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I saw the movie vs I've seen the movie

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I saw the movie' is used to talk about a specific past event, while 'I've seen the movie' is used to indicate that the action of seeing the movie happened at an unspecified time in the past and has relevance to the present.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 1202 views

I saw the movie

This phrase is correct and commonly used to talk about a specific past event.

This phrase is used to describe an action that happened at a specific point in the past. It is simple past tense.

Examples:

  • I saw the movie last night.
  • She saw the movie with her friends.
  • He saw the movie at the cinema.
  • We saw the movie together.
  • They saw the movie on TV.
  • No, but I saw the movie.
  • I saw the movie five times.
  • So when I saw the movie, I saw so much of him being brought to the screen.
  • When I was nine, I saw the movie "Jaws," and thought to myself, "No, thank you."
  • I saw the movie with Gary Cooper.
  • I saw the movie "Gypsy" with Natalie Wood.
  • The one time I saw the movie...
  • But I saw the movie, and that's why we make movies.
  • I know; I saw the movie.
  • Back in the '80s, I saw the movie "princess bride" 237 times.
  • I didn't r ead it, really, but I saw the movie.
  • No, but I saw the movie.
  • No, but I saw the movie, and I'm pretty sure the guy starved to death at the end.
  • In fact, every time I saw the movie...
  • I, I saw the movie but I don't see how...
  • I saw the movie.
  • I saw the movie, actually.
  • I saw the movie, too - it was...
  • I saw the movie a bunch of times, though.
  • Man... BigFoot... I saw the movie...

Alternatives:

  • I watched the movie
  • I viewed the movie

I've seen the movie

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the action of seeing the movie happened at an unspecified time in the past and has relevance to the present.

This phrase is used to talk about an experience that occurred at some point in the past and has a connection to the present. It is present perfect tense.

Examples:

  • I've seen the movie before.
  • She's seen the movie multiple times.
  • He's seen the movie, but he didn't like it.
  • We've seen the movie together.
  • They've seen the movie at the theater.
  • I've seen the movie a million times.
  • I'm so right, I've seen the movie.
  • Let's talk The Man Who Laughs. I've seen the movie.
  • I've seen the movie before.
  • I'm so right, I've seen the movie.
  • I've seen the movie lots of times
  • I've seen the movie before.

Alternatives:

  • I have watched the movie
  • I have viewed the movie

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