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movie vs film
A motion picture shown in cinemas or watched at home.
American
movie
“Do you want to grab some popcorn and watch a movie tonight?”
British
film
“Do you want to grab some popcorn and watch a film tonight?”
Good to know
"Movie" is the everyday American word, while Britons more often say "film," though "movie" is widely understood and increasingly used in the UK. Americans also use "film," especially for more serious or artistic works.
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