subtitled film

Meaning

A 'subtitled film' is a movie that displays the dialogue as written text on the screen, usually translated from a foreign language or provided for the hearing impaired. It is a common term used when discussing cinema preferences.

Examples

• I prefer watching a subtitled film over a dubbed one because you get to hear the actors' real voices.

  I prefer watching a subtitled film over a dubbed one because you get to hear the actors' real voices.

• Parasite was the first subtitled film to win Best Picture at the Oscars.

  Parasite was the first subtitled film to win Best Picture at the Oscars.

• Some people find it hard to follow a subtitled film because they have to read quickly.

  Some people find it hard to follow a subtitled film because they have to read quickly.

• We went to an indie theater to see a French subtitled film.

  We went to an indie theater to see a French subtitled film.

• Watching a subtitled film is a great way to practice learning a new language.

  Watching a subtitled film is a great way to practice learning a new language.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I watched a movie with subtitles film.

  ✓ I watched a subtitled film.

  'Subtitled' is the adjective modifying 'film'. Alternatively, you can say 'a film with subtitles', but not 'subtitles film'.

• ✗ He doesn't like subtitle movies.

  ✓ He doesn't like subtitled movies.

  You must use the past participle form 'subtitled' as an adjective, not the noun 'subtitle'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• I don't mind watching a ___ because I like hearing the original language.

  💡 A movie with text at the bottom of the screen.

  Show answer

  subtitled film

• Many international hits are released as a ___ in English-speaking countries.

  💡 A movie that has translations displayed.

  Show answer

  subtitled film