You can delete your own IMDb review, but only through your account — IMDb won't remove it for you
If you posted a review on IMDb and want to take it down, you can delete it yourself by going to your profile, finding the review, and clicking delete. IMDb doesn't remove reviews at a user's request unless the review violates their content policy — things like spam, hate speech, or spoilers marked incorrectly. A review you wrote stays on your account history even after deletion, visible only to you, but the public version disappears within a few hours.
The process takes about two minutes if you remember which film or show you reviewed. If you don't remember, you'll need to search through your review history, which can take longer depending on how many reviews you've posted.
Key Takeaways
- Sign into your IMDb account, go to your profile, and select "Your Reviews" to see all reviews you have posted.
- Click the three-dot menu next to the review you want to remove and select "Delete" — this removes it from public view within hours.
- Deleted reviews remain in your account history marked as deleted, but other users cannot see them.
- IMDb will not delete a review for you unless it breaks their content policy, such as containing hate speech or unmarked spoilers.
- If you want to edit a review instead of deleting it, click the pencil icon next to the review to make changes.
Step-by-step: Finding and deleting your review
Start by signing into IMDb with your account. Go to your profile by clicking your name or avatar in the top right corner of the page, then select "Your Ratings" or "Your Account" depending on which version of the site you're using.
Once you're on your profile page, look for a section labeled "Your Reviews" or "Reviews" — this shows every review you've posted. If you have many reviews, use the search bar at the top to type the title of the film or show you reviewed. Click on the review you want to delete.
When the review opens, look for a three-dot menu icon (⋯) in the top right corner of the review box. Click it and select "Delete Review" from the dropdown menu. IMDb will ask you to confirm — click "Delete" again to finish. The review disappears from public view within a few hours, though IMDb's servers may take longer to fully process the removal.
What happens after you delete a review
Once deleted, your review no longer appears on the film or show's page, and other users cannot find it or see what you wrote. However, IMDb keeps a record that you posted and then deleted a review — this is visible only to you when you look at your own review history.
Your rating (the star score you gave) may remain on the film's page even after you delete the written review, depending on your account settings. If you want to remove the rating as well, you'll need to delete it separately from your ratings page, or adjust your privacy settings to hide your ratings from public view.
When IMDb will delete a review for you
IMDb's moderation team removes reviews that violate their content policy, but they do this on their own schedule, not at your request. Reviews that get removed typically contain hate speech, harassment, spam, or spoilers that weren't properly marked with a spoiler tag.
If you posted a review that you think breaks these rules, you can report it yourself by clicking the three-dot menu and selecting "Report Review" instead of deleting it. This sends it to IMDb's team for review. However, if you simply changed your mind about the review or want it gone for any other reason, deletion is your only option — IMDb won't remove it for you.
Editing instead of deleting
If you're not sure whether you want to delete your review entirely, you can edit it instead. Click the pencil icon next to your review to open the editing window. You can change your star rating, rewrite the text, or add a spoiler tag if you forgot one the first time.
Edited reviews show an "Edited" label on the film's page so other users know you made changes. The edit appears publicly within a few hours, the same way a new review does.
Deleting reviews on IMDb's mobile app
The process on IMDb's mobile app is nearly identical to the website. Sign in, tap your profile icon at the bottom of the screen, and select "Your Reviews." Find the review you want to delete, tap the three-dot menu, and select "Delete Review." Confirm the deletion, and the review disappears from public view within hours.
If you're using IMDb through a web browser on your phone rather than the app, follow the same steps as the desktop version — the mobile website works the same way.
Why you might want to delete a review
People delete reviews for different reasons. You might have changed your mind about a film after watching it again, or you may have written something you now find embarrassing. Some users delete reviews to keep their profile clean or to remove older reviews that no longer reflect their current taste.
Deleting a review doesn't affect your overall rating count on IMDb — the site still counts you as having rated that film, even if you remove the written review. If you want to completely remove your involvement with a title, you'd need to delete both the review and the rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete someone else's review of a movie?
No. You can only delete reviews you posted yourself. If you see a review that violates IMDb's content policy, you can report it using the three-dot menu, and IMDb's team will investigate. Reporting does not may provide removal — IMDb makes the final decision about whether a review breaks their rules.
Will deleting my review remove my rating from the movie's page?
Not automatically. Your star rating may remain on the film's page even after you delete the written review. To remove your rating entirely, go to your ratings page and delete the rating separately, or change your privacy settings to hide all your ratings from public view.
How long does it take for a deleted review to disappear?
A deleted review typically disappears from the film's page within a few hours. IMDb's servers process deletions in batches, so it may take up to 24 hours in some cases, but usually much faster. You'll see it removed from your own profile immediately after you click delete.
Can I recover a review after I delete it?
No. Once you delete a review, IMDb does not restore it. If you want the review back, you'll need to rewrite it from scratch. This is why editing is sometimes a better option than deleting if you're unsure about removing it permanently.
What if I delete my entire IMDb account?
If you delete your IMDb account, all your reviews, ratings, and watchlist data are removed. However, this is a permanent action and cannot be undone. If you only want to remove specific reviews, delete them individually instead of closing your account.