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play movie vs play video

Both 'play movie' and 'play video' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Play movie' is commonly used when referring to watching a film or a movie, while 'play video' is more general and can refer to any type of video content.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 495 views

play movie

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to watching a film or a movie.

You can use 'play movie' when you want to start watching a film or a movie on a screen.

Examples:

Let's play a movie tonight.
I'm going to play a movie on the TV.
He loves to play movies on his laptop.

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You know, most subs just play a movie.
I can go back to the beginning... and play the movie at full speed.
I'm not going to be the mother that plays a movie at a birthday party.
No, but it's actually like a play slash movie.
They never see a play or a movie.
In the new Play Dough movie, is that right?
I hope one day there'll play a movie you like.
Okay, I've got a game we can play when the movie starts.
The point of choreography in a play or a movie is to forward the story.
I would like consultation rights on who plays me in the movie.
You know, I always wanted to play Secretariat in a movie.
I could play out the entire movie of our lives.
I would like a young Gérard Depardieu to play me in the movie. I'm honored.
I would like a young Gérard Depardieu to play me in the movie. I'm honored.
Sean Penn would play me in a movie about this, or Anne Hathaway, if they wanted a female-driven vehicle.
You know, she fought for me to play her in the movie.
Okay, so, explain to me how two boring plays make one good movie.
You know, I would way rather go see a play than watch a movie.
Just show up, play 'em a movie and cash your check.
I was just making a list of people who could play me in a movie.

Alternatives:

watch a movie
start the movie
screen the movie
show the movie
put on a movie

play video

This phrase is correct and more general, as it can refer to any type of video content.

You can use 'play video' when you want to start watching any type of video content, not just movies.

Examples:

Let's play a video on YouTube.
She played a video of her vacation.
The teacher played a video in class.

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I play video poker to pass the time.
Widget that can play video and sound
I guess you Heebs can't even play video football!
ON: Play button plays video + audio. OFF: Play video silently

Alternatives:

watch a video
start the video
show the video
put on a video
screen the video

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