must-see movie

Meaning

This phrase refers to a film that is so excellent, important, or highly recommended that everyone should watch it. It is commonly used in casual conversations, reviews, and marketing to emphasize outstanding quality or cultural significance. It has a strongly positive and enthusiastic tone.

Examples

• The new sci-fi epic is definitely a must-see movie for anyone who loves the genre.

  The new sci-fi epic is definitely a must-see movie for anyone who loves the genre.

• Everyone is talking about the Oscar winner; it's a must-see movie.

  Everyone is talking about the Oscar winner; it's a must-see movie.

• I wouldn't usually recommend a three-hour drama, but this is a must-see movie.

  I wouldn't usually recommend a three-hour drama, but this is a must-see movie.

• Don't miss out on this documentary; it is a must-see movie of the year.

  Don't miss out on this documentary; it is a must-see movie of the year.

• My friends told me that the new thriller is a must-see movie, so we bought tickets.

  My friends told me that the new thriller is a must-see movie, so we bought tickets.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ This is a must-watchable movie.

  ✓ This is a must-see movie.

  While 'must-watch' is also used, 'must-see movie' is the most standard, idiomatic noun phrase. 'Must-watchable' is grammatically incorrect.

• ✗ You must to see this movie.

  ✓ This is a must-see movie.

  Do not confuse the modal verb 'must' (which takes a bare infinitive: 'you must see') with the compound noun 'must-see'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• The acting was incredible and the plot was genius; it is truly a ___.

  💡 A film that is highly recommended for everyone to watch.

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  must-see movie

• I don't care if you don't like dramas; this one is a ___.

  💡 A compound noun meaning a highly recommended film.

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  must-see movie