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This article reflects the\u00a0APA 7th edition<\/strong>\u00a0guidelines. Click here<\/a> for APA 6th edition guidelines.<\/figure>\n

To cite a movie in APA Style, list its director(s) in the author position and the production company as publisher. The title is written in sentence case and italicized, followed by the label \u201cFilm\u201d in square brackets.<\/p>\n

The in-text citation includes the last name of the director, and the year. If you are referring to a specific quote<\/a> or scene from the movie, add a timestamp to direct the reader to the relevant part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
APA format<\/th>\nLast name<\/span>, Initials<\/span>. (Director). (Year<\/span>). Movie title<\/i><\/span> [Film]. Production Company<\/span>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
APA reference entry<\/a><\/th>\nScott, R. (Director). (1979). Alien<\/i> [Film]. Brandywine Productions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
APA in-text citation<\/a><\/th>\n(Scott, 1979, 0:45:14)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The citation format for TV shows<\/a> is slightly different.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Citing movies in different formats<\/h2>\n

In general, you don\u2019t need to specify the format in which you watched the film. However, if you are discussing a specific version of the film (for example, if you refer to the special features of a DVD), you can specify the version in the citation.<\/p>\n

Lanthimos, Y. (Director). (2015). The lobster<\/em> [Film; DVD release<\/span>]. Film4.<\/figure>\n

Where to find source information for a movie citation<\/h2>\n

The source information you need for your citation can usually be found in the movie\u2019s end credits or on the packaging for a physical release. Otherwise, you can check on IMDb<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"APA<\/p>\n

Information on the production company can be found further down this page, under the heading \u201cCompany Credits.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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