Movie Vocabulary
Genres
People in Movies
Scenes & Actions
Children Movies
100

A place where you watch movies.

cinema

100

A funny movie that makes people laugh.

comedy

100

A person who acts in a movie.

actor/actress

100

The beginning of a movie.

opening scene

100

What is Buzz Lightyear's catch-phrase?

To Infinity, and Beyond!

200

The story of a movie.

plot

200

A scary movie.

horror movie/thriller

200

A person who makes the movie.

director

200

A very exciting part of the movie.

climax

200

Which movie features a character named Kevin who is left behind by his family?

Home Alone

300

The words spoken by actors interacting in a movie.

dialogue

300

A movie with love and relationships.

romance

300

A person who writes the movie story.

screenwriter

300

A part where something funny happens.

comedy scene

300

In which animated movie do toys come to life when humans aren't around?

Toy Story

400

Music used in a movie.

soundtrack

400

A movie with action, fights, and danger.

action movie

400

A famous actor in a leading role.

star / leading actor

400

A dangerous scene with fights or explosions.

action scene

400

How many years was the Genie trapped in the lamp in Disney's Aladdin?

10,000

500

The final part of a movie.

end(ing)

500

A movie about real events.

documentary

500

A person who plays a small role.

an extra

500

A scene that makes you cry.

emotional scene

500

What is the title of the movie about a girl who falls into a world of talking animals and adventures?

Alice (in Wonderland)