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feature film

Film with a full-length running time

Also known as feature movie · long film · long movie · feature-length

Instance of: type of cinematic work
Subclass of: film

Overview

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A feature film or feature-length film is, broadly, a film with a running time long enough to be considered the principal or sole presentation in a commercial entertainment theatrical program. More strictly, the term as used in the film industry refers to a feature-length fictional work of entertainment, comparable to a novel, its parts enacted by actors on sets following a script under the guidance of a director, as opposed to a documentary film, which treats real events factually. Feature films generally employ a storyline, a characteristic frequently shared by documentaries. With the rise of major OTT services, feature films are also premiering on streaming platforms instead of movie theaters.

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Opposite of: short film
Has characteristic: duration minimum value: 40 min
Greater than: short film criterion used: duration
medium-length film criterion used: duration

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