I created this video to show how to log a movie on Letterboxd, which is the core of what makes this platform such a powerful tool for film lovers.
Logging your films not only helps you track what you’ve watched, but it also builds a personal film journal you can look back on over time. Whether you’re doing a 100-movie challenge, curating a watchlist, or just rating as you go, this step is essential.
Step 1: Find the movie
Head to the search bar and type in the title. You’ll get a list of options, including different releases and editions. Select the right one and land on its film page.
Step 2: Click “+” to log
Next to the “Watch” or “Watched” button, click the “+” icon. This opens the log window where you can choose the date you watched it, add a rating, write a review, and add tags.
In the video, I show how I do this with a film I rewatched recently — selecting a rewatch date, adding a quick 3-sentence review, and tagging it as “rewatch” and “watched in cinema.”
Step 3: Optional settings
You can also toggle:
- Spoiler warning on your review
- Hide from diary (if you’re logging without public visibility)
- Add to list right from the log window
I also explain how to rate half stars, how ratings impact your “Highest Rated” and “Stats” pages, and why logging the actual watch date is useful for your year-end reviews.
Step 4: Save and share
Once logged, your entry appears in your diary, profile activity, and (optionally) in followers’ feeds. You can edit logs anytime or delete accidental entries with a few clicks.
This is something I do after every movie I watch — sometimes with a short review, sometimes just a date and a rating. But over time, it turns into a personal film archive that reflects your taste, growth, and memory.
Are you logging everything you watch, or just the highlights?