watching movies

Cinema at home

Watching movies is the activity of viewing films, whether in theaters, at home, or on devices.

The phrase emphasizes the passive, recreational nature of film consumption: We spent Sunday watching movies.

It can suggest a lazy or indulgent way to pass time: I'm just going to stay in and watch movies all weekend.

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film · streaming · streaming service · couch · binge · credits · premiere · blockbuster · opening scene · subtitles · end credits · projector · recliner · matinee · trailer · snacks · dimmed · Netflix

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Opposites
media consumption type

watching moviesreading

Interpreting written text

active vs. passive engagement

watching moviesfilmmaking

Creating motion pictures

directing · writing · performing · acting · doing

indoor sedentary vs. outdoor physical

watching moviesexercising

Active physical exertion

hiking · playing outside · running · outdoor activities · physical activity

Family

watch, watches, watched, watcher, watchers, watchful, watchfully, watchfulness, unwatched

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G