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The Backlot - Movie Reviews

The Backlot - Movie Reviews

Movie memories with friends

12 ratings
7 reviews
🎬 Entertainment
🌐 Social Networking
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 30, 2026
  • July 23, 2026

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Some Ideas, Inc.
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Discover what friends are watching and rating in real time. Share your movie thoughts, track your viewing history, and earn badges. This social app makes movie nights more engaging and personal.

✓Real-time friend activity feed
✓Quick movie rating and reactions
✓Curated monthly watchlists
✓Personal movie viewing log
✓Collectible monthly badges
✓Home screen widgets
✓Letterboxd import
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What's New in The Backlot

1.5.32

July 23, 2026

bug fixes and improvements

Events

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User reviews

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Fun

Great movie review app for my friends. Love picking my backdrops and posters on my review’s.
iamwesleyriveriamwesleyriver

my new movie tracker app

super smooth & super easy to use!! looks so visually pleasing too. letterbox’d count your days
mayad123mayad123

feels like a movie club with friends

Super fun way to track movies with friends. The monthly watch lists and badges make it feel like a little challenge, and it’s a great way to discover films through people you know instead of random algorithms!!!
itsmartinasitsmartinas

love this app!

this app really brings me and my friends closer together and feeling connected over movies.

much better than letterboxd…
McvenderellaMcvenderella

The Community for movies I needed

Amazing
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FAQ

What is The Backlot?

The Backlot is a social networking app designed for movie lovers. It allows users to see what their friends are watching and rating in real-time, share quick thoughts on films, and track their personal movie history.

Can I import my existing movie data?

Yes, The Backlot allows you to import your movie history from Letterboxd. This makes it easy to transition and continue tracking your viewing habits without starting over.

How does The Backlot handle movie reviews?

The Backlot offers a simple system for rating movies and adding short thoughts or reactions. It avoids the pressure of writing long, detailed reviews, focusing instead on quick, social engagement.

Does The Backlot have ads?

No, The Backlot is ad-free. The app is designed to provide a clean and uninterrupted experience for users focused on movies and social interaction.

What devices does The Backlot support?

Currently, The Backlot is supported on iPhone devices. Users can also add a widget to their iPhone Home Screen for quick access to friend activity.

How often is The Backlot updated?

The Backlot was last updated on March 31, 2026, with version 1.3.9. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

What age rating is The Backlot?

The Backlot has an age rating of 12+. This suggests it is suitable for users aged 12 and older, with content generally appropriate for this demographic.

What makes The Backlot unique compared to other movie apps?

The Backlot focuses on real-time social interaction and simplicity. It offers features like watchlists, badges, and home screen widgets to make movie watching a more shared and engaging experience without the burden of extensive reviews.