A movie. Brits would generally say they want to see a film not a movie.
Film
Example Sentences
"Let's watch a film tonight."
"What film is on at the cinema?"
Etymology & History
British term for movie, from 'film' (strip of celluloid). While both countries use both words, British typically say 'film', Americans 'movie' (moving picture). 'Going to the pictures' (cinema) to see a film is British. The terminology preference dates to early cinema. British preserve the technical term.
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Formal
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