After over 5 years and over 5,000 members have contributed, I'm discontinuing updates to this project due to the required maintenance, but I will leave the list as is since we crossed 2,000 mentioned films. The list was more popular than I thought possible and it's been a pleasure to collate the data. Please enjoy the comments section to keep sharing your stories about your faves, though if someone wants to take over, please be my guest.

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Archived description:

It's simple: Post your #1 ever (no runners-up or ties please) in the comments and I'll add it if it’s not already listed. Please share your story about why it's your choice too. I think #1s usually go beyond saying the acting, writing, visuals, music, etc, are perfect. It's deeply personal. Let us know when you saw it, your first reaction, how many times you've seen it, when you made it your #1, and so on. 

If you're the type to separate best and favorite, go for the latter. Quick tip for those who ask: the best way to look to see if a movie is here already is to search the list by year. Please do not vote for your favorite film not on the list, honest #1 choices only. 

This isn't just another collection of the greatest films of all-time – each individual title means the world to at least one film fan. It's why they're here with us on Letterboxd. And these films are fun to watch through their eyes.