Views
A new sadistic mastermind menace threatens the people of Gotham in Christopher Nolan's incredible movie, causing havoc and chaos all over the place. In order to fight injustice and face his new enemy, the Batman (Christian Bale) must confront everything he believes in.
With awesome characterization, Heath Ledger's Joker is arguably the best thing about the fantastic second installment of the NolanVerse, and that is also thanks to his incredible acting. On top of that, The Dark Knight is also one of the most well-regarded superhero movies out there, impressing both fans of the genre and audiences who are just into great action movies with its dark and complex story.
2 'Joker' (2019) – 2.7 Million Views
Joaquin Phoenix brings Arthur Fleck, a mentally troubled aspiring stand-up comedian who works as a clown, to life in Todd Philips' movie. The character-driven 2019 flick depicts Fleck's disturbing downfall that ultimately originates the iconic comic antagonist.
If Joker being a fan-favorite character wasn't obvious before, it certainly is now. With 2.7 million views, Joker reigns as one of the most-watched movies on Letterboxd. Combining the psychological thriller and crime genres, this gripping origin story is one of the most globally beloved emotional rollercoasters out there. While it may not be everyone's cup of tea, it undeniably shines a light on Phoenix's unmatched talent.
1 'Parasite' (2019) – 2.8 Million Views
Portraying a poor family's attempt to infiltrate a wealthy family's household, this South Korean movie centers around the Kims' meticulous plan to pose as unrelated, qualified individuals in order to be employed by the Parks and sneak into their home. Parasiteis one of the most well-written social commentaries, masterfully highlighting social inequalities.
Regarded as one of the most groundbreaking flicks out there (and one of the best thrillers of all time) — having been the first non-English language movie to win a major Oscar for Best Picture — Bong Joon-ho's film, which is currently the most watched movie on Letterboxd with 2.8 million views, is everything everyone says it is: mind-boggling, fascinating, and totally genius. It's only logical that Parasite takes the first place on this list; after all, it has changed history and induced many to overcome the one-inch-tall barrier of subtitles.
