For a film, to have a world premiere at a major film festival is a great way to attract media attention and generate buzz on the way to a wide release. As far as major film festivals go, there aren't many in North America that are bigger or more impactful than the Toronto International Film Festival. Not coincidentally, TIFF has seen the world premiere of some truly exceptional movies .

From beloved modern gems like The Perks of Being a Wallflower to essential classics like The Princess Bride , the best movies that have ever had their world premiere at TIFF are proof of just how big this festival is. With TIFF 2025 well underway and movies as noteworthy as Christy and John Candy: I Like Me having had their world premieres at the festival, it's as good a time as any

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