*Past Lives* is recorded as the highest-rated film by a female director on the social networking film app, Letterboxd, in 2023.
Celine Song's romantic film achieved a rating of 4.2 out of 5 points. This score is based on user ratings on Letterboxd throughout last year.
*Past Lives* tells the story of two childhood friends in South Korea, Nora (played by Greta Lee) and Hae Sung (played by Teo Yoo). They are separated when Nora's family migrates to America.
A decade later, Nora and Hae Sung reunite under different circumstances. Nora is married, while Hae Sung is still grappling with his feelings for Nora.
Their reunion rekindles past memories, and Hae Sung wonders what might have been.
Other films with the same score as *Past Lives* include *Anatomy of a Fall* by Justine Triet and *There's Still Tomorrow* by Paola Cortellesi.
Meanwhile, *Barbie*, a popular film in 2023, ranked sixth with a rating of 3.9 points. This film is directed by Greta Gerwig.
Here is a complete list of films by female directors with the highest ratings on Letterboxd in 2023:
1. *Past Lives* (Celine Song): 4.2 points
2. *Anatomy of a Fall* (Justine Triet): 4.2 points
3. *There's Still Tomorrow* (Paola Cortellesi): 4.2 points
4. *All Your Face* (Jeanne Herry): 4 points
5. *Trenque Lauquen* (Laura Citarella): 4 points
6. *Barbie* (Greta Gerwig): 3.9 points
7. *Buttons* (Emma Seligman): 3.9 points
8. *La Chimera* (Alice Rohrwacher): 3.9 points
9. *Rye Lane* (Raine Allen-Miller): 3.9 points
10. *The Peasants* (DK Welchman and Hugh Welchman): 3.8 points
(See also: 8 Highest-Grossing Films by Female Directors, "Barbie" Number One)