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

And American and French cinephiles have had a mutual admiration society for almost as long as cameras have rolled. — Carole Horst, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026

The actor is a major cinephile and has looked to classic films for hair inspiration in the past, including '80s French films and Monroe herself. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Nov. 2026

Others will wow not only cinephiles but the mainstream voters in the Academy. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2026

This restoration is assembled from Russell’s personal edit, the kind of news that will drive certain cinephiles into a frenzy. — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French cinéphile, from ciné + -phile

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above