Show summary Hide summary
- Letterboxd launches Video Store to sell and stream curated films
- How films are selected and what the shelves mean
- Launch lineup: the nine films now available
- Pricing, rental rules and regional exclusives
- Where to watch and device support
- Company perspective and recent ownership change
- Credits and acknowledgments
Letterboxd is expanding beyond reviews and watchlists. The film-focused social network is debuting a curated rental and streaming shop called Video Store, bringing a handpicked set of indie and restored films directly to viewers.
Letterboxd launches Video Store to sell and stream curated films
The new service goes live on Wednesday, Dec. 10 and will be available in 23 countries. Letterboxd, used by over 24 million members, says Video Store grows its mission of helping people discover movies.
Nas slams music industry over disrespect: teases new music, vows to address it
1992 vocal performances: 3 jaw-dropping moments that still amaze
At launch, the shop features nine titles organized into curated collections. New additions are planned on a rolling basis through 2025 and beyond.
How films are selected and what the shelves mean
Letterboxd’s team programs each shelf using millions of user watchlists, reviews and activity signals. Selections aim to match clear community interest while leaving room for surprising finds.
Two launch collections guide the debut: one showcases films never released in certain markets, the other highlights well-reviewed underseen titles.
Launch lineup: the nine films now available
Unreleased Gems — newly available in select regions
- It Ends (2025) — A debut feature about recent grads trapped on a nightmarish, endless road. The film earned festival honors at SXSW, Fantasia and the Atlanta Film Festival.
- Sore: A Wife From the Future (2025) — An inventive Indonesian time-loop romance. The film secured multiple national festival nominations and is Indonesia’s pick for the 2026 Oscars’ international race.
- Kennedy (2023) — Anurag Kashyap’s neo‑noir about a presumed-dead ex‑cop navigating Mumbai’s shadows. Premiered at Cannes and screened widely on the festival circuit.
- The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo (2025) — A Chilean coming‑of‑age tale focused on a young girl defending her town’s queer residents. Winner of the Un Certain Regard prize at Cannes.
Lost & Found — underseen classics and restored gems
- Tiger on the Beat (1988) — A beloved Hong Kong action‑comedy starring Chow Yun‑Fat. The site offers a new 4K restoration as a digital exclusive at launch.
- Kisapmata (1981) — Mike de Leon’s landmark Filipino drama about family control and censorship. This 4K restoration brings renewed attention to a festival favorite.
- It Must Be Heaven (2019) — Elia Suleiman’s comic, visual meditation on displacement. The film scored jury praise at Cannes but found a limited theatrical audience.
- Poison (1991) — Todd Haynes’ provocative early feature that won Sundance’s grand jury prize and became a flashpoint in cultural debates.
- Before We Vanish (2017) — Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s offbeat alien invasion story, adapted from a cult stage play and screened at Cannes.
Pricing, rental rules and regional exclusives
Prices vary by film and market, reflecting local transactional VOD norms, a title’s availability window, and its place in the film lifecycle.
In the U.S., launch rentals range from $3.99 to $19.99. Once playback begins, renters generally have 48 hours to finish a film. Some “Unreleased Gems” are available for a limited rental window of 30 days in the markets where they’re newly offered.
Where to watch and device support
Video Store will be available in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland, France, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Austria, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Belgium, Switzerland, Greece and Cyprus.
Rented films stream on the web, iOS and Android apps, and on connected TVs via Apple TV 4K, Apple AirPlay and Google Chromecast.
Company perspective and recent ownership change
Letterboxd CEO and co‑founder Matthew Buchanan says the platform listens to community trends and uses that insight to make rare or high‑demand films accessible. He framed Video Store as a way to help distributors and filmmakers reach an eager audience.
Letterboxd started in 2011, founded by Buchanan and Karl von Randow in New Zealand. In 2023, the pair sold a majority stake to Canadian investor Tiny, valuing the company at over $50 million.
Credits and acknowledgments
Letterboxd thanked filmmakers, distributors and sales agents for making the launch films available. The company says it will continue to work with rights holders to expand the catalog.
