What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
films
Example
I watched a great film last night. [film: noun]
Example
She is studying film production in college. [film: noun]
cinema
Example
He is a big fan of world cinema. [cinema: noun]
Example
Let's go to the cinema tonight. [cinema: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Films is more commonly used than cinema in American English, while cinema is more commonly used in British English. However, both terms are widely understood and used in various contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between films and cinema?
Cinema is generally considered more formal than films, and is often used in academic or intellectual discussions about movies and filmmaking.
