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"Movie" in Italian: film
il film
Movie in Italian is il film (eel feelm), masculine and often invariable in the plural too. Un bel film means a good movie. Andiamo al cinema? invites a film outing.
Weekend plan
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How to pronounce film
Say it
eel feelm
/il film/
Film: feelm. One syllable; final m clear. Il film: eel feelm. Plural often still film.
"Movie" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il film | the movie / film Core noun. | Core noun. |
| un film | a movie Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| andare al cinema | to go to the movies Outing phrase. | Outing phrase. |
| film in lingua originale | movie in original language Subtitled screenings. | Subtitled screenings. |
How to use film in real life
- 1Weekend plan
Stasera vediamo un film a casa.
Tonight we're watching a movie at home.
Un film.
- 2Cinema ticket
Il film inizia alle ventuno e trenta.
The movie starts at 9:30.
Il film.
- 3Recommendation
Ti consiglio quel film francese.
I recommend that French movie.
Quel film.
Mistakes English speakers make with film
Incorrect: La film è bella.
Correct: Il film è bello.
Film is masculine.
Incorrect: Andiamo al movie.
Correct: Andiamo al cinema. / Vediamo un film.
Use film / cinema.
Good to know
Italians say film for movies and cinema for the place. Original-language screenings are labeled V.O. or lingua originale. Spoilers still ruin dinners—wait until friends have seen il film.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking something to stream
ChatPal
Vuoi una comedy o un film serio?
Do you want a comedy or a serious movie?
You
Un film leggero: oggi sono stanco.
A light movie—I'm tired today.
ChatPal
Ok, ne ho trovato uno di novanta minuti.
Okay, I found a ninety-minute one.
You
Perfetto, preparo i popcorn.
Perfect, I'll make the popcorn.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Movie" in Italian
How do you say movie?
Il film.
Go to the movies?
Andare al cinema.
Gender?
Masculine: il film.
Plural?
Often still i film.
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