feature-length

American  

[fee-cher-length] / ˈfi tʃərˈlɛŋθ /

adjective

1. long enough to be made a feature; of full length.

   a feature-length story; a feature-length film.

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feature-length British  

adjective

1. (of a film or programme) similar in extent to a feature although not classed as such

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Etymology

Origin of feature-length

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

Television: A 9-year-old Jack Russell terrier named Soccer has attracted a large following; now, he’s starring in his first feature-length adventure.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

AI models can be unpredictable, and a feature-length film can’t have scenes that look completely different from one moment to the next.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The main cast is set to return for the feature-length film.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Angel Studios’ all-ages 2023 animated series, “Young David,” seeded the ground for its feature-length film, “David,” which premiered at the end of 2025.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

On Thursday the festival opened with a rare offering from Afghan cinema: "No Good Men", the third feature-length film from director Shahrbanoo Sadat.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026