Private movie reviews with friends
Rate, capture, and remember your movie experiences.
The Backlot is a private movie review app for friends. Rate what you watch, write quick reviews, react to friends, and add photos that capture the feeling of each watch. Every review becomes a modern movie ticket — a simple record of the film, your rating, your take, your photos, and the people who watched with you.
Designed for smaller, private groups, The Backlot gives you a more personal way to track movies without turning your reviews into a public performance. Share what you watched, see what your friends thought, and build a visual history of the films you've experienced together.
Whether you're reviewing a new release, revisiting an old favorite, or tracking what your group has been watching, The Backlot keeps everything in one private place.
Why people use The Backlot
Every review is a modern movie ticket
Each review captures the film, your rating, your take, your photos, and the people who watched with you. A simple, visual record of every movie experience.
Add photos to your reviews
Attach photos that capture the feeling of each watch — the theater, the couch, the group. Reviews on The Backlot are more visual and personal than a star rating.
Private by design
Share what you watched and see what your friends thought without turning your reviews into a public performance. The Backlot is built for smaller, private groups.
React and reply to friends
React to your friends' reviews and leave replies. Movie conversations stay between the people who were actually there.
Track your movie history
Build a visual history of the films you've experienced. See your ratings and reviews over time in one private place.
Backlot Notes
Movie picks, interviews, watch guides, sharp takes, and the culture around what people are watching together.
How The Backlot compares
If you're looking for a more private, personal Letterboxd alternative built for friend groups — here's how The Backlot stacks up.
| Feature | The Backlot | Letterboxd |
|---|---|---|
| Private by default | Yes | No |
| Photo reviews | Yes | No |
| Modern movie tickets | Yes | No |
| React to friends | Yes | No |
| Film logging | Yes | Yes |
| Movie ratings | Yes | Yes |
| Free to use | Yes | Freemium |
Who is The Backlot for?
- Friend groups who watch movies together and want a private space to share reviews
- People looking for a Letterboxd alternative that's more personal and less public
- Movie lovers who want to capture the experience of each watch, not just log a title
- Anyone who wants to see what their friends actually thought about a film
- Film fans who want their reviews to feel more visual, social, and private
Try The Backlot free
Rate, capture, and remember your movie experiences. Free on iOS.
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