cinephile

American  

[sin-uh-fahyl] / ˈsɪn əˌfaɪl /

noun

1. a devoted moviegoer, especially one knowledgeable about the cinema.

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cinephile British  

/ ˈsɪnɪˌfaɪl /

noun

1. a person who loves films and cinema

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Etymology

Origin of cinephile

1965–70; < French, equivalent to ciné- cine- + -phile -phile

Example Sentences

“He was a cinephile without us, at the time, even knowing what that term meant. He would bring back really good films. He loved the gangster genre,” Vargas says.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Which company will emerge victorious here…will the biggest loser be the cinephile consumer?

From Slate • Dec. 10, 2025

The centre of the City of Light has the highest density of silver screens in the world per capita and arguably one of the most cinephile local populations.

From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025

You certainly don’t have to be a deeply invested cinephile to fall hard for this yarn, because the performances and visuals are captivating in themselves.

From Salon • Sep. 23, 2025

He says that whilst he commends Rothman's "clever handle" and the cinephile in him values the biopics' "bold statement about the value of cinemas and communal viewing," market realities present cautionary signs.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2025