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

The doc also features interviews with Margot Robbie and Debra Winger, alongside screenwriter Francesca Maneri, producer Jeremy Thomas and critics and cinephiles including Murielle Joudet, Armond White and Mark Cousins. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

The film has sold out seven shows and counting at including several with no Q&As, attracting a mix of young cinephile and Filipino-American audiences. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2026

For many cinephiles, film historians, and critics, Italian cinema is modern cinema. — Erik Morse, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026

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

Word History

Etymology

French cinéphile, from ciné + -phile

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above