filmgoer

American  

[film-goh-er] / ˈfɪlmˌgoʊ ər /

noun

1. a person who attends motion-picture showings.

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Etymology

Origin of filmgoer

First recorded in 1915–20; film + goer

Example Sentences

Thus the differentiation in relationship the filmgoer may see in the lower-case dame portion of Smith’s career and image, and her aristocracy era.

From Salon • Oct. 1, 2024

Nolan argued that his passion for how his movies are made and displayed was justified by their influence over the viewer’s ultimate experience, even if the average filmgoer might not consciously register the difference.

From New York Times • Jul. 17, 2023

Whether they're pretending to be them or plotting how to defeat them, a gamer has a far more intimate relationship with their beloved characters than all but the most fanatical filmgoer.

From BBC • May 1, 2019

"I kind of don't want to go back to America now," one filmgoer muttered upon exiting the theater.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2018

Every filmgoer deserves a healthy, well-balanced, thoughtfully prepared movie diet — no one can survive on overripe tomatoes and pigs from a poke alone.

From Washington Post • Aug. 3, 2017