cinephile

noun

cine·​phile ˈsi-nə-ˌfī(-ə)l 

: a lover of films : a cinema enthusiast

Examples of cinephile in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In hindsight, that was a sign of having lived in the bubble of NYC cinephile culture for 20 years by that time. — José Salazar, IndieWire, 24 Aug. 2026

Oenophiles can store their wine collection in the home’s original cellar, with space for about 4,000 bottles, and cinephiles can get comfy in the cinema, outfitted with theater-like seating. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026

These nine memorable films include huge box office hits as well as gems known mostly to dedicated cinephiles. — David Faris, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026

Some frustrated cinephiles argue theater chains and studios should do more to ensure a smoother ticketing process. — Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French cinéphile, from ciné + -phile

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above