Independent Spirit Award – Best Film Winners

Must‑Watch Movies Everyone Should See at Least Once

This list gathers movies that are considered essential viewing at least once in a lifetime, offering a bucket‑list style reference for film enthusiasts. It draws on contributions and statistical insights from the Reddit community, organized for easy profiling and tracking of all‑stats data.

Comfort Movies

This collection features movies chosen for their comforting tone and ability to provide a relaxing viewing experience. It highlights films that are often described as feel‑good, gentle, or uplifting, catering to audiences seeking solace and ease.

Letterboxd One Million Watched Club

The official Letterboxd One Million Watched Club lists 597 feature films and 4 TV shows that have been viewed by at least one million members. It includes detailed statistics such as average rating, most‑watched titles, fastest films to reach a million viewers, and representation data for decades, languages, and directors. Milestones like the first films to hit X‑million‑member thresholds and notable achievements across Oscar winners, box‑office rankings, and franchise coverage are also highlighted. The list is regularly updated, with the latest addition being "A Nightmare on Elm Street" in August 2025.

Letterboxd Top 250 Science Fiction Films (2025)

This list compiles the 250 highest‑rated science‑fiction feature films on Letterboxd as of August 24 2025. It follows strict eligibility rules: only films at least 40 minutes long, categorized as "Science Fiction" on Letterboxd, with a minimum of 3,000 user ratings and 100 likes, and excludes shorts, TV content, re‑issues, and other non‑film formats. The list serves as a sci‑fi specific companion to the broader Letterboxd Top 250 ranking, which includes only a few science‑fiction titles.

Oscar Best Picture Winners

This collection features films that have received the Academy Award for Best Picture. Each entry represents a movie recognized as the top achievement in cinema for its year. The list provides an overview of Oscar-winning titles without ranking or commentary.

70 Years of the Palme d'Or

This feature examines the first seventy years of the Palme d'Or, the top prize awarded at the Cannes Film Festival. It highlights the evolution of the award, notable winners, and the cultural impact of the prize on international cinema.