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

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

The feature-length documentary will give "unprecedented access" to Duffy, looking back at her childhood, meteoric rise to fame, the attack and aftermath.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Behind the scenes of Walter Thompson-Hernández’s feature-length Sundance Film Festival debut, “If I Go Will They Miss Me,” which tells the story of an L.A. family through the lens of Greek mythology.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

"It's rapidly going backwards," the king said of the current situation, in the feature-length film "Finding Harmony: A King's Vision".

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

All these advances were showcased in 1937’s “Snow White,” the first feature-length cartoon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026