Best Film Ever
Movie PodcastYour new favourite transatlantic film review podcast, trawling through the blockbusters and critical darlings in search of the best film ever.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 600 | Founded | 6 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film ReviewsTV & FilmFilm History | |||
Listen to this Podcast
Latest Episodes
Hannibal or Hans Gruber? Darth Vader or The Wicked Witch? The Joker or Norman Bates? Anton Chigurh or Nurse Ratched? People have been debating the greatest movie villains ever since Dracula first crept onto the silver screen and even now audiences st... more
“The Force, it’s calling to you. Just let it in.”
Join Ian, Liam & Kev for our 329th episode as we celebrate our annual Star Wars Day release by jumping to lightspeed into J.J. Abrams’ galaxy-reviving blockbuster Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015).... more
“Let my people go.”
Join Ian, Liam & Megs for our 328th episode as we part the Red Sea, confront destiny, and revisit one of the most ambitious animated films ever made with The Prince of Egypt (1998). Kev? He’s not with us this week — he attempted ... more
You know we love our wrestling here at the BFE (well… some of us do).
Join Ian from Best Film Ever and Stew from The Stew World Order podcast as we break the BFE format by looking at WrestleMania 42. We discuss whether CM Punk vs Roman Reigns delive... more
Key Facts
Similar Podcasts
People also subscribe to these shows.
Recent Guests
Hosts
Reviews
- Great fun and insight but may have to drop it
An update. It’s improved recently by cutting back some on the banter and the looong list of things. I’d add a star, but from the recent episodes of Starship Troopers and Cabin in the Woods, politics is creeping in. I’m so sick of critics elevating movies because they like the movies politics that I’ll drop it if it continues.
**************older review*****
His cohosts add very little other than to set up Ian and laugh at his lines but I figure they’re just friends of Ian, and that’s fine. more
Apple Podcasts3Samson38$
United States3 months ago - Great fun and insight but may have to drop it
Ian is great. Fun to listen to and I learn a lot. His cohosts add very little other than to set up Ian and laugh at his lines but I figure they’re just friends of Ian, and that’s fine.
The problem I have is all the filler. It typically takes twenty minutes of banter to get to the review. Sometimes the banter is ok, usually not … these are not comedians. When they finally get to the reviews they get distracted by more banter. And occasionally, Ian asks something like what other ten movies did ... more
Apple Podcasts3Samson38$United States8 months ago BFE always rocks the most
Podcast Addict510 months agoKnittingTurkeyI've been listening to this podcast for about a year. This is my go-to for fun banter, audience participation, and learning about movies. If you like long (several hours) episodes this is for you.
Podcast Addict52 years agoKnittingTurkey- Get so off topic
Entertaining podcast but wowww its so hard for them to stay on topic. It took them at least 20 min to start to actually talk about the movie and then continued to go off on irrelevant tangents.
Apple Podcasts3Lulu449United States3 years ago
Listeners Say
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
Chart Rankings
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #219 |  United Kingdom/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #146 |  Australia/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #211 |  Germany/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #45 |  Switzerland/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #69 |  South Korea/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #190 |  Norway/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Talking Points
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Audience Metrics
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
Frequently Asked Questions About Best Film Ever
What is Best Film Ever about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A talk-focused film discussion show where a close-knit group analyzes beloved and cult movies, breaks down storytelling, cinematography, and cultural impact, and invites guests to deepen the conversation. Episodes cover a wide range—from satirical to genre-bending titles—often blending thoughtful critique with playful banter. The format rewards deep dives, trivia, and audience participation, making it a go-to for cinephiles who want both insight and entertainment. The show is notable for its long-running, chemistry-driven panel and its ability to make complex topics accessible without sacrificing rigor.
Where can I find podcast stats for Best Film Ever?
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Best Film Ever. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Best Film Ever and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
How many listeners does Best Film Ever get?
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Best Film Ever, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
What are the audience demographics for Best Film Ever?
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Best Film Ever, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
How many subscribers and views does Best Film Ever have?
To see how many followers or subscribers Best Film Ever has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
Which podcasts are similar to Best Film Ever?
These podcasts share a similar audience with Best Film Ever:
1. Horror Movie Club
2. The Rewatchables
3. Blank Check with Griffin & David
4. Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry
5. The Big Picture
How many episodes of Best Film Ever are there?
Best Film Ever launched 6 years ago and published 600 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
How do I contact Best Film Ever?
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Where can I see ratings and reviews for Best Film Ever?
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Best Film Ever from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Best Film Ever?
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Best Film Ever. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.
What guests have appeared on Best Film Ever?
Recent guests on Best Film Ever include:
1. Tony Kaye
2. Zoe Kazan
3. James DeGuzman
4. Duane Smith
5. Meat Loaf
6. Richard O'Brien
7. Shai Bergerfroind
8. Jimmy Smith
To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.