How do I compare Letterboxd and IMDb movies on MatchLetter?

Simply enter any two Letterboxd usernames or IMDb public list IDs (ls...) into the match fields and click Compare Tastes. MatchLetter instantly crawls public libraries, calculates your taste compatibility score, and displays shared watched films and watchlists.

How does the MatchLetter Stremio add-on work?

Go to your MatchLetter dashboard under Settings → Stremio to configure your shelves. Click 'Install in Stremio' or copy your private add-on link into any Stremio app (desktop, mobile, Android TV). Your Letterboxd watchlist, friend overlap recommendations, and custom lists will automatically appear in your Stremio discover feed.

Find your cinema overlap.

Q: Can I match an IMDb list with a Letterboxd profile?

Yes! MatchLetter supports cross-platform comparisons. You can match Letterboxd with Letterboxd, IMDb with IMDb, or a Letterboxd profile against any public IMDb list or watchlist without needing CSV imports.

Q: What does the MatchLetter Chrome extension do?

The MatchLetter Chrome extension lets you compare any Letterboxd or IMDb profile against your saved library directly on the page, and save films into your MatchLetter watchlist, favorites, or watched collections with one click.

Compare Letterboxd ratings, find shared favorites, and calculate taste similarity between friends.

Crawling Letterboxd in browser

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✨ Want to import IMDb / Letterboxd CSVs or manage your vault? Go to Dashboard

Everything you need for movie nights & taste matching

From Letterboxd & IMDb compatibility to native Stremio add-on integration, MatchLetter brings your cinema circles together.

MatchLetter for Stremio

Stream your Letterboxd and IMDb watchlists, mutual recommendations, and friends' overlap shelves right inside Stremio on Android TV, PC, Mac, and mobile. Catalogs update continuously with zero API keys required.

Configure Stremio Addon

Movie Recommendation Matches

End the movie night debate. Compare watched ratings and watchlists to calculate taste similarity, highlight shared gems, and generate smart recommendation matches tailored to your group's taste.

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IMDb & Letterboxd Matching

Compare Letterboxd against Letterboxd, IMDb against IMDb, or cross-compare Letterboxd with public IMDb lists and user watchlists without exporting or uploading CSV files.

Personal Film Dashboard

Organize your watchlist, tracked films, and favorite titles in your private dashboard. Seamlessly import Letterboxd or IMDb CSV exports and unlock social comparison links with friends.

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Chrome Companion Addon

Browse Letterboxd and IMDb with superpowers. Compare films directly against your saved MatchLetter library and save movies to your watchlist or favorites with one tap.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about MatchLetter, taste comparison, Stremio catalogs, and extensions.

How do I compare Letterboxd or IMDb profiles on MatchLetter?

Simply enter any two Letterboxd usernames (e.g. @username) or IMDb public list IDs (e.g. ls012345678) into the comparison form above. Click Compare Tastes or Find Shared Watchlist. MatchLetter retrieves the public libraries in seconds, computes your taste similarity score, and displays every common film with ratings and posters.

How do I install the MatchLetter Stremio Add-on?

Sign in to your account and open the MatchLetter Dashboard settings. Choose which shelves you want to enable (such as your Watchlist, Shared Overlap, or Friends' picks), then click Install in Stremio or copy your personal add-on link into any Stremio app (Windows, Mac, Linux, Android TV, or Web). Stremio will automatically display your shelves under Discover.

Can I match an IMDb list with a Letterboxd profile?

Yes! MatchLetter fully supports cross-platform comparisons. Switch between Letterboxd and IMDb or mix inputs: enter a Letterboxd handle for User 1 and an IMDb List ID (or public user watchlist) for User 2. No manual file exports or CSV conversions are necessary.

What does the MatchLetter Chrome extension do?

The MatchLetter for Chrome extension automatically detects when you are browsing a film or profile page on Letterboxd or IMDb. It shows immediate taste compatibility with your saved library and lets you save films into your Watchlist, Favorites, or Watched library without opening a new tab.

How are movie recommendations calculated?

MatchLetter analyzes overlapping high ratings, director filmographies, shared genre affinities, and mutual watchlist entries across your group. This ensures you find movies that all participants are genuinely excited to watch on movie night.

Take MatchLetter with you

Quick Letterboxd & IMDb matches and one-click movie saving while you browse.

Chrome Extension

MatchLetter for Chrome

Compare your signed-in library with Letterboxd and IMDb profiles. Save films to your MatchLetter watchlist, favorites, or watched library directly from any movie page.

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Chrome extension installation guide

Download & unzip. Download the ZIP above and extract it into a folder you’ll keep.
Open Extensions. Type chrome://extensions into Chrome’s address bar, or open the puzzle-piece menu → Manage extensions.
Enable Developer mode. Turn on the switch at the top right of the Extensions page.
Load the folder. Choose Load unpacked and select the extracted folder containing manifest.json, not the ZIP.
Sign in on MatchLetter. The dashboard opens automatically. Use your MatchLetter account; no Letterboxd or IMDb password is needed.
Pin & browse. Open Chrome’s puzzle-piece menu, pin MatchLetter, then refresh your Letterboxd or IMDb tab.

Updating? Replace the extension files, click Reload on its card in chrome://extensions, and refresh your film tabs. The extension works in desktop Chrome.

Not yet listed in the Chrome Web Store. Saves update MatchLetter, not native Letterboxd or IMDb lists.